Happy birthday UK Space Command! From the Joint Commercial Operations cell to the Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals Board, Operation Olympic Defender & more, #USSPACECOM is proud to plan, execute & integrate military spacepower with our #AlliesPartnersFriends 🇬🇧🇺🇸

UK Space Command was formed three years ago today, on 1 April 2021.

23 people worked for UK Space Command when it was formed. We now have 570 people working to keep space safe, secure, and sustainable, alongside our international partners.

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We're moving! 📍

Our new headquarters will be on Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, with new locations in Scotland, Wales and the Midlands, strengthening our presence and helping us recruit space talent across the nation. 🛰️🚀

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Partners across the UK government have published updated UK civil and defence requirements for Space Domain Awareness (SDA).

These requirements outline potential future government SDA requirements for industry, and they will be regularly reviewed.

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L’exercice #AsterX 2024 permet aux participants de se confronter à l’un des 23 événements spatiaux simulés. Depuis le 5 mars, le scénario intègre, de manière fictive, l’action d’un satellite expérimental adverse aux allures inamicales, en orbite basse.

We're tracking the atmospheric re-entry of used batteries from the International Space Station. 📡🌍

The 2600 kg batteries, released in 2021, are expected to re-enter this evening. 🔋

Our state-of-the-art modelling predicts the below paths. There is very low risk to the UK.

Today, on #IWD2024 , we're celebrating the women working across UK Space Command, and for all of our partners around the world.

Their efforts are vital as we seek to keep space safe, secure, and sustainable for all.

#InspireInclusion

Today is International Women’s Day and we are celebrating the inspiring women working across our Armed Forces 🫡

#IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay

On #IWD2024 , I’m reminded of all the inspiring women that I’ve been privileged to serve alongside in the Royal Air Force. By valuing inclusion, we enhance our effectiveness and our readiness to fly and fight. #InspireInclusion

A warm welcome to Sweden, the 32nd member of NATO

Sweden’s accession makes NATO stronger and Sweden safer.

#WeAreNATO

2 years ago Russia illegally invaded Ukraine, after the Kremlin denied it would.

Over the last 24 months, Ukrainians have continued to valiantly defend their home with support of international partners and allies.

2 years on we continue to #StandWithUkraine

#SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦

Today is the second anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people continue to demonstrate their incredible resilience and I am proud of the RAF's ongoing contribution in supporting Defense of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini!

Tyche has completed vibration testing before its launch later this year.

Tyche is a demonstrator satellite with an electro-optical sensor 📸 🌍

It's part of our ISTARI programme to deliver a constellation of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance satellites by 2031.

Save the date: Defence Space Conference 2024

Register your interest now for #DefenceSpace24 , UK Space Command's annual conference. It will be held on 24-25 September 2024, at IET in London.

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What is ‘Space Domain’? How does the UK use it & what are its benefits for the defence picture?🤔

Air Vice-Marshal Godfrey is the Commander of UK Space Command & explains what his team do to keep the UK in step with our allies.

On podcast apps or online: ow.ly/uJJt50QFj80

🇬🇧 Contracts have been awarded to develop innovative software to control future Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 satellites, enhancing the UK's multi-domain integration and providing our armed forces with critical satellite data to give them the edge on global operations. 🛰️

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The components of Tyche - our R&D satellite - are being vibration tested by the team at Surrey Satellites, before it is launched later this year.

Tyche weighs 150kg in total, and has an electro-optical sensor for the daytime imaging of the Earth 🌍📸

Safeguarding our everyday services through sustainable space practices is crucial. 🛰️

We are investing in cutting-edge projects to tackle space debris, ensuring that space remains sustainable for future generations. 🌍

Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/new…

On behalf of the whole of the Royal Air Force, I wish His Majesty The King, our Commander in Chief, all the best for a full recovery.

God Save the King.

Save the Date for UK Space Command #DefenceSpace24 - the leading UK Defence event for space professionals.

Register here now! bit.ly/47TAx1U

You can still catch up on #DefenceSpace23 here bit.ly/3TlVEFE and hear how the UK Space Strategy plans for 2024.