Planetary defence is a key part of space sustainability and protection. In this article Edward Baker, Planetary Defence Lead at the UK Space Agency, explains its importance and the UK’s role in global efforts to protect Earth.
November is a great month to see the planets of our Solar System, meteor showers, and the Andromeda Galaxy.
The longer nights of October provide more time to see the autumnal skies before the nights get chiller! It’s a great month for meteors, seeing the closest and brightest galaxy in our skies, and later in the month there’s a …
September is an exciting month for UK stargazers!
This month brings one of the best meteor showers of the year, an opportunity to see a conjunction of Mars and Jupiter and the chance to see our Moon pass in front of Saturn.
July provides an opportunity to see two meteor showers, Noctilucent Clouds and even the core of the Milky Way galaxy.
The King's Birthday Honours saw UK space sector colleagues recognised for their work's contributions. The UK Space Agency celebrates and congratulates these space pioneers.
May is a great time to see meteors, the star-dense core of our Milky Way galaxy, the spectacular Noctilucent Clouds and several galaxies hidden in the spring constellations.
April is set to showcase the most spectacular displays in the cosmos, from a partial solar eclipse to a glimpse of the Lyrids meteor shower.
The night's sky in March is set to display some of the most distinctive phenomena in the cosmos, from a partial penumbral lunar eclipse to an appearance from the fickle Pons-Brooks comet.