Blog, News and Updates

08.12.2020

Twitter

Applications for Skyrora's placement position are now open! Applicants have until Monday 14th of December to apply. If you are interested please email your CV and cover letter with subject ‘Skyrora Student Placement 2021’ careers@skyrora.com. 🚀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #spacecareers #studentsforspace

08.12.2020

UK Space News

UK Space Industry’s Mars Rover One Step Closer to Completion

The dual parachutes securely delivering the first ever UK-built Mars rover landing on the planet’s surface have successfully achieved their initial high-altitude full-scale drop tests. The ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover by the European Space Agency will be carried by a descent unit which will deploy the two parachutes ahead of landing on Mars’ surface.

04.12.2020

Twitter

As a weekend of gloomy weather approaches, Skyrora are providing you with the time filler you need to get you through to Christmas faster! Check out Skyrora's Space Career Game here for something to this weekend https://t.co/CSGsyeY6tI #spacecareersgame #spaceforeducation #STEM https://t.co/I5BBF1YO3u

04.12.2020

Twitter

To celebrate #WildlifeConservationDay, Skyrora would like to share a page on our website that provides information on the utilisation of space to restore the world we have inherited. Have a read here: https://t.co/fVlVTaa1rx #fromspacetosustainability #ensuringapathfortomorrow https://t.co/TTuQaahebO

04.12.2020

Satellite Uses

Space Technology and Earthquake Observation

Earth observation satellites have opened a new window for seismological research, as images captured by spacecrafts allow scientists to accurately measure ground changes before and after the occurrence of an earthquake.

04.12.2020

Satellite Uses

Harnessing Space Technology to Monitor Coral Reef Bleaching

Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse and productive ecosystems in the world.

03.12.2020

Twitter

We are proud to announce that Skyrora have partnered with @MtheSte, STEM the #Violence to support and provide opportunities to the younger generation to encourage them to veer away from crime. We are honoured to have been able to integrate this within our STEM programme. #STEM

03.12.2020

Twitter

This time last year Skyrora were awarded with the CleanTech Award at the Go:Tech Awards 2019, in recognition for our eco-friendly, plastic waste derived rocket fuel known as Ecosene. Check out the fuel in action below!🚀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #Sustainableaccesstospace #Ecosene https://t.co/D0YZPMe89u

30.11.2020

Awards

Leif Erikson Award 2020

The Leif Erikson Awards, sometimes referred to as the Exploration Awards, are awarded annually by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík, Iceland, for achievements in exploration and for work in the field of exploration history.

30.11.2020

Awards

Stevie International Business Awards 2020

The Stevie Awards were created in 2002 to honour and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organisations and working professionals worldwide.

30.11.2020

Awards

Inspirational STEM Employer Award (Runner Up) – STEM Inspiration Awards 2019

The STEM Inspiration Awards recognise and celebrate individuals, organisations and clubs working to inspire young people in science, technology, engineering, and maths.

30.11.2020

Awards

Outstanding STEM Ambassador Award (Runner Up) – STEM Inspiration Awards 2019

The STEM Inspiration Awards recognise and celebrate individuals, organisations and clubs working to inspire young people in science, technology, engineering, and maths.

30.11.2020

Awards

Start-Up of the Year Award (Runner Up) – Scottish Tech Start-Up Awards 2019

The Scottish Tech Start-Up Awards recognise excellence in the Scottish technology ecosystem, celebrating remarkable tech businesses being built in Scotland, and the people contributing to making this one of Europe’s most exciting ecosystems. The Start-Up of the Year Award recognises the Scottish technology business that has shown outstanding achievement in product and commercial development, and exciting potential for future growth.

30.11.2020

Awards

Renewable Energy Technology of the Year Award (Runner Up) – Business Green Technology Festival 2019

The BusinessGreen Technology Festival brings together technical entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to explore how to accelerate the development and deployment of the innovative clean technologies that will drive the net zero transition. At the Business Green Technology Festival 2019, Skyrora were awarded a runner up position in the ‘Renewable Energy Technology of the Year Award’.

30.11.2020

Awards