Space: The Next Generation

Laura Thomas

Queen Mary, University of London

Logica Immarsat EADS Astrium

Thales

BNSCBSkyB

SST Ltd Comdev

NPL Qinetiq Avanti plc

Finnmeccania Permira SBAC

Reaction Engines ESA Virgin Galactic

Logica Immarsat EADS Astrium

Thales

BNSCSciSys

SST Ltd Comdev

NPL Qinetiq Avanti plc

Finnmeccania Permira SBAC

Reaction Engines ESA Virgin Galactic

Telecommunications engineering

Logica Immarsat EADS Astrium

Thales

BNSCBSkyB

SST Ltd Comdev

NPL Qinetiq Avanti plc

Finnmeccania Permira SBAC

Reaction Engines ESA Virgin GalacticAeronautical Engineering

Logica Immarsat EADS Astrium

Thales

BNSCBSkyBBSkyB

SST Ltd Comdev

NPL Qinetiq Avanti plc

Finnmeccania Permira SBAC

Reaction Engines ESA Virgin GalacticSatellite Operator, Systems Engineer

Logica Immarsat EADS Astrium

Thales

BNSCBSkyB

SST Ltd Comdev

NPL Qinetiq Avanti plc

Finnmeccania Permira SBAC

Reaction Engines ESA Virgin GalacticSpacecraft Systems Engineer, Marketing Executive

Logica Immarsat EADS Astrium

Thales

BNSCBSkyB

SST Ltd Comdev

NPL Qinetiq Avanti plc

Finnmeccania Permira SBAC

Reaction Engines ESA Virgin Galactic

How to get into the Space Industry

UK Space Industry

Apprenticeships

Higher Education

Computer Science

Physics Astrophysics

Mathematics Engineering

Materials

Aerospace

Electronic

Satellite

Maths Physics Chemistry Biology

Secondary Education

A-levels:

Space: The Next Generation

Heather MacRae

Venture Thinking

Why use space in careers

• It is aspirational – set your dreams amongst the stars, reach for the moon

• The space community is enthusiastic and full of people who love what they are doing and keen to share their knowledge.

• It exemplifies how engineering and science can be high tech and clean.

• It is a good case study for how technology can change over time … and how new careers might be possible that we don’t even dream of e.g. off-world drilling,

• The space industry feels that it is invisible – not a mention of astronaut in any careers book.

Resource for Careers Advisers

• Science and Engineering Ambassadors – companies such as EADS, SSTL have experienced engineers and technical staff.

• University outreach departments – e.g. QMUL, SETPOINT,• Museums e.g. National Space Centre, and Royal Observatory Greenwich run

sessions for careers advisers.• Royal Society Partnership Grants (funding for partnership activity) • Rolls Royce Science Prize (funding for promoting science awareness) • BNSC www.bnsc.gov.uk - free magazine, web based resources and some external

grants.• STFC www.stfc.gov.uk - free resources, web-based resources and public

engagement grants.• Royal Aeronautical Society – excellent careers library, dedicated careers adviser.

Special events for young people.• Farnborough Futures Days – special days dedicated to raising awareness of careers.• ESA –ESERO Offices developing e.g. at University of York• IAG Resources through STEMNET – Space Industry case study

Careers Adviser in Space?

• How much would it cost? $30 million for sub-orbital flight to International Space Station

• $200,000 for six minute flight with Virgin Galactic

• Or a free Zero Gravity flight as an educator – apply to ESA.

Out of This World – Primary Careers Project

• Features – uses Space as a way of interesting students in science careers.

• Visits and activities from scientists, astronauts, science writers, engineers

• Funded through external partnership grants

• Model can be used for other career areas.

• Fun and high profile.

Space: The Next Generation

Heather MacRae

Venture Thinking

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