That this House congratulates NASA and the European Space Agency on the success of the Cassini Huygens mission; notes that the Huygens science probe is a UK effort; congratulates the team involved on the dramatic landing on Titan; recognises the importance of the scientific data being obtained; and lauds the tremendous effort of UK scientists and industry in this achievement.

That this House congratulates NASA and the European Space Agency on the success of the Cassini Huygens mission; notes that the Huygens science probe is a UK effort; congratulates the team involved on the dramatic landing on Titan; recognises the importance of the scientific data being obtained; and lauds the...

That this House congratulates the research team at The Open University led by Professor Colin Pillinger for their outstanding work on the Beagle 2 project which is scheduled to touch down on Mars on Christmas Day; notes that because this work was conducted in an open access institution, the research underpinning this project will bring benefit to far more students from a wider spectrum of backgrounds and in far quicker time than if it was conducted in a traditional selective-entry university; and calls on the Government to ensure that the special nature of The Open University and the unique access to excellence it provides should be recognised when considering research funding allocation in the future.

That this House congratulates the research team at The Open University led by Professor Colin Pillinger for their outstanding work on the Beagle 2 project which is scheduled to touch down on Mars on Christmas Day; notes that because this work was conducted in an open access institution, the research...

That this House congratulates Leicester's National Space Science Centre on its endorsement by the Millennium Commission as the landmark Millennium project for the East Midlands; salutes Leicester University, Leicester City Council and other sponsors for developing a project which will build upon the University's world-class space science research, create an exciting new tourist and leisure attraction, provide substantial educational facilities and open up a site of great natural beauty; expresses its confidence that the relocation of the existing site users and the extension of transport facilities will improve local residents' quality of life; and urges the government to support this outstanding Millennium venture.

That this House congratulates Leicester's National Space Science Centre on its endorsement by the Millennium Commission as the landmark Millennium project for the East Midlands; salutes Leicester University, Leicester City Council and other sponsors for developing a project which will build upon the University's world-class space science research, create an...

That this House congratulates Dr Michael Foale on being the first British-born astronaut to carry out a spacewalk from the space shuttle Discovery on Thursday 9th February, as part of the historic mission which involved a close approach to the Russian Mir Space Station; notes that Dr Foale is an astrophysics graduate of Cambridge University who became a naturalised American to achieve his ambition to become an astronaut; recognises that his dedication to the concept of space exploration will be an essential part of the preparation for the projected International Space Station; and believes that while Her Majesty's Government's current space policy places the emphasis on applications such as Earth observation and communications, Dr Foale's courage and commitment may be seen as an important part in the history of space exploration in which both the United Kingdom and the United States have a vital shared interest.

That this House congratulates Dr Michael Foale on being the first British-born astronaut to carry out a spacewalk from the space shuttle Discovery on Thursday 9th February, as part of the historic mission which involved a close approach to the Russian Mir Space Station; notes that Dr Foale is an...

That this House warmly welcomes the visit to the Palace of Westminster of Britain's first astronaut, Helen Sharman; salutes the professional dedication and courage shown in her recent Juno mission; and urges Her Majesty's Government, British science and industry to follow this inspiring example of international collaboration in the pursuit of further British involvement in space activities.

That this House warmly welcomes the visit to the Palace of Westminster of Britain's first astronaut, Helen Sharman; salutes the professional dedication and courage shown in her recent Juno mission; and urges Her Majesty's Government, British science and industry to follow this inspiring example of international collaboration in the pursuit...