Where will space exploration be in 50 years?

Duration: 2 mins
Publication date: 17 Aug 2015
Part of series Satellites Systems and Applications TPN

Abstract

Will humans travel further than the moon? How far into the solar system will we be able to send spacecraft’s? Find out from leading industry experts where they think we will be in 50 years. For more information, events and networking opportunities visit us at http://www.theiet.org/Satellite

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Prof. Chris Welch

International Space University, Director Masters Programs
Alan Bond

Reaction Engines, Founder & Chief Engineer

Alan is a founding Director of Reaction Engines Ltd. and inventor of the SABRE engine. Alan began his career at Rolls-Royce and British Aircraft Corporation where he gained wide experience in gas turbines and rockets. Subsequently Alan worked at the Atomic Energy Authority on the JET and RFX nuclear research projects, and as a consultant engineer to BAe Systems during the HOTOL space launcher project having invented its RB545 air-breathing rocket engines.
Abbie Hutty

Airbus Defence and Space, Senior Spacecraft Structural Engineer
Dr Chris Brunskill

Upstream Technologies Lead at the Satellite Applic

Dr Chris Brunskill is an electronics engineer specialising in spacecraft systems. He obtained a Masters of Engineering degree in electronics and satellite engineering from the University of Surrey and a PhD in space robotics from the Surrey Space Centre. Chris is passionate about open, innovative technology development in the space sector, with a specific focus on applications in nano- and micro-satellite platforms.
Matthew Cosby

Qinetiq, Chief Engineer, Space UK
Prof. Chris Welch

International Space University, Director Masters Programs
Alan Bond

Reaction Engines, Founder & Chief Engineer

Alan is a founding Director of Reaction Engines Ltd. and inventor of the SABRE engine. Alan began his career at Rolls-Royce and British Aircraft Corporation where he gained wide experience in gas turbines and rockets. Subsequently Alan worked at the Atomic Energy Authority on the JET and RFX nuclear research projects, and as a consultant engineer to BAe Systems during the HOTOL space launcher project having invented its RB545 air-breathing rocket engines.
Dr Chris Brunskill

Upstream Technologies Lead at the Satellite Applic

Dr Chris Brunskill is an electronics engineer specialising in spacecraft systems. He obtained a Masters of Engineering degree in electronics and satellite engineering from the University of Surrey and a PhD in space robotics from the Surrey Space Centre. Chris is passionate about open, innovative technology development in the space sector, with a specific focus on applications in nano- and micro-satellite platforms.
Matthew Cosby

Qinetiq, Chief Engineer, Space UK
Dr Chris Brunskill

Upstream Technologies Lead at the Satellite Applic

Dr Chris Brunskill is an electronics engineer specialising in spacecraft systems. He obtained a Masters of Engineering degree in electronics and satellite engineering from the University of Surrey and a PhD in space robotics from the Surrey Space Centre. Chris is passionate about open, innovative technology development in the space sector, with a specific focus on applications in nano- and micro-satellite platforms.
Dr Chris Brunskill

Upstream Technologies Lead at the Satellite Applic

Dr Chris Brunskill is an electronics engineer specialising in spacecraft systems. He obtained a Masters of Engineering degree in electronics and satellite engineering from the University of Surrey and a PhD in space robotics from the Surrey Space Centre. Chris is passionate about open, innovative technology development in the space sector, with a specific focus on applications in nano- and micro-satellite platforms.

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