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Should we fund space exploration?

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

Abstract

From inspiring the next generation to increasing our survival chances in the future, space exploration is important to our evolution. Find out what leading industry experts had to say. For more information, events and networking opportunities visit us at http://www.theiet.org/Satellite

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  • application
  • applications
  • data
  • earth
  • exploration
  • imaging
  • motor
  • network
  • ocean
  • rocket
  • satellite
  • satellites
  • space
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    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.
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    Abbie Hutty

    Airbus Defence and Space, Senior Spacecraft Structural Engineer

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    Daniel Zhou Hao

    University of Manchester, PHD Student

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    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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    Prof. Chris Welch

    International Space University, Director Masters Programs

  • CB

    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.
  • CB

    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.
  • CB

    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.
  • CW

    Prof. Chris Welch

    International Space University, Director Masters Programs

  • AB

    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.
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