Mission Support KU Leuven Space research by launching the first billboard in space.
Mission Support KU Leuven Space research by launching the first billboard in space. Gather Funding Gather Visibility
Mission How do we Gather Funding Gather Visibility
Funding Companies buy advertisement space on the billboard.! Funding
Visibility We share our story with the press! Visibility Space research is: Adventureous Inspiring Graphically interesting
Visibility Belgian Press release 14 newspapers 4 tv reports 25 websites
Visibility International Press release Over 175 news sources, including: - Venturebeat - NY Daily News - The Economic Times Featured in over 25 countries.
Visibility Topicals Weekend edition of De Standaard. Article on crowdfunding initiatives. TV interview on CubeSat technology and how Belgium has a leading position.
Visibility WriteItInTheStars People sharing their love with the whole world! A positive story that appeals to other media than the core story. Picked up in over 40 media sources, in several countries including: - Daily Mirror - Metro - Business Standard Radio interviews.
Visibility Future Present the billboard Release of the physical billboard, mounted on the CubeSat. Launch The most spectacular event of the entire campaign!
Why are we doing this? Why would we want to Gather Visibility Gather Funding
Visibility Some people still have a negative image of space research. You are launching millions into space! Shouldn t we solve our problems on Earth first? Many don t realise that space research brings huge benefits: GPS Global communication Weather reports Global warming research Distaster relief
Visibility Some people still have a negative image of space research. You are launching millions into space! Shouldn t we solve our problems on Earth first? Many don t realise that space research brings huge benefits: GPS Global communication Weather reports Global warming research Distaster relief Our story also reaches people who don t typically follow space news.
Visibility By showing how incredibly interesting space research is, we also hope to attract young students to this field.
Funding: the field is booming
Funding: shift towards economy
Funding: shift towards economy Large companies and venture capital are getting in: Planet Labs (Earth observation): Already launched 113 CubeSats SpaceX, Google and Fidelity (internet): Plan to launch over 4000 satellites Oneweb, Virgin and Qualcomm (internet): Plan to set aside $2 billion for constellation
Funding We do not lack high-quality people We do not lack relevant industry We do not lack ideas
Funding We do not lack high-quality people We do not lack relevant industry We do not lack ideas We lack a budget
Funding Teams with more manpower and budget can innovate at a higher rate. We lack a budget The lack of continuity in manpower (e.g. master theses, no follow-up) leads to research paths with a dead end. With a limited launch capacity, university missions may be pushed out of the market.
Funding We can expand our teams and start innovative research paths. With more budget We can ensure that there is continuity and offer follow-up funding if scholarschips are not available. We can improve our position in the market, build a ground station, etc.
Funding The field is evolving rapidly and now is the time to be part of the in-crowd. Experience shows that involvement leads to new opportunities! This can open doors for interesting industrial applications in a booming market.
Funding This can open doors for interesting industrial applications in a booming market. Example: Earth Observation Qinetiq Space Expertise in small satellites OIP Expertise in small cameras ON Semi, CMOSIS, Caeleste imagers
Funding With SpaceBillboard, we hope to accelerate the Space research at KU Leuven and in Belgium.
Funding Advertisement space can still be bought!
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