Emeritus Professor Craig Underwood - Space Engineering at Surrey: Our Journey into "New Space"

Join us for an exciting lecture event by Professor Craig Underwood, Emeritus Professor of Spacecraft Engineering at the Surrey Space Centre (SSC), University of Surrey. With nearly four decades of experience in space systems engineering, Professor Underwood has been at the forefront of small satellite missions, specializing in mission analysis, ground-station development, thermal design, and radiation effects analysis.

In this captivating presentation, Professor Underwood will explore the evolution of satellite technology, from the early days of large, expensive vehicles to the cutting-edge nano-satellites of today. He will share insights from his extensive work on the University of Surrey’s pioneering UoSAT programme and discuss the ground breaking SNAP-1 mission, which demonstrated remote inspection and autonomous orbital manoeuvring.

Discover how recent technological advances have revolutionized space exploration, enabling the development of highly miniaturized spacecraft. Professor Underwood will delve into Surrey’s pivotal role in these advancements, showcasing innovative CubeSat missions such as STRaND-1, AlSat-1N, InflateSail, RemoveDebris, and LUCE VMMO.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the state-of-the-art in spacecraft miniaturization and its potential to transform our understanding of space and beyond.