Exploring Space - Challenges, Innovation, Management - Lessons for All

Embark on a captivating 53-minute journey through space exploration with Professor Mark Sims, former Beagle 2 Mission Manager and current Director of the Space Research Centre at the University of Leicester. Delve into the unique challenges of designing, building, and working in space, and discover how innovation, reliability, and effective management practices are crucial for success. Learn from real-world examples drawn from the Beagle 2 project, which successfully landed on Mars in 2003. Uncover the fascinating story of Beagle 2's rediscovery after its apparent loss, and gain insights into the strategic importance of space exploration. Explore new approaches to space engineering and understand how lessons from space projects can be applied to various fields, including Earth-based IT technology development.