What makes a good proposal for a Space Mission

3rd September 2015, University of Sheffield

The CEOI-ST Training Workshop took place in Sheffield on 3rd September. The workshop introduced the participants to experienced mission leaders in the EO community (science, technology and project) and provided a briefing on the ESA Earth Explorer 9 Call (EE9) and an opportunity to discuss potential mission proposals.

The objectives of this training workshop were:

  • To introduce the participants to experienced mission leaders in the EO community (science, technology and project)
  • To provide training in the techniques (hard and soft) required for proposing, winning and delivering successful space-based EO missions
  • To bring together experienced and trainee EO scientists and technologists to form UK networks for the future
  • To provide a briefing on the ESA Earth Explorer 9 Call and an opportunity to discuss potential mission proposals

Intended Audience

  • Potential PI’s, technologist and instrumentalists as leaders of future UK EO mission/instrument teams.
  • PDRAs and PhDs in Earth Observation
  • Recent graduates entries (degree +up to 4 years) into space industry