RAL Space

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STFC’s RAL Space carries out world-class space research & technology development. is part of UK Research and Innovation

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  1. Kiinnitetty twiitti
    14. jouluk.

    Not long until launch! ⏳ As we count down to launch day (22 Dec 🤞), we'll be sharing some of the stories behind the UK’s contribution to the James Webb Space Telescope in this thread🧵 📸: NASA

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  2. uudelleentwiittasi

    Here are some gorgeous photos of the Chilbolton Observatory from the Winter Solstice 2021 🌕 Did you know that, during the second world war, the site was used as an airfield? It was only in the 1960s it was chosen to be the site of the pioneering 25m antenna 📡

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  3. uudelleentwiittasi

    The James Webb Space Telescope has been launched! Huge congratulations to the scientists and engineers across the UK, including , and , who have played a vital role in realising the mission 👏

    , , ja 7 muuta
    Kumoa
  4. 25. jouluk.

    A successful launch for the ! Congratulations to everyone involved at , and especially our friends ! What a day.🚀🛰️🌟 📷:ESA

    Kumoa
  5. uudelleentwiittasi
    25. jouluk.

    We have LIFTOFF of the Space Telescope! At 7:20am ET (12:20 UTC), the beginning of a new, exciting decade of science climbed to the sky. Webb’s mission to will change our understanding of space as we know it.

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  6. uudelleentwiittasi
    25. jouluk.

    Did you catch sight of leaving from during the live broadcast? 👍👍🚀🚀🎁

    , , ja 3 muuta
    Kumoa
  7. 25. jouluk.

    Today’s the day! The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch TODAY at around 12:20 GMT from Kourou, French Guiana 🥳🚀 You can watch the live stream here from 11:00 👉

    The Ariane 5 rocket carrying JWST ready for launch
    Kumoa
  8. 24. jouluk.

    Our Christmas tree was very on brand this year! (Can you spot the decoration?) 🚀🎄 Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year from all of us at RAL Space! Wishing you all the best for 2022 🎉

    The RAL Space Christmas Tree with a topper in the shape of the Webb telescope's mirrors
    Kumoa
  9. 24. jouluk.

    If you haven’t seen it already, check out this video from on , featuring ourselves and ! 🇬🇧🚀 Watch the full video on YouTube 👉

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  10. uudelleentwiittasi
    23. jouluk.

    With the approaching launch we couldn't resist sharing this photo have titled: "The Final View of on Earth" 🌎 A last glimpse of before the protective nosecone was lowered & locked in place for lift-off 🚀🛰️ 📷: ESA-Manuel Pedoussau

    , , ja 3 muuta
    Kumoa
  11. 23. jouluk.

    After launches, it will go through a "commissioning" process where it will be fully deployed and tested. Sam Tustain is a Thermal Engineer at RAL Space, and his role has been and will continue to be important in ensuring that MIRI works as expected while in space. 👇

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  12. uudelleentwiittasi
    23. jouluk.

    Meet one of the UK team 👋 Paul is a musician and an engineer on one of biggest ever projects - !

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  13. uudelleentwiittasi

    to the visit to 📸 During this visit to the Mission Ops Centre, they rehearsed crucial instrument operations that will be performed during early months of the mission as instrument cools to its operating temperatures.

    Kumoa
  14. 22. jouluk.

    JWST will examine a range of science themes, including the life cycles of stars and exoplanets, that will change our understanding of the universe. 🌌 Our latest blog post discusses the significance of Webb and its Mid Infrared Instrument. 🖥️👉

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  15. uudelleentwiittasi
    22. jouluk.

    Over 150,000 people, including over 100,000 schoolchildren, have participated in projects and activities supported by the Webb UK campaign🎇📚🛰️ Find out more about public engagement programme 👉

    , , ja 5 muuta
    Kumoa
  16. uudelleentwiittasi

    MIRI is an infrared camera + spectrometer that will be key in helping Webb achieve goals including determining the formation history of galaxies. The UK (including + ) has played a significant role in the design + build of 🇬🇧

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  17. uudelleentwiittasi
    22. jouluk.

    10 things we learnt at RAL in 2021: 1. Our teams are helping detect star formation ⭐️ + have played a significant role in the design + build of – an instrument that will reveal more about our universe than ever before.

    , , ja 5 muuta
    Kumoa
  18. uudelleentwiittasi
    21. jouluk.
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  19. uudelleentwiittasi
    21. jouluk.

    The world’s largest, most powerful telescope is scheduled to launch into space on Christmas Eve. It’s called the Space Telescope and I was lucky to visit with to learn about some of the amazing tech on board!

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  20. 21. jouluk.

    On 18 Dec we hosted 's live "Family Mission Briefing"! 💫 Greg was joined by special guests (remotely and in person) for a show that explored the science behind . If you missed the live stream, you can still watch here ahead of launch 👉

    Greg Foot filming at RAL Space
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  21. 20. jouluk.

    RAL Space’s Bryan Shaughnessy was the lead thermal engineer for MIRI's optical module, and refined the thermal design before the instrument was delivered to . He talks about his experience with and a personal highlight of the project in this short video 👇

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