Access to space: what have we achieved in the 50 years since Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin? What might we see in the next 50 years?

This evening lecture talks about the great achievements in space exploration and travel and from a UK perspective how important the industry is to our economy and daily lives. The evening lecture will cover the following topics:
* History of man's interest
* Developments in propulsion systems for space
* Space tourism; what can be achieved and technology challenges to overcome
* Current and future satellite projects
* Importance of continued British involvement in the space industry