Pub Scholars
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May Pub Scholars Topic - From Idea to Orbit: How Space Missions Happen and Why They Matter
Ever used GPS to get somewhere, checked the weather on your phone, or streamed live TV while flying over an ocean? All of these everyday conveniences rely on satellites orbiting Earth - yet most of us rarely think about how those missions actually come together.
In this Pub Scholars talk, Dr. Hina Kazmi will share how modern space missions move from idea to orbit, and why they matter here on Earth. Drawing on more than 25 years in aerospace, including work with NASA and the commercial space sector, she’ll explain how government and companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, small businesses, and global supply chain work together to make missions possible.
The talk will briefly touch on high-profile missions in the news, including Artemis II, to illustrate how these programs come together over years of planning, policy, and collaboration.
Join us for a relaxed and engaging evening as we connect the dots between space missions and everyday life, and discover how ideas become reality in orbit and beyond.
