UK Space Agency Announces Space For Everyone Tour Across The Uk This Summer

20th May 2023

This summer, an out-of-this-world experience is set to tour 10 locations across the UK, exciting the next generation about career possibilities within the growing space sector.

The UK Space Agency's Space for Everyone tour will showcase the role of space in improving life on Earth and highlight the diverse and varied career paths open to young people looking to enter this fast-growing industry - demonstrating how space works for them, and how they can work for space.

See links to careers in Space connected work at the bottom of this page. You may be surprised at the range of careers that will interest young people. Parents should take a close look. It's not all about astronauts

The tour will feature a 72 feet replica rocket for young people to learn more about how the UK is launching into space, and also include hands-on experiences to engage and fire up the imagination. Trained hosts and industry experts will be on hand to share more about the role of satellites and the varied careers available in the UK space sector.

British astronaut Tim Peake said, "The Space for Everyone tour will demonstrate the incredible capacity of space to inspire. It took thousands of people to make my mission to the International Space Station possible and there is a huge variety of careers on offer in space right here in the UK.

I hope this activity sparks an interest in the future generations who will take our space sector to new heights.

The Space for Everyone tour will visit:

Southampton - West Bargate: 1-5 June

Swansea - Dylan Thomas Square: 22-26 June

Leicester - National Space Centre: 29 June - 3 July

Bradford - Centenary Square: 6-10 July

Belfast - Cathedral Gardens: 20-24 July

Aberdeen - Queens Links: 3-7 August

Newcastle - Times Square: 10-14 August

Hull - Queen Victoria Square: 17-21 August

Great Yarmouth - Sea Life Gardens: 24-28 August

Hastings - Hastings Pier: 31 August - 4 September

Ian Annett, Deputy CEO at the UK Space Agency, said:

Our Space For Everyone tour is an exciting opportunity for our next generation to see first-hand what it is really like to work in the space sector and to learn about careers in this growing and exciting industry.

The space sector requires various skills - many not traditionally associated with it - and champions inclusivity and the need for innovation. You don't have to be a rocket, as there are a host of skills and talents needed to bring space closer to our daily lives and improve our understanding of this critical part of the environment for the benefit of the planet and its people.

Aside from inspiring the next generation, this tour is about highlighting the opportunities within the space industry for people of all backgrounds; championing inclusivity and the need for innovation. The roadshow is free and open to all ages, and the hope is that it will ignite a passion for science, technology, engineering, and maths in everyone who attends.

Find out more about the Space for Everyone: Rocket Roadshow on the website or follow UK Space Agency on social media.

Want to work in space?
From astronauts to accountants; engineers to educators; CEOs to coders; storytellers to satellite engineers; photographers to physicists - there really is space for everyone.
The UK has a thriving space industry, made up of lots of different areas. From designing satellites and rockets, to analysing the data that comes from space, there are people working across a wide range of job roles. There are also people who work on the ground, communicating with astronauts and making sure everything is running smoothly.

The industry is expanding its reach beyond just space exploration. For example, the technology developed for space missions can also help with things like healthcare, agriculture, and climate change. This means that there are a lot of different jobs across the UK space industry, making it a hugely exciting and interesting place to work.

Space is also a business - which means there are job roles in space companies that you would find in all other businesses. The scope of the UK space industry is vast and varied, offering many different opportunities for people to get involved in and make a difference.

Check out the wide range of careers that might suit you

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