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Space Settlement Design Competition

Hi Everyone,

My name is Felix Larner and I'm raising money to pursue my dream...

Earlier this year I successfully competed in the UK finals of the UK Space Design Competition (UKSDC), having first been part of the winning team during the South East regional heats. (http://uksdc.org/)

The challenge at the UKSDC Finals was to design a fully functional space station that could orbit the earth and hold 12,000 people. Five teams consisting of 60 students competed and we had two extremely full-on days with every member of our team responsible for delivering their specific tasks to bring the concept together. The teams' concepts were judged for their design, function and feasibility, but the judges were looking to see how we operated individually, and a special award (Dick Edwards Award) was given to the 5 best student leader in each group and I'm delighted to say I was selected from our group. (see below)

The Judges then hand-picked 15 students from the 300 in the room for the European team to compete at the International Space Settlement Design Competition, and I'm one of the lucky few who'll be going!

If you know me then you will know that my life ambition is to go to space and so this opportunity is one that I that I want to grasp with both hands! 


The Global Final is held over a full week in Florida at the Kennedy Space Centre, during which I will compete against teams from all around to the world, including China, India, Canada and America. The brief will be to design, plan, model and present our idea for a space settlement, which is likely to be a Luna Based Station.

The EU team are required to self-fund the trip and the estimated investment will be around £1,200 but that covers everything. 

As you can see, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and whilst I've made it to the launchpad, I could really do with your support to help me take-off!

Therefore, if you are able to assist the UK's next TIm Peake (fingers crossed) in any way what-so-ever I'd really appreciate it.

Afterall, as Buzz Lightyear would say 'To infinity and beyond!'

Thank you,
Felix

Organizer

Felix Larner
Organizer
England

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