Ian Muirhead
His broader interests include spacecraft operations, space security and warfare, and the interfaces between social sciences and technology in space exploration. He is an active member of the International Astronomical Union Centre for the Protection of Dark and Quiet Skies and contributes to their policy analysis to guide legislators, spacecraft operators, and the scientific community in the enablement of astronomy whilst facilitating access to the opportunities created by world changing space technology. A committed advocate for access to higher education for those later in life and from lower socio-economic backgrounds, he is a STEM ambassador who delivers inspirational talks and activities to secondary school pupils and further engages in a wide range of public outreach to increase awareness of the dependencies of our modern society on space whilst inspiring the next generation of space professionals.
Forthcoming Events
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Thursday, 25th September 2025 - Megaconstellations: Starlink, Space Junk and the Night Sky (Guest Speaker)