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ISSDC Announcement!

 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
Alexandra Mackie
Alisa Shutenko
Beatrix Wellings-Thomas
Freya Hooper
Joey Kennedy
Joy Sokoya
Nandipa Marufu
Prabhav Bhamidipati
Vinujan Sivakumar
Zak Mohammed
 
In addition, we are pleased to announce our reserves,

Male Reserves
 Yadu Karthikeyan
 Frederic Fong

Female Reserves
 Annie Liu
 Tessa Hellsten

Exciting News! A Second UK Team! 

We are delighted to share that we have been given the go-ahead for a second team to represent the UK at the ISSDC in 2025. This additional team will be given the incredible opportunity to compete on the international stage.

This second team will be required to self-fund their trip to the US, and we will be announcing the selected students next week. Stay tuned for more details!

Congratulations to all the students, and we look forward to seeing them take on this incredible challenge! 

#ISSDC #SpaceSettlement #STEM #FutureLeaders #NASA #SSEF #UKSDC #United

United Airlines partnership with SSEF Education

United Airlines and Space Science and Engineering Foundation announce…

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 will help to ensure that more students can participate in this prestigious event.

Our partnership with United Airlines is not just about flights; it’s about a shared vision. Both SSEF and United Airlines are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. By providing this invaluable support, United Airlines is helping to remove barriers for our students, allowing them to focus on what they do best—pushing the boundaries of space science and engineering.

We are particularly excited about having United Airlines involved in our upcoming events. Their presence will undoubtedly enhance the experience for our students, offering them unique insights into the aerospace industry and the chance to engage with industry professionals.

We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with United Airlines and are confident that this partnership will bring incredible benefits to our students and the broader space science community. Together, we are paving the way for the future of space exploration.

 

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