Space: The Next Generation

1. Space: The Next Generation Laura Thomas Queen Mary, University of London

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7. Logica EADS Astrium Immarsat BSkyB BNSC Comdev SST Ltd NPL Thales Qinetiq Avanti plc SBAC Permira Finnmeccania Virgin Galactic Reaction Engines ESA

9. How to get into the Space Industry

10. UK Space Industry Apprenticeships Higher Education Materials Physics Astrophysics Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Aerospace Electronic Satellite Secondary Education A-levels: Maths Physics Chemistry Biology

11. Space: The Next Generation Heather MacRae Venture Thinking

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. Space: The Next Generation Heather MacRae Venture Thinking

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