Hello to all
Since last post many things have happened. Of note was our involvement in the recent opening of the first stage of the Malaysian Space Science Center in Banting.
We had some exciting challenges to deal with and a very tight timeline to finish work on our areas of responsibility in relation to the opening.
The event itself took place on the 4th of October and was officiated by the Prime Minister and many government ministers.
Thankfully after many long days and nights working in preparation everything went according to plan. I have posted some pics of the event so you can see what went on. As you can see we had our giant Soyuz rocket model as the centerpiece for the opening.
On of our special tasks for the event was to make a gift for the PM. We designed and created a very unique display stand with a fragment of real meteorite suspended between. (See pic) There are a series of verses from the Holy Quran inscribed on one side with their english translations on the other. Apparently the PM liked it so much that he wants it on display in his own office. It has been a great privilege to be able to make this special gift for the countries leader.
Dr Nafisah the Space Center director has indicated that she would be happy to have groups of students come to the center and participate in activities. On the cards are live webconference sessions with NASA and building a radio telescope.
The center is the first stage of a much larger project that will see a major facility for the construction of satellites finished within the next few years.
I am hoping to run some activities during the coming Hari Raya/Deepavali Holidays and will update by email to all club members in the coming days.
All the best for now
Sam