King Charles Launches Project Nova for Space Debris Tracking in Bermuda
King Charles III officially launched Project Nova, a UK Space Agency initiative, during his final day in Bermuda. The project is designed to install a network of telescopes across five sites to monitor space debris, including obsolete satellites and rocket stages. His Sustainable Markets Initiative, which promotes private sector sustainability, notably within the space industry, has been integral to the £40 million endeavour.
Earlier in the day, the King visited an observatory on Cooper's Island to learn about Project Nova. Following this, he inaugurated a new Great Bay Coast Guard Station in St David's. There, he presented operational medals to members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment and reviewed advanced technology employed for maritime protection and environmental conservation around the island.
The King's departure from LF Wade International Airport was marked by a gathering of dignitaries, including Premier David Burt, Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons, and Leader of the Opposition Ben Smith. This visit marked King Charles III's inaugural trip to a British overseas territory since his ascension to the throne.
During his four-day visit, which commenced on Thursday, the King participated in various engagements. These included a boat trip with the coastguard, a ceremony for cake-cutting, and a tour of the National Museum of Bermuda, where he viewed artefacts related to the transatlantic slave trade and explored a conservation project.
The King's Bermuda itinerary followed a four-day state visit to the US, characterised by diplomatic engagements in Washington D.C. and New York City. In the US, he met with President Donald Trump and addressed both houses of the US Congress.
