RAL Space

@RAL_Space_STFC

STFC’s RAL Space carries out world-class space research & technology development. @STFC_Matters is part of UK Research and Innovation @ukri_news http://ukri.org

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Joined September 2012

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RAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Jan 17

You can also find us on other platforms! 📱🚀 Follow us for more news and insights from the UK's national space lab 👇 🛰️ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/71701… 🪐 Facebook: facebook.com/RAL.Space/ 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/ral.space/

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RAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Nov 8

We’re exhibiting at the #QuantumShowcase24 in London today 🛰 Come and talk to our quantum sensors team on stand 83 to learn about our projects developing space technology and opportunities to work with us. Take a look at the agenda 👉 iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/uk-nati… #SpaceAtSTFC

RAL_Space_STFC's tweet image. We’re exhibiting at the #QuantumShowcase24 in London today 🛰

Come and talk to our quantum sensors team on stand 83 to learn about our projects developing space technology and opportunities to work with us.

Take a look at the agenda 👉 iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/uk-nati…

#SpaceAtSTFC

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UK Space Agency@spacegovuk · Dec 10

We were at the 20th Appleton Space Conference, hosted by @RAL_Space_STFC on @HarwellCampus in Oxfordshire, where our CEO @paul_bate gave the keynote address. 🛰️ Hear more from Paul on this milestone event. 👇

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Laurent Jaffart@LaurentJaffart · Dec 6

We need to reinvent ourselves to ensure a thriving telecom sector. At @RAL_Space_STFC's Appleton Conference, I presented @esa's response to Europe's connectivity needs – including increasing partnership with the @spacegovuk. Together, reinventing the sector for real-world impact…

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UK Astronomy Technology Centre@ukatc · Dec 5

New @ukatc Director Christophe Dumas chairs the final session at #Appleton24. An informative & productive day connecting with friends & colleagues across the space sector. 👩‍🚀🚀🛰

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Space4Climate@Space4Climate · Dec 5

Thanks to @RAL_Space_STFC for hosting us at the Appleton Space Conference today @HarwellCampus where @spacegovuk CEO @paul_bate gave the keynote. Such an exciting time in the space climate community for the UK!

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RAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Dec 5

🚀 Big news from the Appleton Space Conference: the Small Satellite Calibration Facility is now open for business! A RAL Space & @NPL collaboration, it offers world-class, cost-effective calibration for small satellite businesses, SMEs and universities. ralspace.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/new-faci…

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RAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Dec 5

⚠️ Attention for our Appleton Conference delegates this morning! ⚠️ Please plan your journeys accordingly. Hopefully see you soon!

OOxonTravel@OxonTravel · Dec 5

⚠️ROAD CLOSED The #A34 Southbound is currently closed from the #A415 at #Abingdon to the #A4130 at #Milton. For more information: nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates… #OxonTravel

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Ariel Space Mission@ArielTelescope · Dec 2

📸 Group pics from the Oct 2024 Ariel Consortium meeting in Lisbon 👀 It's always wonderful to see everyone come together, with members travelling in from countries all over the world 🤩

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RAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Dec 2

🚀 The 20th Appleton Space Conference is this Thursday! Join us online for a programme featuring: 🪐Talks on space weather, astronomy & climate science 🎙️Keynote from Dr. Paul Bate, CEO UK Space Agency 📅5 Dec | 🕘 9:30–17:30 🔗 Register for the webinar: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/667cd604…

RAL_Space_STFC's tweet image. 🚀 The 20th Appleton Space Conference is this Thursday!

Join us online for a programme featuring:
🪐Talks on space weather, astronomy &amp; climate science
🎙️Keynote from Dr. Paul Bate, CEO UK Space Agency
📅5 Dec | 🕘 9:30–17:30
🔗 Register for the webinar: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/667cd604…

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RAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Nov 22

A 2-million-mph galaxy collision has been observed in new detail thanks to WEAVE – a cutting-edge upgrade to the William Herschel Telescope led by RAL Space and the University of Oxford! 🌌🔭 🔗 ralspace.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/first-sc…

IIsaac Newton Group@INGLaPalma · Nov 22

First Scientific Results from WEAVE. Using the set of first-light observations from the new WHT WEAVE wide-field spectrograph, a team led by Dr Marina Arnaudova (Univ. of Hertfordshire, UK) has presented the first scientific results. ing.iac.es/PR/press/weave…

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RAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Nov 21

We spy Dr Rachel Drummond, Ariel's UK National Project Manager being interviewed in pic 2👀👀 Looking forward to tuning in! 📺

RRAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Nov 21

For #WorldTelevisionDay, we're giving you a sneak peak behind the scenes of a recent visit... @BBC's Alasdair Keane joined us last week to explore the rigorous tests spacecraft endure ahead of launch. We're excited to see the final feature air in the coming months, stay tuned!📺

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RAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Nov 21

RAL_Space_STFC's tweet image. For #WorldTelevisionDay, we're giving you a sneak peak behind the scenes of a recent visit...

@BBC's Alasdair Keane joined us last week to explore the rigorous tests spacecraft endure ahead of launch. We're excited to see the final feature air in the coming months, stay tuned!📺

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RAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Nov 19

We were pleased to host Dr Makenzie Lystrup, director @NASAGoddard, during her recent visit to the UK🚀🇬🇧 Her visit was a fantastic opportunity for our staff to deepen understandings of Goddard's contributions to space exploration and to discuss potential future collaborations!🚀

RAL_Space_STFC's tweet image. We were pleased to host Dr Makenzie Lystrup, director @NASAGoddard, during her recent visit to the UK🚀🇬🇧
Her visit was a fantastic opportunity for our staff to deepen understandings of Goddard's contributions to space exploration and to discuss potential future collaborations!🚀

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STFC Innovations@STFC_B2B · Nov 19

Are you attending @SpaceTechExpoEU in #Bremen this week? 🛰️ Make sure to visit us at stand R33 in Hall 6! #SpaceAtSTFC @STFC_Matters @RAL_Space_STFC @ukatc

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RAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Nov 12

🚀⌛️ Less than 1 week to go until Space Tech Expo Europe! Meet our team and colleagues from @ukatc and @STFC_B2B on 19–21 November in Bremen, Germany. See you on stand R33 👋 #SpaceAtSTFC #SpaceTechExpo

RAL_Space_STFC's tweet image. 🚀⌛️ Less than 1 week to go until Space Tech Expo Europe!

Meet our team and colleagues from @ukatc and @STFC_B2B on 19–21 November in Bremen, Germany. See you on stand R33 👋

#SpaceAtSTFC #SpaceTechExpo

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RAL Space@RAL_Space_STFC · Nov 1

Olá from Lisboa!👋🇵🇹 Lots of RAL Space faces in Portugal this week for the latest @ArielTelescope meeting. Ariel will survey ~1000 exoplanets, unveiling details about their nature and evolution🪐 Read more about the mission and the UK's involvement 👉 ralspace.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/ESA-form…

RAL_Space_STFC's tweet image. Olá from Lisboa!👋🇵🇹

Lots of RAL Space faces in Portugal this week for the latest @ArielTelescope meeting. Ariel will survey ~1000 exoplanets, unveiling details about their nature and evolution🪐

Read more about the mission and the UK's involvement 👉 ralspace.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/ESA-form…

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UK Astronomy Technology Centre@ukatc · Oct 31

This eerie almost black and white #JWST #MIRI image of IC 2163 and NGC 2207 highlights the stars and star clusters buried within the cosmic dust. 💀 Find out more about @UKATC's role on MIRI 👉ukatc.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/James-We… #HappyHalloween 🎃

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