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Aims and Objectives:

  • To create a space for students interested in space and astronomy to socialise together.
  • To give our members opportunities to work on space-related projects.
  • To promote and encourage astronomy, astrophysics and space science interests to the wider student body and general public through our outreach events.

Space Exe is the best society in Exeter for those interested in astronomy, rocketry or anything else space-related. 

We were founded in 2015 to take over the running of the XRT-C, an award-winning currently-dormant student-run radio telescope project in Caradon. As such, we've been dedicated to working on exciting practical projects, such as model rockets with chemical motors (we even came runners-up in the 2020 UKSEDS National Rocketry Championship!) and a high-altitude balloon. We strive to give our members unique opportunities for hands-on experience.

We are also incredibly active in our outreach, both within the university and the wider community. There are opportunities to join outreach events, like our annual attendance at the Sidmouth Science Festival, which are a great way to gain valuable experience in science communication and share your enthusiasm for space with others. The annual Space Exe Conference is our most popular event, featuring presentations of leading research, science communication, and more. Check out our Youtube Channel for videos of past speakers!

In addition, we run a number of casual social events throughout the year, such as pub trips, dinners, as well as trivia and space-themed movie nights, so that members are able relax away from their studies. Finally, we host regular stargazing nights throughout the term. Our society telescope, S.T.E.V.I.E., is an 8-inch Dobsonian Sky-Watcher that provides fantastic views of the night sky to our members.

If you’d like to be involved in any of the work we do, are interested in space or just want to socialise with like-minded people, then this is definitely the right place for you!

Follow our socials to keep up to date and get involved with us! Our WhatsApp Chat is the best way to stay updated about all of our events.

WhatsApp Chat - https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fumu7X3Xz0wCwK2RdcQ0iK

Discord - https://discord.gg/2VdYdUakp4 

Instagram - @spaceexesoc 

We hope to see you soon!

- The Space Exe Committee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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