Exploring the hidden impact of satellites on life on Earth
In collaboration with Satellite Applications Catapult
Event Overview
Satellites might feel like distant dots in the sky, but they’re deeply woven into the fabric of everyday life—from how we grow our food and transport it to plates around the world, to how we pay for things and find our way home.
Whether you're curious about space, fascinated by tech, or building something that could benefit from satellite data, this panel will show you how satellites and space exploration are continuously shaping our present and future here on Earth.
Things You Might Not Know About Satellites
They help farmers grow better crops
From monitoring crop health to predicting droughts, satellites are quietly transforming agriculture and food security.
They could be the key to global connectivity
Satellites are helping to connect even the most remote parts of the world to the world wide web, bringing access to medical advice, education, and communication where its most needed.
They monitor our planet—helping us protect it
Disaster response teams, climate scientists, and conservationists use satellite data to predict and react faster and smarter to emergencies.
Your delivery depends on satellite data
From route optimisation to port logistics, satellites keep the global supply chain ticking and shelves stocked with essentials.
Space tech is pollinating industries on Earth
Breakthroughs in space exploration and satellite technologies often ripple down into sectors like energy, healthcare, and transport, with NASA alone having so far spun over 2,000 technologies.
In-orbit manufacturing and maintenance are no longer science fiction
Novel materials for pharmaceuticals, electronics, and medical devices are actively being explored in microgravity, whilst several companies are exploring repairing, refuelling, and recycling satellites in space.
Who Should Attend?
Anybody! No rocket science background required—just bring your imagination.
About Satellite Applications Catapult
The Satellite Applications Catapult is one of a network of 10 Catapults, established to transform the UK’s capability for innovation in high-growth areas of the UK economy. Their mission? To drive the take-up of space technology and applications to shape, and sustain, the world of tomorrow. To do so, they worj with businesses, researchers, investors and end-users to develop new satellite-based products, services and applications, translating ideas from concept to market.
Learn more at sa.catapult.org.uk
