Education and Outreach professional working with @SpaceParkLeic and @spacecentre. I enjoy games, scifi, music tech and space! All views my own.
Leicester/Nottingham
Joined March 2009
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Following NASA's Artemis III crew announcement, Josh Barker explains why the programme's greatest legacy could be inspiring the next generation of scientists & explorers.
space-park.co.uk/2026/07/why…
#Artemis #SpaceExploration #SpaceParkCommunity
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What does it take to build technology that's ready for space?
Prof Mark Sims & John Holt showcased how technology developed at @SpaceParkLeic reached TRL9 aboard the International Space Station, enabling groundbreaking research with microscopic worms.
#SpaceParkCommunity
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From inspiring young minds to publishing a rocket-powered guide to space 🚀
Our Education & Outreach Officer Josh Barker has launched a new children’s book exploring the science, history and future of rockets.
Read more: space-park.co.uk/2026/03/new…
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🚀 Students trained like astronauts, explored tardigrades & built exoplanet habitats at a brilliant Space Camp in the #Shetlands — with expert support from Space Park Leicester’s Josh Barker!
👉 space-park.co.uk/2025/05/she…
Powered by @spacegovuk & @UKSpaceAcademy
#SpaceToLearn
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It's Astronomy Evening at our Shetland #SpaceToLearn Camp! Our students are exploring the cosmos through astro-crafts and a fantastic planetarium show by @TayPlanetarium! With @SaxaVord_Space
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The sun is shining for the first day of our #SpaceToLearn Shetland Space Camp! This morning we've explored telescopes & IR cameras. Huge thanks to @SaxaVord_Space, @JonEggingTrust & our space campers from #AithJuniorHigh & #BaltasoundJuniorHigh
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We're all set up and ready for our Shetland Space Camp on Unst, which is kicking off tomorrow. Can't wait to welcome our intrepid Space Campers for 5 days of out of this world learning! #SpaceToLearn
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🚀✨ A huge thank you to Italian astronaut @WalterVilladei for visiting @SpaceParkLeic!
🛰️ Your insights & experience in space exploration truly inspired us all.
Grazie mille, Walter! We look forward to future opportunities to work together in advancing space exploration 🌍🚀
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We're having an awesome time at our #SpaceToLearn Space Camp in Preston, at @UniLancs! Here the students are using air pressure to keep water & paper floating, and enjoying using gravitational lensing for portrait drawing in @themosaicuk's wonderful session!
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News | Bookings open for the University of Leicester’s space CPD course
Designed for professionals seeking to gain essential skills & knowledge into the global space industry.
👉le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/s…
#CitizensOfChange | @SpaceParkLeic
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Don’t just dream about space — launch your journey with @SpaceParkLeic & partners 🌌🚀
This programme equips you with cutting-edge knowledge, hands-on experience & invaluable connections.
See all course dates:
space-park.co.uk/space-cpd
Questions? Email: [email protected]
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🚀 Space Park Leicester played a critical role in the @ispace_inc launch this week.
🎮 Dr Sam Richards, of Meridian Space Command, utilised the Concurrent Design Facility to support the mission’s operations and LEOP of the spacecraft.
Find out more 👇
space-park.co.uk/2025/01/isp…
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Meridian Space Command joins Space Kidz India’s ground-breaking Mission ShakthiSAT!
👭 This ambitious project aims to inspire young women to engage with space science, marking a significant milestone in inclusive & global space exploration.
Full story ⤵️
space-park.co.uk/2025/01/spa…
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🛰️ Congratulations on a successful launch & deployment of the RESILIENCE lunar lander & TENACIOUS micro rover.
🌒 Wishing all at the HAKUTO-R Mission Control Center & remote @ispace_inc colleagues, including Meridian Space Command at Space Park, working on LEOP, a safe landing.
Mission 2 Milestone Success 3 ✅ 🌙
Mission Control Center Establishes Communication with RESILIENCE Lander.
ispace Mission Control Center have established a communication link with the RESILIENCE lunar lander and confirmed a stable attitude as well as stable generation of electrical power in orbit.
The establishment of a communication link and stable attitude completes Success 3 of the Mission 2 Milestones.
Read more here: ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=67…
#ispace #HAKUTO_R #VentureMoon #RESILIENCE #TENACIOUS #Mission2Milestones
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We are hugely pleased and proud to announce that our wonderful Sophie Allan won a Sir Arthur Clarke Award last night! Sophie won the Space Achievement - Education and Outreach Individual for her amazing work at the Academy and we want to wish her massive congratulations! 🎉 ✨
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At Space Park Leicester last week we celebrated #Diwali with our colleagues and Industry Partners. The event was held in collaboration with the @CGI_Global REACH network, who we thank for their generous time and support 🕯️🪔🌈✨🤲🎇🎆🌟🌠🛕
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Do you dream of working in the space sector? 🌌
@SpaceParkLeic has launched a series of space courses to help launch your career in the space industry. 🚀
Learn more 👉 space-park.co.uk/2024/10/lau…
ALT Short space courses Choose between the full 7-week programme or attending specific courses.
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@SpaceParkLeic is delighted to launch a series of space courses at @IAC2024 today.
Designed for those who dream of working in the sector, @uniofleicester & partners are offering a primer to launch your career in the space industry 🚀
Register interest ⤵
space-park.co.uk/2024/10/lau…
