(Almost) Free Money from UKRA!
Submitted by UKRA on Sun, 07/03/2010 - 22:02.
In an idea shamelessly stolen from Michiana Rocketry in the US (who seem to have shamelessly stolen it from PML way back in the distant past) UKRA has decided to try a new approach in securing a site on which to hold national launch events – appealing to the greed of the average rocketeer!
We are going to offer a reward of £200 (or 5 years free UKRA membership) to whoever brings us the best site. The site must:
UKSC - UK Space Conference
Submitted by Cath Bashford on Fri, 15/01/2010 - 15:24.
The UK Space Conference brings together members of the UK space community including: students, young professionals, academics, institutions, organisations, enthusiasts and commercial ventures. They are able to take part in lectures, panel discussions, networking opportunities, a careers fair and other events.
Beyond the conventional speakers, debates and discussion sessions, the conference aims to include a wide range of activities, attracting a large population base and inspiring young people to take a greater interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
There is a day aimed at Kids and teachers followed by three days of presentations from Academia and Industry, discussions, a careers event, social events and an exhibition.
UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKAYRoC)
Submitted by UKRA on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 09:31.UKRA regrets to announce that, effective immediately, it must withdraw all official support from the UKAYRoC competition.
UKRA at the London Model Engineering Show - Alexandra Palace - This weekend! 22nd to 24th January 2010
Submitted by Mike Roberts on Wed, 20/01/2010 - 23:55.
UKRA will be at the London Model Engineering Show this weekend; Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Opening hours are 10 am to 5pm Friday and Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday.
If you would like to find out more about rocketry, get a chance to see some of our rockets and talk to some rocketeers about rocketry then this is a great opportunity.
Erik Gates
Submitted by UKRA on Tue, 22/12/2009 - 09:57.
UKRA is both shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Erik Gates who passed away aged just 47 on Sunday following an accident on the construction site where he was working.
We would like to express our condolences to Erik's friends and family and hope that knowing he was liked and regarded by so many around the world is some small comfort to them.
MRC & UKRA "October Sky" weekend event
Submitted by Apollo 11 on Fri, 11/09/2009 - 10:54.
MRC & UKRA "October Sky" weekend event
The event is being held on the 10th to the 11th of October 2009 at our Twycross 2 Flying Site (Camping available from Friday pm)
Flying Event Leaflet which covers the event is available to download @ http://www.midlandrocketry.org.uk/October_Sky.pdf
