Simon Foster on collaborating with his Imperial peers, inspiring the next generation of scientists and looking to the skies for what’s coming next.
Dr Simon Foster is a space scientist and outreach specialist based in the department of physics at Imperial College London. He has conducted scientific research into the long-term (100-1,000 years) variations in the Sun’s energy output and how these variations impact the Earth’s climate.
Foster has also worked on numerous shows for the BBC, Sky One, Channel 4, Science Channel and Discovery Channel, and once applied for the astronaut training programme.
Q What inspired you to pursue a career in space science, and was there a defining moment when you knew this was your path?
I have found space fascinating since I was a small child. One of my first memories was looking at an astronomy book with a swirling purple galaxy, which captured my imagination. After that I was in love with all things space, and luckily my parents were very supportive.
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