Mike O'Callaghan
@space-mike.bsky.social
Airbus Defence and Space UK
Head of Novel Programmes
Interested in all things at the confluence of Defence and Space
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This is such a great piece by @astrojonny.bsky.social about the chaos at Nasa right now, including the impact it is having on the moon missions and European space projects.
👇🏻 @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/article/9a65...
👇🏻 @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/article/9a65...
‘Nasa is being savaged’ — budget cuts and politics put space exploration in jeopardy
The reignited space race may be over almost as soon as it started, with the US and European space agencies at the mercy of the White House
www.thetimes.com
June 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
This is such a great piece by @astrojonny.bsky.social about the chaos at Nasa right now, including the impact it is having on the moon missions and European space projects.
👇🏻 @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/article/9a65...
👇🏻 @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/article/9a65...
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TRUMP NATO PRESSER
Says that NATO 5% GDP military spending will be known as "The Hague Agreement"
"It's a monumental win for the United States...it's a big win for Europe and western civilisation."
Says that NATO 5% GDP military spending will be known as "The Hague Agreement"
"It's a monumental win for the United States...it's a big win for Europe and western civilisation."
June 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
TRUMP NATO PRESSER
Says that NATO 5% GDP military spending will be known as "The Hague Agreement"
"It's a monumental win for the United States...it's a big win for Europe and western civilisation."
Says that NATO 5% GDP military spending will be known as "The Hague Agreement"
"It's a monumental win for the United States...it's a big win for Europe and western civilisation."
Can't believe it - launch finally coming to Wiltshire! And everyone can come see our 360m Cathedral Spire.
www.wiltshire999s.co.uk/elon-musks-s...
www.wiltshire999s.co.uk/elon-musks-s...
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch next rocket from Salisbury Plain
Breaking news and court stories from Wiltshire 999s
www.wiltshire999s.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Can't believe it - launch finally coming to Wiltshire! And everyone can come see our 360m Cathedral Spire.
www.wiltshire999s.co.uk/elon-musks-s...
www.wiltshire999s.co.uk/elon-musks-s...
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Incredible image this of Isar Aerospace's planned launch today from Andøya Spaceport in Norway.
Like something plucked from the future.
Like something plucked from the future.
March 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Incredible image this of Isar Aerospace's planned launch today from Andøya Spaceport in Norway.
Like something plucked from the future.
Like something plucked from the future.
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Thank you, dear Keir Starmer, for hosting this important meeting.
Two key messages:
First, we need a lasting peace in Ukraine.
But it can only be achieved through strength ↓
Two key messages:
First, we need a lasting peace in Ukraine.
But it can only be achieved through strength ↓
March 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Thank you, dear Keir Starmer, for hosting this important meeting.
Two key messages:
First, we need a lasting peace in Ukraine.
But it can only be achieved through strength ↓
Two key messages:
First, we need a lasting peace in Ukraine.
But it can only be achieved through strength ↓
Great news to see Oberon on contract - a key milestone in building out the UK's Space ISR capability
#space #defence #Innovation
www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/...
#space #defence #Innovation
www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/...
Airbus awarded Oberon satellites contract by UK MOD
London, UK, 10 February 2025 – Airbus has been awarded the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Oberon contract to design and build two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites with day-and-night, all-weat...
www.airbus.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Great news to see Oberon on contract - a key milestone in building out the UK's Space ISR capability
#space #defence #Innovation
www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/...
#space #defence #Innovation
www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/...
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The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £127 million contract to Airbus to design and build the Oberon satellite system, boosting the UK's surveillance capabilities.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-g...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-g...
Britain to get new ‘spy satellites’ in £127m deal
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £127 million contract to Airbus to design and build the Oberon satellite system, boosting the UK's surveillance capabilities.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
February 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £127 million contract to Airbus to design and build the Oberon satellite system, boosting the UK's surveillance capabilities.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-g...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-g...
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Word of the day is most definitely ‘hurkle-durkling’ (19th-century Scots): to linger in bed long after it’s time to get up.
December 30, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Word of the day is most definitely ‘hurkle-durkling’ (19th-century Scots): to linger in bed long after it’s time to get up.
Interesting analysis
The SDA’s Inertia-imposed Challenges
While the supply chain is something the SDA has been aware of since the beginning, many of its challenges are due to heritage.
illdefinedspace.substack.com/p/the-sdas-i...
While the supply chain is something the SDA has been aware of since the beginning, many of its challenges are due to heritage.
illdefinedspace.substack.com/p/the-sdas-i...
The SDA’s Inertia-imposed Challenges
While the supply chain is something the SDA has been aware of since the beginning, many of its challenges are due to heritage.
illdefinedspace.substack.com
December 20, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Interesting analysis
First proper post on @bsky.app - enjoying so far!
And the perfect time of year to celebrate the #ukspace community. Always enjoy the yearly love-in at the UKSpace Christmas reception. This year no different - plenty to celebrate...and challenges ahead to discuss! @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
And the perfect time of year to celebrate the #ukspace community. Always enjoy the yearly love-in at the UKSpace Christmas reception. This year no different - plenty to celebrate...and challenges ahead to discuss! @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
December 14, 2024 at 1:35 PM
First proper post on @bsky.app - enjoying so far!
And the perfect time of year to celebrate the #ukspace community. Always enjoy the yearly love-in at the UKSpace Christmas reception. This year no different - plenty to celebrate...and challenges ahead to discuss! @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
And the perfect time of year to celebrate the #ukspace community. Always enjoy the yearly love-in at the UKSpace Christmas reception. This year no different - plenty to celebrate...and challenges ahead to discuss! @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
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📢 Calling all artists - Santa’s deliveries are at risk from space debris! 🎅
We’re looking for Christmas card designs illustrating the need to #KeepSpaceTidy, so that Santa and the satellites we rely on stay safe. 🛰️🎅🛷
Learn more and submit here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
We’re looking for Christmas card designs illustrating the need to #KeepSpaceTidy, so that Santa and the satellites we rely on stay safe. 🛰️🎅🛷
Learn more and submit here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
December 3, 2024 at 4:27 PM
📢 Calling all artists - Santa’s deliveries are at risk from space debris! 🎅
We’re looking for Christmas card designs illustrating the need to #KeepSpaceTidy, so that Santa and the satellites we rely on stay safe. 🛰️🎅🛷
Learn more and submit here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
We’re looking for Christmas card designs illustrating the need to #KeepSpaceTidy, so that Santa and the satellites we rely on stay safe. 🛰️🎅🛷
Learn more and submit here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Mega interesting issue for the Vera Rubin Observatory - accidentally finding spy satellites.
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
December 2, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Mega interesting issue for the Vera Rubin Observatory - accidentally finding spy satellites.
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
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Reminder: I’ve created a space-news focused feed that seeks to maximize signal amid the noise. If you know someone who belongs on this list, reply below or message me. Thank you!
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November 27, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Reminder: I’ve created a space-news focused feed that seeks to maximize signal amid the noise. If you know someone who belongs on this list, reply below or message me. Thank you!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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