UK Space Conference (UKSC) 2008 will take place on 27-29th March at Charterhouse School near Godalming, Surrey. It aims to bring together the members of the UK space community to take part in lectures, panel discussions, networking opportunities, a careers fair as well as many other events. So if you are in academia, industry or government, if you are a student or educator, or if you are simply a space enthusiast, we look forward to seeing you there!

The UKRA 2007 Calendar is now live

Each day a new door will open with a treat, It could be a photo, a video or it could be a vendor offer. Come back each day and open the next door to see. Click on the calendar image or the link to take you to the UKRA 2007 Advent Calendar.

The Arthur C Clarke Awards provided recognition and paid tribute to those who have worked for the advancement of space exploration. Nominations are submitted by the public and the winners are voted for by representatives of the space industry, research institutions & universities, and space-related organisations.

The categories are:
Best Corporate/Team Achievement
Best Individual Achievement
Best TV/Radio Presentation
Best Written Presentation
Best Space Reporting
Achievement in Education
Inspiration Award
Outreach Award for the Public Promotion of Space
Space Entrepreneur

It seems that the media interest in this rocket is continuing; Meridian TV are seeking video of the launch to accompany a piece they are doing on Mr. Brown and his exploits - and they are willing to pay for it! From past experience it may not be much, but at least you would get a nice credit on TV

If anyone would like to offload their video of this launch then please contact Lucy Mayor (News Editor) at lucy.mayor @ itv.com

Team with BuzzThe UKAYRoC winning team from Buttershaw Enterprise College in Bradford attended the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) finals near Washington DC. The UK winners were warmly received by the 100 TARC teams and had an enjoyable day watching the competition. During the afternoon they successfully demonstrated their rocket to the other teams, VIPs and spectators.

The team were introduced to Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin who congratulated them on their success.

During their stay in Washington the team visited the major tourist sites including the White House and the Lincoln Memorial.

Virgin GalacticVirgin Galactic has urged the Commons Science and Technology Committee to allow it to launch passenger flights from the UK. They propose sites in either Scotland or Cornwall.

35 Britons have already paid a deposit and signed up for a flight on SpaceShipTwo, they will be required to undergo 3 days training before taking the trip which lasts appoximately 2.5 hours.

For more information on Virgin Galactic's discussions with the government visit:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6382533.stm