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The Britain in Space Website, for which this group forms a news and discussion supplement was originally developed and maintained by Stephen O'Brien on GeoCities. I rescued the Site and have updated it technically and edited a small amount of the Content.

This Group primarily covers Space Projects and Research where there is a British involvement. However certain Landmark spece events with occasionally get a mention

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DIH, Jupiter Soon3

7/11/14

Britian in Space Website

When I started this Group it was to support the Site,, which was (and hopefully in August be again) a

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Britian in Space Website

When I started this Group it was to support the Site,, which was (and hopefully in August be again) a

7/11/14

10/30/11

MSSL: Making contact with the only British launched satellite

Today is the 40th anniversary of Britain as a spacefaring nation. On the 28th of October 1971, the UK

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MSSL: Making contact with the only British launched satellite

Today is the 40th anniversary of Britain as a spacefaring nation. On the 28th of October 1971, the UK

10/30/11

10/30/11

UKSA: Happy 40th, Prospero

This week (Friday 28 October 2011) marks the 40th anniversary of Britain as a spacefaring nation. On

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UKSA: Happy 40th, Prospero

This week (Friday 28 October 2011) marks the 40th anniversary of Britain as a spacefaring nation. On

10/30/11

7/20/11

UKSA I Work in Space Profile: Stefanie Kohl, Space Systems #Engineer at SSTL

What does your job involve? The job of a systems engineer encompasses a variety of tasks and

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UKSA I Work in Space Profile: Stefanie Kohl, Space Systems #Engineer at SSTL

What does your job involve? The job of a systems engineer encompasses a variety of tasks and

7/20/11

7/18/11

UKSA: Image of the week: UK satellite captures image of Arizona wildfire

UK-DMC-2 and its five siblings in the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) of satellites are able

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UKSA: Image of the week: UK satellite captures image of Arizona wildfire

UK-DMC-2 and its five siblings in the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) of satellites are able

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: BIS hosts exhibition of the latest UK-made space technology - 15 July 2011

Leading space technology manufactured in the UK was showcased at the Department for Business

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UKSA: BIS hosts exhibition of the latest UK-made space technology - 15 July 2011

Leading space technology manufactured in the UK was showcased at the Department for Business

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: UK Space Agency and Roscosmos sign agreement

Head of the Russian Federal Space Agency, Vladimir Popovkin and David Williams, CEO of the UK Space

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UKSA: UK Space Agency and Roscosmos sign agreement

Head of the Russian Federal Space Agency, Vladimir Popovkin and David Williams, CEO of the UK Space

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: GMES Masters - The new competition for innovative Earth monitoring services

7th July 2011: The GMES Masters competition has begun. The European Earth Monitoring Competition

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UKSA: GMES Masters - The new competition for innovative Earth monitoring services

7th July 2011: The GMES Masters competition has begun. The European Earth Monitoring Competition

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: UK ESA astronaut Tim Peake presents Sir Arthur Clarke awards at UK Space Conference 2011

The winners of the prestigious Sir Arthur Clarke Awards were announced on 4 July 2011 at an awards

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UKSA: UK ESA astronaut Tim Peake presents Sir Arthur Clarke awards at UK Space Conference 2011

The winners of the prestigious Sir Arthur Clarke Awards were announced on 4 July 2011 at an awards

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: UK Space Agency supports the next phases of Cosmic Vision - 4th July 2011

In February this year, ESA selected four candidates for the third medium-class mission (M3) that will

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UKSA: UK Space Agency supports the next phases of Cosmic Vision - 4th July 2011

In February this year, ESA selected four candidates for the third medium-class mission (M3) that will

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: UK Space Conference 2011 kicks off at Warwick University - 4 July 2011

Leading figures from Europe's thriving space sector gathered today for the opening of the UK

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UKSA: UK Space Conference 2011 kicks off at Warwick University - 4 July 2011

Leading figures from Europe's thriving space sector gathered today for the opening of the UK

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: Space technology ‘on the NHS’ and easier access to space

New space technologies that could benefit the NHS, and the first step in the reduction of insurance

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UKSA: Space technology ‘on the NHS’ and easier access to space

New space technologies that could benefit the NHS, and the first step in the reduction of insurance

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA:Prime Minister witnesses satellite imaging deal 1 July 2011

DMC International Imaging Ltd (DMCii) signed a £110 million deal with Beijing-based company 21AT, to

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UKSA:Prime Minister witnesses satellite imaging deal 1 July 2011

DMC International Imaging Ltd (DMCii) signed a £110 million deal with Beijing-based company 21AT, to

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: FP7 2012 Space Call - 27 June 2011

The European Commission expect to publish the forthcoming Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Space

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UKSA: FP7 2012 Space Call - 27 June 2011

The European Commission expect to publish the forthcoming Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Space

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: New ice thickness map of the Arctic unveiled - 21 June 2011

The first map of sea-ice thickness from the CryoSat mission was revealed today at the Paris Air and

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UKSA: New ice thickness map of the Arctic unveiled - 21 June 2011

The first map of sea-ice thickness from the CryoSat mission was revealed today at the Paris Air and

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: Image of the week: Ireland bloom - 20 June 2011

Resembling the brush strokes of French Impressionist Claude Monet, electric blue-coloured plankton

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UKSA: Image of the week: Ireland bloom - 20 June 2011

Resembling the brush strokes of French Impressionist Claude Monet, electric blue-coloured plankton

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: Killer black hole devours star in a flash 20 June 2011

One of the biggest and brightest bangs ever recorded by astronomers came from a massive black hole at

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UKSA: Killer black hole devours star in a flash 20 June 2011

One of the biggest and brightest bangs ever recorded by astronomers came from a massive black hole at

7/18/11

7/18/11

UKSA: Space Leadership Council publishes satellite broadband report - 16 June 11

The Space Leadership Council has today set out the role that satellite operators can play in

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UKSA: Space Leadership Council publishes satellite broadband report - 16 June 11

The Space Leadership Council has today set out the role that satellite operators can play in

7/18/11

6/25/11

Space Daily: ESA high-thrust engine takes next step

The new main engine to power Europe's successor to its Ariane 5 space launcher was brought a step

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Space Daily: ESA high-thrust engine takes next step

The new main engine to power Europe's successor to its Ariane 5 space launcher was brought a step

6/25/11

6/25/11

Space Daily: Le Bourget contracts complete Galileo network

As Europe prepares for October's launch of the first Galileo satellites, a worldwide ground

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Space Daily: Le Bourget contracts complete Galileo network

As Europe prepares for October's launch of the first Galileo satellites, a worldwide ground

6/25/11

6/25/11

Space Daily: Aerojet, QinetiQ & EADS Astrium Crisa to Jointly Market XENITH Ion Propulsion System

Aerojet, QinetiQ, and EADS Astrium Crisa have announced that the companies have entered into a joint

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Space Daily: Aerojet, QinetiQ & EADS Astrium Crisa to Jointly Market XENITH Ion Propulsion System

Aerojet, QinetiQ, and EADS Astrium Crisa have announced that the companies have entered into a joint

6/25/11

6/22/11

BBC 22nd June 2011: Video: Space shuttle retires: Inside fleet leader Discovery

As Nasa's space shuttle programme nears its end, the retired craft are being prepared for their

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BBC 22nd June 2011: Video: Space shuttle retires: Inside fleet leader Discovery

As Nasa's space shuttle programme nears its end, the retired craft are being prepared for their

6/22/11

6/22/11

BBC: Europe's ATV space freighter burns up

Europe's space freighter has destroyed itself over the South Pacific. The ATV-Johannes Kepler

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BBC: Europe's ATV space freighter burns up

Europe's space freighter has destroyed itself over the South Pacific. The ATV-Johannes Kepler

6/22/11

6/21/11

BBC: High-speed 'wedge' for re-entry (ESA IXV)

A contract has been signed at the Paris air show that will lead to the development of a remarkable

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BBC: High-speed 'wedge' for re-entry (ESA IXV)

A contract has been signed at the Paris air show that will lead to the development of a remarkable

6/21/11

6/21/11

Space: Daily: ESA reentry vehicle on track for flight in 2013

ESA and Thales Alenia Space Italia have announced an agreement at the Paris Air and Space Show to

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Space: Daily: ESA reentry vehicle on track for flight in 2013

ESA and Thales Alenia Space Italia have announced an agreement at the Paris Air and Space Show to

6/21/11

6/21/11

Space Daily: SSTL expands into state-of-the-art technical facility

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has moved its technical operations into The Kepler Building, a

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Space Daily: SSTL expands into state-of-the-art technical facility

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has moved its technical operations into The Kepler Building, a

6/21/11

6/21/11

Space Daily: ESA chief hits at 'anarchy' over space station planning

Europe's space chief on Monday said the International Space Station faced lean times as a result

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Space Daily: ESA chief hits at 'anarchy' over space station planning

Europe's space chief on Monday said the International Space Station faced lean times as a result

6/21/11

6/14/11

UKSA Image of the week: springtime at Mars’ south pole

Mars Express celebrates eight years in space with a new view of ice in the southern polar region of

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UKSA Image of the week: springtime at Mars’ south pole

Mars Express celebrates eight years in space with a new view of ice in the southern polar region of

6/14/11

6/14/11

UKSA: Deep sleep in deep space for Europe’s comet chaser

The Rosetta comet chaser, with its many UK components, is about to take a long, well-earned nap as it

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UKSA: Deep sleep in deep space for Europe’s comet chaser

The Rosetta comet chaser, with its many UK components, is about to take a long, well-earned nap as it

6/14/11

6/8/11

UKSA: MEASAT orders latest satellite from Astrium

Largest satellite ever ordered by Malaysian operator MEASAT - Eurostar E3000 satellite will provide

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UKSA: MEASAT orders latest satellite from Astrium

Largest satellite ever ordered by Malaysian operator MEASAT - Eurostar E3000 satellite will provide

6/8/11

6/6/11

Aero-New Net: ESA Goal Is Manned Lunar Mission - Looking At The 'Volatile' Side Of The Moon

ESA Goal Is Manned Lunar Mission Four decades after the first Moon landing, our only natural

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Aero-New Net: ESA Goal Is Manned Lunar Mission - Looking At The 'Volatile' Side Of The Moon

ESA Goal Is Manned Lunar Mission Four decades after the first Moon landing, our only natural

6/6/11

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