Date: 15 April 2026
Location: Space Park Leicester, Leicester
Format: Hybrid (in-person and online participation available)
Purpose of the Event:
The UK Space Frontiers 2035: Astro, Planetary & Helio initiative will host a community engagement event on 15th April 2026. This session is designed to provide an opportunity for the UK space science community to hear early insights from the Thematic Panels and to contribute feedback that will inform the next phase of the programme.
This event forms part of the ongoing commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and community engagement, ensuring that the roadmap reflects the collective expertise and perspectives of researchers, industry, and policy stakeholders across the UK.
What to Expect:
The session will include:
- Presentations from each of the Thematic Panels outlining their initial findings, priorities, and emerging themes.
- Opportunities for participants to ask questions, seek clarification, and provide feedback.
- Interactive discussion to help shape the synthesis phase and ensure alignment with the broader community.
- An overview of the next steps in the development of the UK Space Frontiers 2035 roadmap.
The full agenda and speaker list will be circulated in advance of the event.
Event format:
The event will be delivered in a hybrid format, allowing attendees to participate either:
- In person at Space Park Leicester, or
- Online, with full access to presentations, Q&A, and discussion.
Details on registration, remote access, and accessibility will be shared shortly.
Why Your Input Matters
Community engagement is central to ensuring that the UK’s future space science priorities are:
- Evidence-based
- Inclusive and representative
- Aligned with national capability and international opportunity
- Supported by the wider research and innovation ecosystem
Your participation will directly inform the development of a unified and actionable roadmap.
Next Steps:
Further information on the following will be communicated in the coming weeks:
- Registration details
- Confirmed agenda
- Speaker information
- Practical arrangements
UK Space Frontiers 2035 Delivery Team