Aim for the stars! Two new space camps launched in London and Sunderland
Summary
Lockheed Martin and Viasat will be leading the 2023 iteration of the Space Camps and are expanding their reach to engage a different set of incoming students from new schools. With these Space Camps, Viasat and Lockheed Martin will help boost technical skills and academic knowledge for the students across a broad range of STEM subjects. “This kind of investment in future generations is critical for developing the cutting-edge workforce needed to position the UK at the forefront of space.” The camps will feature inspirational speaking engagements from space industry professionals alongside an action-packed curriculum from the National Space Academy. “We’re really excited to continue this collaborative effort with Lockheed Martin to create an engaging and interactive experience for UK students to learn about space,” said Todd McDonell, President of Viasat’s international government business. “The continued investment and exposure of kids to STEM education experiences both in the classroom and beyond is critical to developing of the next generation of technology innovation leaders, and it’s especially important to continue building up the UK space sector into a global leader.” Lockheed Martin and Viasat are grateful to be working again with some of the UK’s most impactful organisations, including the National Space Academy (sourcing and supplying the curriculum), RTC North (leading the school outreach), Northumbria University’s NUSTEM (assessing the camps’ impact and providing valuable insights and data) and the University of Sunderland (hosting Lockheed Martin’s October camp).