A Prestwick Aerospace engineering firm is celebrating after landing a prestigious award. Woodward Aircraft Engine Systems Prestwick was presented with the prize at the annual awards dinner of Scottish Engineering, the support group for the industry in Scotland. The President’s Award for manufacturing excellence was received by Andy Marshall, General Manager, from Scottish Conservative leader, Ruth Davidson. Located near the airport, Woodward operates a repair and overhaul facility for aircraft …
Mission Discovery, a week-long space school that gives Ayrshire youngsters the opportunity to work alongside NASA leaders, will take place from 11-15 June at Ayrshire College’s Kilmarnock Campus. The announcement that the International Space School Educational Trust’s (ISSET) Mission Discovery programme will return to Ayrshire this summer was made at a special launch event held at the college. Two hundred secondary school pupils will work in teams this summer to …
By James Matthews, Scotland Correspondent, Sky News Dreams of a spaceport for Britain will be a step closer to reality with new laws to cash in on the commercial opportunities of outer space. The Space Industry Bill, due to be given Royal Assent later, will enable launches from UK spaceports to help British companies enjoy quicker and cheaper access to outer space. Currently, satellites must be launched into orbit from spaceports …
