UKSEDS - UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space

🚀🌈 The UKSEDS Pride Flag Competition is LIVE! 🌈🚀 Think you’ve got a stellar idea? We’re looking for a space-themed, Pride-celebrating flag to feature on our Instagram this June! 🌌✨ 🎨 Include space elements 🏳️🌈 No names, faces or politics- keep it neutral, creative, and inclusive 📐 Submitted in a 1:1 square format 🗓️ Deadline: 11:59 PM, 20th June 🏆 One lucky winner will receive a free ticket to the Diversity in Space Careers Conference 2026! Whether you’re inspired by galaxies, rockets, rainbows or queer joy- we want to see it in your art! 💫 👉 Submit here: https://lnkd.in/ed2tc93P - Or find our submission link in bio! #UKSEDS #Pride2026 #PrideInSTEM #PridePatchContest #LGBTQInSpace #DiSC

Interested in building a business in the UK space sector? 🚀 Join UKSEDS for a members-only webinar, in collaboration with Barclays Eagle Labs, exploring how early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs could get the support you need to turn your ideas into growing ventures in the UK space sector. Barclays Eagle Labs connect founders across the UK through their entrepreneurial network, providing access to expert mentors and opportunities to connect with potential investors. They champion innovation with a variety of business growth programmes designed to support you at every stage of your business journey, from building on an idea and starting up your venture to growing your business and scaling up. This session will introduce opportunities for learning, networking and development available through Eagle Labs. For example, how their Demo Directory service can connect your business to wider space investment activity. This includes involvement from the UK Space Agency’s Unlocking Space for Investment programme, which aims to help drive private investment in the UK space sector. You’ll also hear how these resources can help space innovators like you build your skills, connect with potential investors and navigate the journey from early concept to scalable business. Whether you already have a venture idea or are just curious about entrepreneurship in the UK space industry, this session is a chance to understand what support is available and how to take your next step! 📅 Tuesday, 16th June 2026 ⏰ 10:30 AM BST 💻 Online 🎟️ Free to attend 👥 Exclusively for UKSEDS members Keep an eye on your inbox - if you’re a UKSEDS member, you’ll receive an email with the sign-up link soon! Not a member yet? Get your free UKSEDS membership (https://loom.ly/EecHUFk) to access opportunities, events, networking and resources designed to help you grow your knowledge and career in the UK space sector 🚀 #UKSEDS #SpaceEntrepreneurship #UKSpace #SpaceSector #SpaceInnovation #NewSpace #SpaceStartups #Entrepreneurship #BarclaysEagleLabs #FutureOfSpace #StudentSpace #Aerospace #SpaceIndustry #Innovation #STEM #SpaceCommunity

Want to get involved in the space sector? 🚀 This is your sign to join UKSEDS. We’re recruiting new volunteers across multiple teams and looking for enthusiastic students and young professionals who want to build skills, meet incredible people, and be part of the UK space community. 🌎✨ Open teams: - Membership - Events & Outreach - Competitions  - Careers & Skills  - Diversity & Advocacy - Marketing  - Systems Administration Apply now via spacecareers.uk or drop us an email at recruitment@ukseds.org #UKSEDS #Space #STEM #Aerospace #SpaceCommunity #StudentOpportunities #SpaceIndustry #Careers #VolunteerOpportunity

That’s a wrap on NSSC 2026! ☄️ From inspiring talks to exciting competitions and unforgettable connections, this weekend was nothing short of incredible. A huge thank you to our 600+ attendees for bringing your passion and curiosity; you are the future of the space industry, and we’re so excited to see where your journeys take you! 👩🚀 To our speakers and exhibitors- thank you for sharing your expertise, your time, and your insights. Your support makes NSSC the amazing event that it is, bridging the gap between students and the industry. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and effort of so many: The 2025–2026 UKSEDS Executive Committee, whose leadership and vision guided this event. A huge thank you to Anna Kalapurakkal (Chair), Samhita Manukonda (Vice-Chair), Neha Susan Biju (Secretary), Suliman Saifullah (Executive At-Large), Divyam Aneja (Executive At-Large) and Anjali Santhakumar Santhankumar (Treasurer) The NSSC team, for their tireless planning and delivery behind the scenes, led by Anna Kalapurakkal - Samhita Manukonda, Neha Susan Biju, Suliman Saifullah, Divyam Aneja, Desmond L., Kennedy Kouloumbris, Erikas Kymantas, Mohamed A., Lamyea Ahmed and Raniah Ahmed With support from the UKSEDS volunteers Jack Sutton, Thomas Dixon, Dr Roberta Manuel, Daniel Lobo, Alexandra Ruiz Castillo, Julia Maristela, NAZIB NUR, Geethanjali Gopinath, Jason Richards, Rebecca Sarah Pearce, Kane Badmus, Neha M. A special thank you to Max Bromfield, Rebecca Degener, and the incredible volunteers from KCL Space Society, whose on-the-ground support made this event run seamlessly. We’re so grateful to have had your support in hosting NSSC 2026. And finally, to the UKSEDS volunteers - this conference would not have been possible without your dedication, countless hours of work, and commitment to making space more accessible for everyone. UKSEDS exists because of you, and we are beyond grateful. 🚀 See you next year! #NSSC2026 #ThankYou #SpaceBeyondSTEM

In March, we came together at the National Student Space Conference 2026… and what a weekend it was! 🚀 From opening insights on space careers with the UK Space Agency, to bold conversations on space sustainability, in-orbit servicing, and the future of human exploration… every session pushed ideas further. We explored everything from AI-powered launch planning to life on Mars, debated the risks of human spaceflight, and got hands-on with real satellite systems. But more than anything, NSSC 2026 was about the people… The conversations, the curiosity, and the community shaping the future of space. To everyone who joined us, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and attendees, thank you for making this weekend unforgettable! Until next time! 😄 #NSSC #NationalStudentSpaceConference #UKSEDS #Space #SpaceConference

Final chance to secure your spot at the UKSEDS Scotland Regional Event 🚀 Don’t miss an afternoon of systems engineering for space, expert talks, and networking! 🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://loom.ly/Pm6G3Aw 📍 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh 📅 29 April 2026 🕐 13:00 – 19:00

We’re so excited to have Daniel O'Connor as a speaker at the UKSEDS Scotland Regional Event 2026! Daniel graduated from Aberdeen University with an MSc in Physics by Research in rocket technology before joining Thistle Rocketry. Since then, he has been involved in the design, development, and testing of various propulsion systems, with hands-on experience working with HTP. Daniel will be speaking about the design process of HTP propulsion systems. Don’t miss out on an afternoon exploring systems engineering for space with expert talks, student projects, and networking. Get your tickets now: https://loom.ly/Pm6G3Aw 📍 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
 📅 29 April 2026
 🕐 13:00 – 19:00

We’re so excited to have Cameron Miller as a speaker at the UKSEDS Scotland Regional Event 2026! Cameron studied at Georgia Tech and Strathclyde before joining Skyrora, then worked for Benchmark Space Systems and now Thistle Rocketry. 7 years of industry experience in HTP propulsion; covering a variety of design, analysis, and test activities. Cameron will be speaking about the design process of HTP propulsion systems. Don’t miss out on an afternoon exploring systems engineering for space with expert talks, student projects, and networking. Get your tickets now: https://loom.ly/Pm6G3Aw 📍 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
 📅 29 April 2026
 🕐 13:00 – 19:00

We’re so excited to have Richard Balthazor as a speaker at the UKSEDS Scotland Regional Event 2026! 🚀 Richard Balthazor gained his PhD in gamma-ray astronomical telescopes from the University of Birmingham in 1994. After 11 years in academia, he moved to the US in 2006 to design, build, test, and operate space experiments at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado. The experiments have flown from Low Earth Orbit to Geostationary Orbit, including seven external payloads on the International Space Station. In his spare time, he has earned a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo. He is now a Senior Systems Engineer at the UK Space Agency. Richard will be speaking about “Tailoring the systems engineering process for an experimental payload in a small team” 🌌 Don’t miss out on an afternoon exploring systems engineering for space with expert talks, student projects, and networking: get your tickets now: https://loom.ly/Pm6G3Aw 📍 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
 📅 29 April 2026
 🕐 13:00 – 19:00

From ConOps to Countdown: Systems Engineering for Space! Join UKSEDS for the Scotland Regional Event 2026, hosted at Heriot-Watt University 🚀 Hosted by AstroWatt, this event will dive into how systems engineering underpins space missions from early concept of operations through to launch readiness. Expect a packed programme of talks from researchers and industry professionals (including from the UK Space Agency and Thistle Rocketry), alongside a student poster showcase (so bring your work!), and plenty of opportunities to network over coffee and snacks. It’s also a great chance to connect with students from across Scotland’s space community. Whether you're part of a UKSEDS branch or just curious about space, this is a great opportunity to learn, share, and meet like-minded people! 📍 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland 📅 29 April 2026 🕐 13:00 – 19:00 Sign up now for free via this link: https://loom.ly/Pm6G3Aw See you there! #UKSEDS #SystemsEngineering