Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering
Tue 20 Oct · 18:00
GLT2 Grimond Building
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This lecture on 20 October 2026 at the University of Kent in Canterbury offers insights into a career in space engineering, led by Chris Brockley‑Blatt from UCL’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory. Drawing on two decades of experience, she will share her work on flagship missions including Solar Orbiter and the James Webb Telescope. The session covers how complex space instruments are conceived and delivered, while reflecting on international collaboration and future opportunities in the field.
Explore the journey from early engineering ambitions to leading contributions on major ESA and NASA missions.
Explore the journey from early engineering ambitions to leading contributions on major ESA and NASA missions. In this lecture, Chris Brockley‑Blatt, Senior Project Manager and Chartered Engineer, shares insights from her two decades at UCL’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory, including hands‑on experience with Solar Orbiter, James Webb Telescope and other flagship missions. The session highlights how complex space instruments are conceived, built, and delivered, and reflects on the realities of international collaboration, mission culture, and the evolving landscape of space engineering. She offers an engaging look at the challenges, rewards, and future opportunities in a career spent pushing technology beyond Earth.
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Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering takes place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 18:00.
Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering is held at GLT2 Grimond Building in Canterbury (University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NG).
Tickets for Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering is Light drizzle · 11°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of GLT2 Grimond Building can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering
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This lecture on 20 October 2026 at the University of Kent in Canterbury offers insights into a career in space engineering, led by Chris Brockley‑Blatt from UCL’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory. Drawing on two decades of experience, she will share her work on flagship missions including Solar Orbiter and the James Webb Telescope. The session covers how complex space instruments are conceived and delivered, while reflecting on international collaboration and future opportunities in the field.
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Explore the journey from early engineering ambitions to leading contributions on major ESA and NASA missions.
Explore the journey from early engineering ambitions to leading contributions on major ESA and NASA missions. In this lecture, Chris Brockley‑Blatt, Senior Project Manager and Chartered Engineer, shares insights from her two decades at UCL’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory, including hands‑on experience with Solar Orbiter, James Webb Telescope and other flagship missions. The session highlights how complex space instruments are conceived, built, and delivered, and reflects on the realities of international collaboration, mission culture, and the evolving landscape of space engineering. She offers an engaging look at the challenges, rewards, and future opportunities in a career spent pushing technology beyond Earth.
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When is Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering?
Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering takes place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering taking place?
Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering is held at GLT2 Grimond Building in Canterbury (University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NG).
How much are tickets for Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering?
Tickets for Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering?
The forecast for Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering is Light drizzle · 11°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of GLT2 Grimond Building can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering?
Tickets for Solar Orbiter & Beyond a Career in Space Engineering can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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