The STEM projects helping young people reach for the stars

The UK Space Agency invested £65,000 into projects to engage UK pupils in STEM learning and possible space careers.
The UK Space Agency invested £65,000 into projects to engage UK pupils in STEM learning and possible space careers.
The arrangement secures the Icelandic Government’s support for UK launch activities.
My dissertation used Earth observation satellite data. But I didn’t know how to code.
Space, and the objects (or lack of) found within it is something that seems to fascinate us as a species. Now, the reason I believe this may be is because I am a scientist, and therefore tend to hang out …
In 2017, I was fortunate to win the UK Space Agency’s SatelLife competition, where young people put their ideas forward of how satellites could help improve life on Earth. Winning this gave me the opportunity to meet my space hero, …
While Tim Peake was on the ISS, I was a secondary school physics teacher with a passion for space. Tim’s mission brought space into the spotlight in the UK and inspired me to pursue my own goal of joining the …
When I was thirteen, I created an MP3 player that ran on the International Space Station.
Despite the widespread disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the UK space sector is committed to bringing in new and fresh talent. This summer, 50 paid space internships were offered by the 'Space Placements in Industry' scheme managed and funded by the UK …
17 students across the UK have begun their PhD training this month as part of a new Earth Observation Centre for Doctoral Training
Between the 11th and 13th of August the Perseid meteor shower will take a shine to the sky. The meteor shower takes place annually and is one of the most looked forward to events in the astronomy calendar, requiring nothing …