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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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How satellite operators are shaping a new collision assessment service

Posted by: Monitor Your Satellites team, Posted on: 18 October 2022 - Categories: Space surveillance and tracking, Space sustainability
Network connection and global data exchanges on Earth.

Ensuring the safe and sustainable use of space is a priority for the UK Space Agency as part of the National Space Strategy. But how do we achieve this?

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Taking action on space sustainability!

Posted by: Robyn Haigh, Posted on: 10 October 2022 - Categories: Space sustainability
Space and Sustainability, World Space Week 2022

A guest blog from Oxfordshire-based Astroscale, celebrating World Space Week with the theme of Space and Sustainability.

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The STEM projects helping young people reach for the stars

Posted by: Phil Weaver, Posted on: 7 October 2022 - Categories: Education, Funding
Students build Mars rover models with STEM Create / Credit: STEM Create

The UK Space Agency invested £65,000 into projects to engage UK pupils in STEM learning and possible space careers.

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The night sky in October

Posted by: Derek Smale, Posted on: 6 October 2022 - Categories: Astronomy
Partial solar eclipse taken from the UK.

September brought that first icy night under the stars since March, and it’s always a mixed experience! 

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The night sky in September

Posted by: Derek Smale, Posted on: 6 September 2022 - Categories: Astronomy
An infrared image of Jupiter as photographed by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Some of the most beautiful sights in our night skies are visible through September, and if you can get away from the bright lights of towns and cities there are some real treats in store.

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Protecting big spacecraft from the harshness of space

Posted by: Dr Robin Frances, Posted on: 18 August 2022 - Categories: NSTP

Exploring how Keronite has evolved traditional optical coating processes for extra-large space structures 

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Moon to Mars workshop brings global space agencies to London

Posted by: Mariam Mufti, Posted on: 8 August 2022 - Categories: International
Global space agencies gathered for NASA's Moon to Mars workshop at the Royal Institution in London

The UK Space Agency joined NASA and international space colleagues to discuss NASA’s “Moon to Mars” exploration objectives during a two-day workshop in London.  

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Meeting my inspiration: how a moment started my career

Posted by: Libby Jackson, Posted on: 4 August 2022 - Categories: Careers, People

I’m often asked when I first became interested in space. It’s difficult to pinpoint, but, for as long as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by the wonders of the night sky and the adventures of those who’ve flown among them.

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The night sky in August

Posted by: Derek Smale, Posted on: 3 August 2022 - Categories: Astronomy

There’s a spectacular meteor shower, the chance to see the Moon passing close to all of the brighter planets of our Solar System, the Milky Way overhead and the possibility of noctilucent or ‘night shining’ clouds.

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Space sustainability plans will pave the way for future generations

Posted by: Edward Baker, Posted on: 5 July 2022 - Categories: Events, International, People, Space exploration, Space science, Space surveillance and tracking
UK Space Agency CEO Dr Paul Bate speaking at the Science Museum in London

Edward Baker reflects on the 4th Summit for Space Sustainability and how ambitious UK plans will benefit space users around the world.

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