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Space

We provide World class space science and astronomy instruments, planetary surface tools, release mechanisms and TRL raising services for the Space industry.

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Defence

Magna Parva is an international provider of engineering research and development services, with exceptional experience in delivering engineering solutions for the Defence market, including UAV payload release devices.

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Aerospace

Magna Parva are capable of taking on projects involving not only mechanical design but also high end thermal and dynamic fluid and stress analysis to provide complete solutions for the Aerospace industry.

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R&D

In addition to providing services to the Space and Defence markets the Company works in a range of other industries delivering R&D. This cross market experience places Magna Parva in a unique position to deliver exceptional solutions to complex problems.

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CEUS

Space Defence Aerospace R&D CEUS Technologies

The Engineer Top 10 The Engineer has listed a Magna Parva technology in their Top 10 Technologies of 2011, and shortlisted the company for an award this year. The Engineer article can be found here.

Awards Shortlisting Magna Parva has been shortlisted in two catagories for the 2011 British Engineering Excellence Awards. A link to the awards website can be found here. BEEA

Latest Media

CEUS Magna Parva is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative; the Centre of Excellence for Unmanned Systems. More information can be found here. CEUS

Windows for Manned Spaceflight Magna Parva has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop the capability to design and test window assemblies for future manned space missions. Press release can be found here. ESA

Head of Defence Appointment Magna Parva has appointed UAV expert Chris Day to head up its Defence business. The appointment will give a huge boost to the Company's expertise in unmanned aerial vehicle systems (UAVs), a field of increasing focus for Magna Parva. Press release can be found here.

R3 Release Device At the Farnborough Airshow, Magna Parva successfully launched a new range of Payload Restraint and Release Devices for use on UAVs and Small Satellites. More information can be found here.

Daily Telegraph On the 4th of April 2010 Magna Parva were featured in the Daily Telegraph newspaper for their work on the ESA ExoMars mission, the online article can be found here (opens as a pdf). ExoMars

Harwell Office We have opened a new office within the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus. This also houses well known research organisations such as Rutherford Appleton Laboratories and ESA. Harwell

Space Academy Magna Parva is showing an innovative route to encouraging talented young people into engineering by successfully recruiting the first apprentice under the Space Academy programme, the press release can be found here (opens as a pdf). Space Academy Apprentice

X-ray Telescope Magna Parva have delivered the 1st iteration of hardware for the BepiColombo X-ray spectrometer to the University of Leicester, images can be found here (opens as a pdf). BepiColombo Optics

Award nomination Magna Parva have been shortlisted for a 'The Engineer' technology and innovation award 2009, the article can be found here (opens as a pdf).

The Express Magna Parva have been featured in the UK National Newspaper The Daily Express, the article can be downloaded by clicking here (opens as a pdf).