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AIR FORCE snapper AS1 Emily Muir scooped the People’s Choice award in this year’s photographic competition with her stunning shot of a Chinook hovering over Snowdonia during a training exercise. Her winning image ‘Action Action Man’ netted more than 18,000 votes in the online poll.
AIR FORCE space aces will be able to track thousands of pieces of junk and satellites in low earth orbit using a new telescope to be built on Cyprus. Space Command teams will monitor objects more than 30,000km above the earth to safeguard UK commercial and military satellites and space assets from collisions. UK technology company Spaceflux will build, maintain and routinely operate the new Nyx-Alpha system, tasked by UK Space Agency and Space Command analysts from RAF High Wycombe. AVM Paul Godfrey said: “The ability to operate safely in space is growing increasingly challenging. That is why we’re putting the UK at the forefront of global efforts to ensure a safe, secure and sustainable space environment. “Building and operating this new sensor in Cyprus will enhance our ability to track objects, avoid collisions and protect the satellites we depend on for daily life. “The procurement marks a significant development for both the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command. “We are developing the capabilities the country needs and delivering value to the UK taxpayer.”