UK Space Command was formed three years ago today, on 1 April 2021.

23 people worked for UK Space Command when it was formed. We now have 570 people working to keep space safe, secure, and sustainable, alongside our international partners.

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Partners across the UK government have published updated UK civil and defence requirements for Space Domain Awareness (SDA).

These requirements outline potential future government SDA requirements for industry, and they will be regularly reviewed.

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Today, on #IWD2024 , we're celebrating the women working across UK Space Command, and for all of our partners around the world.

Their efforts are vital as we seek to keep space safe, secure, and sustainable for all.

#InspireInclusion

Busy day in Dalby helping Forestry Commission repair mountain bike tracks North York Moors NP good turnout and decent weather

Tyche has completed vibration testing before its launch later this year.

Tyche is a demonstrator satellite with an electro-optical sensor 📸 🌍

It's part of our ISTARI programme to deliver a constellation of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance satellites by 2031.

What is ‘Space Domain’? How does the UK use it & what are its benefits for the defence picture?🤔

Air Vice-Marshal Godfrey is the Commander of UK Space Command & explains what his team do to keep the UK in step with our allies.

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🎆 Happy New Year from everyone in the Royal Air Force! To 2024 🥳🎆

#HappyNewYear2024

Well done to all those honoured on the List and to our 2 Fylingdales award recipients UK Space Command Whitby Gazette

Heads up Southampton, England... Santa is in transit!
#NORADTracksSanta #ChristmasEve2023
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Santa is heading for Brescia, Italy! Be on the lookout!

Our partners at NORAD Tracks Santa are busy tracking Father Christmas’ progress around the world 🌎

Every year, they’re supported by our #SST (Santa Surveillance and Tracking) team at RAF Fylingdales

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Hey Santa Trackers. There is some technical difficulties with tracking Santa's location. He is heading to Fiji! #NoradTracksSanta #NoradSanta

Current weather conditions at the North Pole indicate good weather for flying! 🎄

That's a wrap for UK Space Command #DefenceSpace23 with the keynote by Commander AVM Godfrey explaining the rapid pace of progress of the Command and growth in recognition of the UK as a key space partner. Watch the livestream here: bit.ly/3tjR8gg
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📡 The Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) project will boost 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 security.

Announced in California, DARC will see a network of three ground-based radars, providing a 24/7, all-weather capability to detect objects 36,000km away from 🌎

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And we’re excited to track!!! Are you??

#NTS23 #NORAD #Santa #NORAD TracksSanta

🇺🇸 #WeHaveTheWatch 🇨🇦

NORAD fires up its Santa Tracker website with games and music today.com/video/norad-fi… via TODAY

NORAD is ready to track Santa for the 68th year!
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#NTS23 #NORAD TracksSanta #NORAD #WeHaveTheWatch
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Another snowy and cold day up on the North York Moors Trust moors despite the Nordic conditions operations never stop 🛑 UK Space Command BBC Weather Whitby Gazette

Honouring, remembering and never forgetting.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:​
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.​
At the going down of the sun & in the morning,​
We will remember them,​
We will remember them.

The Last Post and Reveille is played by Corporal Bailey at Westminster Abbey.

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