Blasting to Victory: Wycombe Abbey Wins UK Space Design Competition
11 March 2025 - Academic
A team of 12 budding engineers competed in the UK Space Design Competition recently, held at Imperial College London. The UK Space Design Competition is a science, engineering and business challenge designed as a simulation of life in industry.
Our team, made up of LV–UVI pupils, won the regional round in Oxford back in October, securing our place at the national finals on 8 and 9 March. For the final, we were tasked with designing a mining settlement in the Asteroid Belt, collaborating with schools from across the country. Bea (UVI) once again led the team as President, with Selin (UVI) taking on the role of Systems Engineer.
To add to the team event, Hanyang (UV) was awarded an individual prize for Skills and Innovation, while Mable (UV) received the Randall Perry Award for Quiet Leadership.
Out of 269 students, Wycombe Abbey pupils won two out of 12 individual prizes in addition to securing the overall competition victory!
Many thanks to Mrs Thomas and Dr Dawber for their invaluable support throughout the trip.
The Wycombe Abbey UK Space Design Team
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