Josh Barker
@RevJB
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Education and Outreach professional working with @SpaceParkLeic and @spacecentre. I enjoy games, scifi, music tech and space! All views my own.
Leicester/Nottingham
Joined March 2009
Podcast Links: Youtube: https://t.co/9AYjIbptUG Spotify: https://t.co/ZEODLAHB9T Apple Podcasts:
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Podcast Episode · Space NOW! · 01/12/2025 · 49m
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On the latest episode of the Space Now Podcast, i was asked to make a wild prediction for next years. 'SpaceX might lose their lunar landing contract if they struggle to get Starship working reliably and Blue Origin keep progressing'. What's your wildest Space 2026 prediction?
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It will appear near Leo in the East then spend around 6 minutes travelling across the sky before setting in the West. As if he is outrunning the Sun to get everything delivered. Its a high pass and around 2 hours before Sunrise so a great chance to spot it, if not a little early.
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Occasionally the @Space_Station is visible at Christmas. It's a fun opportunity to 'Spot Santa' with your kids and stargaze. This year, the best visible pass is 6:20am (In the UK). If you have early risers, head outside, to watch Santa leave after delivering the presents!
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A few weeks ago I got to sit down and chat with ESA Astronaut reserve, John Mcfall. He's a fascinating guy and a whole lot of fun. Listen to the latest episode of the Space Now podcast:
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It’s a glorious day why not step away from your desk and have a walk in the sun. And while you do, have a listen to the latest episode of the Space Now Podcast. David and I talk about Aliens and first contact. Let us know what you think would happen. https://t.co/Xj0CJ3BS3P
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Podcast Episode · Space NOW! · 04/07/2025 · 32m
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Saturn keeps gaining new moons, learn about the latest batch, what is a moon and what's lurking at the edge of our Solar System in the latest Space Now Podcast with yours truly! https://t.co/8XD7SN6LVz If you prefer watching check out the video version. https://t.co/0BJU5oqkPj.
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Episode 3 of the Space Now Podcast drops today. talking about Katie Perry and her trip to space. Check it out: https://t.co/xa65gwrq0X (also on most podcast platforms https://t.co/8XD7SN6LVz) Send in your questions for me to answer in episode 4! podcast@spacecentre.co.uk
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🚀 Students trained like astronauts, explored tardigrades & built exoplanet habitats at a brilliant Space Camp in the #Shetlands — with expert support from Space Park Leicester’s Josh Barker! 👉 https://t.co/S66g3D5h25 Powered by @spacegovuk & @UKSpaceAcademy
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So it seems confirmed that SLS will be axed after Artemis 3, $4 billion cut from science research, cutting back in ISS research and crew and seemingly cutting their STEM outreach. The NASA budget request doesn't make the most inspiring reading:
nasa.gov
The Trump-Vance Administration released toplines of the President’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026 on Friday. The budget accelerates human space exploration of
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Oooh an exciting new space book! It’s very well written I wonder who I should congratulate… hint: it’s me! It was a pleasure writing this with Sophie and the DK team. Available in all sorts of good book places.
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An exciting week for space. Blue Origin hitting the news with their all female space flight, claims of Life-marker chemicals on alien worlds, and Hubble's 35th Birthday. If you want to get involved in space, look at the Space CPD course I'm supporting:
space-park.co.uk
Space sector professional short courses from the University of Leicester and partners - launch your career into the rapidly growing space industry!
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It's Astronomy Evening at our Shetland #SpaceToLearn Camp! Our students are exploring the cosmos through astro-crafts and a fantastic planetarium show by @TayPlanetarium! With @SaxaVord_Space
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The sun is shining for the first day of our #SpaceToLearn Shetland Space Camp! This morning we've explored telescopes & IR cameras. Huge thanks to @SaxaVord_Space, @JonEggingTrust & our space campers from #AithJuniorHigh & #BaltasoundJuniorHigh
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We're all set up and ready for our Shetland Space Camp on Unst, which is kicking off tomorrow. Can't wait to welcome our intrepid Space Campers for 5 days of out of this world learning! #SpaceToLearn
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Told you today was telescopes! We also made some Earth Observation inspired art with @NCEOscience and talked Supernova’s! Another super exciting day at @UKSpaceAcademy’s #Spacetolearn space camp. We’re on an exciting trip tomorrow!
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🚀✨ A huge thank you to Italian astronaut @WalterVilladei for visiting @SpaceParkLeic! 🛰️ Your insights & experience in space exploration truly inspired us all. Grazie mille, Walter! We look forward to future opportunities to work together in advancing space exploration 🌍🚀
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We're having an awesome time at our #SpaceToLearn Space Camp in Preston, at @UniLancs! Here the students are using air pressure to keep water & paper floating, and enjoying using gravitational lensing for portrait drawing in @themosaicuk's wonderful session!
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Made a banger of a comet today for space camp with @UKSpaceAcademy ! Not sure my pics are as good as @ESA_Rosetta’s though! Telescopes and earth observation tomorrow might even dig out the IR camera! #ScienceCommunication #Outreach
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