Queen Elizabeth II is a significant figure that is known for her support and appreciation of space exploration and advancements from its early times, up to the present. She is a stellar personality who witnessed many space events, including the initial missions from Russia's Sputnik, also bearing witness to humankind's return to the Moon with NASA's Artemis mission.
Queen Elizabeth II: A Stellar Supporter of Space and Technology
(Photo : NASA's Johnson Space Center via Twitter)
Buckingham Palace said on their website that the Queen is a stellar supporter of space advancements and technology throughout her life, with her role in significant moments in history.
According to the website "The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are longstanding supporters of science, technology, engineering and endeavour. Over the years, Her Majesty and His Royal Highness have marked key scientific milestones, particularly in space exploration."
One of the earliest crewed missions for space is with Russia's Vostok 1 capsule, Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's completion of one orbit of Earth gained significant recognition from the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh themselves. In 1961, Gagarin saw an invite to Buckingham Palace hosted by their royal highnesses.
The 1969 Apollo 11 mission also saw the three astronauts' invitation to Buckingham Palace, with Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins after their return from the Moon. The Queen also gave a message that joined the Moon mission on its launch and journey, courtesy of the United Kingdom's National Archives.
Queen Elizabeth II's reign spanned all of spaceflight, predating both Sputnik and Explorer 1.
— NASA (@NASA) September 8, 2022
As we join the planet in marking her passing, we are moved by the curiosity Her Royal Highness showed our explorers over the years. pic.twitter.com/ZAVFjDA8gv
Queen Elizabeth II Witnessed Space Missions from the Start
NASA's commemoration of the Queen talked about her reign which predated the Russian Sputnik mission and the agency's Explorer 1. The space agency claimed that Her Royal highness is a known figure who showed her curiosity for space and supported the missions toward exploration.
The NASA Johnson Space Center also bore witness and hosted the significant visit of Queen Elizabeth II in 2007, when Her Majesty toured the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.
British Astronaut Tim Peake also received a message from the Queen herself, on his journey to the ISS back in December 2015.
Queen Elizabeth and Her Recent Passing
The world is now remembering and commemorating the Queen of the United Kingdom's recent passing, with a significant 71-year reign over the country, being a beloved leader of the British Monarchy. For the longest time, the Queen was revered for her many contributions to many industries and her support for significant advancements worldwide.
Apart from her deep admiration for space, the Queen is also a known figure that centers on technology and its advancements for which she also gave significant commemoration and appreciation for humankind's works.
Queen Elizabeth II gave the world a lot on many recognitions for known entities, personalities, and actions that influenced the present, giving them one of the highest recognitions they will get from a renowned Royal leader.
The Queen of the United Kingdom lived a long life of leadership and influence on the country, but also for the world, also bearing witness to significant moments which marked massive advancements, especially for space and exploration.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
