ESA at Big Bang Fair 2015
In the UK’s biggest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, ESA is partnering again with the UK Space Agency, the Royal Observatory Greenwich and RaspberryPi for the Big Bang Science Fair, from 11 to 14 March, at the NEC Birmingham.
At its heart, the annual Big Bang Fair is about careers and futures and highlighting the exciting possibilities that exist for young people with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) backgrounds.
ESA engineers who specialise in telecoms applications will be on hand to explain telecommunications and its many roles, far beyond providing internet or television transmissions. Visitors can learn about the role of space technology in our daily lives, for example, in areas such as health care and maritime surveillance and safety.
Visitors can try out some of ESA’s telecommunication applications that demonstrate how remote-sensing and navigation satellites can identify the sources and predict the spread of dangerous diseases such as malaria. The role of space applications in marine safety will be explained, showing how vessels are tracked and how the world’s shipping lanes are kept safe.
On Thursday and Friday, 12 and 13 March, visitors to the fair will also have the exciting opportunity to meet ESA astronaut Jean-François Clervoy, who will be sharing his experiences from his three spaceflights on the Space Shuttle.
The Big Bang Fair is aimed at showing young people (aged 7–19) how many exciting and rewarding opportunities there are for them, given the right experience and qualifications. It is open to visiting school groups on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (11–13 March), and to families and community groups on Saturday, 14 March.
To find out more and register for your free place, visit the Big Bang Fair website.
