The UK Space Agency has signed an agreement with US-based company Axiom Space which could see an all-UK mission become a reality.
Shropshire astronaut Tim Peake says all-UK space mission idea ‘very exciting' - and hints he may come out of retirementShropshire's very own astronaut Tim Peake has hinted that he could come out of retirement as he hailed the possibility of an all-UK mission to space as a “very exciting development” and “something we should really celebrate”.The UK Space Agency has signed an agreement with US-based company Axiom Space which could see the first all-UK mission to space.
Major Peake, who will remain in the space industry as an ambassador, became a qualified helicopter pilot and pilot instructor at RAF Shawbury in 1990s. He acknowledged there were several hurdles to overcome before the idea is finalised, including crew selection and training and getting approval from Nasa, but said it was hugely encouraging that the UKSA had “started the ball rolling”.
The announcement came as science minister George Freeman was due to open the London Stock Exchange and speak about opportunities to bring further investment into the UK space sector. Dr Paul Bate, chief executive of the UK Space Agency, said: “This agreement paves the way for UK astronauts to conduct scientific research in orbit, and to inspire millions of us here on Earth.
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