With it being the summer, branches are quiet, so we’ve decided to replace our usual spotlight feature with a spotlight on the committee that run UKSEDS – Exec member James Telfer tells us a little more about how UKSEDS works, and how you can get involved. It’s only July, but it’s already Read more…
As a new feature for 2016, we’ve decided to try and give you a bit more insight into the various branches we have up and down the country – hopefully this will keep you all a bit more aware of the network you’re involved in, and maybe even inspire you with Read more…
by Sam Morrell – XRT-C Science, Outreach and Press & Publicity teams. XRT-C members were given a demonstration of a working radio telescope at the University of Exeter by lecturer and veteran radio astronomer, Dr. Chris Brunt. Throughout the demonstration, Chris stressed the importance of high quality electronics and a low Read more…
Students from around the world are coming together to launch the first private, student-led mission to Mars. Learn how to join the mission today. Have you dreamt about leaving your footprint on Mars? Leaving a personal legacy for future generations? Contributing to a major international effort to push the boundaries Read more…
UKSEDS National Student Space Conference 2015 28 February – 1 March 2015, University of Surrey 2nd Media Announcement Keynotes, sponsors, Bridget Mars Rover Prototype and Social announced UKSEDS are very pleased to announce that Printech Circuit Laboratories will be gold sponsors of the conference. Silver sponsors include Satellite Applications Catapult, Read more…
UKSEDS’ AGM will be held at the University of Surrey on Sunday 1st March 2015. The officers will present their reports for the year, and members will be able to stand for positions on the committee. It is an opportunity for members to review the committee’s progress and ask any Read more…
The first ever contest allowing members of the public to NameExoWorlds begins its first round, offering the registered clubs and non-profit organisations, including UKSEDS, the chance to nominate their favourite systems to take through to the next rounds. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is organising a worldwide contest to give Read more…
Are you an experienced spacecraft operations engineer? Are you looking for the next step in your space career? Do you have a strong mathematical background and an interest in flight dynamics? Are you looking for an innovative and dynamic organisation that will give you the chance to develop your career? Key Tasks and Read more…
Almost all hands-on projects undertaken by UKSEDS members are run by our branches. We therefore offer funding to branches in order to support these activities in the form of a Branch Project Grant. Student Unions are more willing to support existing society activities which have a successful record. The grant Read more…
Students at Southampton University’s Spaceflight Society (UKSEDS affiliated branch) need your help now to win an international competition and send lettuce to Mars. Their plan involves growing lettuce aeroponically using the Martian atmosphere in a small growth chamber. Their proposal has passed technical review, they now simply need to win the Read more…