A British satellite has been helping China following its recent earthquake disaster by providing pictures and images that pinpoint the areas most in need of relief and assistance.
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Two British companies are joining forces to develop a low cost rocket carrier capable of putting satellites into space. They’re Virgin Galactic and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL).
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Iraqi and British troops have delivered British-funded support and building equipment to three schools in the Basra district of Iraq. BSN has this special news report.
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A new British designed electric bike- powered by lighter and more powerful lithium polymer batteries- is ticking all the right boxes for alternative cleaner forms of transport in inner cities.
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The British Foreign Secretary, Mr.David Miliband, says the United Nations has “served its purpose” after the Security Council last night adopted a British-crafted resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
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The state of the economy and what the British Government is doing to restore confidence are most likely the main subjects for the Prime Minister, Mr. Gordon Brown, at his parliamentary question time today. BSN will have a full report.
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In the last of the year-end news compilations, British Satellite News looks at Culture in Britain in 2008- a year which saw an increasing influence of Islamic and Asian art and artistry across the whole country.
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British Satellite News interviews workers this morning on their views on the G-20; whether they think enough has been done to restore confidence in the global financial sectors; and whether enough has been done to help developing nations.
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A British-based company has developed a new device that uses hydrogen technology to cut vehicle emissions; their equipment has already been fitted to nearly 500 commercial vehicles in the UK.
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The British Foreign Secretary, Mr.David Miliband, is at the United Nations headquarters for talks on the continuing conflict- and apparently worsening humanitarian situation- in Sri Lanka.
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British Army forces continue their duties in Afghanistan, including crossing some of the world’s most difficult terrain to maintain vital supply links to army outposts.
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An inner city UK council has organised an unusual photographic exhibition for some 17 British Muslims to highlight their experiences in Britain. This is the first in the BSN feature series on innovative and interesting UK-Islamic projects.
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