The strategy document has been the outcome of a consultation launched in January 2007, by the Science and Innovation Minister Malcolm Wicks on the UK’s new civil space strategy today.“We must inspire children to become our future world-beating scientists and Nobel Prize winners. Young people now are being entranced by Dr. Who and electronic games consoles just like the previous generation was by R2D2 and C3PO. Space is a great way to excite children about the importance of British science”. [Malcolm Wicks]
Now published, the report states:-"It is estimated that the UK share of the global market is around 7%. Overall, taking indirect factors into account the UK space sector contributes some £7 bn and 70,000 jobs to the economy."
The mission of astro21c will be to provide a foundation educational service in support of the aspirations of both staff and students in the three vital areas of satellites, optical astronomy and rocketry. Our mission then is clear "Inspiration to for the professionals of tomorrow"
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