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π The magic of our new rocket exhibition! π
Recently, we were thrilled to host the deputy CEOs of the UK Space Agency alongside a group of students from a local primary school at our STEM experience...
Giving young minds the chance to engage with space industry professionals, explore the replica 72ft rocket and learn all about careers in space right here in Cornwall.
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π The magic of our new rocket exhibition! π Recently, we were thrilled to host the deputy CEOs of the UK Space Agency alongside a group of students from a local primary school at our STEM experience... Giving young minds the chance to engage with space industry professionals, explore the replica 72ft rocket and learn all about careers in space right here in Cornwall. More π https://spaceportcornwall.pulse.ly/a89wmutael #SpaceportCornwall #Rocket #CornwallSpace
Just one week away from Space Symposium! π Visit us at booth 633 alongside Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd and Space Forge π Head of Engagement, Ross Hulbert, will be sharing insights on future flight, the cutting-edge R&D facilities at Spaceport Cornwall, and the amazing innovation happening in Cornwall right now. https://mapyourshow.pulse.ly/8rrtgfwnei #SpaceSymposium24 #FutureFlight #Cornwall
Are Spaceplanes the next step in future flight? π« We're sponsoring the 1st European Spaceplane Summit! Our Head of Engagement, Ross Hulbert, will be there, helping to put into perspective the future of space flight in Europe during his talk 'Europeβs Future Air and Space solution'. π If you're between the ages 18-25, the event also boasts an amazing hackathon to test your skills π Mark your calendars! π 24th April π https://eventbrite.pulse.ly/l6vtymhsbl #SpaceplaneSummit #Spaceplane #FutureFlight
See you at Space Symposium in two weeks π April 8th - 11th We'll showcasing the Spaceport's capacity for international collaboration as a prime European location for space-enabled businesses. Well-equipped R&D spaces, a developed aerospace ecosystem creating Europe's next space solutions - all at Spaceport Cornwall - the only operational spaceport in Europe. π Find us on booth 633 with Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd and Space Forge. https://mapyourshow.pulse.ly/51q63qemhx #SpaceSymposium2024 #Space #FutureFlight
Meet Tom, a student from Truro School who attended our most recent Hackathon, hosted by KISPE and Software Cornwall! Excited about satellites, keen to learn Arduino, and interested in space: our favourite combo! Listen in to find out more about Tom, and why he attended π #SmashingStereotypes #BritishScienceWeek #Space University of Exeter Truro School Community
This British Science Week, we're celebrating young emerging scientists in Cornwall. Joel is one of our previous work experience students, and attended our Hackathon, hosted by KISPE and Software Cornwall. His passion for space, interest in the environment, and enthusiasm to accelerate Cornwall's growth in the space industry is wonderful to see. We can't wait to welcome him into the local space cluster in the future π π #BritishScienceWeek #SmashingStereotypes #Satellite University of Exeter Newquay Tretherras
The next generation of space scientists is already on the case π Harry and Jed both attended our Hackathon, hosted by KISPE during Software Cornwall's festival of tech! Interested in space, and ready to learn more, they're the young people we love to celebrate during British Science Week. π #BritishScienceWeek #Hackathon #SmashingStereotypes
Hear from John Paffett π The host of our Hackathon, and Managing Director of KISPE, he's starting off our British Science Week by discussing what the attendees of our Hackathon learned throughout the day! Kernow Sat is a satellite designed to make people more aware of the amazing impact that space can have on our daily lives. Not only does the Hackathon help raise awareness of the impact space can have, it alsoβ¦ π Encourages young people to pursue a career in space π Help young people understand the challenges that space can address π Get students interested in higher education in STEM Listen in π #Space #SmashingStereotypes #BritishScienceWeek University of Exeter
Happy International Women's Day! We spoke to Lina Cirtautaite from Avanti Communications, who have a base at our Space Systems Operations Facility, about her career and working in space in Cornwall π°οΈ "I would like to encourage all women to not be afraid and follow their passion to join the space or tech industry." Listen in or read all about it! π https://spaceportcornwall.pulse.ly/d0gafauqg6 #Spaceport #IWD24 #InspiringInclusion
One week until the Kernow Sat Hackathon π©βπ» We have our Raspberry Pi's and Arduino tech at the ready for young people aged 14+ to extract important information from the Kernow Sat-1 satellite. Are you ready? π Saturday 17th February β° 10:00-16:00 πΊοΈ Spaceport Cornwall, Newquay Book your place now π https://eventbrite.pulse.ly/zsjifwcswb This event is part of Software Cornwall's Festival of Tech, hosted by and University of Exeter. We can't wait to see what talent this year's Hackathon will bring π #Hackathon #WhatsOnNewquay #Satellite
Secondary school or college-aged? Ready to learn about space? Spaceport Cornwall has opened applications for its Work Experience Week! Learn from the best, come up with your own solutions to complex problems, and engage with likeminded young people to create your very own work experience project. Listen to Archie as he talks about his experience at Spaceport Cornwall! π Apply by the 8th January π https://forms.pulse.ly/nq1xfl8s7s #WorkExperience #SpaceportCornwall #Space #CornwallSpace
Calling all future space scientists! π£ The Spaceport Cornwall Work Experience Week 2024 applications are open. From the 15th of July you could be part of the Cornwall Space Cluster, coming up with solutions to the industry's most complex problems, all whilst learning from professionals in the field! Listen to Evie as she share more about her time doing work experience with us in 2023 π Applications close 8th January β° Apply now!π https://forms.pulse.ly/qyruca5jo7 #WorkExperience #SpaceportCornwall #Experience #Space
Our Head of Engagement, Ross Hulbert, will be chairing a panel at the UK Space Conference! We would love to hear your views on the future of Space launch in the UK, so make sure to come along and get involved. π When is the panel? π 23rd November β° 12:00 π Room 2b See you there! #SpaceportCornwall #UKSC2023 #Space UK Space Agency
Weβve visited 100 UK schools in 2023. Inspiring over 200,000 students to #TakeUpSpace as a future career. Picture this: you could be an aerospace engineer, a data wizard, a space-law rockstar, an astrobiology explorer, or maybe a cosmic mix of them all! Careers in space aren't just jobs; they're adventures waiting to be explored. Our mission? Sparking imaginations through our #STEM outreach program, guiding young people to explore the infinite possibilities that careers in the space sector offers. #STEMDay #STEMDay2023
Space is all about collaboration! π° That's why our new Space Operations Facility was built. To enable the supportive network of space businesses here in Cornwall to come together and innovate β‘οΈ Spaceport Cornwall Business Development Manager Ross Hulbert talks about the opportunities below ππΌ #Space #Spaceport #Cornwall #STEM #STEAM
"Looking forward to everything in can do and bring to the community." β‘οΈ A space for businesses to come together and innovate in an important and growing sector π° UK Space Agency Agency Director of Launch, Matthew Archer shares his thoughts on the new operations facility here at Spaceport Cornwall π #Space #Cornwall #STEM #STEAM
How do you land yourself a job in space? π° Well, there's more than one way! Just ask Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd Communication Manager, Natalie Dyer ππΌ She explains her unusual career path into the industry, and why it's important for us to shout about the #space and #STEM businesses right here in #Cornwall β‘οΈ #Space #STEM #Communications #CareerPath #Cornwall #STEAM
Do you want a career in space? π° That's a pretty big question for a 7 year old to answer... It's OK not to have it all mapped out yet β or even in your 20s/30s/40s. But our #TakeUpSpace event has let them know what options are available to them. Let's see where it leads β‘οΈ Turn on your sound and watch the video π #Space #STEM #Cornwall #Community #Careers #STEAM
There was plenty to do, see and learn at our #TakeUpSpace event π° Watch future media megastar Lil at the event speaking to two inspiring young girls about their interest in #space and #STEM π What do you want to be when you grow up? #Cornwall #Community #education #STEAM