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First astronaut with a disability learns to fly

First astronaut with a disability learns to fly

John McFall, who could become the world's first astronaut to be assigned to a long duration mission with a physical disability, is training to fly as part of his preparation for a ground-breaking space mission.

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The night sky in March

Posted by: Derek Smale, Posted on: 3 March 2023 - Categories: Astronomy
Pandora Cluster.

This month sees the transition from winter to spring and is a great time to see the bright stars and constellations that both seasons have to offer.

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From CanSat to a career in space

Posted by: UK Space Agency, Posted on: 11 February 2023 - Categories: Careers

We spoke to Junior Aerospace Engineer, Daisy Richardson about how designing a mini rocket led to a career in the space sector.

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The night sky in February

Posted by: Derek Smale, Posted on: 8 February 2023 - Categories: Astronomy
Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF

This month provides a great chance to see a comet and watch Venus and Jupiter appear to move towards each other.

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Ignite Space 2023: agenda now available

Posted by: UK Space Agency, Posted on: 18 January 2023 - Categories: Events

Tickets are now available for the UK Space Agency's Ignite Space event - Tuesday, 7 March 2023, Aerospace Bristol

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The night sky in January

Posted by: Derek Smale, Posted on: 13 January 2023 - Categories: Astronomy
Andromeda galaxy

This month there is a chance to see all of the planets in our Solar System, as well as the Pleiades star cluster, Andromeda galaxy, and a comet!

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Ignite Space is coming to Bristol

Posted by: UK Space Agency, Posted on: 5 December 2022 - Categories: Events
Ignite Space at the Edinburgh International Conference.

Ignite Space is coming to Aerospace Bristol on Tuesday 7 March 2023, where companies within the UK space sector will have the chance to network, and showcase services and products beneath the iconic Concorde Alpha Foxtrot.

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The night sky in December

Posted by: Derek Smale, Posted on: 2 December 2022 - Categories: Astronomy
Christmas Tree Cluster. Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO).

December brings the winter solstice towards the end of the month, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year.  This marks the start of astronomical winter – and provides plenty of hours of darkness for stargazing!

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A good day in the office: four UK astronauts

Posted by: Libby Jackson, Posted on: 1 December 2022 - Categories: European Space Agency, Events
Behind the scenes at the European Space Agency Council of Ministers meeting in Paris.

Behind the scenes at the recent European Space Agency Council of Ministers - including new UK astronauts!

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ESA Council of Ministers: Decision time for shaping the future of space

Posted by: UK Space Agency, Posted on: 17 November 2022 - Categories: Events, International
UK Space Agency at CMIN

The next meeting of the European Council of Ministers will take place in November in Paris. But what is it all about?

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The night sky in November

Posted by: Derek Smale, Posted on: 7 November 2022 - Categories: Astronomy
NASA’s 98-metre-high Artemis-1 on the launchpad, and Virgin’s ‘Cosmic Girl’ at the moment the rocket is released.

The night skies of November are a great opportunity to see Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, two meteor showers, and a host of bright stars.

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