Our Fantastic Mentors
The LaunchUK team is working with a wide range of mentors within the space and satellite industry whose backgrounds prove you don’t have to be a scientist or engineer to work in the sector!
Pens have been put down to rest for the final time, keyboards are no longer furiously rattling away and those last minute catch-up calls with team mates have all come to an end, the final entries are in! And now, we turn attention to the fantastic group of volunteer organisations that will be supporting the chosen finalists on their journey through the next stages of the competition to bring their ideas to Systems Requirement Stage (SSR).
Aesir Space bring insurance expertise to our shortlisted groups, ensuring the right cover and costs are considered and applied to each project.
AmbaSat-1 are the world’s first DIY satellite development kit, and will be supporting teams to ensure they’ve considered all elements of the hardware they require.
Arqit use transformational quantum encryption technology to keep data safe, and their Systems Engineer will guide teams through the design of their satellites.
Dassault Systemes are supporting teams by providing 3D design, engineering and simulation software.
D-Orbit lead in the logistics needs of the space market and getting satellites into space, acting as the perfect support for the shortlisted teams to ensure no logistical and engineering requirements are left out.
First Thirty support organisations to see the wider picture, through refining their mission, vision and approach. Perfect to guide teams through to achieving their concepts.
Met Office will be supporting teams to develop their climate change impact ideas.
Nano Avionics build nanosatellite and microsatellites and with flight-proven satellite hardware and software is supporting our shortlisted teams with expertise across the projects.
Oxford Dynamics bring some of the latest technology expertise to the groups, particularly around satellite deployment.
Satellite Applications Catapult bring a wealth of knowledge to our shortlisted teams through the support they provide to small and medium enterprises, large industry and end users within the satellite and space industry.
Space Forge is transforming the way we look at manufacturing by harnessing the benefits of manufacturing in space. Guiding our teams to consider all angles of possible manufacturing scenarios.
STFC will support the competitors by providing guidance on Assembly, Integration and Testing as well as payload selection and engineering, alongside providing general engineering support.
Thales Alenia Space specialise in positioning and connecting through the use of satellites helping us to observe our planet and to optimise our Earth’s resources and will guide our shortlisted teams through the project considerations.
University of Glasgow’s Professor in Aerospace Engineering will be on hand to provide expertise and support our finalists with any guidance they need across the breadth of their projects.
University of the West of England’s Senior Lecturer in the Aerospace Engineering Cluster will provide expertise to the finalists throughout their projects from analysis, design, development and manufacturing.
LaunchUK is a partnership between the UK Space Agency and the Department for Transport, and supported by the Civil Aviation Authority.
The Nanosat Design Competition is designed to inspire and engage young people about launch from the UK and to encourage engagement with STEM subjects.
