A series of talks on aerospace technology is being held by Lews Castle College this week.
A major highlight is a presentation on the future of space travel by Richard Varvill, technical director of Reaction Engines. His company is working with the European Space Agency and the British Space Agency on development of the Sabre engine, which could pave the way to the next generation of spacecraft. He’ll explain all about Sabre and the Skylon spaceplane at his talk on Wednesday night.
Thursday evening speakers include Chris Jones of BAE Systems on advance defence and aerospace technology, and Richard Tarvis on space developments in the Western Isles, including the potential development of Stornoway airport as the UK’s first spaceport.
Host researcher Chris Macleod of Lews Castle College UHI will also unveil the unique space propulsion ideas being researched in the Western Isles.
Space week talks
22 November 2016