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Mission X - countdown


The Mission X Countdown section contains useful materials within the Operations and Communications Kits to help teachers launch a successful Mission in their school.

5.    Teachers interested in Mission X can begin their countdown to Mission X launch need to complete and return the registration form and partnership agreement forms below:

Registration Form (PDF, 80 Kb)  
Partnership Agreement (PDF, 64 Kb) 
Briefing for schools (PDF, 1.7 Mb) 
Flyer (PDF, 2.7 Mb) 

4.    The closing date for the international challenge has now closed. However, you can still register your interest and take part as an observer school and use the materials and resources at no cost. These are all available on www.trainlikeanastronaut.org

3.    By registering your school, you will be able to receive regular news and updates from the Mission X team and post updates on the UK Space Agency website. You will then be given priority to register for Mission X 2013.

Training Days

A training day for teachers and trainers was hosted by Mountfitchet Mathematics and Computing College (MMCC) on Thursday 24 November 2011. Further information to follow.

2.    Mission X Operations Kit

The following materials will help you launch a successful Mission:

1.    Mission X communications kit

The following press release template can be tailored to use for your school and distribute to your local media to celebrate your involvement in the Mission X: train like an astronaut challenge.

Further useful tips and guidance will be available shortly to help you to communicate your Mission X status and highlight your school's achievements!

CONGRATULATIONS COUNTDOWN COMPLETE!

For further information about the Mission X project and how to get involved please contact the UK Mission by email.

The UK Space Agency

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The UK's thriving space sector contributes £9.1 billion a year to the UK economy and directly employs 28,900 with an average growth rate of almost 7.5%. (The Size and Health of the UK Space Sector 2010/11, preliminary survey results.)

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  • Next round of Galileo nav satellites (UK-built payloads) are on the Soyuz in Kourou, ready for launch on 12 October! http://t.co/CLlBRrvF
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