Seeing Kate Humble on TV at The Needles satellite launch site on Friday brought back memories for this reader who says he was involved with putting the first satellite into orbit from there
There are so many great shots shared by Isle of Wight photographers in our Flickr Pool. This one stood out for us, but take a look yourselves, there are loads to see.
Autumn 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Black Arrow Rocket being assembled and engines test-fired on the Isle of Wight. A designer from Binstead has come up with a fantastic way to celebrate the Island's space legacy.
As thousands of yachts sail past The Needles, a pre-recorded feature from the site of the 'world's first radio station' will be aired on Radio 4. Tune in to hear Isle of Wight councillor and local historian John Medland.
Described as a dedicated team of "volunteer guardian angels on the cliffs", the Needles National Coastwatch team recently passed re-assessment of their Declared Facility Status.