This summer, an out-of-this-world experience is set to tour 10
locations across the UK, exciting the next generation about
career possibilities within the growing space sector.
The UK Space Agency’s Space for Everyone tour
will showcase the role of space in improving life on Earth and
highlight the diverse and varied career paths open to young
people looking to enter this fast-growing industry -
demonstrating how space works for them, and how they can work for
space.
The tour will feature a 72 feet replica rocket for young people
to learn more about how the UK is launching into space, and also
include hands-on experiences to engage and fire up the
imagination. Trained hosts and industry experts will be on hand
to share more about the role of satellites and the varied careers
available in the UK space sector.
British astronaut Tim Peake said:
The Space for Everyone tour will demonstrate the incredible
capacity of space to inspire. It took thousands of people to make
my mission to the International Space Station possible and there
is a huge variety of careers on offer in space right here in the
UK.
I hope this activity sparks an interest in the future generations
who will take our space sector to new heights.
The Space for Everyone tour will visit:
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Southampton - West Bargate: 1-5 June
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Swansea - Dylan Thomas Square: 22-26 June
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Leicester - National Space Centre: 29 June - 3 July
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Bradford - Centenary Square: 6-10 July
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Belfast - Cathedral Gardens: 20-24 July
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Aberdeen - Queens Links: 3-7 August
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Newcastle - Times Square: 10-14 August
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Hull - Queen Victoria Square: 17-21 August
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Great Yarmouth - Sea Life Gardens: 24-28 August
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Hastings - Hastings Pier: 31 August - 4 September
Ian Annett, Deputy CEO at the UK Space Agency,
said:
Our Space For Everyone tour is an exciting opportunity for our
next generation to see first-hand what it is really like to work
in the space sector and to learn about careers in this growing
and exciting industry.
The space sector requires various skills – many not traditionally
associated with it – and champions inclusivity and the need for
innovation. You don’t have to be a rocket, as there are a host of
skills and talents needed to bring space closer to our daily
lives and improve our understanding of this critical part of the
environment for the benefit of the planet and its people.
Aside from inspiring the next generation, this tour is about
highlighting the opportunities within the space industry for
people of all backgrounds; championing inclusivity and the need
for innovation. The roadshow is free and open to all ages, and
the hope is that it will ignite a passion for science,
technology, engineering, and maths in everyone who attends.
Find out more about the Space for Everyone: Rocket
Roadshow on the
website or follow UK Space Agency on social media.
