Tim Jenkins
@tgjenkins.bsky.social
Head of External Affairs, UK Space Agency
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A new laboratory helping UK companies test satellite engines has opened at Harwell Campus.🚀
The DEEP Lab, built by Magdrive with support from us, gives businesses access to specialist testing facilities for electric propulsion systems. 🛰️
Read more 👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...
The DEEP Lab, built by Magdrive with support from us, gives businesses access to specialist testing facilities for electric propulsion systems. 🛰️
Read more 👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...
February 6, 2026 at 10:10 AM
A new laboratory helping UK companies test satellite engines has opened at Harwell Campus.🚀
The DEEP Lab, built by Magdrive with support from us, gives businesses access to specialist testing facilities for electric propulsion systems. 🛰️
Read more 👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...
The DEEP Lab, built by Magdrive with support from us, gives businesses access to specialist testing facilities for electric propulsion systems. 🛰️
Read more 👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...
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After 4.5 years leading the UK Space Agency, our CEO, Dr Paul Bate is stepping down in March.
Under Paul's leadership, the Agency secured record ESA investment, welcomed 3 new UK astronauts & expanded national space funding.
We wish Paul all the best.
Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/n...
Under Paul's leadership, the Agency secured record ESA investment, welcomed 3 new UK astronauts & expanded national space funding.
We wish Paul all the best.
Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/n...
February 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
After 4.5 years leading the UK Space Agency, our CEO, Dr Paul Bate is stepping down in March.
Under Paul's leadership, the Agency secured record ESA investment, welcomed 3 new UK astronauts & expanded national space funding.
We wish Paul all the best.
Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/n...
Under Paul's leadership, the Agency secured record ESA investment, welcomed 3 new UK astronauts & expanded national space funding.
We wish Paul all the best.
Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/n...
New facility at Airbus Defence & Space to boost UK space SMEs opens with £3.9 million @ukspaceagency.bsky.social backing.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
January 30, 2026 at 12:09 PM
New facility at Airbus Defence & Space to boost UK space SMEs opens with £3.9 million @ukspaceagency.bsky.social backing.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Beyond the Blackout: Satellite Connectivity and the Erosion of Informational Sovereignty in Iran
An important reminder that satellites don't just project a state's economic/military power - but informational power as well.
www.kcl.ac.uk/beyond-the-b... @fasikcl.bsky.social
An important reminder that satellites don't just project a state's economic/military power - but informational power as well.
www.kcl.ac.uk/beyond-the-b... @fasikcl.bsky.social
Beyond the Blackout: Satellite Connectivity and the Erosion of…
Iran’s internet shutdowns expose the erosion of informational sovereignty, as space-based connectivity increasingly eludes the Islamic Republic’s capacity to control visibility, repression, and…
www.kcl.ac.uk
January 29, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Beyond the Blackout: Satellite Connectivity and the Erosion of Informational Sovereignty in Iran
An important reminder that satellites don't just project a state's economic/military power - but informational power as well.
www.kcl.ac.uk/beyond-the-b... @fasikcl.bsky.social
An important reminder that satellites don't just project a state's economic/military power - but informational power as well.
www.kcl.ac.uk/beyond-the-b... @fasikcl.bsky.social
📢 Can we get the message out to future space scientists & engineers?
The @britishcouncil.bsky.social 2026-27 Women in STEM Scholarships are now open.
They are working with UK universities to provide up to 90 scholarships to women across 30 countries.
www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-a...
www.britishcouncil.org
January 28, 2026 at 9:42 AM
📢 Can we get the message out to future space scientists & engineers?
The @britishcouncil.bsky.social 2026-27 Women in STEM Scholarships are now open.
They are working with UK universities to provide up to 90 scholarships to women across 30 countries.
www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-a...
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Five years of ColKa! 🎉
On this day in 2021, the UK's first industrial contribution to the International Space Station was installed. 🛰️
Built by MDA Space UK and funded by us, ColKa transmits data faster, revolutionising how scientists in the UK and Europe access experiment results. 📡
On this day in 2021, the UK's first industrial contribution to the International Space Station was installed. 🛰️
Built by MDA Space UK and funded by us, ColKa transmits data faster, revolutionising how scientists in the UK and Europe access experiment results. 📡
January 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Five years of ColKa! 🎉
On this day in 2021, the UK's first industrial contribution to the International Space Station was installed. 🛰️
Built by MDA Space UK and funded by us, ColKa transmits data faster, revolutionising how scientists in the UK and Europe access experiment results. 📡
On this day in 2021, the UK's first industrial contribution to the International Space Station was installed. 🛰️
Built by MDA Space UK and funded by us, ColKa transmits data faster, revolutionising how scientists in the UK and Europe access experiment results. 📡
🚜 🛰️ @ukspaceagency.bsky.social is supporting two innovative projects that will use satellite data and digital tools to help farmers make more informed decisions, boost productivity and care for the environment.
space.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/20/u...
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@ukspace.bsky.social @nfudc.bsky.social
Unlocking Space for Agriculture
The UK Space Agency is funding two four‑month pilot projects, using satellite data and digital tools to help farmers make more informed decisions, boost productivity and care for the environment.
space.blog.gov.uk
January 21, 2026 at 4:06 PM
🚜 🛰️ @ukspaceagency.bsky.social is supporting two innovative projects that will use satellite data and digital tools to help farmers make more informed decisions, boost productivity and care for the environment.
space.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/20/u...
@ukspace.bsky.social @nfudc.bsky.social
space.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/20/u...
@ukspace.bsky.social @nfudc.bsky.social
Great @britsciassoc.bsky.social & @ukri.org report on public attitudes to science.
🔬 82% thought scientists made a valuable contribution to society
64% agreed that science made a direct contribution to economic growth.
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/public-...
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
🔬 82% thought scientists made a valuable contribution to society
64% agreed that science made a direct contribution to economic growth.
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/public-...
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
Public Attitudes to Science Survey shows the public values science, but highlights concerns over AI, quality of information, and representation
Ipsos, the British Science Association, and UK Research and Innovation have published the results of the 2025 Public Attitudes to Science Survey - the first since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the first ...
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January 20, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Great @britsciassoc.bsky.social & @ukri.org report on public attitudes to science.
🔬 82% thought scientists made a valuable contribution to society
64% agreed that science made a direct contribution to economic growth.
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/public-...
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
🔬 82% thought scientists made a valuable contribution to society
64% agreed that science made a direct contribution to economic growth.
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/public-...
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
The £20m Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs - supported by @ukspaceagency.bsky.social funding!
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@ukspace.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 12:24 PM
The £20m Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs - supported by @ukspaceagency.bsky.social funding!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
@ukspace.bsky.social
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@ukspace.bsky.social
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🪐 The #ExoMars team at the University has welcomed the UK Space Agency’s renewed backing for the Rosalind Franklin rover mission, a flagship project that will see Europe’s first Mars rover launch in 2028.
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@esa.int
@ukspaceagency.bsky.social
@abercompsci.bsky.social
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@esa.int
@ukspaceagency.bsky.social
@abercompsci.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🪐 The #ExoMars team at the University has welcomed the UK Space Agency’s renewed backing for the Rosalind Franklin rover mission, a flagship project that will see Europe’s first Mars rover launch in 2028.
🖱️ tinyurl.com/d3m5ysah
@esa.int
@ukspaceagency.bsky.social
@abercompsci.bsky.social
🖱️ tinyurl.com/d3m5ysah
@esa.int
@ukspaceagency.bsky.social
@abercompsci.bsky.social
My first attempt at lunar photography!
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
My first attempt at lunar photography!
✨ Congratulations to Prof. Brian Cox on his appointed as the UN Champion for Space!
Wonderful to see a UK academic taking on such an important leadership role in a global institution
#ScienceDiplomacy #SoftPower
Wonderful to see a UK academic taking on such an important leadership role in a global institution
#ScienceDiplomacy #SoftPower
October 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
✨ Congratulations to Prof. Brian Cox on his appointed as the UN Champion for Space!
Wonderful to see a UK academic taking on such an important leadership role in a global institution
#ScienceDiplomacy #SoftPower
Wonderful to see a UK academic taking on such an important leadership role in a global institution
#ScienceDiplomacy #SoftPower
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We’re lucky at the moment to have a comet visiting the inner Solar System that’s bright enough to see with a pair of binoculars, and it may in the coming week or so just reach naked-eye visibility.
To find out more, see the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social blog: space.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/21/c...
To find out more, see the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social blog: space.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/21/c...
Catch Comet Lemmon in autumn’s night sky
Comet Lemmon is paying our inner Solar System a visit and may reach naked-eye visibility in the coming week.
space.blog.gov.uk
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We’re lucky at the moment to have a comet visiting the inner Solar System that’s bright enough to see with a pair of binoculars, and it may in the coming week or so just reach naked-eye visibility.
To find out more, see the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social blog: space.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/21/c...
To find out more, see the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social blog: space.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/21/c...
🛰️ Critical UK satellites to be defended from laser threats
New sensors will be developed by @ukspaceagency.bsky.social & UK Space Command that will identify laser threats from adversaries to UK military and civilian satellites.
A "One Government" approach to space!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
New sensors will be developed by @ukspaceagency.bsky.social & UK Space Command that will identify laser threats from adversaries to UK military and civilian satellites.
A "One Government" approach to space!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Critical UK satellites to be defended from laser threats
The UK is investing in sensors that will help protect satellites crucial to our economy and security from lasers from adversaries
www.gov.uk
October 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🛰️ Critical UK satellites to be defended from laser threats
New sensors will be developed by @ukspaceagency.bsky.social & UK Space Command that will identify laser threats from adversaries to UK military and civilian satellites.
A "One Government" approach to space!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
New sensors will be developed by @ukspaceagency.bsky.social & UK Space Command that will identify laser threats from adversaries to UK military and civilian satellites.
A "One Government" approach to space!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
@ukspaceagency.bsky.social announces £6.5m funding for 23 projects supporting UK space collaboration with global partners.
🚀 UK is a key partner of choice in international collaboration in space and our leadership in space science & tech is a source of UK Soft Power!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
🚀 UK is a key partner of choice in international collaboration in space and our leadership in space science & tech is a source of UK Soft Power!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK Space Agency goes global with 23 new projects
A new batch of 23 projects will strengthen international space partnerships, develop national capabilities and boost economic growth, the UK Space Agency announced today.
www.gov.uk
September 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
@ukspaceagency.bsky.social announces £6.5m funding for 23 projects supporting UK space collaboration with global partners.
🚀 UK is a key partner of choice in international collaboration in space and our leadership in space science & tech is a source of UK Soft Power!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
🚀 UK is a key partner of choice in international collaboration in space and our leadership in space science & tech is a source of UK Soft Power!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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UK tech has launched on NASA IMAP! 🚀
The mission will help to protect satellites and ensure safer human space exploration.
@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social’s MAG instrument, funded by us, will provide crucial data to improve our understanding of space weather. ☀️
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The mission will help to protect satellites and ensure safer human space exploration.
@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social’s MAG instrument, funded by us, will provide crucial data to improve our understanding of space weather. ☀️
👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK technology launches into space aboard NASA’s IMAP mission
A British-built instrument has launched today as part of NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission, which will help scientists better understand the protective magnetic bubble ...
www.gov.uk
September 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
UK tech has launched on NASA IMAP! 🚀
The mission will help to protect satellites and ensure safer human space exploration.
@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social’s MAG instrument, funded by us, will provide crucial data to improve our understanding of space weather. ☀️
👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...
The mission will help to protect satellites and ensure safer human space exploration.
@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social’s MAG instrument, funded by us, will provide crucial data to improve our understanding of space weather. ☀️
👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK- US tech partnership that will see AI models developed by NASA and @ukspaceagency.bsky.social to support science and exploration missions.
Another example of the UK as a partner of choice for international collaboration on space tech and science!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Another example of the UK as a partner of choice for international collaboration on space tech and science!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
September 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
UK- US tech partnership that will see AI models developed by NASA and @ukspaceagency.bsky.social to support science and exploration missions.
Another example of the UK as a partner of choice for international collaboration on space tech and science!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Another example of the UK as a partner of choice for international collaboration on space tech and science!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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It was “One Government” for space in action yesterday as the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social joined our UK Space Command colleagues in the space zone at #DSEI2025!
Catalysing investment in the space sector delivers economic growth and the capabilities for national security.
#space #defence
Catalysing investment in the space sector delivers economic growth and the capabilities for national security.
#space #defence
September 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It was “One Government” for space in action yesterday as the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social joined our UK Space Command colleagues in the space zone at #DSEI2025!
Catalysing investment in the space sector delivers economic growth and the capabilities for national security.
#space #defence
Catalysing investment in the space sector delivers economic growth and the capabilities for national security.
#space #defence
It was “One Government” for space in action yesterday as the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social joined our UK Space Command colleagues in the space zone at #DSEI2025!
Catalysing investment in the space sector delivers economic growth and the capabilities for national security.
#space #defence
Catalysing investment in the space sector delivers economic growth and the capabilities for national security.
#space #defence
September 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It was “One Government” for space in action yesterday as the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social joined our UK Space Command colleagues in the space zone at #DSEI2025!
Catalysing investment in the space sector delivers economic growth and the capabilities for national security.
#space #defence
Catalysing investment in the space sector delivers economic growth and the capabilities for national security.
#space #defence
🚀 I’m at London Tech Week!
Great to catch-up with tech sector colleagues on the intersection of AI, data and national security, with space!
#LTW25 #LondonTechWeek @techuk.bsky.social @ukspace.bsky.social
Great to catch-up with tech sector colleagues on the intersection of AI, data and national security, with space!
#LTW25 #LondonTechWeek @techuk.bsky.social @ukspace.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
🚀 I’m at London Tech Week!
Great to catch-up with tech sector colleagues on the intersection of AI, data and national security, with space!
#LTW25 #LondonTechWeek @techuk.bsky.social @ukspace.bsky.social
Great to catch-up with tech sector colleagues on the intersection of AI, data and national security, with space!
#LTW25 #LondonTechWeek @techuk.bsky.social @ukspace.bsky.social
🚀 Strategic Defence Review - Space is critical for national security. Key space points:
🛰️ Invest in resilient military space systems
🛰️ Align civil and military space efforts
🛰️ Enhance ISR and PNT capabilities
🛰️Invest in counterspace
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683d89...
🛰️ Invest in resilient military space systems
🛰️ Align civil and military space efforts
🛰️ Enhance ISR and PNT capabilities
🛰️Invest in counterspace
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683d89...
June 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🚀 Strategic Defence Review - Space is critical for national security. Key space points:
🛰️ Invest in resilient military space systems
🛰️ Align civil and military space efforts
🛰️ Enhance ISR and PNT capabilities
🛰️Invest in counterspace
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683d89...
🛰️ Invest in resilient military space systems
🛰️ Align civil and military space efforts
🛰️ Enhance ISR and PNT capabilities
🛰️Invest in counterspace
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683d89...
A delight to pop into The Royal Institution and pay my respects to Michael Faraday - whose study of electromagnetism has contributed so much to modern science and technology.
May 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A delight to pop into The Royal Institution and pay my respects to Michael Faraday - whose study of electromagnetism has contributed so much to modern science and technology.
This is great! We just need one for our Solar System:
🌍🚀🌔 384,400 km = 3 days travel
🌍🚀😎 149,600,000 km = 222 days travel
🌍🚀🪐 1,563,841,825 km = 2,451 days (6 years, 8 months, 16 days) travel
🌍🚀🌔 384,400 km = 3 days travel
🌍🚀😎 149,600,000 km = 222 days travel
🌍🚀🪐 1,563,841,825 km = 2,451 days (6 years, 8 months, 16 days) travel
On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
April 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This is great! We just need one for our Solar System:
🌍🚀🌔 384,400 km = 3 days travel
🌍🚀😎 149,600,000 km = 222 days travel
🌍🚀🪐 1,563,841,825 km = 2,451 days (6 years, 8 months, 16 days) travel
🌍🚀🌔 384,400 km = 3 days travel
🌍🚀😎 149,600,000 km = 222 days travel
🌍🚀🪐 1,563,841,825 km = 2,451 days (6 years, 8 months, 16 days) travel
April 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Scotland in Space: Prime Minister Starmer says country has 'huge potential'
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2507419...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2507419...
'Huge economic potential' for space sector in Scotland
The Prime Minister said he believes there are a “number of places” in Scotland with “fantastic potential” to grow the economy, including…
www.heraldscotland.com
April 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Scotland in Space: Prime Minister Starmer says country has 'huge potential'
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2507419...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2507419...