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    Apr 13

    Our latest 'Size and Health' report of the UK space sector has been released. 🛰️ The report reveals nearly 3,000 UK space jobs were created in one year, despite the global impacts of the pandemic. 📈 Read more 👉

    The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2021
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  2. 4 hours ago

    Anti-satellite () missile tests jeopardise the security, safety and sustainability of space. The UK welcomes the 🇺🇸 commitment not to conduct such tests and calls on other countries to support this step towards a safer space environment for all.

    We welcome the US commitment not to conduct destructive anti-satellite missile testing. This is a vital first step to reducing space threats and establishing responsible behaviours and we urge other countries to also support this measure.
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  3. 22 hours ago

    Our Deputy CEO Ian Annett writes in about the progress towards the first UK satellite launches from Cornwall and Scotland. The countdown to is on.

    Op-ed | Putting Britain back in the business of launch
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  4. Retweeted
    Apr 14

    The is the largest space telescope ever, but have you ever wondered about the small pieces that make it work? Join Angus Gallie, mechanical engineer on 's Mid-infrared Instrument to find out! 🗓️ 26 April ⏰ 7pm – 8pm BST 🔗

    Angus stands to the left of a photo, with a beach-vista stretching out behind him and the the right of the image. He is wearing a James Webb Space Telescope t-shirt, with the name and an image of the telescope visible.
    , , and 3 others
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  5. Apr 16

    This week, we announced the winners of our competition, with Callum taking the top prize! 🛰️ Callum's logo will go on the first rockets to launch from the UK this year. 👉 Watch Callum's reaction to being told he's the winner. 👇

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  6. Apr 15

    JOB OPPORTUNITY: Could you help us tell the world about the UK space sector? 🚀🛰️ We're looking for a digital communications expert to join our social media, web and content creation team and help produce engaging digital content. 💻 Closes 24 April. 👉

    UK from space. Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data [2016]/ processed by ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO
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  7. Apr 14

    Our CEO recently visited Inc. in Colorado, a subsidiary of the UK-based company, to see the development of groundbreaking technology that we've helped fund. ✈️ The revolutionary aerospace technology also has wider benefits for all of us. 👇

    CEO at Reaction Engines Inc
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  8. Apr 13

    The James Webb Space Telescope's MIRI instrument is another step closer to observing the Universe, getting down below -266° Celsius! 🛰️❄️ The UK provided the scientific leadership on MIRI and the instrument's design, and managed the overall project. 👉

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    's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) has reached its operating temperature below 7 kelvins (minus 266 degrees Celsius). Learn more about this milestone, known as the 'pinch point' and why this low temperature is necessary for science operations here:
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  9. Retweeted
    Apr 13

    Great news from on the rise🚀in the number of people employed in the space sector in Northern Ireland. NI's world class expertise & talent means that it has an important role to play in the UK's space sector🛰️🌍 as well as attracting high quality jobs & investment.

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    Our latest 'Size and Health' report of the UK space sector has been released. 🛰️ The report reveals nearly 3,000 UK space jobs were created in one year, despite the global impacts of the pandemic. 📈 Read more 👉
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  10. Retweeted
    Apr 13

    The UK’s space sector is : ⬆️Increase in employment ⬆️Boost in R&D investment ⬆️Rise in the income generated by space manufacturing Read more👇

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    Our latest 'Size and Health' report of the UK space sector has been released. 🛰️ The report reveals nearly 3,000 UK space jobs were created in one year, despite the global impacts of the pandemic. 📈 Read more 👉
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  11. Apr 13

    You can read the more detailed Size and Health 2021 report here 👉

    UK space sector income: £16.5 billion
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  12. Apr 13

    There are now 1,293 space organisations across the UK, with Scotland responsible for one fifth of the UK space workforce. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚀🛰️

    UK space sector organisations: 1,293
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  13. Apr 13

    is a key priority for the UK Space Agency, with continued space investment and growth across the country. 🚀 Spaceports are expected to generate more jobs in the coming years, alongside the growth of regional space clusters, supported by the . 📈

    Employees in UK space sector (2020). Scotland: 8,440; North East: 1,365; Yorkshire and the Humber: 2,669; East Midlands: 1,324; East of England: 3,273; London: 12,764; South East: 9,880; South West: 2,476; Wales: 1,109; West Midlands: 1,244; Northern Ireland: 431; North West: 1,978
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  14. Apr 13

    Employment in the UK space sector hit 46,995 in 2020, up from 44,040 in 2019: an increase of 6.7%. 🛰️📈

    Employees in UK space sector, by year. 2000/01: 15,526; 2001/02: 15,466; 2002/03: 15,575; 2003/04: 15,397; 2004/05: 16,241; 2005/06: 17,206; 2006/07: 18,873; 2007/08: 22,789; 2008/09: 24,887; 2009/10: 28,995; 2010/11: 28,942; 2011/12: 32,024; 2012/13: 33,882; 2013/14: 37,391; 2014/15: 38,552; 2015/16: 41,690; 2016/17: 41,929; 2017/18: 44,052; 2018/19: 44,040; 2019/20: 46,995
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  15. Retweeted
    Apr 12

    A HUGE congratulations to Callum Wilkinson, the winner of the design competition. His design and presentation were outbof this world! (The judges saw lots of entries and I just want to say that you're all superstars! ✨)

    Drumroll please... 🥁 The winner of our competition is... Callum Wilkinson from in Bolton! 👏 Callum's fantastic design will feature on the first rockets to launch satellites from the UK later this year! 🛰️ (1/4)
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    Apr 12

    Was such a pleasure to help judge the competition and Callum’s winning design is going to be on the first rockets to launch satellites from the UK later this year! 🛰️ ⬇️ As you’ll see, I think he’s a bit excited about that! (I would be too!!)

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    Watch the moment Callum is told he's won the competition! 📽️👏 (2/4)
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  17. Apr 12

    Huge thanks to and our brilliant judging team, including , , , and ! 🙏🚀 (4/4)

    Judges (including two on laptop) around table looking at competition entries
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  18. Apr 12

    More than 10,000 primary school children entered the competition, with so many brilliant entries! ✍️ 13 regional winners, from each part of the UK, were also selected - congratulations to all! 🛰️👏 (3/4)

    Collage of regional winning entries, with drawings of satellites and the Earth
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  19. Apr 12

    Watch the moment Callum is told he's won the competition! 📽️👏 (2/4)

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  20. Apr 12

    Drumroll please... 🥁 The winner of our competition is... Callum Wilkinson from in Bolton! 👏 Callum's fantastic design will feature on the first rockets to launch satellites from the UK later this year! 🛰️ (1/4)

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