Space Mission 2.0

Space Mission 2.0 was the second entrepreneurs mission in the Space Mission UK series, supported by Innovate UK and UK Trade & Investment and taking place in Houston, Texas from the 15th-20th November 2015. The trip saw 5 of the top UK entrepreneurs working with satellite applications attend the mission to the US for a packed programme that was tailored around the companies attending.

UK Delegates

The 5 UK companies attending Space Mission 2.0:

  • Blue Skies Space Ltd
  • Ecometrica Ltd
  • Geocento Earth Images
  • Rezatec
  • Terrabotics

If you are a UK company and would like to find out more about how to join Space Mission, please contact mission+space@chinwag.com

Programme

The programme for Space Mission 2.0 included activities in Houston, Texas from 15th-20th November 2015 and was based around the companies attending. The programme included:

  • Visits with companies and research institutions including NASA Ames and University of Houston
  • Attendance at SpaceCom Expo conference in Houston
  • Participation on UK stand at SpaceCom Expo conference
  • ‘Great British Breakfast’ with the Houston Angels Network and company pitches
  • Guided visit to the NASA Johnson Space Center
  • Pitch training from specialist Pitch Mechanic Annette Kramer
  • Briefings on legal, tax, and immigration, including sessions with an ITAR specialist
  • Networking reception at the British Consul General in Houston
  • Dedicated press, PR and marketing support for your company
  • Opportunities to network with mission companies
  • Pre-mission briefing day & Sprint training from Satellite Applications Catapult
  • Post-mission debrief and networking event

If you have any queries about the mission:

Email: mission+space@chinwag.com  

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