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Why there's a big rocket in Bradford's Centenary Square

Published: Friday

A 72ft replica rocket has landed in Bradford city centre as part of a mission to inspire the next generation. The UK Space Agency’s 'Space for Everyone' STEAM tour can be found in Centenary Square until July 10. It comes as the University of Bradford counts down to launching its first ever miniature satellite into low earth orbit in 2024.

Pocket rocket: Countdown to university’s 2024 mini-satellite launch begins at UK Space Agency event

Published: Thursday

The countdown has begun to the launch of the University of Bradford’s miniature satellite, which will be sent into low earth orbit in 2024.

Space Hub Yorkshire co-founder awarded honorary doctorate

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Space technology expert Mandy Ridyard has been awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering by the University of Bradford, following her transformative work with her award winning aerospace engineering business.

Bradford-Renduchintala Centre for Space AI develops system to combat air traffic cyber attacks

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A team of Bradford researchers in the Bradford-Renduchintala Centre for Space AI has developed an AI-based system to combat cyber-attacks against aeroplanes and air traffic control.

Time for Bradford to reach for the stars, says donor

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In September, the University of Bradford will launch the Renduchintala Centre for Space AI with its inaugural MSc Satellite Systems Engineering programme. Students will each be able to apply for a £10,000 scholarship.

University of Bradford has plans to launch a mini-satellite into space by 2023 

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Students enrolling on the University of Bradford’s new Renduchintala Centre for Space AI MSc Satellite Systems Engineering programme - due to launch in September 2022 - could benefit from £10,000-a-year scholarships and work with industry experts, including Airbus.

Events

Let’s Launch: Space AI in Bradford

The University are excited to be opening the Bradford-Renduchintala Centre for Space AI on Wednesday 12 October.

Register for Let's Launch: Space AI in Bradford

SatNEx School 2023 Bradford

The Bradford-Renduchintala Centre will host the SatNEx school at the Norcroft Centre of the University of Bradford on 24th-26th October 2023.