Space Experiment coming to a screen near you
For those who were not able to attend the Space Experiment Competition award ceremony during the IAC in Glasgow last week, the International Astronatical Federation (IAF) has posted a video recording on their IAC 2008 web page.
Altenatively, use the video player below to tune in to Rex Hall (BIS), Ian Gibson (BNSC), Soyeon Yi (Korean Astronaut), Sir Martin Sweeting (SSTL), Stuart Eves (SSTL), Dr June Scobee Rodgers (writer and educator) and last but not least the students who took part below!
Sir Martin discusses his personal support and commitment to getting youngsters interested in space, having sparked his interest in space through amateur radio activities.
Dr. Ian Gibson, BNSC highlights the importance of space to the UK in 3 words: economy, challenge, understanding.
See Shrewsbury school's moment of triumph around 33 minutes in.







