Tonight, SATRO is hosting an event at the University of Surrey to celebrate the hard work and achievements of some inspirational young people when we present the annual Surrey Scholars and Apprenticeship awards. The awards, which will be presented by the High Sheriff, are attended by schools, colleges and businesses from across the Surrey area and celebrate achievements in science, technology, engineering and construction.
Our keynote speaker, Dr Matt Perkins, FREng, CEO of Surrey Satellites Technology Limited (SSTL), will talk about the future of the Space industry in the UK. During his tenure, SSTL has delivered substantial growth and produced possibly the largest cash spinout from a British University, guiding the sale of SSTL to EADS Astrium, the largest space manufacturer in Europe. During the last five years, SSTL's revenues have quadrupled and its staff numbers have doubled. SSTL has secured its two largest contracts including a flagship European programme (Galileo) providing the heart of the new European satellite navigation system and has continued its innovative business approach. SSTL continues to be the world's leading provider of small satellite missions and services. Matt is also the Chair of UKSpace, the trade association for the UK space industry.
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