UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space

UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space The UK's student space society – we run national projects, careers events, and outreach activities. Visit http://ukseds.org to learn more and get involved.

UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS) is the UK's national student space society. We support students, industry, and enthusiasts across the country by running projects, workshops, the National Student Space Conference, and outreach to inspire and educate. We don't limit ourselves to science and engineering students, anyone with an interest in space is welcome to join us

! Find out more about us, and become a member, on our website: http://ukseds.org. If you happen to be cool enough to have Twitter we're also there: http://twitter.com/UKSEDS

Workshop registrations are officially OPEN for NSSC 2026! 🚀 We’re just two weeks away from the National Student Space Co...
01/03/2026

Workshop registrations are officially OPEN for NSSC 2026! 🚀

We’re just two weeks away from the National Student Space Conference, and if you’ve got your ticket, now’s the time to shape your weekend.

From debating the ethics of human spaceflight to AI-powered launch simulations with RocketPy, this is your chance to engage, challenge ideas, build skills, and connect directly with the industry.

Workshops this year include:
- Space Debates (ethics, ETI & reusable launch)
- AI-Powered Aerospace Simulation & Launch Planning
- CV Workshop
- Project Management
- KISPE SATLL Practical Workshop
- Airbus Early Careers Workshop

Each workshop has its own registration link (free for NSSC delegates!) - you can browse them all via the events page on our website. (hub.ukseds.org/Events)

Tickets are nearly sold out - we encourage you to secure yours as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

See you in London in 14 days!

We hope your February has been full of love… here’s one final Valentine’s gift from us to you 💘 The first look at the NS...
20/02/2026

We hope your February has been full of love… here’s one final Valentine’s gift from us to you 💘

The first look at the NSSC 2026 programme is here!

We’re excited to share our full line-up of talks, panels, and workshops covering everything from space science and engineering to careers, sustainability, ISAM, Earth observation, space law, medicine, and more.

Whether you’re here for technical talks, industry insights, or exploring space beyond STEM, this year’s programme has something for everyone 🌌

Take a look at what’s in store and start planning your weekend at 🚀

View the programme & get your tickets here: ukseds.org/ignition/nssc-2026/

We’re thrilled to announce CGI as a silver sponsor for NSSC 2026 in London! CGI helps clients enhance mission success an...
13/02/2026

We’re thrilled to announce CGI as a silver sponsor for NSSC 2026 in London!

CGI helps clients enhance mission success and increase the value of their investments in space. They deliver secure, mission-critical space systems including data processing and exploitation, satellite communications, orbit determination, command and control, ground segment engineering, navigation and situational awareness.

For more information, visit their website: www.cgi.com/uk/ en-gb

Grab your tickets now and join us for an incredible weekend: ukseds.org/ignition/nssc-2026

We are delighted to announce the UK Space Agency, UKSEDS’ corporate partner, as the Platinum Corporate Sponsor for NSSC ...
18/12/2025

We are delighted to announce the UK Space Agency, UKSEDS’ corporate partner, as the Platinum Corporate Sponsor for NSSC 2026.

As one of the key organisations shaping the UK’s space landscape, the UK Space Agency plays a central role in supporting innovation, developing national capabilities, and fostering the future workforce across science, engineering, policy, and beyond. Their work strongly aligns with our mission to provide students and early professionals with opportunities to learn, connect, and engage with the space sector.

Their generous support will help us deliver a programme featuring talks, panels, workshops, and networking sessions that highlight the breadth of the UK space ecosystem - from space science and engineering to policy, sustainability, ISAM, Earth observation, and the growing landscape of space careers.

We are grateful to the UK Space Agency for their continued support, and look forward to welcoming everyone to .

🎟️ For more information and tickets: https://ukseds.org/ignition/nssc-2026

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE! 🎟️ The countdown to the National Student Space Conference (NSSC) 2026 has officially be...
10/11/2025

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE! 🎟️

The countdown to the National Student Space Conference (NSSC) 2026 has officially begun 🚀

Join us on 14–15 March 2026 at Bush House, King’s College London for the UK’s biggest student space conference! Expect inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, career fairs, and networking opportunities with students, academics, and industry leaders shaping the future of the UK’s space sector 🌌

Early Bird tickets are now open - save 25% until 23 November! Also, UKSEDS members get discounted rates (join for free if you’re a student or recent graduate at hub.ukseds.org/apply).

Don’t miss your chance to be part of - tickets sell fast so get yours now! Check out our website (ukseds.org/ignition/nssc-2026/) for more information and feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

See you all in March! 🚀

We launch tomorrow! 🚀 The UKSEDS Competitions Launch 25/26 is taking place virtually tomorrow - Sunday 19th October, 10:...
18/10/2025

We launch tomorrow! 🚀

The UKSEDS Competitions Launch 25/26 is taking place virtually tomorrow - Sunday 19th October, 10:00–12:00 BST.

Join us to discover the exciting challenges running this season: from rovers and rockets to satellites and in-orbit servicing missions.

You’ll learn how these competitions provide real-world, industry-level experience, and explore our four key challenges: ORT, NRC, SDC & ISAM (previously IOSM), designed to prepare you for a future in the space sector.

💡 Registration is free - but time’s running out!

Secure your place now: https://loom.ly/OwKd6vQ

Find out more at ukseds.org/ignition/competitions/ or contact us at [email protected]

Ready for lift-off? 🚀The UKSEDS Competitions Launch 25/26 is happening virtually on Sunday 19th October, 10:00-12:00! Th...
13/10/2025

Ready for lift-off? 🚀

The UKSEDS Competitions Launch 25/26 is happening virtually on Sunday 19th October, 10:00-12:00! This is your chance to discover all the exciting competitions running this year - from designing rovers and rockets to building satellites and exploring in-orbit servicing missions 🌍✨

You can expect to learn why competing in UKSEDS competitions is the ultimate way to gain real, industry-level experience whilst still being a student. You will also explore four unique challenges, ORT, NRC, SDC & ISAM (previously ISOM!), and find the one that’s right for you.

Don’t miss the launch - start your journey towards the next step in your space engineering career!


🎟️ Sign up now (for free!) to attend the virtual event and kickstart your 25/26 competition season: https://loom.ly/OwKd6vQ


🔗 Visit ukseds.org/ignition/competitions for more information.

📩 Reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any queries.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

               

Interested in hosting the UK’s biggest student-led space conference at your branch? 🚀 APPLY NOW via this link [https://f...
22/09/2025

Interested in hosting the UK’s biggest student-led space conference at your branch? 🚀

APPLY NOW via this link [https://forms.gle/2XJaxDP3EifEkkx8A] or the link in our bio! 🔗

Hosting NSSC 2026 is your chance to showcase your institution, gain invaluable leadership and organisational experience, and put your branch at the centre of the UK student space community 🌌

NSSC 2026 will take place on 14-15 March 2026. Please read the guide in the form carefully for full details. If you still have questions, reach out at [email protected] ✉️

🗓️ Applications close 6th October 2025 - due to high interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

We’re so excited to announce Rob Brougham as a speaker at ! 🌟Rob’s career spans astrophysics, telecommunications, and ...
12/09/2025

We’re so excited to announce Rob Brougham as a speaker at ! 🌟

Rob’s career spans astrophysics, telecommunications, and digital health- experience that led him to co-found Braided.Space, a company tackling one of the toughest challenges of future exploration: how astronauts in deep space can stay in meaningful contact with friends, family, and colleagues despite huge communication delays.

The breakthrough came with Space Braiding, a system that maintains psychological synchrony and co-presence even when every message is affected by latency. This innovation not only helps future astronauts thrive but also opened a new perspective on a challenge we all face on Earth- how to make our everyday communication more efficient, inclusive, and human.

In his talk, ‘Great Minds do NOT Think Alike’, Rob will explore how lessons from deep space communication can transform workplace collaboration. He will show how embracing different ways of thinking, including neurodiverse perspectives, can make meetings more effective and creative. Attendees will get to learn about space-inspired methods that are already influencing how organisations collaborate on Earth, and leave with practical tools and techniques they can apply immediately in their own studies, work, and careers.

Don’t miss Rob’s talk at DiSC 2025. Secure your tickets now: https://loom.ly/XHbtvi0

For more information about the event, check out our website: https://ukseds.org/ignition/diversity-in-space-careers-2025/

See you there! 🚀

Can’t make it to London? You can still be part of the Diversity in Space Careers (DiSC) Conference 2025 - online! 🚀DiSC ...
05/09/2025

Can’t make it to London? You can still be part of the Diversity in Space Careers (DiSC) Conference 2025 - online! 🚀

DiSC is a one-day event championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in the space sector.

Join us and:
- Hear from speakers pioneering change across the industry
- Connect with students, early professionals, and industry leaders
- Celebrate the wide range of people and careers shaping the future of space

🎟️ Tickets: just £2 online for UKSEDS members (£5 if you can join us in person). Membership is free for eligible students - join today to unlock discounts and exclusive opportunities!

📩 Questions? Reach us at [email protected]

On 19th July 2025, eight student teams competed in the Advanced Stream of the Olympus Rover Trials (ORT) 24/25, hosted a...
05/09/2025

On 19th July 2025, eight student teams competed in the Advanced Stream of the Olympus Rover Trials (ORT) 24/25, hosted at Airbus!

Their mission was to navigate a simulated Martian landscape and scan QR-coded “rock samples” to retrieve encoded chemical composition data- mirroring the real-world challenges of ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover mission. After completing the course, rovers underwent vibration and functionality testing, putting engineering designs to the test.

The competition was fierce, with innovative solutions and strong technical performances across the board.

🏆 Overall Winner: UKAEA
📚 Best CDR: Cranfield
💡 Best Innovation: Bath Roving
⚙️ Best Automation: Cranfield
🔭 Best Outreach: QUB

A huge thank you to all the teams for their incredible work, to Airbus for hosting, and to the UNICOM team for their invaluable support in making the day possible!

A special thank you to our incredible Competitions Team volunteers: Oliver Lee, Aamir Sarpal, Geethanjali Gopinath, Alex Dunne, Jason Richards, and Beth Nicholson, and everyone else involved in making this wonderful competition possible. Our volunteers are the heart of our organisation, and we thank you for your passion and dedication!

UKSEDS competitions like the Olympus Rover Trials are vital for preparing the next generation of space engineers. They provide hands-on experience in robotics, systems engineering, and mission-style challenges, bridging the gap between academia and industry. Join us today for more such opportunities!

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