TX Factor
Episode 11
In this special edition, we follow the progress of one Devon School in their attempt to be one of the ten lucky UK schools to link up with Tim Peake aboard the International Space Station. We go behind the scenes with the ARISS team to meet the members and see the technology that helped to make the UK schools' link-ups such a great success.
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Show Notes for Episode 11 (TXF011)
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Tim Peake’s Principia Mission
Tim Peake is a European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut of British nationality. He is currently living and working on the International Space Station for Expedition 46/47. Tim has a background as a test pilot and a British Army Air Corps officer. timpeake.esa.int
ARISS
ARISS lets students worldwide experience the excitement of talking directly with crew members of the International Space Station, inspiring them to pursue interests in careers in science, technology, engineering and math, and engaging them with radio science technology through amateur radio. ariss.org
British Amateur Television Club
More info can be found at their website, along with details of their excellent Youtube channel and their live streams of ATV repeaters. batc.org.uk
UK Space Agency
The Agency is responsible for all strategic decisions on the UK civil space programme and provides a clear, single voice for UK space ambitions. To find out more, click here
European Space Agency
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. esa.int
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