We all need more Space, don't we? If you have always wondered how Space shapes our daily lives, join us on 1st October at 7pm for a TED-style talk led by a UK alumna, Kate Underhill, working at the European Space Agency (ESA)!
From navigation in your smartphone to weather forecasting, environmental monitoring and global communications, space is already deeply embedded in our everyday lives—often in ways we barely notice. This talk will explore the tangible impact of space systems on daily life, highlighting how satellites enable everything from precision agriculture and disaster management to secure connectivity and climate science. It challenges the common perception of space as distant or abstract, showing instead that space infrastructure is a critical backbone of modern economies and public services.
Finally, the talk addresses sustainability as a central challenge for the future of space. As space activity grows, so does the responsibility to manage its environmental impact—both on Earth and in orbit.
By connecting everyday benefits with cutting-edge innovation, this talk aims to answer a simple but important question: not only “What has space ever done for me?”—but also “What could space do for all of us next?”
Stick around after the talk for an aperitif where you’ll have the chance to mingle with fellow UK alumni and professionals across sectors. Whether you're looking to network, reconnect, or just enjoy a good conversation, you won't want to miss it! The event will take place at our office in Paris, near metro Invalides. If you’re unable to attend in person or are based outside the Paris region, don’t worry - a recording of the talk will be made available afterward. We encourage you to register regardless of your availability to ensure you receive the recording and any follow-up materials.
Register now, places are limited!
Kate Underhill is a Future Space Transportation Architect at the European Space Agency (ESA), working in the Space Transportation Directorate in Paris. Her work focuses on the development of advanced rocket propulsion technologies and future space transportation systems, supporting Europe’s independent and sustainable access to space. Kate holds an MSc in Astronautics and Space Engineering from Cranfield University, complemented by a MA in Physics from the University of Oxford and she has recently been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.