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UK Space Agency

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UK Space Agency

@spacegovuk

We set the national direction on space. Part of @scitechgovuk.

Harwell, UK

Joined October 2009

UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 19
Congratulations to Diana Luncă from the UK Space Agency, who won the NATO STO SCI Early Career Award for her outstanding contribution to research on dual-use space technologies for NATO Alliance operations and security. 👏 Read more 👉 orlo.uk/KPoNW
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 18
The National Space Operations Centre has released the May report on the threats from space-related hazards. 🛰️ 🌍 In May, there were: ➡️ 48 uncontrolled re-entries ➡️ 1,285 in-space collision warnings ➡️ 268 newly registered objects in orbit. Read more: orlo.uk/34hDk
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 18
Today marks 10 years since @astro_timpeake's historic Principia mission came to an end when he landed safely back on Earth. 🚀 🍎
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 18
Tim spent 186 days on the @Space_Station, where he: 👨‍🚀 Became the 1st UK @esa astronaut to complete a spacewalk 🔬Took part in over 250 scientific experiments 🎙Spoke to school kids using amateur radio 🕹 Drove a rover across a simulated Mars terrain 🏃‍♂️Ran the London marathon.
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 17
Congratulations to Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson on being appointed the new Commander of UK Space Command. 👏
UK Space Command
@UKSpaceCmd
Jun 17
Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson has been announced as the new Commander of UK Space Command. As the former Deputy Commander of UK Space Command, AVM Thompson brings a wealth of operational space experience to his new post. raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 17
The UK Space Agency is looking to fund postdoc research in support of three UK instruments on the ESA ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover - launching to Mars in 2028 to search for signs of life. 🔴 🗓️ Outline proposals due: 26 June Learn more and apply 👉 orlo.uk/MO185
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 16
📢Calling all UK space businesses! The UK Space Agency and @esa are inviting proposals for the InCubed Earth Observation programme, supporting innovative EO products and services on their path to commercialisation. 🌍 Call closes: 21 August. Apply 👉 gov.uk/government/pub…
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UK Space Agency reposted
ESA Operations
@esaoperations
Jun 16
The end of a journey, the start of arrival 🛰️🌑☀️ After 8 years of solar electric propulsion, @esa 's @BepiColombo switches off SEP as it enters its Mercury arrival phase! Next? MTM separation, orbit insertion & a bold new chapter around the innermost planet! 🎉 #bepicolombo
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 15
There's still time to take part in our Size and Health of the UK Space Industry survey! 🚀 Run by @SpaceEconomics your responses will help us track growth in the UK space sector, and identify constraints.✍️ Have your say before 26 June 👉 know.space/sh25
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 15
Congratulations to our Director Rebecca Evernden, who has been appointed a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours list for services to Space! 👏 🎉 🚀
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 12
The UK is excited to be part of the US Department for Commence Traffic Coordination System for Space, and looks forward to working closely with our US and international partners to keep space safe, secure and sustainable. 🌍
U.S. Office of Space Commerce
@CommerceinSpace
Jun 9
A major leap forward for international spaceflight safety and #SSA coordination: @CommerceinSpace has begun onboarding international gov't accounts onto the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). Learn more: space.commerce.gov/tracss-goes-gl… #TraCSS #SpaceSafety
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UK Mission Vienna
@UKMissionVienna
Jun 12
A key area of work for the #COPUOS @UNOOSA is Space Debris and more broadly the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities - as explained by @spacegovuk CTO Professor Anu Ojha
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 11
This week, Space Minister Liz Lloyd announced @Space_Forge will receive £10m to support development of their new heat shield system, designed to protect spacecraft returning to Earth. ☂️🛰️ Hear more from Minister Lloyd and Space Forge CEO and Co-founder, Joshua Western. 👇
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 11
Read more here 👇
Made in Space: UK funding boosts breakthrough space technologies
From gov.uk
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 10
Replying to @spacegovuk
Welsh company @Space_Forge will receive £10 million to support development of their new deployable heat shield system, designed to protect spacecraft returning to Earth. ☂️🛰️
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 10
£9.25 million will boost UK space companies via @UKI2S, helping early-stage, high-potential UK space businesses get off the ground and attract more private investment, supporting jobs and growth across the country. 🚀📈
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 10
Read more here 👇
Made in Space: UK funding boosts breakthrough space technologies
From gov.uk
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