Tomorrow, NASA’s IMAP mission will liftoff from Kennedy Space Center at 12:32 pm BST.🚀 @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social’s MAG instrument, funded by us, will measure the interplanetary magnetic field and identify the waves that scatter particles in the solar wind.☀️ Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/c...

🚀Delighted to meet my namesake John McFall who's set to be the 1st astronaut with a physical disability to go to the International Space Station on a long-duration mission. We spoke of how microgravity experiments advance science, engineering and medicine @esa.int @ukspaceagency.bsky.social 🧵1/2

With £1.5 million of funding from us, 6 innovative projects will use satellite technology and AI to deliver real-world impact across a range of Britain's sectors. 🛰️🚅🌱 We're bringing the benefits of space down to Earth. 🌍🔭 👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...

Plato has arrived! ESA's planet-hunting spacecraft has safely arrived at ESTEC, where engineers will attach its solar panels and sunshield before running critical tests to ensure everything's ready for launch. 🚀

Big Mars news! 🔴 While more data is required, these findings could represent the most promising evidence yet of ancient life on Mars. 🧬 We supported scientists at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social on the work, putting UK science at the heart of this discovery. 🔭

UK stargazers, there will be a total lunar eclipse at moonrise this Sunday evening! ☀️ 🌍🌕 The eclipse will begin while the Moon is below the horizon, reaching its maximum 20 minutes before moonrise, meaning we'll catch totality before the Moon exits Earth's shadow. 🔴 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Solar Orbiter's ground-breaking research demonstrates why science is at the heart of space weather forecasting.☀️ Using UK-built instruments to identify solar energetic electron events, we're building the knowledge needed to protect satellites, astronauts and space infrastructure. 🛰️

On Sunday, #ESAJuice will pass its closest point to Venus at 6:28 am BST as it completes the second of four gravity assists. 🌕 The spacecraft will use Venus' gravity to bend its orbit around the Sun and gain speed without using fuel. 🛰️ Read more 👉 esa.int/Enabling_Sup... 🎥: @esa.int

Do you know someone who’s made a significant contribution to the UK space sector? 🚀 Now is your chance to ensure they are celebrated for their outstanding achievements! 🏆 Nominate them for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026 by 9 September 👉 www.gov.uk/kings-awards...

Following publication of our Annual Report and recent Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2024, see our new factsheet demonstrating the value of space in the UK. 🛰️ Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/p...

Our CEO Paul Bate welcomes the news that the UK Space Agency will become part of DSIT from April 2026. 🤝 This is a major step to boost support for the space sector and deliver for the country, building on firm foundations to drive economic growth and national security. 🚀

Ever wondered about the shape of space? 🌌 Join Izzie Clarke & @robertmassey.bsky.social as they tackle listener questions in the latest Supermassive Podcast. ✨ Plus, UK @esa.int astronaut Rosemary Coogan shares her journey from astrophysicist to astronaut! 👩‍🚀 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

🚀Rocket launch alert! Europe’s first MetOp Second Generation, MetOp-SG-A1, weather satellite - which hosts Copernicus Sentinel-5 as part of its instrument package - is set to launch tomorrow morning at 1:37am BST. 🛰️ Grab a coffee and watch the launch live 👇

📺 Watch live on 13 August at 01:37 BST/02:37 CEST as MetOp-SG-A1 and #Copernicus #Sentinel5A are launched on Ariane 6 flight #VA264 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana!

Recorded at the #UKSC2025, Space Boffins chat with UK @esa.int astronaut Rosemary Coogan on life at ESA and waiting for her first mission.👩‍🚀 Plus, ESA DG Josef Aschbacher discusses Europe's space ambitions & Space Forge gives an update on ForgeStar®-1. 🎧: www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/ast...

Congratulations to Dr Natasha Nicholson, who has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Space Scotland! We look forward to working together to capitalise on the opportunities ahead for Scotland’s thriving space sector. 🚀🛰️ Read more 👉 spacescotland.org/space-scotla...

The UK Space Agency, in partnership with the Science and Technology Facilities Council, has launched UK Space Frontiers 2035. 🚀 Led by our Chief Scientist Prof Adam Amara, the programme will define the UK's long-term vision for space science. 🌌 Read more 👉 space.blog.gov.uk/2025/08/06/u...

Want to have a go at solving some of NASA’s toughest problems? 💻 Registration for the 2025 NASA Space Apps Challenge is open! The annual global hackathon will take place 4-5 Oct and is suitable for all backgrounds, ages and skill levels.🚀 Register 👉 bit.ly/3Ihjlvz

A milestone moment. 💫 Huge congratulations to Professor Michele Dougherty on being appointed the UK's Astronomer Royal - the first woman in the role's 350-year history! 🌟 She recently spoke at the UK Space Conference in Manchester.

🚀Europe’s first dedicated CO₂ monitoring satellite #MicroCarb successfully launched on Sat 26th July 👏 Congrats to all those involved including @cnes.fr @ukspaceagency.bsky.social, & NCEO scientists @paulipalmer.bsky.social and @drrobparker.bsky.social Find out more >> tinyurl.com/7kbb979k/

MicroCarb is go! 🚀 The revolutionary climate satellite from a [email protected] partnership will be the first dedicated European CO2 mission. 🛰️☁️ It will measure carbon from cities to oceans and forests, helping tackle climate change from space. 🌳🌊 Read more 👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...

We are committed to boosting UK prosperity through the grants and support we give to space organisations across the country. 🚀 In 2024/25, our activity generated £2.2bn in returns from the £581 million we distributed to the space sector. Read more 👉 space.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/18/u...

The UK Space Agency is proud to support MachLab's development as part of our commitment to growing the UK's launch sector. Facilities like MachLab build the skills, infrastructure and innovation needed to support rocket engine testing, laying the ground work for the UK to lead in launch. 🚀

At #UKSC2025, our CEO Paul Bate joined Anne Crean & Louis Barson from the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social for the launch of the IOP's Space Tech for Growth report, which reveals how physicists are at the forefront of innovation in the UK space sector 🛰️ Read the report 👉 www.iop.org/about/news/s...

It's been a great two days at the UK Space Conference in Manchester this week. 🛰️🚀 Hear from UK Astronaut Tim Peake speaking from the conference on the benefits of bringing together the UK space community. 🌍👇 #UKSC2025

The UK Space Agency is committed to boosting UK prosperity through the grants and support we give to space organisations across the country. ✨ Read more about how we generated £2.2 billion in revenue from our operations in 2024/25 👉 space.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/18/u...

Member of @esa.int 's Astronaut Reserve, John McFall explored @jodrellbank.bsky.social's iconic radio telescope ahead of UK Space Conference 2025, discovering more about the North West's thriving space sector. 🚀 🛰️ 📡 Hear more from John 👇

We are unveiling new projects as the UK Space Conference 2025 kicks off today in Manchester - from supercharged 5G systems to funding boosts for regional space clusters. 🧵👇

🇬🇧🚀🎉 This year marks 10 years since ESA’s European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT), opened its doors at Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire! Let’s take a look at how this site is boosting Europe’s space ambitions. 🧵⤵️

With 14,000+ satellites orbiting the Earth, the risk of collision and re-entry is rising, making space security vital. 🌍 🛰️ Discover how the National Space Operations Centre is safeguarding UK space interests as it celebrates its first anniversary. 👉 space.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/11/u...

Space is coming to Manchester! 🚀 The UK Space Conference 2025 starts on Wednesday, bringing together experts, innovators and investors from across the space sector. 🛰️ There's still time to grab a ticket! 👉 www.spaceconference.co.uk

There's still time to get your ticket for the UK Space Conference 2025! 🚀 Join us for networking opportunities, discussions and exhibits with experts and innovators from the space sector. 💫 📅 16-17 July 📍 Manchester Book your place 👉 spaceconference.co.uk

With 100,000 satellites estimated to be in orbit by 2030, BBC's More Or Less explores the real risks of space junk crashing back to Earth, and the UK Space Agency funded project examining how satellites burn up in our atmosphere. 🛰️ 🌍 Listen here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Just one week to go until ESA astronaut John McFall joins us for an exciting Lovell Lecture exploring the future of human spaceflight! 🧑‍🚀 🎥 Livestream this sell-out talk from anywhere on the planet: www.jodrellbank.net/events/in-co... @ukspaceagency.bsky.social #JodrellBank

When you’re flying through the clouds, it’s sometimes easy to forget the clear skies just ahead. ☀️ This is the message of our CEO, Dr Paul Bate, as he reflects on the UK Space Agency's ground-breaking work in his latest blog. Read Paul’s post here 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/throug...

"A lot of people don't necessarily associate creativity with science but science at its best is always very creative!" Craig is Director of Investment at @ukspaceagency.bsky.social. He shared his career journey so far in our #FindYourSpace Careers Resources: nationalspaceacademy.org/careers/care...

There's still time to get your ticket for the UK Space Conference 2025! 🚀 Join us for networking opportunities, discussions and exhibits with experts and innovators from the space sector. 💫 📅 16-17 July 📍 Manchester Book your place 👉 www.spaceconference.co.uk

We rely on satellites for our daily lives - from sat-nav to weather forecasts - and they are at risk from space debris. 🌍🛰️ We have launched a tender for the UK’s first mission to remove defunct satellites from orbit, and safeguard vital services. 🛰️📱 Read more 👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...

The @royalsociety.org's free #SummerScience Exhibition kicks off today! ⚗️ 🔬 🔭 Take part in a multitude of events and exhibits, from exploring the cosmos, to discovering how quantum technologies will transform our future. Learn more and plan your visit 👇

Happy birthday @spacecentre.bsky.social! 🎂🚀

The first direct image detection of an exoplanet with JWST, using the UK-led MIRI instrument! 🛰️🔭 Discoveries like these pave the way for studying even smaller, Earth-like planets, as we work to understand the Universe. 🌍 Read more about the UK in JWST 👉 www.gov.uk/government/c...

The UK National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) has released the May 2025 report on the threats from space debris. 🌍 In May there were: ➡️ 64 re-entries of space objects ➡️ 1,546 in-space collision warnings ➡️ 198 more registered objects in orbit. Read more 👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...

We're funding 5 bold new UK projects using the power of space to improve lives. 🛰️ From tracking animals to monitoring structures for safety issues, £2.5 million will boost UK space innovation to bring the benefits of space down to Earth. 🌍 www.gov.uk/government/n...

Supported by us, UK company MagDrive will test their innovative metal-powered thruster in space, set for launch with SpaceX this weekend. 🚀 The plasma engine could provide propulsion technology for the next generation of satellites. 🛰️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Congratulations to our former Head of Space Exploration, Sue Horne, who has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours for her contributions to space exploration and Mars science. 🚀🔴 Read more 👉 space.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/14/f...

The UK Space Conference 2025 is coming to Manchester! 🚀 Join us for networking opportunities, discussions and exhibits presented by experts & innovators from the space sector, government and academia. 💫 📅 16-17 July 📍 Manchester Central Learn more 👉 spaceconference.co.uk/2025/news-uk...

We haven’t been able to observe the Sun’s poles. ☀️ Until now… With Solar Orbiter, we can, for the first time, observe how the solar wind flows around the poles - unlocking vital clues about the 11-year solar cycle, which is key to advancing space weather forecasting. ☀️ Learn more 👇

British NHS surgical resident Dr Nina Purvis is working with @esa.int in Antarctica to perform research projects to help shape medical considerations for future Mars missions. 🔴 Read about her experience on our blog ⬇️ space.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/08/w...

Fantastic first day at the ISAM Conference 2025 in Belfast with the Satellite Applications Catapult, advancing the sustainable use of near-Earth space. 🌍 In-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing has huge potential across a range of sectors, with the UK at the forefront of innovation. 🛰️