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We are really looking forward to this event by @armchair_astro! Come and chat to us, but most of all, have an amazing space-filled day with amazing space people! Limited tickets available! Get yours now!

JBIS – the scientific and technical journal of the @BIS_spaceflight features papers by world leading authorities at the frontier of astronautical thinking as it applies to our own Solar System and beyond. March issue out now! @Rob_Coppinger @Victrix75

☀️We are delighted to welcome Libby Moxon as a panelist at Women in Space: The Architects of Space. 🚀   Libby is Exploration Manager at the UK Space Agency and UK Delegate to the European Space Agency Exploration Utilisation Board, where she supports the UK space community in delivering human and robotic missions to Low Earth Orbit, the Moon, and Mars.   At the heart of her work lies a clear ambition:
Advancing international collaboration to enable the next era of space exploration.   She also co-chairs the International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG) Science Working Group, helping shape global exploration strategies and scientific priorities.   With a background in physics, Libby previously worked as a Senior Policy Advisor for AI and emerging technologies at the Ministry of Justice, bringing together technical expertise and policy insight to drive impactful programmes.   ✨ Exploration Manager at the UK Space Agency
✨ UK Delegate to ESA’s Exploration Utilisation Board
✨ Co-Chair, ISECG Science Working Group   Libby represents the intersection of science, policy, and international collaboration, helping to shape how humanity returns to the Moon — and ventures onward to Mars.   📅 Join us for Women in Space: The Architects of Space 
🔗 Learn more & register: bis-space.com/event/panel-di…   #WomenInSpace #SpaceExploration #UKSpaceAgency #MoonToMars #TheArchitectsOfSpace 🚀☀️ @spacegovuk

🪐We are delighted to welcome Dr. Iya Whiteley as a panelist at Women in Space: The Architects of Space. 🚀   Dr Whiteley is a space and aviation psychologist exploring the connection between human potential and space exploration. She designs technology and training programmes to enhance human performance, including astronauts, military pilots, cosmonauts, and surgeons.   At the heart of her work lies a compelling idea: To explore outer space, we must first understand and develop our inner space.   She was the Director of the Centre for Space Medicine at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, University College London, and contributed to the Human Performance Behaviour programme at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, during the astronaut selection year, when Tim Peake was selected. Her research also spans collaborations with NASA and the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre, focusing on human performance in extreme environments.   ✨ Former Chair of the Space Environment Working Group, advising to the UK Space Agency ✨ Expert in human performance, resilience, and psychology for extreme environments ✨ Human Performance Explorer, Licensed Pilot, Champion Skydiver, Rescue Scuba Diver ✨ Science communicator featured on BBC Science series, Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes? with ISS Commander Chris Hadfield and Prof Kevin Fong   Dr Whiteley’s work demonstrates how developing human potential can improve life on Earth and prepare humanity for life beyond it.   🔗 Learn more & register: bis-space.com/event/panel-di…   #WomenInSpace #SpaceInnovation #DeepTech #AIinSpace #TheArchitectsOfSpace 🚀🪐

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🚀 A Century of Rocketry – Celebrating 100 Years since the First Liquid-Fuelled Rocket. On 16 March 1926, Robert H. Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fuelled rocket, marking the beginning of modern spaceflight. Exactly 100 years later, the British Interplanetary Society invites you to join us for a special anniversary talk with Jerry Stone FBIS, FRAS, space expert, author, and inspirational speaker. 📅 Monday, 16 March 2026 ⏰ 19:00 – 21:00 GMT 📍 BIS HQ, Vauxhall, London & Online via Zoom In his talk, “Nell, Esther and Aunt Effie: The story of Robert H. Goddard and the world’s first liquid-fuelled rocket,” Jerry Stone will explore the remarkable story behind Goddard’s pioneering experiments and the historic 1926 launch that laid the foundations for all modern rockets. Join us as we mark a century of rocket innovation, reflect on the origins of the Space Age, and celebrate the vision that helped humanity reach the Moon and beyond. 🔗Register to attend: tinyurl.com/26tu2jmk

🚀 Are you attending the @UKSEDS National Space Students Conference at @KingsCollegeLon this weekend? We will be there, so come and visit our stand and try your hand on our legendary #ISS docking simulator! 📜 Take the great opportunity of publishing your conference technical paper in our Journal of the British Interplanetary Society (#JBIS)!👨‍🎓👍🏻 Looking forward to seeing you there!😊 ukseds.org/ignition/nssc-… #NSSC #NSSC26 #FromImaginationToReality

🌖 We are delighted to welcome Anushka Sharma as a panelist at Women in Space: The Architects of Space. 🚀 Anushka is a strategic leader operating at the intersection of space, deep technology, and national innovation ecosystems. As Founder of Naaut, she advises space agencies, frontier and deep tech startups, AI accelerators, and global technology companies on growth strategy, emerging technologies, and how artificial intelligence is shaping the next generation of space and deep tech capabilities. At the heart of her work lies a powerful mission: Connecting research, industry, and policy to accelerate innovation in the space ecosystem. Her work spans collaborations with NASA’s Frontier Development Lab AI programmes, the UK Prime Minister’s Policy Unit, and ESA-backed initiatives, translating cutting-edge research into scalable commercial and policy impact. Anushka is also Co-Founder of the London Space Network, one of the UK’s most influential cross-sector space communities, bringing together more than 2,000 members across industry, academia, government, and the creative economy. She also serves as Liaison Manager for the Space Academic Network (SPAN), representing 57 UK universities and over 200 academics across the national space ecosystem. ✨ Founder of Naaut — advising space and deep tech organisations on strategy and innovation ✨ Co-Founder of the London Space Network — a leading cross-sector UK space community ✨ Member of the Oversight Committee for the UK Regional Centre for the Square Kilometre Array Recognised as one of the most influential voices in UK technology and innovation, Anushka has been featured in Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Women in UK Tech, Financial Times Top 100 BAME Leaders in Technology, and Inspiring Fifty’s Top Women in UK Technology. Anushka represents the kind of system-level leadership needed to align institutions, industry, and innovation to build the future of space. 📅 Join us for Women in Space: The Architects of Space 🔗 Learn more & register: lnkd.in/eEqT9YkK #WomenInSpace #SpaceInnovation #DeepTech #AIinSpace #TheArchitectsOfSpace 🚀 🌖

🚀 SpaceFlight Magazine – April 2026 Issue Out Now The April 2026 issue of SpaceFlight is now available! BIS members who subscribe to SpaceFlight can now access the digital edition by logging in through the Members’ Area and selecting “Magazines.” 🛒 Printed copies of the April issue are available to purchase from the BIS Shop from 12 March. If you have any questions regarding your subscription or delivery, please don’t hesitate to contact us. #SpaceFlightMagazine #BritishInterplanetarySociety #BIS #SpaceExploration #SpaceNews

🚀 Join us this evening for our monthly BIS Space Rendezvous Social gathering!✨ Whether you're a space enthusiast or a seasoned astronautics expert, this is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and discuss all things space - join us! 🌌 📅 Today, 12th March ⏰ 7:00-9:00 PM (GMT) 📍 Online via Zoom 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Project Hail Mary is coming to a cinema near you! 🧑‍🚀 Have you been inspired by the film to explore a career in space? 🛰️ Check out our new Skills for Space internship programme. 👉gov.uk/government/new… 🚀 Hear from ESA Reserve Astronaut @astro_meganne 👇

Last chance to register for our ESA 101 events, designed to help businesses engage with ESA and the UK Space Agency. 📍 York: 16 March 👉 orlo.uk/mkXkt 📍 Manchester: 17 March 👉 orlo.uk/y4lLr 📍 Milton Keynes: 26 March 👉 orlo.uk/HCGui

🚀 Thank You for an Incredible Event! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring Space Social with Inspiration4 Astronaut Chris Sembroski. What an amazing day it was! From the inspiring talk about the world’s first all-civilian orbital spaceflight to the meet-and-greet, photos, autographs and conversations with fellow space enthusiasts, the atmosphere in the room was truly special. Events like this are only possible because of the support, enthusiasm and curiosity of our community. Seeing so many people come together to celebrate space exploration and hear first-hand experiences from someone who has been to orbit is exactly why we do what we do. A special thank you to Chris Sembroski for sharing his journey to space and inspiring everyone in the room. Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to send in photos, reviews and feedback. We love hearing about your experiences and seeing your memories from the day. Your feedback really does help shape the future of these events. 👨‍🚀 We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did and we look forward to welcoming you to another Astronaut event in July!

🚀 BIS Space Rendezvous – Monthly Online Social 🌌 Join us today for the BIS Space Rendezvous — our monthly online social for the BIS community! 📅 Today – Thursday, 12 March 2026 ⏰ Time: 19:00 – 20:30 GMT (UK Time) 📍 Where: Online via Zoom Join fellow BIS members for an evening of space chat, networking, and engaging discussions. Pick a breakout room, suggest a topic, and explore areas of interest with our passionate community. ✨ Don’t miss it – we look forward to seeing you there! 🔗 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🚀@BIS_spaceflight #SpaceFlight #Magazine April 2026 edition out today. @BIS_spaceflight UK Space Investment campaign + @NASAArtemis @NASA_Orion + @Boeing Space Launch System + @orbexspace folds + @Boeing Starliner report + @OHB_SE Moonport + @Space_Forge contract and more!

Many students and early‑career engineers now see space as their primary professional domain, not just an application of another discipline. That is why the BIS is engaging with exploratory work on the proposed Institute of Space Engineering (ISpaceE), being developed by @DrPeterShaw and colleagues @KingstonUni. ISpaceE is examining how a dedicated professional body for space engineering could support registration, accreditation and clear professional pathways for those working on spacecraft, launch systems, mission design and operations. For students and new graduates, this raises important questions about how degree programmes, internships and early roles can better align with the skills and standards expected of future space professionals. We will share more as the ISpaceE white paper develops in 2026. In the meantime, we encourage students and early‑career engineers interested in the professionalisation of space engineering to follow BIS channels and get involved in our events and discussions on this topic. Read more: bis-space.com/institute-of-s…

🛰️ Interested in how space missions remain safe and reliable? 👩‍🚀 Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) are essential to ensuring that space missions remain reliable, robust, and safe. The 3rd ESA RAMS Conference provides a forum for technical discussions, knowledge sharing, exploring future R&D, and networking with experts in the field. 🎓 To support student participation, ESA Education is sponsoring up to three tertiary students to attend the conference through the ESA Academy Conference Student Sponsorship programme. 🚀 The sponsorship includes the student registration fee and a contribution towards travel and accommodation expenses. Deadline for applications: 15 April 2026 at 23:59 CEST. 🔗 atpi.eventsair.com/3rd-esa-rams-c…