European Space Camp 2009

European Space Camp is a summer camp for young people aged 17 to 21, interested in space and science with a background in Physics and Mathematics. It runs at Norway's Andøya Rocket Range (it is taught in English) and this year it will run 29 July - 9 August 2009

Participants spend a week doing technical experiments, involved in a rocket campaign, working as real rocket scientists, learning how to exploit knowledge they already possess, as well as broadening their understanding of applied science. Through the work in groups they have to use their creativity, and learn to co-operate. The programme includes group work with hands-on activities related to the rocket launch, lectures and social activities.

The Space Camp is FREE, though participants have to cover their own travel expenses. The Registration deadline is 15 April 2009.

For more details, see the website or email salome@spacecamp.no

United Kingdom Space Conference - Student Bursaries

There are a large, but not unlimited, number of student bursaries available to students wishing to attend the UK Space Conference (thanks to BNSC and Reaction Engines who provided the sponsorship).

UKSC can offer students two days at the conference, April 3rd and 4th, including accommodation and meals for £20. There is an extensive and varied programme of top speakers from the UK Space Industry, Astronomy and Space Science. There will also be a lively social scene with a fiercely competitive water rocket competition and a UKSEDS social on the evening of the third. The cost of attending the Social is £10.

This is a superb networking and career opportunity. There will be representatives from many of the largest UK Space Industry employers as well as leading academics and researchers. To apply contact Dave Wright at: brohp2@aol.com.

Rocket Club Masterclass Session

On the 4th of Feb, Rocket Club hosted Marcus from M.A.R.S. to give a masterclass session on high poower rockets and some advice on build techniques.  He brought a variety of examples with him, particularly useful to the unlucky members whose kits still have not arrived.

Astro Alum quoted in Daily Express

Astronautics alumna Victoria Lowe was quoted in an article in the Daily Express about steps being take to promote engineering in the UK. In it Victoria talks about her job at the European Space Agency and says, "I’d always been fascinated by the solar system and knew I wanted to be involved with space exploration in some way. I opted for the foundation engineering course at Kingston because it provided a thorough grounding in engineering, applied maths and physics. It really opened the door for me to pursue my space interests further and after that I was able to specialise in astronautics.”   

UK Premier of Selene HDTV moon footage

super/collider is proud to announce their first live event on Wednesday 28 January – the UK public premiere of the Japanese space agency’s high-definition Moon footage, shot by the SELENE lunar space probe. this free screening will take place on the big screen as part of the Science Museum’s new Lates programme, and will be followed by a Q&A with JAXA mission planner Dr. Shin-ichi Sobue, live from Japan. don’t miss your chance to see this amazing footage – the closest you can get to flying over the Moon!

Fifteen Ridiculous Rocket and Jet-Powered Vehicles

WebUrbanist has an article featuring photos and videos of an amazing collection of rocket and jet-powered vehicles - cars, trains, shopping trolleys, wheelchairs, bicycles, skydivers.... Go check it out here.

Applications Available for 2009 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Caltech's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships, or SURF, project introduces undergraduate students to research under the guidance of seasoned mentors at Caltech or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Students experience the process of research as a creative intellectual activity and gain a more realistic view of the opportunities and demands of a professional research career.

SURF is modeled on the grant-seeking process. Students collaborate with potential mentors to define and develop a project, and to write research proposals. Caltech faculty or JPL staff review the proposals and recommend awards. Students work over a 10-week period in the summer, mid-June to late August. At the conclusion of the project, they submit a technical paper and give a SURF Seminar Day oral presentation.

All application materials must be received no later than Feb. 22, 2009. For more information, visit http://www.surf.caltech.edu/.