Research Associate & PhD candidate, FASI, @KingsCollegeLon @freeman_air @DefAcUK | space, security, strategy, ballet |
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16 Jun 2021
I am over the moon and delighted to share my Freeman Paper ‘Mediating Space Security: how new and social media are shaping the security discourse’ alongside 'Space Situational Awareness' by Dr Stuart Eves
16 Jun 2021
Two for the price of one! It's a space special day 🛰️Today we publish two Freeman papers on 'Space Situational Awareness' by Dr Stuart Eves and 'Mediating Space Security' by @Nuclear_Balm . See more with links to the papers here: kcl.ac.uk/news/the-risks-and… Please RT! @Godderstwit
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Can Britain achieve its Arctic ambitions?
Join @freeman_air for an online panel discussion to explore the UK’s Arctic ambitions across air, land & sea. What does it want to achieve, and what trade-offs are being accepted?
📅 17 April
⏲️10am BST
🔗 ow.ly/n3ty50YBbe2
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2 Dec 2025
🚀Are you a @KingsCollegeLon BA or MA student interested in a career in air and space?
This is your chance to get candid advice from industry experts and discover the diverse careers available in air and space.
📅 20 Jan 2026
🕕18.00 - 20.30
Register 👇
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China’s commercial space sector has proliferated over the last decade thanks to political prioritisation and extensive venture-capital funding. Whilst it has not yet fulfilled Beijing’s aim of surpassing the US as a space power, this industry is now a key strength for China.
Explore the latest #ChartingChina analysis by Henry Boyd, @Erik_Green8 & @MeiaNouwens. go.iiss.org/3UHwhxH
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3 Sep 2025
Interested in space at #DSEI2025? Come meet our team on the UK Space Command stand in the space zone, S1-320.
@ComdUKSpaceCmd - Major General Paul Tedman - will deliver a keynote address at 1130 on Tuesday 9th September, in the space zone theatre.
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30 Jul 2025
How should the UK respond to the growing threat of war in space?
FASI's @Nuclear_Balm explains "The use of dual-use civilian space systems further complicates escalation, as interference may unintentionally draw private actors into conflict"
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20 Jun 2025
🚨 Job Opening: Program Analyst
We’re hiring at Secure World Foundation. Come work on real space sustainability challenges — from orbital debris to STM to space security.
Full-time, hybrid in DC or Colorado.
Apply by July 14
swfound.org/opportunities/pr…
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6 Jun 2025
The Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP & Sir Chris Bryant MP, alongside @ChiefofAirStaff, have opened a National Space Operations Centre facility at @RAFHighWycombe.
Space is a critical national infrastructure sector, a site of growing competition, and a domain that is central to warfighting.
6 Jun 2025
Ministers from @DefenceHQ and @SciTechgovuk have opened @RAFHighWycombe's National Space Operations Centre facility.
The Strategic Defence Review recognises space as a critical sector for national security and prosperity, and recommends greater cross-government prioritisation.
ALT 8 Military personnel, including Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton and Major General Paul Tedman, with Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP and Sir Chris Bryant MP.
ALT Major General Paul Tedman shaking hands with Sir Chris Bryant MP.
ALT Major General Paul Tedman meeting Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP at entrance of Space Command.
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21 May 2025
Next up at #FCAS25 - European space capabilities moderated by Julia Balm, @freeman_air with Raul Gonzalez Munoz, University of Leicester, Bleddyn Bowen, Durham Uni and Marco Alberti, European Space Policy Insitute
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10 May 2025
This afternoon’s fireside chat at #LDC2025 explores ‘The Private Sector’s Role in Allied Space Defence’
Featuring FASI’s @Nuclear_Balm as Co-Chair, the panel explore how the increasing accessibility of space is reshaping global dynamics.
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6 May 2025
Our one-off session on space defence has started. Watch live👇
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8 Apr 2025
🚨 Last chance to apply - deadline is tomorrow!🚨
📢 The Freeman Air and Space Institute is hiring:
We are looking for a PhD Studentship to support FASI’s research in the field of air power.
💡 Fully funded
🗓️ Deadline to apply: 9 April
Apply now 👇
ow.ly/ZFqY50Vnb4G
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1 Apr 2025
How has the RAF’s approach to sUAS evolved in response to the Ukraine war?
FASI’s @ArunPDawson & @AleixNadal discuss in new research titled ‘Concept to Combat: The Royal Air Force, Small Drones and the War in Ukraine’
Read here
brill.com/view/journals/eris…
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The UK space sector is embarking on a Martian adventure 🚀✨
@peterkyle visited @AirbusintheUK to find out more about their mission to get Europe’s first Mars Rover safely to the red planet in 2030.
Read more: gov.uk/government/news/uk-fi…
ALT Senior GNC and Robotics Engineer Yvonne Pickering (left) speaks to Technology Secretary Peter Kyle (right) about the Mars Rover robot as they stand on the Mars Yard simulation environment.
ALT Replica of the Rosalind Franklin Mars Rover in the Mars Yard simulation environment
ALT Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, walks across the Mars Yard simulation environment.
ALT Technology Secretary Peter Kyle (left) speaks to Senior GNC and Robotics Engineer Yvonne Pickering (right) on the Mars Yard simulation environment.
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24 Mar 2025
📢 The Freeman Air and Space Institute is hiring!
We are looking for a PhD Studentship to support FASI’s research in the field of air power.
💡 Fully funded, stipend, tuition, & research support
🗓️ Deadline to apply: 9 April
Apply now 👇
ow.ly/ZFqY50Vnb4G
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8 Mar 2025
Today we celebrate the incredible achievements & contributions of women across the world.
FASI are proud partners of @Women In Aviation & Aerospace Charter. Together we will continue building a balanced & fair aviation & aerospace industry.
#AccelerateAction #WiAAxIWD #IWD2025
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🚨 The Arms Control Poseur is back 🚨 How independent is the UK’s nuclear arsenal? Podcast host @alexbollfrass is joined by @mgmessmer, @Seb_BW and Dr Daniel Salisbury to discuss the evolution of Britain’s nuclear capabilities from its origins in World War II to its current nuclear arsenal.
🎙️ Listen now: go.iiss.org/41h6BuA
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3 Mar 2025
💡Join FASI's @Nuclear_Balm & @sophy_higgins who will be celebrating Intl. Women’s Day with a panel discussion highlighting the contributions of women to diplomacy & security.
Organised by our colleagues @KCL_CSSS
📆 6 March, 12:15
📍 Bush House(SE)2.06
kcl.ac.uk/events/csss-iwd-20…
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27 Feb 2025
Preventing an Arms Race in Space: New Challenges, New Solutions?
Join us for an online panel discussion exploring the rapidly increasing importance of space as a diplomatic and military domain.
📅 13 March
⏲️14:00 GMT
📌 Zoom
Register now 👇
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26 Feb 2025
📢 Join us in celebrating International Women's Day with a special panel discussion highlighting the contributions of women to diplomacy and security!
📆 6th March, 12:15 - 13:30
📍 Bush House (SE)2.06
🚨Limited tickets available at: ow.ly/zPKx50V6r6y
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14 Feb 2025
🚨Two weeks to go!
There's still time to submit your abstract for FASI's Inaugural Air & Space Postgraduate Conference
📅11th June 2025
🗨️Submissions welcome from postgraduate researchers, Masters & PhD students
To find out more visit 👇
kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/assets/…
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