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John Coxon @johncoxon.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Hey hivemind, a question for y’all… Does anyone have any recommendations for ongoing Glaswegian fanzines or fanwriting? I’m going to be on a panel at Satellite 9 and I want to know whether I’m missing anything or whether there isn’t much out there at the moment. @satellitecons.bsky.social

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Important Reminders for Satellite 9. We are really excited to welcome to Satellite this weekend but need to flag a couple of important things: 🪐We’re now at capacity! Memberships will NOT be available on the door (neither full weekend nor day passes) 🛸Registration opens at 12 noon on Friday.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Satellite 9 Programme is now Live! The wait is over, explore it here: nine.satellitex.org.uk/programme/ We know there are some tough choices ahead, so to make things easier we’ve created a nifty grid view, just click on any session to dive into the full description and details.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

It's the final countdown.... At the start of the week we sent you an email with joining instructions. They include everything you need to know about getting to the hotel, parking, registration times, and more. Or download them here: website:https://nine.satellitex.org.uk/hse_assets/other/pr1.pdf

Nep and Uri are getting ready to study the joining instructions in the hotel library. The image shows two red armchairs with small plush toys beside a bookshelf, near a window with flowers and soft seating stools.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

KLAXON: We’re officially FULL! The convention is now at full capacity and no on-the-door sales will be available. We’re excited to welcome everyone to what’s going to be a fantastic convention!

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Temporal Notice: Submit Your Drabbles by 17 April Editors report a deadline anomaly approaching fast. On seventeen April, the submission window collapses with a neat pop. To prevent loss of brilliance, contributors must send drabbles immediately to pScience@nine.satelliteX.org.uk.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

*Capacity Klaxon* A quick heads‑up: we’re approaching max capacity! If you’ve been thinking of joining, now is the time to act. Once we reach it, we won’t be able to accept new memberships. We’d love to have you but please don’t leave it too late and face disappointment! nine.satellitex.org.uk/join

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

**Important Hotel Update** The recent visit revealed what we believe to be a ring transporter - the chosen method of ship to surface transport for the Goa’uld. They may have been drawn to our venue due to rumours of the Frost Giant presence and wishing to eliminate any threats to their power base.

View looking straight up at a large, set concentric illuminated rings projecting from the ceiling. The bright circular lights create a tunnel-like effect. They look like the Goa'uld transport devices.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Satellite 9 is going to @easterconuk.bsky.social! Swing by our fan table to meet mascots Uranus (Uri) and Neptune (Nep), chat all things Frost Giant with our committee, or take on the infamous 'Duck Off' or try the single‑player chaos of 'Go Duck Yourself.' Who will we see there?

A poster titled “Duck‑off!” in large red text. Below the title are two yellow rubber ducks facing each other. Each duck has a painted shield design on its side featuring stylised runes: the left duck has three blue‑on‑grey runes, and the right duck has four green‑and‑red runes. Beneath the ducks, the text reads: “Take the Ultimate Warrior Challenge!” in black and blue, followed by “Defeat your Foe with our Battling Viking Long‑Ducks!” in red and blue. The poster has a blue border.

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Neil Williamson @neilwilliamson.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

It's official. The Packet is out today! Thanks to NewCon Press and the brilliant Vincent Sammy for his outstanding cover art. You can grab one in person at Eastercon next week, buy online from the publisher's website or order from wherever you buy your books. www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...

Book cover for The Packet by Neil Williamson. A steamship struggling through stormy seas. Lightning and crashing waves. Strange purple lights below the waterline.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

As you can see from Nep's wrapt attention as Uri practices their opening ceremony remarks, Satellite 9's programme preparation is well underway, and we are going to be bringing you a brilliant weekend of Science Fiction, Science Fact and Science fun.

A conference room with patterned carpet, taupe walls, and tall windows showing an evening sky. The planet Neptune, in the form of a plush blue character toy sits on an orange upholstered chair in the foreground listening intently while the planet Neptune, also a plush toy, is positioned atop a clear acrylic lectern near the window. Neptune is practicing its opening ceremony speech. The lectern has circular illuminated rings around its middle. Wall sconces with decorative metalwork provide warm lighting around the room.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Reminder to all planning your travels that our hotel block and booking is open. Some of the committee went for a visit last week and really enjoyed the spaces and facilities: Uri and Nep found the seating to their liking. Full info on the hotel is on our webpages nine.satellitex.org.uk/hotel

Two red armchairs sit on either side of a small black round table, with a dark stool underneath it. Each chair has a small blue plush toy placed on the seat. one is the planet Neptune on the left and the other is the planet Uranus. The setting appears to be an indoor lounge area with tiled flooring and a railing in the background.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Our next day guest for Satellite 9 is Dr Yashar Moshfeghi! Dr Moshfeghi is a leading AI researcher at the University of Strathclyde and the founder of the NeuraSearch Laboratory.

A person standing outdoors in a leafy, green setting wearing a dark North Face jacket with the collar slightly open. The background is softly out of focus, showing trees and foliage.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Satellite Conventions will publish The Journal of pSuedoscience Vol 4. We want to educate discerning fans with information on latest pScientific discoveries (e.g. galactic travel by mushroom). Submissions should be of pSuedoscientific nature, the more amusing or outrageous the better.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We are thrilled to announce Day Guest, Dr Gilles Bailet!! He is a leading researcher in space technologies at the @glasgow.ac.uk His work pushes the boundaries of what is possible in orbit, from microgravity experiments & in‑space additive manufacturing to advanced systems for spacecraft design.

Dr Gilles Bailet wearing a blue ESA flight suit covered with embroidered mission and agency patches, standing indoors in what appears to be a workshop or lab environment.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Come fly with us to the Moon on Artemis. NASA have extended the deadline to fly your name on Artemis II. Grab your boarding pass and join us in Space and in Glasgow. www3.nasa.gov/send-your-na...

A blue NASA Artemis II–themed boarding pass featuring the mission name “Satellite 9 – On Thin Ice,” a QR code, rocket and spacecraft icons, and the Artemis II mission patch on the right.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Happy St Andrew's Day! On Scotland’s national saint’s day we wanted to let you know that on the Friday night of our convention you will have the chance to take part in Scotland’s national workout - ceilidh dancing!! We'll be hosting an unforgettable ceilidh with the amazing Jiggers!

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Hotel bookings are now open. There is a discounted rate of £184/£196 per night for single/double occupancy, including full breakfast. This special rate is available to all members for the Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday of the convention weekend.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Satellite 9 hotel booking opens tomorrow - 6th November! The convention is at The Clayton Hotel, 298 Clyde St, right in the city centre, and we can’t wait to show you this fabulous venue.

The Clayton Hotel, a historic sandstone building, with modern glass and stone high-rises in the background.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We’re heading to @novacon.bsky.social this weekend! Come say hi at our fan table and test your mettle in the hilarious and chaotic Battling Viking Long-Ducks game. You'd be quakers to miss it! #Sciencefiction #Fandom #Novacon #SatelliteConventions

Two yellow rubber ducks with Viking shields face off under the title “Duck-off!” promoting a playful warrior challenge.

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Satellite 9 Merchandise has landed. The T-shirts are here! 2 designs: Satellite 9 logo and the Satellite Conventions series logo. All the sci-fi style you need! Get yours nine.satellitex.org.uk/misc/tshirts

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Satellite 9 @satellitecons.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Ready for a weekend of Science fiction, science fact, and science fun! The next Satellite 9 convention will be held on 22–24 May 2026 at the Clayton Hotel Glasgow in Glasgow. With a stellar Guest of Honour Liz Williams, a weekend of fandom awaits. Grab your membership nine.satellitex.org.uk/join

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