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Looking for evidence of gravitational waves in the Cosmic Microwave Background, to shed light on the first moments after the Big Bang. Launch is expected before 2030 and the mission will be 3 years long.
A ‘treasure trove’ of data, including papers authored by UK scientists, has been released from the Euclid space telescope, alongside the largest images of the Universe ever taken from space.
The UK will play a crucial role in a landmark mission to trace patterns in the light from space, looking back almost to the Big Bang.
This document contains the following information: Australia No. 1 (2006)
The telescope will study the first stars and galaxies and examine the physical and chemical properties of solar systems.
This document contains the following information: Supplementary agreement between the UK and Australia concerning the Anglo-Australian Optical Telescope.
The UK Space Agency has announced its largest investment into an early-stage technology programme to enhance the UK’s Earth observation technologies, to improve how space is used to understand and protect the planet.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with visual disorders.
The career of our chief scientist of space weather was literally written in the stars.
Report of a seminar on space, satellites and astronomy research in the UK.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in March 2023.
Subject content, aims and learning objectives for GCSE astronomy for teaching from 2017.
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