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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Apr 14

    We're making at least £2.6 million available to fund space-enabled technology and support in the national effort to overcome . 🏥 This could include satellite and drone technology to deliver equipment and manage outbreaks. 🛰️ ▶️

    17 replies 108 retweets 187 likes
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  2. 20 hours ago

    The new from uses a combination of satellite and crowd-sourced data to help people social distance in busy areas. 🛰️ The app, developed from , is a brilliant example of using space to save lives. 📱 ➡️

    7 retweets 18 likes
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  3. 21 hours ago

    £1.25 billion is being made available to support innovative firms through the outbreak. Enterprising companies in the UK space sector working on world-leading tech could be eligible for the tailored support. 🚀👇

    Find out more about the support available to innovation firms impacted by here 👇
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  4. 24 hours ago

    Some brilliant resources have launched today, from and , supporting both teachers and parents. 🎓 Lessons this week include the seasons, day and night, and the Solar System. 🌎 👉 👉

    6 retweets 18 likes
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  5. Apr 18

    We recently launched a new drive to fund space-enabled technology and services that can strengthen the NHS response to . 🏥 At least £2.6 million is available, together with , to fund hi-tech solutions in support of . 👇

    1 reply 25 retweets 35 likes
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  6. Apr 17

    Exactly 50 years ago, to the minute, Apollo 13 splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. 🌎 The rescue is an incredible story of collaboration, expertise and cool heads that defied the odds to save the lives of three astronauts. 👇

    2 replies 40 retweets 108 likes
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  7. Apr 17

    Great to see from ! 🚀 With additive manufacturing processes and clean-room facilities, the UK space sector is well-placed to produce equipment for healthcare workers as part of the national effort. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ |

    As part of a UK wide initiative to address the shortage of for frontline workers, we are pleased to be able to collaborate with and begin production of components for protective face shields. More info:
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  8. Apr 17

    Welcome home , and Oleg! 🌏 The UK's first industrial contribution to the , the ColKa antenna, was delivered in February and is set to be installed in the autumn. 📡 ▶️

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    Home safe and sound. 🌍 Today's landing wraps up a 205-day mission for both and Oleg Skripochka and a 272-day mission for . Welcome home!  Watch live as the space travelers are helped out of their vehicle:
    1 reply 5 retweets 19 likes
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  9. Apr 17

    More brilliant innovation from the UK space sector in the national effort to overcome . 👏🚀

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    We have been looking into a solution that allows protective equipment to be disinfected. Various forms of PPE would be placed inside a ‘disinfection chamber’ and sprayed with cold steam Hydrogen Peroxide. Here is our prototype!
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  10. Apr 17

    Fancy doing some exploring without going outside? 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ We've worked with partners on an augmented reality app where you can look around the Space Station with to guide you! 🛰️ Just search "AR Adventures in Space" on Android and iOS. 📱

    The UK Space Agency () has collaborated on an app, where you play a space intern and explore the Intl. . The game is an immersive educational tool for young people or anyone who wants to learn more about ! Available on Android and iOS devices.
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  11. Apr 16

    Don't miss the chance for fast-track development, expert support and an international platform for your breakthrough space tech start-up. 🛰️ The application deadline has been extended until 30 April so don't wait! To apply ▶️

    6 retweets 16 likes
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  12. Apr 16

    One step closer to launch from , following the successful flight rehearsal of 's LauncherOne rocket. 🚀

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    Sunday's cryogenic (LN2) captive carry flight represented the most realistic rehearsal of our launch system and procedures to date, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Our CEO Dan Hart had a few words to share as we ready ourselves for an orbital launch demo next.
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  13. Apr 16

    Brilliant news - a testament to the prowess of small satellite experts , with a base in Glasgow. 🛰️

    We’re delighted to announce a follow-on of for two , YAM-3 & YAM-5, from . We will deliver our flight proven STARBUCK , based on our existing design enabling very short delivery times.
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  14. Retweeted
    Apr 15

    space-enabled technology could support in the national effort to overcome 🛰️ £2.6m is being made available to fund projects such as satellite and drone technology to deliver equipment and manage outbreaks 👇

    2 replies 24 retweets 23 likes
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  15. Apr 15

    Keep kids' minds whirring at home with some brilliant activities based on world-leading, real-life UK space engineering. 🚀👇 |

    Check out these amazing art-based space activities from the fantastic based on the science & engineering of with something to keep your little loves happy. They’re having fun and learning at the same time 🚀
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  16. Apr 15

    Just a couple of days left for businesses to apply for a share of £20 million to support UK resilience during and in future. 🚀 The grants can be used to develop innovative new technology and services 👇

    £20 million is available for businesses to work on new technology, services and tools to help the UK respond to and similar future situations. Space companies could be well placed to secure grants of up to £50,000. Apply by 17 April 👉
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  17. Apr 14

    Does breaking a bone mean you can never become an astronaut? 🤕👩‍🚀 Watch to find out the answer 👇 |

    1 reply 6 retweets 32 likes
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  18. Retweeted
    Apr 13

    Thank you for complying with government guidance and staying at home. Thanks to you, we will be able to protect our NHS and save lives.

    170 replies 387 retweets 1,906 likes
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  19. Apr 13

    Last night featured the UK-built launched on 10 Feb with Find out more about the mission 👉 Catch up on 👇

    We discover how Esa’s solar orbiter was built, and how it will protect itself against the sun’s searing heat and investigate its mysteries. The Sky at Night. Tonight, 9.30pm,
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  20. Apr 12

    We're celebrating the International Day of Human Space Flight today, on the anniversary of humanity's first leap by Yuri Gagarin back in 1961. 🎉🚀 📽️👇

    10 replies 164 retweets 493 likes
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