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News: Oxfordshire-based start-up @Magdrive, which is creating the next-generation of spacecraft propulsion, has announced its $10.5 million seed funding round led by pan-European VC @redalpine.
Full story: ukspace.org/magdrive-raises-…
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A month today we'll be at the @FboroSpaceShow! It's set to be a great event, showcasing commercial space and connecting the global space community across industry, defence, government and academia.
Register for your free visitor pass: farnboroughspaceshow.com
#FISS2025
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Just under a month until #SpaceCommExpo2025 on 11-12 March, and its debut at @ExCeLLondon!
Don't miss out on this free event, which will feature an array of outstanding space industry leaders and companies. space-comm.co.uk @SpaceCommExpo
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In @TheTimes today, @JJhamilton takes a look at the breadth of careers opportunities in the UK space industry. Among those providing insights and advice are Ben Stern, Andrew Greenhalgh and Ingmar Kamalagharan.
thetimes.com/business-money/…
#careersinspace #spacecareers
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Don't miss out on early bird tickets for this year's @UKSpaceConf, taking place in Manchester on 16-17 July.🐦
Discounted tickets are available until Friday 31 January.
🎟️Register now: spaceconference.co.uk/2025/b…
#UKSpaceConference #UKSC2025
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Space sustainability, licensing procedures, international collaboration, data privacy & cybersecurity, and ownership & utilisation of space resources are the top 5 regulatory & compliance issues for space sector, according to new survey by @SpaceCommExpo. ukspace.org/space-comm-expo-…
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Listen now to this fascinating podcast with @astro_timpeake about his journey to becoming first British @esa astronaut. From Apache helicopter pilot in @ArmyAirCorps to spending six months on @Space_Station, including why space is ideal place for conducting scientific research.
31 Dec 2024
🚀Curious to know what life is really like as an astronaut? 🧑🚀
Tune into a New Year’s Eve special edition of #TheLifeScientific with myself and @jimalkhalili today at 1630hrs on @BBCRadio4 and @BBCSounds
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UKspace retweeted
31 Dec 2024
Congratulations to the first @ESA Director General Roy Gibson, and former Director of @UKspace Lizzie Kerr on being recognised in the New Year Honours list! 👏👏
Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/news/new-y…
ALT Lizzie Kerr.
ALT Roy Gibson.
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Congratulations to our former Director, Lizzie Kerr, who's been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours for her services to the space sector. Lizzie transformed UKspace during her six-year tenure, before she retired in July 2024. ukspace.org/lizzie-kerr-awar…
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We're excited to be partnering with @newscientist & @MediaplanetUK on the #FutureofAerospace2024 report, exploring the constant innovation, research, development & collaboration within the space sector. Learn more about how we champion UK space industry. tinyurl.com/362fm6tw
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Minister for Industry in @biztradegovuk & @energygovuk, @LabourSJ told guests at the UKspace Christmas Reception: "The message from you to me is clear; we need more UK sovereign capabilty and we need government to set out the north star - the goals & aims of our space strategy."
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"UKspace is uniquely placed to represent the space sector across the industrial policy landscape. We look forward to working together in 2025 to maximise the benefits of our sector to support the UK's economy, security, society & global standing," said UKspace Chair Doug Liddle.
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UKspace retweeted
28 Nov 2024
News: Telespazio UK has signed a contract for the #EarthCARE Data Innovation and Science Cluster DISC project with Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute @KNMI and @ESA. The radiation mission is a joint venture with @JAXA_en.
telespazio.co.uk/en/news-and…
ALT The EarthCARE team
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UKspace retweeted
27 Nov 2024
We're seeking pioneering satellite services that will boost connectivity in the UK's most remote areas. 📡
£3.5m of UK funding is available under @ESA's ARTES programme in support of @SciTechgovuk's Very Hard to Reach Programme.
Learn more and apply 👉 gov.uk/government/news/satel…
ALT £3.5 million for the development of satellite communications to improve connectivity in remote areas.
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We are looking forward to presenting this webinar next month, and hope you'll be able to join us for this increasingly important topic.
29 Oct 2024
Want to know about the future of defence in and from space? Join @UKspace for this webinar, which provides an analysis of the threats facing our nation today and tomorrow and how we can address these using space. Register free today: engineering-futures.co.uk/ae…
#Aerospace #Defence
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UKspace retweeted
25 Oct 2024
We’re taking on the role of Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (@CEOSdotORG). 🛰️
CEOS coordinates global observations of the Earth from space, benefitting everything from climate monitoring to disaster management. 🌍
gov.uk/government/news/uk-to…
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Following the success of #SpaceCommExpoScotland last month, registration is now open for #SpaceCommExpo2025, on 11-12 March @ExCeLLondon, headlined by @ProfBrianCox.
Get your free tickets now: eventdata.uk/Forms/Form.aspx…
24 Oct 2024
🚀 Colin Baldwin, Executive Director at @UKspace shares that Space-Comm Expo "provides the opportunity for industry to get together to discuss the challenges that the industry is facing."
Join us at #SpaceCommExpo2025, 11-12 March, Ldn ExCeL! Tickets: eu1.hubs.ly/H0dhfv60
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A survey about 'Sounding rockets and sub-orbital activity' has been published by @UK_CAA to gauge understanding and opinion from industry on the regulation of sub-orbital activity in the UK. It is open until the end of 2024. surveymonkey.com/r/7RSPKFB
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Event: @spacegovuk & @ADSgroupUK are co-hosting a workshop on 31 Oct for industry representatives to share their views and help formulate the policy outcomes being developed to regulate satellite constellations.
Register your interest by 6pm on 18 Oct: ukspace.org/event/satellite-…
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