I have a new story published on my Across the Universe blog over at The Guardian.

“The Royal Mail's latest stamps feature close-up views of alien worlds captured during European Space Agency missions

Royal Mail celebrates Britain's contribution to space exploration with its latest set of commemorative stamps. Due to be issued on 16 October, the six stamps all feature images from European Space Agency missions.

I was approached earlier this year by Royal Mail to write the presentation packs to be issued with these stamps. Seeing the images together made me appreciate that they represent more than just scientific value. They are also works of art.”
Read the full story here.