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GEO Group to visit Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)

Posted on 04/05/2012 by M5AKA

GEO members have been invited to have a guided tour of the new facilities at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) on Friday, June 8. GEO is a group of enthusiasts interested in the amateur reception of weather and earth imaging … Continue reading →

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28th National Space Symposium April 16-19, 2012

Posted on 20/04/2012 by M5AKA

Among those attending the 28th National Space Symposium in Colorado April 16-19 was Sir Martin Sweeting G3YJO. He took part in the ‘Societal Benefits – Space Applications in Emerging Regions’ panel. Space News reports: Overseas markets are expanding as more nations … Continue reading →

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50 years of the UK in space

Posted on 20/04/2012 by M0TFO

This is a year of momentous milestones in the life of Britain, ranging from Charles Dickens’ bicentenary to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Adding further significance to 2012 is the UK space industry, which has a golden anniversary to mark: the … Continue reading →

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CubeSats: good things come in small packages

Posted on 20/04/2012 by M0TFO

By Ben Gilliland For the vast majority of Earth’s history it had but one satellite – the Moon – but that all changed in 1957 when, on October 4, the Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite into Earth’s orbit.Sputnik-1 was … Continue reading →

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UK Space Agency boost for tomorrow’s tiny space tech.

Posted on 07/03/2012 by M0TFO

Sixteen UK space labs and companies are set to benefit from the latest round of the UK Space Agency’s National Space Technology Programme (NSTP) which will spur innovation in the fast-moving area of space technology known as ‘cubesats’. Artist’s impression … Continue reading →

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