Space Placements in Industry
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: We are continuing to add placements and carry out interviews during these uncertain times, but will be mindful of government guidelines as we approach the start of placements. Any updates will be made on this SPIN homepage and/or communicated to individuals as and when necessary.
The Space Placements in INdustry (SPIN) scheme provides placement opportunities for those considering employment in the space sector and connects space sector organisations who want to find the most talented and enthusiastic people to ensure the future success of their businesses. The scheme is managed by the UK Space Agency and supported by the Satellite Applications Catapult.
The value of practical experience in the workplace has long been recognised to offer benefits to the SPINtern, providing valuable experience of the work environment and the skills that are crucial to a successful career, and benefits to the sponsor or host organisation who can identify a project that might otherwise not be achievable, carried out with a fresh pair of eyes, perhaps a fresh perspective and possibly provide an informal extended interview for a potential employee.
The scheme has been running since 2013 and continues to grow in popularity. We always encourage enquiries from potential host organisations who have a short-term project (typically of eight weeks duration), and who would like to offer students the opportunity to gain new skills and an insight into their business.
We welcome applications from registered students from any disciplines who are enthusiastic to work in the space sector and are keen to develop new skills, applying and building on the knowledge they’ve acquired in their studies to date.
Please note: You must be a registered student at the time of applying. For more information on eligibility, please see our FAQs below.
SPIN Frequently asked questions
2020 projects
Market research of novel satellite remote sensing
Reference: 20/26
Company: Space Talos Ltd.
Location: Hackney, London
Closing date: 09/06/2020
Crover – The first robot able to ‘swim’ through bulk solids
Reference: 20/16
Company: Crover Ltd
Location: Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
Closing date: 14/04/2020
Assessment of the Suitability of Habitat Classification Systems for Classification using Remotely Sensed Datasets
Reference: 20/17
Company: 2Excel Geo
Location: Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire
Closing date: 14/04/2020
Satellite Data Analysis for Disaster Resource Management
Reference: 20/18
Company: Global Geo-Intelligence Solutions Ltd.
Location: Nottingham, UK
Closing date: 14/04/2020
Understanding the Challenge of Automated CubeSat Testing
Reference: 20/20
Company: Responsive Access Limited
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Closing date: 14/04/2020
Space Industry Analysis
Reference: 20/21
Company: Bryce Space and Technology Limited
Location: Harwell Campus, Didcot & London, UK
Closing date: 15/04/2020
Integration of satellite image samples into Geocento’s EarthImages platform
Reference: 20/24
Company: Geocento
Location: Harwell Campus, Didcot
Closing date: 15/05/2020
Secure Agile communications with Quantum Cryptography
Reference: 20/19
Company: Parico
Location: Base Bordon Innovation Centre, Hampshire, UK
Closing date: 17/04/2020
FMCW Doppler Radar Profiler Data Post Processing
Reference: 20/22
Company: S&AO Ltd
Location: Harwell Campus, Didcot
Closing date: 17/04/2020
Space Debris Business Analysis
Reference: 20/23
Company: Astroscale
Location: Harwell Campus, Didcot
Closing date: 27/04/2020
Orbit modelling and simulation for satellite servicing use cases
Reference: 20/25
Company: Space Forms Ltd
Location: Remote (Flexible Working) or Reading, UK
Closing date: 29/04/2020
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Please apply using the form below. If you have any problems, please contact marketing@sa.catapult.org.uk
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