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| A supporting role for Beagle 2 | [MUSIC] |
| Blur:X, a one-off exhibition to celebrate 10 years of Blur was held at the Lux Gallery, London. The Beagle 2 model was displayed alongside original art work for a private party and two days of public viewing. |
| Pictures: Colin Pillinger and Blur's Damon Albarn talk about the project and the music recorded by the Band for the project - more on this later. Picture left thanks to photographer Hayley Madden, picture right
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Posted by: Beagle 2 Team | 11-Sep-99 18:48:23 |
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| For a virtual tour of the exhibition use the link below: |
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| At the science museum | [EXHIBITIONS] |
| Beagle 2 was on display to the public, and of course the media, in the Space Gallery of the Science Museum for the day. As part of an innovative way of displaying current science issues several of the Beagle
team were on hand to talk with the public. The new Beagle 2 postcard was gladly accepted by a large number of visitors. |
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| Official press conference | [GOVERNMENT] |
| Lord Sainsbury held the press conference at the Science museum in London to announce his Government's Space Strategy. He announced that the DTI will contribute 5 million pounds towards the development costs
of the Beagle 2 lander. Additionally he reported that PPARC is providing support in the form of a 2.77 million pound instrument package for the Beagle 2 lander. Further information about Lord Sainsbury's press conference
and the full UK Space Strategy 1999-2002 (New Frontiers) can be obtained from the BNSC Information Office, 151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9SS, Tel: 0171 215 0807. |
| Below: Lord Sainsbury with some of the Beagle team gathered around the model immediately following the press conference. |
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Posted by: Beagle 2 Team | 03-Aug-99 15:57:02 |
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| Advance media interest | [GOVERNMENT] |
| Following advance newspaper reports that Lord Sainsbury's forthcoming press conference would indicate the level of UK Government support for Beagle 2, Colin Pillinger once again became the focus for numerous TV,
radio and newspaper crews and correspondents. Interviews were conducted almost none stop throughout the day. Good weather permitted camera crews to film the Beagle 2 model on the Mulberry lawn at the OU. |
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| At Tomorrow's World | [TV] |
| Some of the Beagle 2 team who supported the exhibition at Tomorrow's World Live in July. Thanks to Ed Wakeford, EEV Ltd, for the photo |
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