UK May Send More People Into Space

sciencehabit writes: A few months ahead of the first visit by a U.K. astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS), the U.K. Space Agency has published its first strategy on human spaceflight, promising greater involvement in crewed missions and perhaps even participation in a mission out into the solar system. Following a public consultation and lengthy discussions across government, the new strategy, published yesterday, concludes that continued involvement in the ISS and other programs is the best way to involve U.K. scientists and industry in human spaceflight. The document says the government will consider bilateral projects with other space agencies but fears always being the junior partner since the United Kingdom has no launchers or space stations. It does not think that the commercial launch industry is sufficiently mature for the United Kingdom to buy services commercially. The report also states: 'The Agency will also consider its role in human exploration missions beyond Earth orbit, especially where this complements science and technology goals for robotic exploration.'

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Hitchhikers

[argee]

They are saying "We have some people interested in going up. How about a ride?"

They have no launch capability. Basically no money to realistically contribute, yet
they want to send their guys up? Gimme a break. Limey freeloaders is what they
are. Cheeky bastards! ;-)

Do they need space suits?

[bmo]

Can we please launch Teresa May into the Sun?

David Cameron would be my second choice.

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BMO

Re: If I were drinking coffee

[cyber-vandal]

And Rolls Royce who make plane engines.