Calling all space cadets! Fancy going to NASA? Win a free scholarship to an 11 day summer programme in the centre of London at a top university. Apply now !
Enter our Global Space Design Challenge today and put your space design brainpower to the test!
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HOW?
Learn from top scientists, engineers, business, computer and medical experts over nearly two weeks, about how Space Industry companies operate, and the skills needed by space engineers. All of the instruction and workshops lead up to the grand finale – the summer camp culminates with a two day competition based on the famous UK Space Design Competition (UKSDC) that has captivated thousands of student for the past dozen years.
Test your technical knowledge as you work to solve genuine space engineering problems and find a solution to a Request For Proposal (The RFP is a detailed specification set by the Foundation Society).
You and your team will be brainstorming to design methods to keep humans alive (and happy) in outer space or on the surface of other worlds, where you’ll integrate solutions with the natural environment.
You will be working with, or help to manage, a large team of dynamic, like-minded friends, as you endeavour to produce a 35 minute presentation in just 24 hours.
Are you up for the space challenge? Do you think you could get yourself on that plane to NASA?
11 selected candidates from the UK and EU can qualify for one of our scholarship schemes. Will you be the next scientist to represent us at the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) at NASA?
Just look at what some of the last competition goers had to say about us!
“I kind of don’t believe what’s happening, but now I’ve finally won I’m so happy. I’ve been a part of this competition for 2 years and to finally win the national finals is great. It would be an honour to represent the UK and I want to thank all of my team for their hard work. Now I’ve got to go and find my voice! I’ve never screamed with happiness so much!” Jan Apolin
“The Space Design Competition is, without a doubt, the single most important thing that has ever happened to me.” Joseph Dudley
“…the extent to which I had the experience of a lifetime, learnt unimaginable amounts about space engineering and design, and how close the team got over the trip is beyond my wildest dreams.” Kirsty Rodger
“Experiencing the SDC is stressful and challenging, yet many of the participants become so enthralled, they not only return year after year, they veer from what they previously thought they would pursue and opt instead for space science as a new career choice.” Rachel Von Maydell
“The Space Design Competition is the most important thing I did in my schooling” Marsha Long
“I took part in the National round of the space competition in March with the dream of returning to the NASA Kennedy Space Centre where I had taken part (and amazingly been part of the victorious team) in the 25th ISSDC. Although this time my team sadly did not win, both Charlie Warrington and I were lucky enough to be selected to represent the EU in the ISSDC. I am so honoured once again to be able to take part in such an amazing competition which allows us, as students, to explore our favourite subjects in a new and exceptionally challenging forum. I cannot wait to meet all the interesting people on our team and then to work with them to design a space settlement for 3 days – and quite a few nights! This competition is the opportunity of a lifetime and I am so grateful to have been selected. Roll on the 26th ISSDC…” Saffron Zainchkovskaya
“When students return from the competition, they often become top of their class in terms of the efficiency of their work and their ability to meet deadlines…Students come back from the competition freshly inspired about (their) career path.” Imran Farzal – Teacher
WHERE?
Come to Imperial College London to compare your design skills with candidates from all over the world. The GSDC summer camp is a great way for you to make new friends from across the globe! GSDC have scholarships available to enter their competition, where the prize is to go to the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the home of the famous space shuttle Atlantis! You may get lucky and see a rocket launch into space! You could be spending your Summer battling it out with some of the brainiest kids in the world in London and at the Kennedy Space Center.
WHEN?
July 13-24th, 2019 at the Imperial College London.
THE SUMMER CAMP
The Global Space Design Challenge is a science, business, automation and engineering, 11 day series of workshops and lectures and is open to students from 14 to 18 years old. Ending in a two competition that will select 10 students to travel NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Global Space Design Challenge is an intensive two-week residential programme for students from around the world. It offers you the chance to learn from teachers at Imperial College London and Industry Experts. Imperial College London is the only university in the UK to focus solely on science, engineering, medicine and business.
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You will have the chance to take your subject knowledge to the next level through a challenging academic programme
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You will experience a unique opportunity to learn design, presentation and communication skills in an industry setting
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You will receive professional advice about applying for universities in the UK
- Elect your own president, marketing director and heads of engineering
THE 2019 GSDC AND THE PAST 2019 UKSDC COMPETITION
The GSDC summer programme July 13-24th ends with a two day competition. From the winning team, 10 participants will then be invited to represent your team at the International Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in the summer of 2020. The 2019 UKSDC finals competition saw 250 young people from all over the UK take on the challenge of designing a space settlement in orbit around the Earth-Luna L5 libration point, with the added twist that they had to imagine themselves in the year 2054!
Working in fictional companies of 20-30, the students will combine their scientific knowledge, creativity, intuition and research skills to create a design fulfilling an industry style RFP. At the end of the design time, companies will then present their proposals to the judges, followed by a session of questioning.
Every year, the judges are impressed by the wealth of technological understanding and innovation that students present; ideas that could one day be applied in the UK space industry.
THE GLOBAL SPACE DESIGN CHALLENGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
Global Space Design Challenge is an intensive residential summer programme for the highest achieving students throughout the world. It offers you the chance to learn from academics at a world class university.
This a unique and exciting science, business, medical, computer, design and engineering course culminating in a two day challenge, where you will participate with students from the UK and around the world. The challenge is designed as a simulation of life in industry. A futuristic company called the Foundation Society distributes a Press Release followed by a detailed Request For Proposal. As a participant you will:
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Work as a team to design a settlement in space, set up to 70 years in the future, and experience the challenges of working in a large industrial company.
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Have the chance to take your subject knowledge to the next level through a challenging academic program that balances lectures, seminars and a high level of practical work.
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You will access professional advice and guidance around applying for university study in the UK including tours of University of Oxford and Cambridge, and Imperial College London.
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You will receive mentoring and talks from world-class academics and industry experts.
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Meet current undergraduate students and learn about their experience of life at university.
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You will also enjoy a social programme to help you enjoy your time in London to the fullest.
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You will receive a certificate of achievement and official letter of completion, along with many special awards, for design, leadership and innovation.
The programme is not just all about learning. You’ll meet like minded students from around the world. Visit some of London’s famous attractions. Tour Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Meet with leading admissions experts to help you, should you decide to apply.
Don’t waste time, get in touch today to for a scholarship.
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