space:uk - Spring 2013, Issue 37

This edition of space:UK, from the UK Space Agency, looks at the new developments at Harwell, in Oxfordshire, new spacecraft that will get closer to the Sun than ever before, and how space-borne technology is helping archaeologists. Articles include: *Recent news: Smartphone in space, UK plans for Jupiter, go-ahead...

space:uk - Summer 2013, issue 38

This edition of space:UK, from the UK Space Agency, includes a focus on Clyde space, the satellite company based in Glasgow, the upcoming JUICE mission – and its goal of studying Jupiter’s icy moons, and astronaut Tim Peake’s preparation for his mission to the International Space Station, in 2015. Articles include...

space:uk - Winter 2013, Issue 39

This edition of space:UK, from the UK Space Agency, looks at the Rosetta mission to land on Comet 67P, how Inmarsat satellites provide broadband internet across remote areas of the globe, and a profile of European missions designed to investigate our changing planet. Articles include: *Recent news: including Europe...

space:uk - Autumn 2014, Issue 41

This edition of space:UK, from the UK Space Agency, looks at the possibility of a spaceport in the UK, a report on the increasing market for small satellites in the UK, and meets some of the winners of the Great British Space Dinner Competition. Articles include: *Recent news: Countdown to comet landing, British...

space:uk - Spring 2014, Issue 40

From the UK Space Agency, this issue of space:UK explores the new European mission to Mars, detailing how astronauts prepare for launching into orbit to political and technological discussions with the UK Space Minister. This issue also answers sent-in questions on mining the Moon and the success of the...

Delivering Cutting Edge Science into the Classroom

Produced in 2015 and filmed at the ESERO-UK Secondary Conference, in 2014, this video shows teachers talking about the benefits of bringing in ideas from cutting edge research and technology into the classroom. They describe how information about current space research and missions can help their teaching. The...

Do Try This at Home: the Light Collection *suitable for home teaching*

This series of Marvin and Milo cards have been pulled together for the International Year of Light 2015. They include eight simple experiments that can be performed at home that link in to the theme of light, using: - A torch and a bottle to show total internal reflection - A glass of water to make a lens - Milk...

Are Airships Making a Comeback?

This Catalyst article investigates whether airships are making a comeback. The Airlander is an airship which can be used for transporting heavy loads over long distances.

The article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2014, Volume 25, Issue 3.

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space:uk - Spring 2015, Issue 42

This edition of the magazine, from the UK Space Agency includes:

• The discovery Beagle 2 on Mars
• The AstroPi code competition
• The landing of Philae on comet 67P in pictures
• The UK's new funding for space programmes
• British built space technology
• The...

space:uk - Summer 2015, Issue 43

This edition of the magazine from the UK Space Agency includes:

• The launch of the Earth Observation satellite, Sentinel 2A
• News about the Rocket (salad) Science experiment
• Tim Peake's training for his mission to the International Space Station
• The launch of the International...