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SMILE is now in orbit! 🛰️
The mission will give scientists the first complete picture of how Earth's magnetic field responds to solar wind.☀️
The UK is playing a pivotal role in this ambitious science mission.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/MoIdWkAu63
The eclipse from Orion.
On April 6, external cameras attached to the Orion spacecraft's solar array wings captured the Moon backlit by the Sun during a solar eclipse.
One last look at Earth before we reach the Moon.
This view of the Earth was captured on April 5, the fourth day of the Artemis II mission, from inside the Orion spacecraft. The four astronauts will reach their closest approach of the Moon tomorrow, April 6.
The Artemis II mission is almost here—see how much of it you can catch!
Use the Artemis II scorecard to follow the crew's journey around the Moon. Watch live and track milestones from launch to landing: https://t.co/5uZLHCr8h1
Space Weather Manager Simon Machin will be taking part in the panel session “Carrington Revisited: Are We Ready for the Next Big One (2032)? Expert Views on Extreme Space Weather” at #UKSpaceConference in Manchester tomorrow. https://t.co/40uBAkSoRO
Marie Skłodowska Curie defended her doctoral thesis on radioactive substances at Université de la Sorbonne in Paris on 25 June 1903 and became the first woman in France to receive a doctoral degree.
🚨 BIG TUI NEWS for Cardiff Airport! 🚨
✈️ TUI adds a 4th aircraft for summer 2026!
💺 48K more seats
🇵🇹 Faro & 🇪🇬 Hurghada = NEW ROUTES
🌴 Barbados & Mexico still flying on the Dreamliner!
Full story 👉 https://t.co/udzzsKCIt0
The conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7 according to the Holy See Press Office.
The Cardinals present in Rome made the decision on Monday at their fifth General Congregation.
The conclave will take place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, which remain closed to visitors during those days.
Deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. His tireless efforts to promote a world that is fairer for all will leave a lasting legacy. On behalf of the people of the United Kingdom, I share my sincerest condolences to the whole Catholic Church.
Pope Francis spoke to the world with moral clarity and humility.
He reminded us of the dignity of every person - especially the poor and those without a voice.
My thoughts are with Catholics and all those around the world who drew strength from his leadership.
Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people. In his humility and his gestures at once simple and profound – embracing the sick, ministering to the homeless, washing the feet of young prisoners – he shook us out of our complacency and reminded us that we are all bound by moral obligations to God and one another.
Today, Michelle and I mourn with everyone around the world – Catholic and non-Catholic alike – who drew strength and inspiration from the Pope’s example. May we continue to heed his call to “never remain on the sidelines of this march of living hope.”