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17 September 2018 — News story
Spacecraft bound for the Sun due to leave Stevenage factory for testing
The UK-built Solar Orbiter is preparing to leave the Airbus factory in Stevenage to travel to Germany for testing, ahead of its launch in 2020 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA.
16 September 2018 — News story
Surrey satellite firm set for lift off from India
A British-built radar satellite which will provide a host of benefits to life on Earth will launch into space this evening (Sunday 16 September) from India.
12 September 2018 — Press release
Newton’s Space Saplings; can you give them space to grow?
Seeds from Isaac Newton’s apple tree, which were blasted into space with Tim Peake, are now young trees and in need of a new home.
11 September 2018 — Press release
Worms in space: The Molecular Muscle Experiment
New research using worms will look at muscle loss in space and could lead to new treatments for muscular conditions for people on Earth.
29 August 2018 — Press release
Space sector to benefit from multi-million pound work on UK alternative to Galileo
UK industry will benefit from a £92 million injection to design a national alternative to the EU’s Galileo satellite system, ensuring UK security post Brexit.
23 August 2018 — Press release
Brownies reach for the stars with new Space badge
The UK Space Agency and Royal Astronomical Society, together with Girlguiding launch new Space badge as part of revolutionised programme.
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