Libby Jackson
British space exploration expert
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| March 12 2025 | Became the first Head of Space for the Science Museum, London, responsible for science communication and engagement, and supporting curators. |
| 2023 | Awarded an Order of the British Empire 'for services to the Space Sector' in the New Year Honours. |
| 2023 | Awarded an Order of the British Empire 'for services to the Space Sector' in the New Year Honours, and received the Leif Erikson Exploration History Award for preserving the history of female astronauts and space professionals. |
| 2020 | Published her second book, 'Space Explorers'. |
| 2019 | Awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree by the University of Kent. |
| 2018 | Spoke at the National Student Space Conference hosted by UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS). |
| 2018 | Spoke again at the National Student Space Conference hosted by UKSEDS. |
| 2017 | Published her first book, 'A Galaxy of Her Own'. |
| 2016 | Libby Jackson ran the London Marathon wearing an astronaut costume, coinciding with Tim Peake's historic space marathon. |
| 2016 | Received the Sir Arthur Clarke Award from the British Interplanetary Society for outreach activities related to Tim Peake's Principia Mission. |
| 2016 | Spoke at the National Student Space Conference hosted by UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS). |
| 2014 | Joined the UK Space Agency and became spokesperson for Tim Peake's mission to the ISS. |
| 2010 | Became director for the ISS European Space Agency (ESA) Columbus Module. |
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