CIM’s Management and Economics Society is pleased to feature the following event:
The Rise of Space Commercialization (Careers in Space) – Open House
Please join us!
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 4:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Commercial use of space is the provision of goods or services of commercial value by using equipment sent into Earth orbit or outer space. The commercial space industry is experiencing unprecedented growth fueled by technological advancements and reduced launch costs. In particular, the scale of commercial activity in outer space is expanding significantly, combining with artificial intelligence, robotics, remote operations and other technological capabilities and connectivity to offer opportunities from digital mapping and resource discovery to enhanced communications, remote health services and resource and environmental management, as well as emerging potential in space mining and engineering.
Over the past decade, as per the Space Foundation (www.spacefoundation.org), the space sector has experienced massive growth in investment activity. Between 2012 and 2021, total annual investment grew to more than $10 billion, from $300 million. Through the first half of 2022, investment lagged behind 2021 but remained relatively high by historical standards, indicating that the sector may prove resilient despite the challenges of the current market environment. Commercial space revenues totaled $445 billion in 2023, 5.4% higher than 2022. By the year 2035, the space economy is projected to have grown to $1.8 trillion.
If you are interested in a possible career in Space Commercialization (whether you are an engineering, mining, business, or other student – there are opportunities for everyone (all are welcome, but seats are limited)), learn about some exciting clubs at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and speak with some experts in this up-and-coming and growing field!
Location:
Big 4 Conference Centre at Sauder (Room 966 – 969)
UBC Sauder School of Business
University of British Columbia
Henry Angus Building
2053 Main Mall
Since seats are limited, be sure to register ASAP to secure your spot (it’s free)!
Featuring the following three UBC clubs:
UBC Mars Colony
UBC Mars Colony is an engineering team that researches and develops space-based technologies from infrastructure development to resource utilization in pursuit of Mars colonization.
Representative(s):
Douglas Zhu
Captain | UBC Mars Colony
Heidi Snow
Chemical Lead | UBC Mars Colony
UBC Rocket
UBC Rocket was founded in 2016 with the goal of pushing the boundaries of university rocketry technology and teaching students the complexities of rocket design, manufacture and launch.
Representative(s):
Naomi Goizueta-Serrano & Kiara Kozak
Co-Captains | UBC Rocket
UBC Rover
We are an engineering student design team at UBC. Our team consists of members across many disciplines who are passionate about engineering, robotics, and the future. Each year, we apply our knowledge and creative talents to build robots capable of navigating challenging terrain without human input, and compete against robotics teams from around the world.
Representative(s):
Conor O’Neill & Myra Wei
Co-Captains | UBC Rover
Special guests include:
Raman Chawla
Project Manager (Scientist/Engineer)
ISRO – Indian Space Research Organisation
July 2016 – April 2023
Currently: UBC MBA Candidate
The youngest divisional manager to spearhead the establishment of a new $5M autonomous flight engine test plant, saving $460K/year by eliminating workforce recruitment/training.
BIO: Raman Chawla is currently pursuing an MBA at UBC Sauder and holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Asia’s only space science-focused university. Before starting his MBA, he worked as a Scientist at ISRO (India’s space agency) for six years, where he played a pivotal role in developing electric propulsion engines for geostationary satellites. Raman was also involved in India’s Moon missions (Chandrayaan-2 and Chandrayaan-3), contributing to the Failure Analysis Committee for Chandrayaan-2 and working on trajectory design for Chandrayaan-3.
He led operations for India’s first electric propulsion satellite in space, developing SOPs, conducting scenario analysis, and performing ground simulations for space operations. Post-MBA, Raman is interested in joining a startup, particularly in the deep tech space, where he hopes to leverage his problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a generalist role to tackle complex challenges.
Bruno Geoffrion
General Manager
Moon and Mars Industries Inc.
BIO: Bruno Geoffrion served as a SpaceX Engineer from 2007 to 2015, contributing to the innovative work of the company during that time. Following his tenure at SpaceX, Bruno transitioned into the role of Engineering Manager at Virgin Orbit from 2015 to 2017, showcasing his leadership and management skills. Bruno holds a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as dual Bachelor’s degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa
Jeff Plate
CEO of Interstellar Mining
https://interstellarmining.ca/
BIO: Jeff Plate is an economic expert on resourced-focused development, capital markets, audit and control. He regularly engages in activities related to the financing of mineral resource focused projects including their evaluation and due diligence reviews, as a Partner at Watts, Griffis and McOuat Ltd. (“WGM”). Recently, Jeff has been leading WGM’s Space Mining and ISRU practice, advising National governments, space agencies, private companies and academia. Jeff holds advanced degrees; in Geophysics from the University of Waterloo, Finance and Economics from Brock and McMaster Universities, along with the globally recognized Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is registered with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) as a P.Geo and currently Chairs the Professional Development Committee for the Management and Economics Society (MES), an arm of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM). Finally, he is a founding contributor to the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC), based at John Hopkins Applied Physics Labs, which advises US Government and NASA as a recognized expert on space mining and exploration.
Sponsored by the Management & Economics Society (MES) (www.cimmes.org) of CIM (Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum) (www.cim.org) and the UBC Sauder School of Business (www.sauder.ubc.ca).
Be part of an MES conversation, start a conversation, or simply be informed – join us on LinkedIn!
Click HERE to register!
