BLOODHOUND SSC – a supersonic racing car designed to reach speeds of 1,000mph (1,600km/h).
Welcome to BLOODHOUND’s monthly newsletter, with the latest news about the Project. Check out our website at www.bloodhoundssc.com for more information, videos and images.
Reconnaissance via satellite
"Time spent in reconnaissance is seldom wasted" is a 2000-year-old military quote which is still true today, writes Andy Green in his latest diary entry. For BLOODHOUND that means understanding everything about the weather patterns at Hakskeen Pan where BLOODHOUND will make its record-breaking runs. Andy explains how satellites are helping us do that and what he learned when he visited Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd to thank them for their support.
Enjoy the Rocket Car Experience!
We have had a fantastic response to the recent Rocket Car Experiences run by the BLOODHOUND Education Team at the Technical Centre in Avonmouth, near Bristol [Editor’s note: "I went with my daughter during half-term and it’s brilliant!"].
Parents and children can enjoy unique, entertaining interactive presentations and see the real BLOODHOUND Car, and then the kids can build their own rocket car and go home with a goodie bag. Workshops are running on most weekdays in the school Easter holidays. Book your places now.
Educating Britain
The primary objective for the BLOODHOUND Project has always been to inspire the next generation to explore and enjoy science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), and every week our fantastic Education Team and Ambassadors do just that. Highlights of last month included over 800 pupils from 22 schools across Cornwall being inspired by BLOODHOUND at Truro High School in two days, while our team were training Rocket Car Hub practitioners at the other end of the country in Scotland. (That’s just 51 minutes apart in BLOODHOUND time!)
Follow us for Education updates
Whether you’re a parent, a teacher or in any way interested in what they do and how you can get involved, or want to find BLOODHOUND-related resources and activities, follow us on Twitter for the latest news: @BLOODHOUND_Edu
Supersonic selfies – buy yours now!
Would you like your photograph or "selfie" on BLOODHOUND SSC’s bodywork – permanently? When we break a record, you’ll be with us on the far side of the speed of sound. Here is your opportunity to get your Supersonic Selfie. You can also buy Supersonic Selfies for friends and relatives – surely the most original and unusual present they will ever receive!
From inspired to inspiring
Becoming an Ambassador gave teacher Alexia Drakakis entry to the wonderful world of BLOODHOUND and armed her with plenty of ideas for Science lessons as well. From an amazing experience at Goodwood to an equally successful stint at a secondary school, Alexia reveals how "BLOODHOUND attracts the most interesting people".
Events
Find the BLOODHOUND Engineering Adventure at the following public events:
The BLOODHOUND SSC Lecture 2016
17 March
Your chance to hear Andy Green speak during National Science Week.
UWE Bristol Exhibition and Conference Centre, Frenchay Campus
The Big Bang Fair 2016
16-19 March
NEC Birmingham
BLOODHOUND Rocket Car Experiences
29 March to 7 April (most weekdays)
BLOODHOUND Technical Centre, Avonmouth, Bristol
MACH 2016
11-15 April
Hall 4, NEC Birmingham
Adopt a BLOODHOUND hound
Our Shop staff do wonderful job of stocking a wide range of BLOODHOUND souvenirs, but few are as gorgeous as our Cuddly Toy Dog dressed in his own BLOODHOUND doggy coat (£15). Join the pack and adopt your own BLOODHOUND hound now!
