Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar with the smart kids and Mr. Sam Gibbs (far left)Sunday, January 24, 2010
Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar visits Sapura Smart School
Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor made a trip to the Sapura Smart School (formerly known as APIIT Smart school) in Subang last Monday, the 18th of January 2010. He gave a presentation on his journey to space and also made a visit to the CREATE building home to Aerospace Education Services which supports the growth and development of aerospace awareness among schoolchildren and students. It was a delight for the kids to personally meet up with our Angkasawan up close and personal. They all had a great time and we hope to inspire our future generation!!!
Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar with the smart kids and Mr. Sam Gibbs (far left)
Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar with the smart kids and Mr. Sam Gibbs (far left)
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Rocketry Workshop 28th Feb 2010
The Astronautical Association of Malaysia (AAM) is organizing a one day workshop on Rocketry Science. The workshop aims to promote Rocketry Science among students aged 9 to 14 (Adults are welcomed). The workshop would be held on the 28th of February 2010 at AAM’s headquarters in Bangsar where it would be restricted to only 20 students. Fee is RM159 per person and register by calling/sms Faiz 012-2877799 or Harridon 013-3064054 or e-mail mfaiz@angkasawan.org.my or mdharridon@miat.unikl.edu.my.
Astronomy Night 13th Feb 2010
Here's your chance to learn more about astronomy. Join us at the CREATE Building from 8-12pm on the 13th February 2010. There will be presentations, film documentaries and stargazing activities. Young and old are invited. Admission is free...
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Meeting 8th Jan 2010
Stay tuned for our upcoming events...Calendar Events 2010
Feb 13th Astronomy Night (CREATE-Free Admission)
Feb 20th-21st Rocketry Camp (TBC)
Feb 28th Rocketry Workshop (Rebung)
Mar 13th-15th Space Camp (CREATE & Bernam River Airfield)
Apr 1st-11th CERN Trip (France)
Apr 17th Astronomy Night (CREATE-Free Admission)
Apr 25th Rocketry Workshop (Rebung)
Jun 11th-13th STAR Party (Bernam River Airfield)
Jun 27th Rocketry Workshop (Rebung)
Jul 11th-20th NASA Trip (USA)
Sep 4th-6th Space Camp (CREATE & Bernam River Airfield)
Nov 22nd-26th Rocket Week (TBC)
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Rocketry Workshop & Space Camp
The Rocketry Workshop and Space Camp were successfully conducted during the school holidays. The workshop was held in Rebung, Bangsar while the space camp was in Bernam River Airfield about 100kms north of Kuala Lumpur. In the end, as long as the kids had fun and learned new stuff our objectives were achieved. Rocket science and astronomy are new subjects for them and I'm glad we are helping them develop their interest in them. Until next time, Happy New Year 2010 and enjoy the pics....
Learning to mix the solid fuel
Harridon showing off the 'ingredients'
Bernam River Airfield
Preparing lunch after our swim
Setting up our equipment in the field
Kids enjoying sports
Software all set up and ready
Enjoying the sunset on the runway
Lets have a race first!!!
Sam in the distance
What is a camp without a campfire?
Group photo after our stargazing session
Ready for an aeroplane ride?
The kids getting a go!!! Wee!!!
Main Building of the Bernam River AirfeldSee you next time!!!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON ROCKETRY SCIENCE
Venue
Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail,
No. 4-2, Lorong Maarof,
Bangsar Park,
59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Synopsis
The Astronautical Association of
Malaysia (AAM) is organizing a one day
workshop on Rocketry Science. The
workshop aims to promote Rocketry Science
among students aged 9 till 12. The workshop
is divided into 3 sessions. In the first session
the students would learn to produce Solid
Fuel which would fuel the rocket.
For the second session, the students are
taught on how to develop a software to
measure the thrust of the rocket.
Finally in the third session, the students
would ignite the rocket and measure the
thrust produced by the rocket.
Tentative Schedule
The workshop would be held on the 29th of
December 2009 at AAM’s headquarters in
Bangsar where it would be restricted to only
20 students. Fee is RM199 per person and
register by calling 012-2877799 or e-mail
faiz2000a@yahoo.com
9.30am-10.30am Rocketry Basic & Fuel
10.30am-12pm Developing Solid Fuel
12pm-1pm Lunch
1pm-2.30pm Rocket Software Development
2.30pm-4pm Rocket Ignition & Thrust Measuring
4pm-4.45pm Talk by Captain M. Faiz Kamaludin
4.45pm-5pm Certificate Ceremony
Lecturer’s Profiles
Captain M. Faiz Kamaludin is a Commercial
Pilot for a major airline. Currently flying the
Boeing 777, he is a highly qualified aviator
and had been invited to give talks to
numerous organizations. He holds a
Commercial Pilot License and would receive
his Masters Degree in 2010. Captain Faiz is
also inducted in the Malaysian Astronaut
Corps.
Inr. Mohd Harridon is an Aerospace
Engineer specializing in Rocketry Science.
He holds a Master Degree in Aerospace
Engineering and would receive his PhD in
January 2010. He is also inducted in the
Malaysian Astronaut Corps.
Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail,
No. 4-2, Lorong Maarof,
Bangsar Park,
59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Synopsis
The Astronautical Association of
Malaysia (AAM) is organizing a one day
workshop on Rocketry Science. The
workshop aims to promote Rocketry Science
among students aged 9 till 12. The workshop
is divided into 3 sessions. In the first session
the students would learn to produce Solid
Fuel which would fuel the rocket.
For the second session, the students are
taught on how to develop a software to
measure the thrust of the rocket.
Finally in the third session, the students
would ignite the rocket and measure the
thrust produced by the rocket.
Tentative Schedule
The workshop would be held on the 29th of
December 2009 at AAM’s headquarters in
Bangsar where it would be restricted to only
20 students. Fee is RM199 per person and
register by calling 012-2877799 or e-mail
faiz2000a@yahoo.com
9.30am-10.30am Rocketry Basic & Fuel
10.30am-12pm Developing Solid Fuel
12pm-1pm Lunch
1pm-2.30pm Rocket Software Development
2.30pm-4pm Rocket Ignition & Thrust Measuring
4pm-4.45pm Talk by Captain M. Faiz Kamaludin
4.45pm-5pm Certificate Ceremony
Lecturer’s Profiles
Captain M. Faiz Kamaludin is a Commercial
Pilot for a major airline. Currently flying the
Boeing 777, he is a highly qualified aviator
and had been invited to give talks to
numerous organizations. He holds a
Commercial Pilot License and would receive
his Masters Degree in 2010. Captain Faiz is
also inducted in the Malaysian Astronaut
Corps.
Inr. Mohd Harridon is an Aerospace
Engineer specializing in Rocketry Science.
He holds a Master Degree in Aerospace
Engineering and would receive his PhD in
January 2010. He is also inducted in the
Malaysian Astronaut Corps.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Angkasawan Programme Opened Up A Host Of Opportunities, Says Ongkili
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Angkasawan (Space) programme opened up opportunities between Malaysia and international space agencies to conduct microgravity science experiments in the country, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili.
He said two agencies offered to share their expertise with Malaysia, namely the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Federal Space Agency of Russia (ROSCOSMOS).
"In the Angkasawan programme in 2007, two experiments on the crystallization of proteins were successful, resulting in patent and trademark applications.
"Following this success, we are now collaborating with the Japanese on utilisation of high quality growth experiments," he told reporters when met at the Second Workshop on Microgravity Sciences here Monday.
According to Ongkili, the collaboration would span over three years an entailed sending 24 enzymes and proteins to be crystallized in space.
On the collaboration with ROSCOSMOS, Ongkili said Malaysian scientists would be able to conduct microgravity experiments in space using the Bio-Satellite Programme under the Institute of Bio-Medical Problems (IBMP) of Russia.
He also urged the National Space Agency (Angkasa) and the National Biotechnology Division (Biotek) to undertake microgravity research as an important development programme under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, which would then be tied-up with Malaysia's second Angkasawan programme in the next five years.
"But the second mission has to be significantly different from the first one in terms of bringing direct benefits to the country's economy," he added.
-- BERNAMA
He said two agencies offered to share their expertise with Malaysia, namely the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Federal Space Agency of Russia (ROSCOSMOS).
"In the Angkasawan programme in 2007, two experiments on the crystallization of proteins were successful, resulting in patent and trademark applications.
"Following this success, we are now collaborating with the Japanese on utilisation of high quality growth experiments," he told reporters when met at the Second Workshop on Microgravity Sciences here Monday.
According to Ongkili, the collaboration would span over three years an entailed sending 24 enzymes and proteins to be crystallized in space.
On the collaboration with ROSCOSMOS, Ongkili said Malaysian scientists would be able to conduct microgravity experiments in space using the Bio-Satellite Programme under the Institute of Bio-Medical Problems (IBMP) of Russia.
He also urged the National Space Agency (Angkasa) and the National Biotechnology Division (Biotek) to undertake microgravity research as an important development programme under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, which would then be tied-up with Malaysia's second Angkasawan programme in the next five years.
"But the second mission has to be significantly different from the first one in terms of bringing direct benefits to the country's economy," he added.
-- BERNAMA
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