Principia Mission
Tim Peake launches to the ISS – an historic event!
The RSGB was delighted to be part of the launch events in London, Cardiff and Belfast We were able to explain more about amateur radio to school pupils and the public, and to share in the excitement of this special day. Tim will contact pupils by amateur radio from the ISS The first four school […]
First school contacts confirmed
The first four schools confirmed to have amateur radio contacts with Tim Peake from the ISS have been announced. We’re looking forward to working with them, their local clubs and ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) for these historic and inspiring events! The school contacts confirmed so far are: Sandringham School, St Albans […]
Tim Peake launch events – be involved!
On 15 December, British European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake will be launched on his mission to the International Space Station The RSGB will be at the launch events in London, Cardiff and Belfast—come and say hello and be part of the launch build-up. There will be space experts, activities to get involved in and […]
Schools ISS Tim Peake contact
The list of schools that will have the opportunity to contact British ESA astronaut Tim Peake using amateur radio while he is in orbit has been revealed today at the UK Space Conference. The schools will host a direct link-up with the International Space Station (ISS) during two-day, space-related STEM workshops. In a 10-minute window […]
