There are still a few spaces left for tonight's Ask the Experts - Protecting our Solar System: Planetary Protection and the Future of Space Exploration!

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@COSPAR #PlanetaryProtection Week #ICPPW @UKSA AstrobiologyOU

The OU and BBC are teaming up for 'Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles' on BBC One and iPlayer, where wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin explores UK wildlife. OU's Dr. Yoseph Araya and Dr. Philip Wheeler contribute as Academic Consultants, offering expert insight.

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As our knowledge of extra-terrestrial life grows, focus shifts to smaller planets in the outer Solar System. How do we explore these worlds while preserving their pristine nature?

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@COSPAR #PlanetaryProtection Week #ICPPW @UKSA AstrobiologyOU

In London, global scientists, including NASA and ESA, are meeting for the International Planetary Protection Week.

Led by Prof Karen Olsson-Francis from the OU, they'll discuss safeguarding Earth and celestial bodies during space exploration.

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It's day two of the @COSPAR Planetary Protection Week!

As Mars exploration progresses, with sample return missions and potential human visits, how do we prevent contaminating the environment?

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#PlanetaryProtection Week #ICPPW @UKSA AstrobiologyOU

A special day for the OU - share with us your OU study journey and what the OU means to you!

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It's the #COSPAR Planetary Protection Week in London this week!

What is Planetary Protection? Why do we need to protect the planetary bodies? What are we protecting against? OpenLearn tells us more about it:

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An incredible start to the Inaugural International @COSPAR #PlanetaryProtection Week.
We are proud to welcome:
16 space agencies
24 countries
40 academic and research institutions
12 commercial organisations

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UK Space Agency Faculty of STEM, The Open University The Open University

Did you know the OU is involved in many different areas of research? Our review is out - check out what we get up to!

#OUResearch

This weekend is the third (and hopefully final!) planetary science data entry hackathon. Taking part will involve researching the people behind the names of planetary features and anyone can be involved. Join online or in person at The Open University, University of Southampton We The Curious

Want to learn more about the environment and nature?

Explore our shared home and get to know the species you're sharing it with on OpenLearn:

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🚀 #COSPAR ’s inaugural International Planetary Protection Week, hosted by AstrobiologyOU, has just started!

@Paul_Bate, CEO of UK Space Agency, has begun by welcoming participants The Royal Society in London.

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Earth Day started in 1970 and 50 years later, it's expected to involve one billion people.

This year's theme, 'Plastics vs. Planet,' calls for action on climate change. Let's change business and politics for a healthier planet.

What can you do?: ow.ly/LrPr50RkR76

As a teen in India, Anushree loved space exploration but never thought it could be her career.

She's now a Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA, exploring the possibility of past life on Mars.

Anushree looks back on her remarkable journey: ow.ly/VkZC50R6tCe

#STEMStudentSunday

Wild Isles is going on tour!

See the beauty of the British Isles at this big-screen talk, featuring highlights from the series, unseen footage, and insight from producer Alastair Fothergill. Tour dates in May across the UK!

More info and tickets: wildisleslive.org

Poole! It's your turn!

Happy graduation day to all our OU students attending the Lighthouse Poole today - have a fantastic day and well done on your achievement!

👩‍🎓YOU DID IT!👨‍🎓

#OUFamily

A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

📅TODAY!
⏰ 16:30
📻 BBC Radio 4

Try out the new climate quiz and meet the OU experts involved with the series: ow.ly/KyhF50Rc6tF

Want to know more about protecting our Solar System?

Ask the experts - Protecting our Solar System: Planetary Protection and the Future of Space Exploration is for you!

Join The Geological Society in-person or online on Thursday 25 April from 18.00.

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Absolutely thrilled that we have three Faculty of STEM, The Open University speakers at Soapbox Science MK! Congratulations and we cannot wait to hear you speak about your research!