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Helen Czerski @helenczerski.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you're in London on September 25th, Gresham College and @chrislintott.bsky.social have organised a fabulous Festival of Astronomical Ideas. I'll be there too, talking about water and oceans on this and other planets. In-person only, so do come and join us! www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/fes...

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Festival of Astronomical Ideas

Please note that this event is for in-person attendees only, we regret that there will be no live stream. Videos of each presentation will be uploaded in due course. A one-day event featuring discussi...

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Leigh Fletcher @leighfletcher.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A lot of the coffee-discussion here at #EPSC2026 has been about European-led future exploration of the outer solar system, for Saturn and beyond. This would be a game-changer.

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Katie Joy @katie-h-joy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This is cool. Ian Crawford @ucl-bbk-cps.bsky.social has been writing about this topic for a long time link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/... and royalsocietypublishing.org/rsta/article...

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

From student to Associate Professor at UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory and Co-PI of the @esa.int/Chinese Academy of Sciences SMILE mission! Read about Dr Colin Forsyth's journey: www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical... #SmileMission #sun #SpaceWeather #SolarWind #SpaceScience

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Dr Colin Forsyth

Dr Colin Forsyth is an Associate Professor in the Space Plasma Physics Group at the UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory (UCL MSSL) and Co-PI of the ESA/CAS SMILE mission.

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Earth Sciences UCL @es-ucl.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Job opportunity: We are currently advertising for a nine month Lecturer (Teaching) in Geodynamics position to cover parental leave. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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UCL-Birkbeck Planetary Science @ucl-bbk-cps.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The Centre for Planetary Sciences at UCL/Birkbeck was proud to play a key role in the Department of Physics and Astronomy's bicentenary celebrations on 19-20th June 2026 🎉 www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical...

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Planetary Science at the UCL200 Your Universe Festival

The Centre for Planetary Sciences at UCL/Birkbeck was proud to play a key role in the Department of Physics and Astronomy's bicentenary celebrations on 19-20th June 2026.

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Reliving #YourUniverse Festival: #UCL200 edition, which celebrated 200 years of #Physics & #Astronomy at @ucl.ac.uk with hands-on demos & activities, a planetarium & an immersive image experience! youtu.be/CybuzmtSYMQ #ucl #space #planetarium @ucl-bbk-cps.bsky.social @karenannedevoil.bsky.social

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Your Universe Festival: UCL200 edition

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

#UCL200 #Physics & #Astronomy celebrations 🥳💜 www.youtube.com/shorts/BeF1J... Past, Present and Future Conference with keynote talks, alumni stories and exhibits showcasing department’s work, finishing with PandA Day - an extravaganza of talent and creativity within the department 🎤🎭

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#UCL200 Physics and Astronomy celebration 🥳💜

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Saturday exhibition tickets are sold out but you can visit us in the North Cloisters on Bloomsbury Campus on Fri 2:00-4:00pm to see the stands showcasing fascinating work by UCL #Physics & #Astronomy, inc. the #planetarium and an immersive image experience! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-unive...

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Your Universe Festival - Friday Afternoon - UCL200 edition

Join us for our special Your Universe Festival exploring the wonders of our universe, celebrating 200 years of Physics & Astronomy at UCL!

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Last few tickets left for Your Universe #UCL200 #Physics & #Astronomy panel event on Sat 20 Jun - Missions of Discovery! Dive into epic discoveries and mind-blowing missions with our space experts 🛰️ Get your free ticket now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-unive... #space #SpaceMission #universe

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Europlanet @europlanetmedia.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Participate to our next webinar with 'Astronomers for Planet Earth' a network comprised of over 2300 astronomers from 85 countries with the mission to empower astronomers to take action for dark skies and against the climate crisis! 👉 Register here: bit.ly/ep_darksky

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ESA Space Science @science.esa.int · 02/06/2026

Webb sniffs methane from interstellar Comet #3IATLAS using its MIRI instrument. The fact that methane was observed only after the comet’s close pass to the Sun suggests that it was buried below the comet’s surface. 🔭 🧪 1/2

The composite image shows three side-by-side maps of different chemical species. The maps are mostly red with a bright orange centre, resembling pixelated clouds glowing on a black background. From left to right they are labelled H2O (standing for water), CO2 (standing for carbon dioxide) and CH4 (standing for methane). Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, M. Belyakov (Caltech), I. Wong (STScI), Image Processing: A. Pagan (STScI)

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The #Smile #SpaceMission, which will image Earth's #MagneticBubble for the first time, has been launched! 🚀 The joint mission from European Space Agency @esa.int and the Chinese Academy of Sciences is co-led by Dr Colin Forsyth (UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory): www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

Vega-C liftoff from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 00:52 local time (04:52 BST/05:52 CEST) on 19 May 2026. Vega-C carried the Smile mission to space on flight VV29. Credit: ESA-S. Corvaja

Smile's X-ray camera sees Earth reacting to coronal mass ejection. Artist’s impression. Credit: ESA

Artist’s impression of the Smile spacecraft. Credit: ESA

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

To mark #UCL200, the Department of #Physics & #Astronomy is hosting a conference-style celebration on 17 June: “Past, Present and Future” - bringing together alumni, students and staff for a day of talks, exhibits and conversation! Register and join us: www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical... #SpaceScience

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Have you got your ticket for PandA Day on 17 June, a variety-show style event featuring UCL Physics & Astronomy staff and students packed with music, theatre, gameshows and more? Book now while there's space: www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/0... #TalentShow #VarietyShow #physics #astronomy

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Don't miss the chance to celebrate the history of UCL #Mathematics, one of UCL's founding departments 200 years ago! Join us for a full-day symposium & festival with guests like Prof @fryrsquared.bsky.social, Prof @chrischirp.bsky.social & more 🤩 🗓️ Book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical... #UCL200

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Matthew R Francis @bowlerhatscience.org · 13/05/2026

I've approached multiple people without any responses (it's that time of year, I think), so I'm gonna try launching this into the bluesky. I need someone who can speak with me about Mercury geology. This probably means someone who worked on MESSENGER? But please share and thank you for any help! 🧪🔭

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ESA Space Science @science.esa.int · 13/05/2026

This month, Mars Express takes us to Shalbatana Vallis – a 10-kilometre-wide, 500-metre-deep valley that weaves its way across the Red Planet for around 1300 km. Explore the image and discover its secrets 👉 www.esa.int/Science_Expl... 🔭 🧪 #planetsci

A dark orange patch of Mars, with a large, winding channel running from the bottom left to the right of the frame. The rest of the landscape is scattered with circular craters and uneven bumps, but is mostly smooth. A small scale bar at the bottom right indicates that north is to the left, and that a line approximately one tenth of the image width is 20 km long.

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough! 🥳 We wish you many more years in health and strength 🎂 Photos from the opening ceremony of Kathleen Lonsdale Building in 2018, home to @es-ucl.bsky.social at @ucl.ac.uk. Credit: Kirsten Holst. #DavidAttenborough #Attenborough #100birthday #birthday

Sir David Attenborough at the Kathleen Lonsdale Building opening ceremony at UCL, holding a sample, sitting on a chair and laughing, surrounded by two UCL staff members.

Sir David Attenborough at the Kathleen Lonsdale Building opening ceremony at UCL, being interviewed in a lecture hall full of people.

Sir David Attenborough at the Kathleen Lonsdale Building opening ceremony at UCL, being shown machinery operation in one of the labs.

Sir David Attenborough at the Kathleen Lonsdale Building opening ceremony at UCL, group photo in the foyer.

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🧠 Happy #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Did you know physical fitness can influence your mental wellbeing AND cognitive performance? Explore UCL’s Active Minds research 👇 bit.ly/4tppKaq @theiseh.bsky.social @uclmedsci.bsky.social #MentalHealth #UCLMentalHealth

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Planetary Crater Consortium @planetarycraters.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Upcoming PCC Meeting July 15-17 at the USGS-Flagstaff! Abstract Submission (deadline June 17): forms.gle/APaNS8G7ycJx... Registration: forms.gle/RpGWUMaK6qdk... We welcome submission for all things craters Observational work, planetary remote sensing, modeling, field work, lab experiments, etc.!

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Europlanet @europlanetmedia.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

At #EPSC2026 80 topical sessions across: ☄️ Terrestrial Planets ☄️ Outer Planets ☄️ Missions, Instrumentation, Techniques, Modelling ☄️ Small Bodies ☄️ Exoplanets, Origins and Astrobiology ☄️ Outreach, Diversity, Amateur Astronomy, and Community Send your abstract NOW 👉 bit.ly/EPSC2026abstracts

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European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 05/05/2026

Starting soon! Join us for: Towards a new RoadMap for Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability in Space Exploration 📍 Room: E1 👉 See you there:https://www.egu26.eu/session/58580 #EGU26

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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 28/04/2026

As the Artemis II crew was rounding the Moon—the first crewed lunar mission in 54 years—the White House was proposing to cut NASA's budget and terminate FIFTY science missions. Here's a timely rundown of just *some* of what we'd lose if those cuts came to pass. www.planetary.org/articles/mee...

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Days after Artemis II, scientists warn of deep cuts to NASA missions

The scientists behind threatened missions speak out.

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Europlanet @europlanetmedia.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

☄️Planetary scientists are invited to submit an abstract for the #EPSC2026, which will take place in The Hague, 6–11 Sept 2026. 🗓️ Abstract deadline is 13 May 👉 www.europlanet.org/epsc2026-call-for-abstracts-now-open/

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Europlanet @europlanetmedia.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Building on the success of our 2025 Early Career Researcher Conference Fund we are delighted to open a new competitive fund to support research collaboration across Ireland and the UK in the field of planetary and space science: www.europlanet.org/europlanet-i...

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Honorary Associate Professor Yang Li (@es-ucl.bsky.social) talking to BBC's Sky at Night team about his recent research on the samples of the #moon's far side 🌑 Watch the episode on BBC iPlayer now (from 14 mins 19 secs): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #SpaceScience #lunar #astronomy

Honorary Associate Professor Yang Li (UCL Earth Sciences) filming a BBC Sky at Night programme episode about his recent research on the samples of the moon's far side, in the laboratory of UCL's Kathleen Lonsdale Building.

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UCL-Birkbeck Planetary Science @ucl-bbk-cps.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Article from Ian Crawford, Professor of Planetary Science and Astrobiology, Birkbeck, University of London. "For those interested, here are some brief thoughts on Artemis II and the geopolitical implications of the cosmic perspective": www.democracywithoutborders.org/42654/artemi... #Artemis 🚀 🌒

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Artemis II: a planetary perspective for a new generation

Artemis II’s striking images of Earth from lunar distance revive awe in space exploration while revealing our planet as a fragile, borderless world that calls for shared responsibility, argues Ian Cra...

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UCL-Birkbeck Planetary Science @ucl-bbk-cps.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Saturn's lopsided magnetic bubble! A new study involving CPS members Professor Andrew Coates @planetandrewc.bsky.social (UCL MSSL) and Dr Will Dunn @astrowilldunn.bsky.social (UCL P&A) published recently in Nature Communications 🪐

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David Kipping @davidkipping.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

#CoolWorlds Podcast Episode 32 is now live! @chrislintott.bsky.social on Technosignatures, Citizen Science, Scicomm youtu.be/qI3DAXM0-do

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#32 Chris Lintott - Technosignatures, Citizen Science, Scicomm

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Vito Latorre, PhD @vlatorre.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The answer might be 42, but what’s the question? I’ll be giving a talk at @pintofscience.uk in Norwich on May 20: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Life in the Universe”. Come along if you’re around! #PintOfScience #Astrobiology pintofscience.co.uk/event/from-t...

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From the Beginning of Time to the Ends of the Earth

Join us on a whistle stop tour through space and time! Our planet hosts some crazy creatures living in some of the most extreme places, let's dive in and d…

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Corey S. Powell @coreyspowell.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The Artemis II crew observed six impact flashes from meteorites striking the Moon! The impacts appeared near the equatorial region & were most clearly seen while the Moon was eclipsing the Sun. No photos, unfortunately: The flashes happened too quickly. 🔭🧪 www.sciencealert.com/nasas-artemi...

The Sun is rising at the left edge of the Moon, ending a nearly one-hour total solar eclipse on April 6, 2026. While the Sun hid behind the Moon, the crew aboard the Orion spacecraft, pictured in the forefront, saw a Moon shrouded in night. This offered a perfect opportunity to look for rarely seen phenomena. And the moment delivered. Calling down to Earth at 9 p.m. ET the crew reported seeing six impact flashes, which are light flashes that are created when meteoroids, traveling many thousands of miles per hour, smash into the Moon’s surface. Credit: NASA

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UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences @uclmaps.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Tickets now available for PandA Day, an extravaganza of talent and creativity within UCL Physics and Astronomy: www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/0.... Expect a variety-show style event featuring staff and students packed with music, theatre, gameshows and more!

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European Space Agency @esa.int · 01/04/2026

LIFTOFF of #Artemis II on 1 April 23:35 BST/00:35 CEST 2 April 2026 from Kennedy Space Center, carrying the second Orion spacecraft with its ESA European Service Module! #ForwardToTheMoon @exploration.esa.int

Screenshot of fiery liftoff of Artemis II to the Moon, April 2026

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ESA Exploration @exploration.esa.int · 02/04/2026

Our European Service Module solar arrays in orbit🌞 With these solar wings extended, Europe is now powering Artemis II ⚡

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UCL-Birkbeck Planetary Science @ucl-bbk-cps.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Recap of the 🌟 UK Planetary Forum Early Careers Meeting 2026 in January, hosted by the Centre for Planetary Sciences at UCL/Birkbeck: a forum for UK early-career planetary scientists 🪐🌖☄️🔭🚀 Thanks to our sponsors @royalastrosoc.bsky.social, @ukspaceagency.bsky.social ✨ www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical...

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UKPF Early Careers Meeting 2026

On the 9th January 2026, the Centre for Planetary Sciences at UCL/Birkbeck (CPS) hosted the UK Planetary Forum Early Careers Meeting for UK early-career planetary scientists.

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Dr. Nick Attree @nickattree.eurosky.social · 01/04/2026

Listening to this @europlanetmedia.bsky.social webinar now. Excited to go back to Saturn 🪐 with Cassini-Huygens and then hear about the new @esa.int Enceladus mission #PlanetaryScience

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European Space Agency @esa.int · 31/03/2026

#WatchLive: the first launch opportunity for #Artemis II is on 1 April 23:24 BST/00:24 CEST 2 April. 📺 Live on #ESAwebTV from one hour before launch (22:24 BST/23:24 CEST) until the end of the broadcast at 23:56 BST/00:56 CEST 👉 watch.esa.int

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Watch live: Artemis II launch

The first launch opportunity for Artemis II, the first mission to bring astronauts towards the Moon in over 50 years, is set for 1 April at 18:24 local time (2 April at 00:24 CEST). Tune in from one h...

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Chris Lintott @chrislintott.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

If you want to keep track of what's happening with #ArtemisII ahead of tonight's launch opportunity, this is a great site. Something nice about the rocket sitting there waiting in the Flordia night.

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 01/04/2026

UCL will be closed from 5:30pm on Wednesday 1 April to 9:00am on Wednesday 8 April, with some study spaces remaining open for students who need them. 🔗Details: bit.ly/4sCHS0c ♻️ Switch off before you leave! Support Easter Switch Off 2026 Campaign! bit.ly/47xk9pV

A city street scene with several people walking along the sidewalk. On the right, there's a tall, red-brick building with banners for the London School of Economics. Adjacent is a modern glass and stone structure. The sky is cloudy, and the atmosphere appears lively.

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UCL-Birkbeck Planetary Science @ucl-bbk-cps.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

La bella Luna! 🌖🌗🌒🌑🌘🌗🌔🌕🚀

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Dr. Ryan French @ryanjfrench.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Meteors, meteorites and fireballs. What are they? And what’s the difference?

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Europlanet @europlanetmedia.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT The Call for Europlanet Science Congress 2026 Abstracts is NOW Open! ☄️Planetary scientists are invited to submit an abstract for the #EPSC2026, which will take place in The Hague, 6–11 Sept 2026. 🗓️ Abstract deadline is 13 May: www.europlanet.org/epsc2026-call-for-abstracts-now-open/

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ESA Space Science @science.esa.int · 31/03/2026

T-9️⃣ days until the Smile launch on 9 April 🚀 Curious what to expect during the live broadcast? This animation runs you through launch up until the deployment of Smile's solar panels 👉 www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed... 🔭 🧪 ☀️

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European Space Agency @esa.int · 31/03/2026

✅ #Artemis II update: countdown has started for launch. Liftoff of the crewed lunar mission is scheduled for 1 April 23:24 BST/00:24 CEST 2 April. NASA reports currently 80% chance of favourable weather conditions (pics: NASA & ESA/S.Corvaja) See go.nasa.gov/4sL4j3x @exploration.esa.int

The SLS rocket with the Artemis II Orion spacecraft and its European Service Module stands ready on the launchpad

ESA photographer Stephane Corvaja's remote camera set up ready for launch! Artemis II rocket in background backed by blue sky.

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SpacePolicyOnline @spacepolicyonline.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

NASA's day-long meeting, starting at 9:00 am ET this morning (Mar 24), is "Ignition: NASA's Plan for the Moon." www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIlT...

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Ignition: NASA's Plan for The Moon

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Pint of Science UK @pintofscience.uk · 18/03/2026

✨️TWO MONTHS TO GO until #pint26 ✨ Be first to know when tickets go live 👉 eepurl.com/TbbVX 🗓️ 18th-20th May 2026 🎫 Programme and tickets : 13th of April 📍 45+ locations across the UK 🔬 Hundreds of passionate scientists 🎯 Bringing science to your local pub 🗺️info & locations pintofscience.co.uk

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Lunar and Planetary Institute @lpitoday.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We're celebrating 50 years of LPI Interns! If you're a former intern attending #LPSC2026, find your name on one of the posters in the Exhibit Hall and add a sticker! #planetaryscience #internships

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Royal Astronomical Society @royalastrosoc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The RAS is alarmed by the threat to ground-based astronomy posed by proposals put forward by Elon Musk's SpaceX and Reflect Orbital. We have opposed the plans with @eso.org and the International Astronomical Union. Find out more at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...

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