Rocketeers: (Source: UK Space Agency) The European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency are pleased to announce an open meeting to provide information and advice about the forthcoming International Life Sciences Research Announcement (ILSRA). Date: 10 March 2014, 10:30-15:30 Location: Royal Astronomical Society, London The ILSRA solicits research proposals for life sciences research undertaken on the International Space Station (ISS) and is jointly coordinated by the CSA, ESA, JAXA, NASA. The call is open to scientists based in any country participating in the ISS programme – including, since 2013, the UK. ESA coordinates the European element of this scheme as part of its European Life and Physical Sciences (ELIPS) programme, and ESA staff will be present to explain the application, review and selection processes. Experiments on the ISS are subject to particular programmatic, technical and safety considerations, so it is recommended that any researchers considering applying to the ILSRA attend for an overview of the requirements. Representatives of national Research Councils and the UK Space Agency will also be present to explain their respective remits and how applications will be handled at the national level. This is the first time UK-based scientists have been able to lead experiments on ...