Libby Jackson

1. UK Students for the
Exploration and
Development of Space
Libby Jackson – Chair
chair@uk.seds.org
www.uk.seds.org

2. Who are UKSEDS?
• A group of (mostly) students who are interested
in Space.
• SEDS is the world's largest space enthusiast
organisation for both school and university
students – we are the UK arm.
• SEDS was founded in the US in 1980. UKSEDS was
formed in 1988 and is one of the fastest growing
national SEDS groups.
• Currently more than 60 branches worldwide,
with ~ 10 branches in the UK

3. Raison d’être
• We want to promotes the exploration and
development of space by:
– Educating people about the benefits of space
– Supporting a network of interested students
– Providing an opportunity for members to develop
their leadership skills
– Inspiring people through our involvement in space-
related projects
• SEDS believes in a space-faring civilization
and that focussing the enthusiasm of young
people is the key to our future in space.

4. What do we actually do?
• Organise events for our members
– Annual Conference
– Branch Symposium
– Trips (e.g. NSC, IMAX)
• Support Branch events
• Email List
• Ecliptic/Aurora
• Promote other Youth Space Activities
– Yuri’s Night
– Space Generation Advisory Council
– ESA Outreach
– Russia Trip

5. Conference 2002

6. Other Youth Events

7. Russia 2003
• To the Youth Space Centre’s
Space: Development, Theory and Practice Workshop
• Easter 2003 (Dates to be confirmed)
• Includes (amongst others…)
– Rosaviakosmos - Russian Space Agency
– RSC ‘Energia’ - manned spacecraft
– Mission Control Centre - MIR and ISS Control Rooms
– Gargarin Cosmonaut Training Centre (Star City)
– NPO Lavochkina - space probes, rovers, landers
– NPO Energomash - rocket engines
• For more information email: russia@uk.seds.org

8. Want to get Involved?
• Start a Branch/Affiliate to UKSEDS
• Become an Independent Member
• Help out with Committee
• Ask me for more info!!

9. Want to Know More?
• chair@uk.seds.org
• www.uk.seds.org
• sec-subscribe@topica.com
• www.yurisnight.net
• www.unsgac.org
• www.estec.esa.nl/outreach

10. Want to Know More?
• chair@uk.seds.org
• www.uk.seds.org
• sec-subscribe@topica.com
• www.yurisnight.net
• www.unsgac.org
• www.estec.esa.nl/outreach