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UK scientists are sending microscopic worms to the International Space Station that could help unlock the future of human space travel. 🪱 The experiment will study how biological organisms respond to microgravity and radiation - critical knowledge ahead of NASA's Artemis missions. 🌗

UK scientists are sending microscopic worms to the International Space Station that could help unlock the future of human space travel. 🪱 The experiment will study how biological organisms respond to microgravity and radiation - critical knowledge ahead of NASA's Artemis missions. 🌗

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We’re levelling-up space infrastructure across the UK with £50 million. 🚀 The funding will support the development of innovative space tech and cutting-edge research that could benefit businesses and communities across the country. 🛰️ Read more 👉

We’re levelling-up space infrastructure across the UK with £50 million. 🚀 The funding will support the development of innovative space tech and cutting-edge research that could benefit businesses and communities across the country. 🛰️ Read more 👉

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We're investing £16m in innovative satellite projects. 🛰️ From @EnSilica's silicon chips for user terminals, to Excelerate Group Ltd's Autonomy Market User Terminal, this funding will place the UK at the forefront of the latest advancements in satcomms. 👉

We're investing £16m in innovative satellite projects. 🛰️ From @EnSilica's silicon chips for user terminals, to Excelerate Group Ltd's Autonomy Market User Terminal, this funding will place the UK at the forefront of the latest advancements in satcomms. 👉

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We’re at Spaceport Cornwall gearing up for the first orbital satellite launch from the UK. 🚀 The launch window opens tonight from 22:16 GMT. ✈️🛰️ Our Deputy CEO Ian Annett breaks down what will happen at launch. 👇 Read more 👉 #LaunchUK #StartMeUp

We’re at Spaceport Cornwall gearing up for the first orbital satellite launch from the UK. 🚀 The launch window opens tonight from 22:16 GMT. ✈️🛰️ Our Deputy CEO Ian Annett breaks down what will happen at launch. 👇 Read more 👉 #LaunchUK #StartMeUp

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The UK government has signed an agreement with Vast that could send UK astronaut John McFall to Haven-1 space station as early as July 2027. 🚀🧑‍🚀 📽️Hear from John and Vast's Tom Shelley. Read more 👉

The UK government has signed an agreement with Vast that could send UK astronaut John McFall to Haven-1 space station as early as July 2027. 🚀🧑‍🚀 📽️Hear from John and Vast's Tom Shelley. Read more 👉

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📢 Exciting announcement! UK astronauts are gearing up for space! 🚀🇬🇧 👩‍🚀👩‍🚀👨‍🚀👨‍🚀 We have signed a new agreement with Axiom Space that could see UK astronauts in orbit: 🔬 conducting scientific research 🔋 demonstrating new technology 👧🏾🧒🏼 engaging in outreach activities

📢 Exciting announcement! UK astronauts are gearing up for space! 🚀🇬🇧 👩‍🚀👩‍🚀👨‍🚀👨‍🚀 We have signed a new agreement with Axiom Space that could see UK astronauts in orbit: 🔬 conducting scientific research 🔋 demonstrating new technology 👧🏾🧒🏼 engaging in outreach activities

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On this day in 2000, Expedition 1 arrived at the International Space Station, beginning 25 years of continued human presence in orbit. 🛰️ 290 people from 26 countries have visited the ISS, including Tim Peake in 2015. 👨‍🚀🇬🇧 Hear from Dr Meganne Christian and John McFall 👇

On this day in 2000, Expedition 1 arrived at the International Space Station, beginning 25 years of continued human presence in orbit. 🛰️ 290 people from 26 countries have visited the ISS, including Tim Peake in 2015. 👨‍🚀🇬🇧 Hear from Dr Meganne Christian and John McFall 👇

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First UK launch is on. Launch window opens Monday 9 January. ✈️🛰️ #LaunchUK | #CountdownToCornwall | Virgin Orbit | Spaceport Cornwall

First UK launch is on. Launch window opens Monday 9 January. ✈️🛰️ #LaunchUK | #CountdownToCornwall | Virgin Orbit | Spaceport Cornwall

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UK astronauts could soon be launched into orbit, thanks to our agreement with Axiom Space. 🇬🇧 👩‍🚀👨‍🚀 We are seeking science and technology projects that could fly to the International Space Station once commercial sponsorship is secured. 🚀 Read more 👉

UK astronauts could soon be launched into orbit, thanks to our agreement with Axiom Space. 🇬🇧 👩‍🚀👨‍🚀 We are seeking science and technology projects that could fly to the International Space Station once commercial sponsorship is secured. 🚀 Read more 👉

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We’re celebrating our 15th birthday today! 🎂 🎊 📺 Check out some of our proudest achievements since forming in 2010, from Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station, to the UK’s involvement in the JWST. 🌌👇

We’re celebrating our 15th birthday today! 🎂 🎊 📺 Check out some of our proudest achievements since forming in 2010, from Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station, to the UK’s involvement in the JWST. 🌌👇

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We’re delighted to announce that European Space Agency reserve astronaut Dr Meganne Christian has joined us at the UK Space Agency! 👩‍🚀 Meganne's vast experience and expertise across multiple areas will be a key part of our exploration and inspiration programmes. 🔭👧👦 👉

We’re delighted to announce that European Space Agency reserve astronaut Dr Meganne Christian has joined us at the UK Space Agency! 👩‍🚀 Meganne's vast experience and expertise across multiple areas will be a key part of our exploration and inspiration programmes. 🔭👧👦 👉

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European member of the Astronaut Reserve, John McFall and the team at @ESA have shown it is possible for someone with a physical disability to live and work on the International Space Station. 🛰️ Read more about the Fly! Mission Ready phase 👉 Hear from John 👇

European member of the Astronaut Reserve, John McFall and the team at @ESA have shown it is possible for someone with a physical disability to live and work on the International Space Station. 🛰️ Read more about the Fly! Mission Ready phase 👉 Hear from John 👇

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#OTD in 2000, Expedition 1 arrived at the International Space Station, beginning 24 years of continued human presence in orbit. 🚀 Over 270 people have visited the ISS, including Tim Peake in 2015. 👨‍🚀 Hear from Member of the European Astronaut Reserve, Dr Meganne Christian 👇

#OTD in 2000, Expedition 1 arrived at the International Space Station, beginning 24 years of continued human presence in orbit. 🚀 Over 270 people have visited the ISS, including Tim Peake in 2015. 👨‍🚀 Hear from Member of the European Astronaut Reserve, Dr Meganne Christian 👇

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We’re launching our new #UnlockingSpaceforBusiness programme that will support businesses in the UK Transport & Logistics and Financial Services sector looking to capitalise on the benefits of satellite data and services. 🌍 🛰️ Find out more 👉

We’re launching our new #UnlockingSpaceforBusiness programme that will support businesses in the UK Transport & Logistics and Financial Services sector looking to capitalise on the benefits of satellite data and services. 🌍 🛰️ Find out more 👉

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Space and Science Minister @GeorgeFreemanMP visited Lloyd's today, chairing a roundtable with insurers, financiers and the UK space sector. 👇 The UK is a world-leader in regulation and standard-setting for space activities, as set out in our #NationalSpaceStrategy. 🛰️🚀

Space and Science Minister @GeorgeFreemanMP visited Lloyd's today, chairing a roundtable with insurers, financiers and the UK space sector. 👇 The UK is a world-leader in regulation and standard-setting for space activities, as set out in our #NationalSpaceStrategy. 🛰️🚀

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Space debris is a global issue and even the tiniest piece can damage satellites we rely on every day, such as maps on our smartphones, weather forecasts and online banking. 🛰️ Learn more out what the UK Space Agency is doing to tackle the problem. 👇

Space debris is a global issue and even the tiniest piece can damage satellites we rely on every day, such as maps on our smartphones, weather forecasts and online banking. 🛰️ Learn more out what the UK Space Agency is doing to tackle the problem. 👇

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We're pleased to announce the launch of the Scouts' new Space Activity Badge, sponsored by us. 🚀📛 Unveiled by Tim Peake, this badge aims to inspire 14–18-year-old Scouts to discover the endless opportunities in the UK space sector. 👉 #BSW2025

We're pleased to announce the launch of the Scouts' new Space Activity Badge, sponsored by us. 🚀📛 Unveiled by Tim Peake, this badge aims to inspire 14–18-year-old Scouts to discover the endless opportunities in the UK space sector. 👉 #BSW2025

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UK expertise is on the hunt for water on the Moon. 💧🌑 NASA's Peregrine Lunar Lander is planned for launch on Monday for its journey to the Moon, carrying the Peregrine Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer (PITMS). 🚀 Learn more about UK involvement in PITMS. 👇

UK expertise is on the hunt for water on the Moon. 💧🌑 NASA's Peregrine Lunar Lander is planned for launch on Monday for its journey to the Moon, carrying the Peregrine Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer (PITMS). 🚀 Learn more about UK involvement in PITMS. 👇

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UK space organisations, if you’re looking to offer #internships to students, we're providing £150,000 funding for paid SPINterns this summer - supported by Satellite Applications Catapult. 🎓 Apply by 31 March 👉

UK space organisations, if you’re looking to offer #internships to students, we're providing £150,000 funding for paid SPINterns this summer - supported by Satellite Applications Catapult. 🎓 Apply by 31 March 👉

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