UKSEDS have recieved a call for help to lobby the US Congress to reinstate funding for the James Webb Space Telescope, which is presently proposed to be withdrawn. A petition suitable for European residents has been drawn up and is available at the link below (or click here). As the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, […]
Bristol SEDS DUST Project Report
The University of Bristol’s very own UKSEDS branch, Bristol SEDS, launched it’s maiden project last week to collect Upper tropospheric dust particles, via High Altitude weather balloon as well testing the standard atmosphere model and taking some tourist snaps. Using an old goods box salvaged from a local Chinese take away, a spare digital camera, […]
Career opportunities at Clyde Space
Clyde Space are currently recruiting for two positions: a Project Manager and an Electronics Engineer. Project Manager Glasgow £25k – £35k + 6% Pension A Project Manager is required for a full time position to work for one of the UK’s most innovative young companies, also a World leader in electronic systems for small satellites […]
Space for All – Community Funding Scheme 2011/12
Source: UK Space Agency press release The UK space agency’s community sponsorship award scheme, Space for All, has opened once more for applications. This competitive process offers small grants to groups looking to present the UK space programme and help grow the use of space in both inspiration and learning. Applications should be received no later […]
Enter the STRaND Space App Competition
“SSTL has today announced a Space App competition for UK nationals to write an app for the mobile phone we are flying on our STRaND-1 nanosat. Apps must be not-for-profit and can have a serious scientific or technological purpose or can just be for fun and we will pick the best four which will be […]