Space entrepreneur praises talented Island students

Saturday, 13 September 2014 09:00

Caitlin Pinder and Kitto Maddrell also received certificates from Minister of Education, Tim Crookall MHK

Yesterday, local NASA space school students were praised by the Minister for Education and Manx space entrepreneur, Chris Stott.

Caitlin Pinder from St Ninian’s High School and Kitto Maddrell from Castle Rushen High School joined students from 21 other countries for two weeks in Houston after winning their place on annual scholarships awarded by ManSat Ltd.

This is what they had to say about the experience:

Chairman, chief executive officer and Manxman, Chris Stott, says the talent in the Island's schools is outstanding:

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