Women prepare for 'space jobs that don't exist yet'
Hundreds of women attend the annual AeroWomen women event in Yeovil.
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Notable Quotes
"It's important to see the breadth of career opportunities so that you don't feel like you're locked into something and maybe you can find what really sparks your passion."
— Meganne Christian , Academic
"The changing landscape in the industry which is bringing in more women is inspiring."
— Charlotte Fox , Academic
"AeroWomen is getting the next generation 'thinking 'I want to do this' and then seeing someone that does it, and then knowing that that's a thing that you possibly can do."
— Lisa Haskell , Executive
Key People
A graduate systems engineer at Leonardo who studied spacecraft engineering.
An Earth observation specialist for Leonardo's space division.
A reserve astronaut at the European Space Agency and senior exploration manager at the UK Space Agency.
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Hundreds of women attend the annual AeroWomen women event in Yeovil.
An article discussing the preparation of women for emerging roles in the space industry that are yet to be defined.
A report highlighting the efforts of women preparing for future space-related careers that are currently undefined.
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