Second UK Team Selected to Compete at Prestigious International Space Settlement Design Competition in Florida
The Space Science and Engineering Foundation is proud to announce that a second team of talented students from across the United Kingdom has been selected to represent the UK at the 2025 International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC), held at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, from 25th to 28th July 2025. This marks the first […]
3 April 2025- ISSDC Announcement!
3 April 2025 We are thrilled to announce the 12 students selected to represent the UK at the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC), taking place in Florida at NASA this July! These students have demonstrated outstanding skills in engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving, earning their place in this prestigious global competition: Albert Poole Alessandro Payne […]
United Airlines and Space Science and Engineering Foundation announce an exciting partnership
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between the Space Science and Engineering Foundation and United Airlines. Starting in 2025, United Airlines will be the official sponsor of the UK team’s flights to the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) in Florida. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for our foundation, as it […]
Team UK Triumphs at NASA
Congratulations to the UKSDC team who travelled to Kennedy Space Center last week to participate in the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC). The 12 students who formed ‘Team UK’ were selected after competing in the UK Regional and UK National Finals in Autumn 2023 and Spring 2024. The ambitious team were integrated into ‘Vulture’, […]
Students Reach for the Stars
Last weekend, London buzzed with innovation and determination as 260 students from across the UK gathered for the UK Space Design Competition (UKSDC) National Finals. Split into four companies, these bright minds embarked on an exhilarating journey to create a design for a Lunar Space Elevator and compete to win the contract from The Foundation […]
UKSDC National Finals 2024
Greetings, space enthusiasts and champions of knowledge! We’re absolutely elated to share the extraordinary news – congratulations to the incredible 268 students who have not only excelled but also secured their golden ticket to the highly anticipated UKSDC National Finals! Buckle up for an exhilarating two-day cosmic journey set against the iconic backdrop of London, […]