Spaceport Cornwall

🚀 Launching a new STEM experience in Cornwall!

After the UK Space Agency's 'Space for Everyone' tour, the 72-foot replica LauncherOne rocket has returned. Now part of our free exhibition, it aims to inspire our local community and young people.

We're excited to welcome school children on educational tours. They'll get up close to the rocket, learn about our historic horizontal launch, explore satellite technology, and discover more about space careers and the role of creativity in space 🌟

Find out more 🔗
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Spaceport Cornwall is inviting schools to book educational tours Students will be able to see the 72ft replica rocket that toured the UK last summer

55 years ago today, humanity achieved the unimaginable. 🌑✨

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon with Apollo 11, marking a giant leap for mankind. Their journey sparked the future of space exploration.

Thanks to the UK Space Agency's 72-foot replica rocket, stationed in our SSIF, young people can participate in educational tours, get up close to the rocket, learn about the historic horizontal launch, and discover what the future of space holds.

The space scientists and explorers of tomorrow are being shaped today 🚀

Happy Space Exploration Day!

🔗https://spaceportcornwall.com/stem-education-lands-at-spaceport-cornwall/

It’s been an incredible week hosting these brilliant work experience students.

They immersed themselves in the opportunities space has for us all, learning from people across the sector, and taking on the exciting challenge of creating their own ‘spaceport’ for rocket launches 🚀

“It's been amazing to watch the students grow across the week. These interactions and touch points are so important when it comes to inspiring young people to explore STEM subjects in more detail and learn about their routes into the exciting sector that is space.” - Fritha Durham, Outreach and Education Coordinator

🚀 Join Spaceport Cornwall as our Head of Future Air and Space!

As our commercial lead, you'll drive the vision to position Cornwall at the forefront of the UK's space industry.

Key Responsibilities:
📍 Develop and implement Spaceport Cornwall’s future air and space strategy
📍 Influence local, regional, and national policies and legislation
📍 Secure funding opportunities to fuel growth
📍 Deliver Spaceport’s pipeline including launch activities and commercial partnerships
📍 Lead commercial negotiations and funding efforts
📍 Manage and report on project progress and status
📍 Forge partnerships with academic institutions to harness top talent
📍 Working across the Aerohub business park and airport with internal and external stakeholders to drive new ideas from concept to delivery

Ready to drive space progress in Cornwall?

Read up on the full job description and apply👇
https://spaceportcornwall.pulse.ly/wofwu2oc01

Last weekend’s TECgirls 'Reach for the Sky' event 👉 featured on the BBC 👀
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With Cornwall ‘having some of the lowest participation rates of girls in technology and engineering across the country’, events like this are vital.

It's a privilege to be one of the organisations inspiring young people to become future leaders in space and aviation.

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Hundreds of girls attend Cornwall engineering careers festival The 'Reach for the Sky' event took place in a hanger at RNAS Culdrose on Saturday.

TECgirls hosted their 'Reach for the Sky', held at RNAS Culdrose. From meeting pilots to discussing the power of space, it was amazing to see and inspire young women from across the South West.

Our Outreach and Education Coordinator, Fritha Durham, was on the stand with Cornwall Space Cluster’s Dave Pollard during the event.

We had the pleasure of holding a rocket launching workshop, enabling attendees to reach the sky (or ceiling!) with their very own rockets.

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📸 The 1st European Spaceplane Summit is in full-swing, with aerospace professionals from across the continent discussing the future of flight.

Our Head of Engagement, Ross Hulbert, shared the stage with ESA reserve Astronaut, Nicola Winter; Head of German Space Command, Major General Michael Traut, and CEO of Polaris Spaceplanes, Alexander Kopp as they discussed what it means to fly into the future.

Ross hosted his talk 'Europe’s Future Air and Space solution', sharing insights into the tech of the future.

Just one day until the 1st European Spaceplane Summit 🛫

As one of the event's sponsors, we’re excited to help bring together industry professionals to discuss the future of space - and help young people aged 18-25 to test their space skills.

Listen to our Head of Engagement, Ross Hulbert during his talk 👇

✨ 'Europe’s Future Air and Space solution'
⏰ From 2:15pm

https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1st-european-spaceplane-summit-tickets-775417924887

1st European Spaceplane Summit Building a community around the possibilities of the spaceplane concept

Listen in as BBC News Tech Editor, Zoe Kleinman, chats to our Head of Engagement, Ross Hulbert about our launch last January.

Skip to 20 minutes on the BBC Sounds episode exploring space as part of their Tech Life series, alongside Cornwall Space Cluster member, Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd.

👉 https://bbc.pulse.ly/4gk0bb80ls

Tech Life - Exploring space - BBC Sounds We visit two centres developing deep space communications and rocket launches.

Our Head of Engagement, Ross Hulbert, will be speaking at the 1st European Spaceplane Summit. 🛫

👉 24th April
👉 2.15pm

We're heading to Bremen, the heart of their Germany's space industry to discuss the possibility of spaceplanes and the future of space in Europe. Bringing together industry leaders, start-ups and researchers, it's all about bold innovation in aerospace. 🙌

18-25 and interested in engaging more with the industry?

They're also hosting a hackathon, challenging young minds to push the boundaries of what's possible.

See you there? 👇
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1st European Spaceplane Summit Building a community around the possibilities of the spaceplane concept

Our outreach and Education Coordinator, Fritha Durham, will be running presentations on aerodynamics at Imagination Unleashed!

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Hosted by Screen Cornwall, and Software Cornwall's Festival of Tech, they're bringing CreaTech to life 🙌

Showcasing some of Cornwall's best Creative Technology, it's a fantastic way for schools, industry and the passionate public to learn more about our local tech!

👉 Come and join us at Hall for Cornwall on the 12th March

It's your last day to apply for our SPINternships.

For young people in higher education or equivalent, this is an amazing opportunity to get involved in the space industry.

A quick reminder of positions available! 👇

🌟 Sustainable Space Exploration
https://beapplied.pulse.ly/4phtccreis

🌟 Marketing and Branding Development
https://beapplied.pulse.ly/ap99ckjlou

For eight weeks, from June 2024, you'll be part of the local space cluster, learning all about what the space industry is.

Join us for the summer 🙌

Join the Cornwall Space Cluster as part of their SPINternship!

Working with Cornwall Council, you'll report on opportunities where our local authorities could use satellite data to better serve Cornwall.

You'll develop a list of use cases, each scored against unique criteria to create realistic options.

This is a brilliant chance to gain great experience, and further understand how space can help us on Earth.

Apply today 👇
https://beapplied.pulse.ly/qtatcr5uuz

Introducing: Our Marketing & Brand Development SPINternship 🌟

Undertake an eight week internship starting June 2024, introducing you to the excitement of the ever-evolving space industry.

What's involved:

✨ Understanding our unique business model
✨ Attracting space-enabled organisations
✨ Producing a suite of brand-aligned marketing assets
✨ Helping to communicate Spaceport Cornwall's extensive offerings

Sound like it's for you?👇
https://beapplied.pulse.ly/ixcmclmlwp

Exciting News! 🚀

Join us in our quest for Sustainable Space Exploration as our SPINtern, starting June 2024.

In this unique opportunity, you'll embark on an eight-week journey immersing yourself in the dynamic world of the space industry.

What to expect during your SPINternship:

🌟 Analysing and enhancing our current environmental initiatives
🌟 Collaborating closely with local authorities
🌟 Crafting informative workshops to educate our team on sustainable practices
🌟 Actively engaging with our community
🌟 Proposing practical and impactful sustainability solutions

If you're over 18 and passionate about space, we want to hear from you!

Drop us your application👇
https://beapplied.pulse.ly/eueqhehbog

Unleash your imagination on 12th March as Screen Cornwall in partnership with Cornwall Games and Software Cornwall ’s 'Festival of Tech' brings you CreaTech - where creativity meets technology.

Imagination Unleashed 2024 will showcase some of the best examples of Cornwall’s CreaTech innovation and explore the opportunities to come.

Attending? Catch our Outreach and Education Coordinator, Fritha Durham, who’ll lead presentations on aircraft aerodynamics 🛬

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Interested in space? 🚀

SPINternship applications are now open - an amazing opportunity for students to get involved and learn more about careers in space.

This year we're offering two placements 👇

🌟 Sustainable Space Exploration
https://beapplied.pulse.ly/ulflrn0khn

🌟 Marketing and Branding Development
https://beapplied.pulse.ly/gsxb7yphjs

These eight week internships will give you an insight into the ins and outs of the space industry, and help you decide if it's right for you.

Apply now!

The Big Cornish Tech Showcase is TOMORROW!

Cornwall is home to one of the fastest-growing tech sectors in the UK with a growth rate of 18%* and key strengths in AgriTech, Gaming, MarineTech, Renewable Energy and SpaceTech.

Software Cornwall host the Big Cornish Tech Showcase at Spaceport Cornwall, from 9am.

What to expect:

👉 Local tech exhibition to show you local solutions
👉 A series of talks about how to help common business issues using tech
👉 Dedicated Technology Track discussing emerging trends
👉 A startup pavilion, showcasing ten Cornwall-based tech startups
👉 Meet the Software Cornwall team and hear more about the programmes they’ve put in place.

See you there 👋

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*Source: South West Tech Analysis Report, March 2022

The BIG Cornish Tech Showcase 30+ exhibitors, 30+ speakers across two stages, 300+ attendees. This is THE business and tech event of the year for Cornwall.

It’s one week to go until you’re here with us for The BIG Cornish Tech Showcase!

With exhibitors from across Kernow, you can’t miss one of the biggest Cornish tech events of the year, showcasing innovation and expertise from across the county.

We were thrilled to be asked by Software Cornwall to host their incredible event. We can’t wait to see you!

📅 Tuesday, 20th Feb
⏰ 9am onwards
🗺️ Spaceport Cornwall, Newquay

Cost? Free!

Find your solution and support Cornwall's thriving tech sector 👇
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