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@DefenceHQ
Oct 7, 2019 • 3 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X
As part of #WorldSpaceWeek, we're highlighting some of our recent space-related announcements.

In July we announced a £30m investment to fast-track the launch of a small satellite into space within a year #wsw2019

READ MORE: ow.ly/gF3350wEsuh
ICYMI: Last week we announced that a @RoyalAirForce pilot will be seconded to the world-leading @Virgin_Orbit space programme #WorldSpaceWeek #wsw2019

Read more about Flt Lt Stannard's role at Virgin Orbit here: gov.uk/government/new… Image
Last month Def Min. @annietrev announced a £1.5m boost for 12 space innovation projects at @ukspace2019 #wsw2019 #WorldSpaceWeek

📢"It’s vital we harness the ideas of the brightest and best innovators."

MORE: gov.uk/government/new…
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