King launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda
King Charles launched the UK Space Agency's observatory project on Cooper's Island during his final day in Bermuda, marking his first visit to a British overseas territory since ascending the throne. He also opened a new coast guard station and recognized members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment with operational medals. The trip concluded a four-day state visit to the US, followed by engagements in Bermuda focused on sustainability, conservation, and maritime security.
- ▪King Charles officially launched the UK Space Agency observatory on Cooper's Island in Bermuda.
- ▪He inaugurated Project Nova, a network of telescopes to track space debris across five global sites.
- ▪The King awarded operational medals to members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment at the new Great Bay Coast Guard Station.
- ▪His Sustainable Markets Initiative is involved in the £40 million space sustainability project.
- ▪This was the first time in Bermuda's 400-year history that a reigning British monarch visited the territory.
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King launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda29 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMaia DaviesPA MediaThe King unveiled a plaque to officially launch the new UK Space Agency (UKSA) observatory on Cooper's IslandKing Charles has visited a new UK Space Agency observatory and launched a project to track space debris on the final day of his royal visit to Bermuda.After opening a new coast guard station later in the day, the King donned his sunglasses as he climbed up the boarding steps for his flight home - and bid the British overseas territory farewell.The King, who arrived in the capital city Hamilton on Thursday, was waved off by dignitaries and a guard of honour formed by the Royal Bermuda Regiment.It followed his four-day state visit to the US - seen as the…
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