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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

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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 10
We're supporting British companies developing next-generation space technologies. 🛰️ Space Minister Liz Lloyd announced £19 million funding at @LDNTechWeek today, for Cardiff-based @Space_Forge and the @UKI2S fund for early-stage UK space companies. 🚀📈 @SciTechgovuk
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Made in Space: UK funding boosts breakthrough space technologies
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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
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Jun 10
Replying to @spacegovuk
Read more here 👇
Made in Space: UK funding boosts breakthrough space technologies
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UK Space Agency
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Jun 10
Replying to @spacegovuk
£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
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Jun 10
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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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NASA
@NASA
Jun 9
LIVE: Meet the crew of our next Artemis mission. We're sharing the latest updates on Artemis III:
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UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
Jun 9
The crew of Artemis III will be announced today! 🚀 Tune in at 4:30pm UK time. 👇
NASA
@NASA
Jun 9
UPDATE: The Artemis III event will start at 11:30am ET (1530 UTC) on Tuesday, June 9!
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UK Space Agency
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Jun 9
🔊 Calling all researchers! We're looking to support postdoctoral research on critical science and technical preparation for the @ESA_ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover's 3 UK instruments: Enfys, PanCam and RLS. 🗓️ Outline proposals due: 26 June Apply 👉 orlo.uk/MKF38
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UK Space Agency
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In January 2015, it was announced that @NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter had located the lander within the expected landing area of Isidis Planitia, confirming that Beagle 2 had landed safely on Mars. 🔴
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
@SciTechgovuk
Jun 5
UK research, working closely with European partners, is going from strength to strength 💪 UK performance in Horizon Europe improved in 2024, with growing participation across the programme.
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UK Space Agency
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Jun 8
Britain's lost Mars lander is getting its place in history. 📜 Commemorative red plaques are being unveiled across the UK to celebrate Beagle 2, which landed on Mars on Christmas Day 2003 to search for signs of life. 🦠 🔴 Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/9yQAx
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UK Space Agency
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Jun 5
Venus and Jupiter will move towards a spectacular conjunction this weekend. 🔭 The two will appear bright in the western sky after sunset - a must see if the skies are clear. 🌆 Read more via @skyatnightmag 👉 skyatnightmagazine.com/news/venus-jup…
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