The growth in space debris and news of near-miss collisions in low Earth orbit are grabbing the headlines. Perhaps it is time to look Earthward for inspiration.
The Spring or ‘Vernal’ Equinox Having heralded the approach of spring in last month’s blog (which was promptly followed by snowfall across much of the country!), March sees celestial proof that the seasons are changing, with the spring equinox taking …
As the Earth travels around the Sun, the stars and constellations that are visible to us on the night side of our planet gradually change, and those changes are a fascinating way to track the passing and arrival of the …
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 …
2021 brings a host of exciting celestial sights, so join us each month to find out what you can see in our night skies.
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.
The longest nights of the year fall in December, allowing astronomers plenty of time to get out and enjoy the night sky - and there’s plenty to see this month! Jupiter - Saturn conjunction December provides us with a rare …
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 …
How satellites are helping farmers make better-informed decisions