In 2018, one of the UK’s leading space scientists and presenter of The Sky At Night, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock believes Cornwall could play a crucial role in the next stage of space exploration.
Speaking at the Cornwall Lecture, which is organised by Stephens Scown LLP and The University of Exeter, Dr Aderin-Pocock MBE shared her thoughts on space tourism and commercial space flights, and how Cornwall is well placed to be part of these new developments.
The Cornwall Lecture was held on Monday, 5 February at Hall for Cornwall. The theme of the event was “Innovation – The Big Picture”. Dr Aderin-Pocock’s talk was followed by a panel discussion chaired by Professor Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, The University of Exeter. Lucy Edge, soon to be COO of the Satellite Applications Catapult, Toby Parkins, Director of Headforwards and Ben Travers, Head of IPIT at Stephens Scown LLP discussed the latest developments in the space and technology sectors and the potential for Cornwall.
We’re so grateful that Dr Aderin-Pocock could join us to inspire us with her infectious enthusiasm for Space. We are a county that made a massive impact on the world through our mining – a sector that is on the brink of resurgence. From being innovators underground, it is time for us to reach for the stars as well.