The space domain is rapidly changing as more countries and private companies have a presence in orbit and beyond. The UK already has over 90 registered objects in space, and this will continue to grow.
The establishment of UK Space Command is a crucial step in the development of a strategy to operate in space and protect UK interests.
UK Space Command is a joint command staffed by the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, civil servants, and commercial partners.
Challenges you wouldn't have in a normal aeroplane
Mathew StannardWe're a very tight knit crew
Sqdn Ldr Mathew Stannard
Most people aren't aware of what Fylingdales is doing
Air Cdre Paul Godfrey
It's something I try not to think about
Flt Sgt Justin Brown
Satellites are vulnerable to space weather
Charlotte Newton
People complained when they were first built
Cristopher Read MBE
Space and cyber are the new domains
Air Cdre Paul Godfrey
The ISS defines our species' achievements in space
Flt Sgt Justin Brown
Space is a bit of a free-for-all
Charlotte Newton
We have satellites now the size of a credit card
Christopher Read MBE
There is a worst case scenario with space debris
Air Cdr Paul Godfrey
You need to understand what’s going on in space
Charlotte Newton
Low earth orbit is the most congested
Cristopher Read MBE
The legendary RAF Chinook HC6A ‘Bravo November’ has a distinguished career within the Royal Air Force. It was one of the original 30 Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978 and has been in service ever since, serving in every major conflict of the last 40 years. As a veteran of the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan, Bravo November has seen four of its pilots awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for actions whilst at the controls of the aircraft. The Chinook will be on public display for the first time ahead of the nation’s Falklands 40 anniversary celebrations commencing 2 April.
The iconic Boeing CH-47 Chinook entered RAF service on the 22nd November 1980. It has served in every major conflict since The Falklands as a battlefield helicopter, a troop carrier and a flying hospital. It has provided an immeasurable contribution to civilians from The Lebanon to Whaley Bridge.
Across the world countless people owe their lives to this much loved helicopter.
The Chinook is a step up from any other aircraft
Sir Andy Pulford
Bravo November arrives at RAF Cosford
The real threat was the weather
Chris Keeble
When we put that ramp down it makes a difference
Liz McConaghy
Everyone is doing the best they can to save our town
Terry McDermott
Doing nothing wasn't an option
Terry McDermott
You will never forget your first encounter with a Chinook
Terry McDermott
There are people who are only alive today because of the Chinook
Liz McConaghy
It's not just about the airframe. It's about the people
Sir Andy Pulford
It's ridiculous to believe that an aircraft can be lucky
Andy Lawless
Wherever, however, we get the job done
SAC Katie Vickers
Chaps, I've just been shot in the head
Ian Fortune