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The NASA 4-D Executive Space Programme brings together two specialist courses to help professionals build both space-sector literacy and leadership capability.
No technical background required.
📅 9–13 November
📍 Space Park Leicester
Book your place: space-park.co.uk/space-cpd/
The UK Space Sector is on the up and we are supporting and facilitating that growth through our unique Science & Innovation proposition @SpaceParkLeic .
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🎨 Could space inspire your next creative work?
The £10m Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space is seeking a Creative Artist in Residence to explore its pioneering research through art.
Up to £6,000 available.
📅 Deadline: 11 Oct
space-park.co.uk/2026/10/art…
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News | Hub to drive growth launched by University of Leicester at Labour Party Conference
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/september…
The University of Leicester unveiled its ambitious plan to help drive economic growth in the East Midlands, today at the Labour Party Conference.
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How can the NHS build and retain a workforce fit for the future?
At Labour Party Conference, the University of Leicester’s Institute for Policy and UCL brought together healthcare leaders, researchers and policymakers to explore the evidence behind effective workforce policy.
Wishing the best for Michael Kiwanuka open.spotify.com/track/5yGVH…
Insights from leading researchers on topics of global importance are part of how we deliver value @SpaceParkLeic this one promises to be a “hot topic” after the summer we have experienced.
Five heatwaves. Record-breaking temperatures. Widespread drought.
What can this extraordinary summer tell us about Earth’s future?
Join climate scientist Dr Tim Trent on 14 Oct for a free talk exploring the science behind this extreme weather.
space-park.co.uk/2026/09/wha…
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News | Outstanding University of Leicester researchers secure UK Government’s prestigious leadership fellowship
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/september…
#CitizensOfChange | @UKRI_News
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We'll be at the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Türkiye from 5 – 9 October. 🚀
Visit our stand to meet our stand to meet our co-exhibitors,
@BrightAscension, @magdrive, @SpaceParkLeic and foundational.
#IAC2026
ALT UK Space Agency Industry Spotlights featuring MAGDRIVE, Bright Ascension, Space Park Leicester, and Foundational with event dates and times for IAC 2026.
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News | Space Park Leicester to bring NASA-proven leadership training to Leicester for international five-day executive programme
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/september…
#CitizensOfChange | @SpaceParkLeic @Crazymightwork
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The @spacecentre are hosting the UK In Space Festival next Sunday 20 Sept. Hands-on activities, expert talks (including a keynote speech from Dallas Campbell, and stunning shows in the UK’s largest planetarium.
Tickets here (also in your annual pass) ow.ly/CqUS50ZMtCG
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Space Park Leicester welcomes the UK’s new Space Strategy to 2035.
Its priorities closely align with Leicester’s strengths in space science, Earth Observation, engineering, PNT, AI, defence and security.
Now, let’s turn ambition into delivery.
space-park.co.uk/2026/09/spa…
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Space is the newest frontline for national security.
Today's UK Space Strategy puts us on a new footing by reinforcing our ability to track threats to satellites, building better early collision warning, and investing in systems that keep our Forces connected where they operate.
William A Wells retweeted
Space might feel far away, but it plays a big part in everyday life, from the satellites that power our phones and sat-nav, to keeping trains and rural areas connected. It’s also crucial for defence, research and innovation.
That’s why we’ve launched a new Space Strategy backed by £7.8bn of funding up to 2030.
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“Humanity & science together is absolutely what the world needs right now.”
British astronaut Helen Sharman explains why the new Leverhulme Centre for Humanity & Space, at @SpaceParkLeic, is so important.
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We’re off 🚀 The launch of the Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space is under way at Space Park Leicester, bringing together arts, humanities and social sciences to explore the human side of space exploration.
👉 le.ac.uk/research/centres/hu…
#CitizensOfChange
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ACQUISITION OF SIGNAL CONFIRMED! 🎉🛰️
#BepiColombo telemetry shows the Mercury Transfer Module has successfully separated from the spacecraft stack! ✅
First step of Mercury arrival phase - complete! 👏
Next stop: Mercury orbit insertion for MPO and Mio in November!
@ESA @JAXA @BepiColombo @ISAS_JAXA_EN @esascience #Mercury
ALT First signal after seperation from BepiColombo
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#BepiColombo's MTM separation is complete and the spacecraft is on its way to Mercury orbit insertion on 21 Nov. 🛰️
The @ESA- @JAXA_en mission was made possible by UK science and engineering, with instruments, spacecraft structures and propulsion designed and built here. 🛰️
Mercury Transfer Module separation confirmed! 📡 ✅
After nearly eight years in space and billions of kilometres travelled, #BepiColombo's Mercury Transfer Module has successfully separated.
Signal acquired via our Cebreros deep-space antenna confirms the spacecraft is healthy and operating as expected.
The MPO and Mio spacecrafts are now on their way to Mercury orbit insertion on 21 November.
Farewell, MTM. Mercury awaits. ☀️🛰️
