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Astronaut Tim Peake joins Skyrora’s advisory board

Space rocket company Skyrora has announced the addition of British astronaut, Tim Peake to its advisory board.

Astronaut Tim Peake joining Edinburgh-based space rocket firm Skyrora

The first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station is backing a bid by joining a pioneering space rocket firm.

We are delighted to announce that astronaut Tim Peake, @astro_timpeake has joined Skyrora’s Advisory Board and will be supporting Skyrora's launch ambitions in the UK. Read the full article here: https://t.co/RO2a2mBlcZ #LaunchUK #Scotlandtospace https://t.co/G2SUgSZeOf

Looking for a change? Looking to work with a great, enthusiastic team? We are hiring! 🚀 We are recruiting a Junior TIG Welder to join our team! Think you got what it takes? Have a read of the job description here: https://t.co/dT6U1zy3Da

RT @NPL: The #countdown is on… To ensure all budding #rocketscientists have the chance to finish their designs, we’re extending the deadlin…

Check out our latest arts and crafts activity that Skyrora have made just in time for a rainy week ahead! This activity demonstrates the importance of a rocket pack and how the function is similar to that of a rocket engine. 🚀 https://t.co/kPc8ArcaY6 #STEM https://t.co/Lk96uuEwtP

@ryan_oconnor89 We would say, 'Skylark Micro Launch I' but if you have a better mission name, we would be open to suggestions!

RT @spacegovuk: Dig out the crayons and brush off the watercolours, it's time to take your art skills to the edge of space. 🖌️🚀 Here's you…

For the first time ever, Skyrora are looking for a Micro mission patch design to signify Skyrora’s Skylark Micro I launch. Send us your design and you could be given the chance to view our production facilities and meet and greet the team! 🚀 https://t.co/HEvRLhzDOi #LaunchUK https://t.co/2Lh9TyJegu

'Space race' hots up with first Shetland rocket launch

Scotland's "space race" has seen the first test rocket being fired from Shetland.