Your place in the NewSpace Race | Conrad Pires | TEDxUWA

In recent years, there have been a lot of changes when it comes to space. It is no longer the domain of just rocket scientists or astronauts. In fact, anyone can participate in space today, whether to follow their childhood dreams or to use space-related solutions to solve challenges here on Earth. In this talk, Conrad discusses his journey as a space entrepreneur and shares how anyone can be a part of the NewSpace Race. Conrad Pires has had a life-long fascination with technology and what the future might hold. What started as a childhood dream of being an astronaut has evolved into a vision of making space accessible and affordable for everyone.

Conrad is the co-founder of Picosat Systems, Western Australia’s first space company building small satellites. Picosat Systems takes advantage of advances in technology that has seen space become more commercialised in recent years.

An alumni of the University of Western Australia, Conrad is also a graduate of the International Space University ISU and is an advocate for all things space. Whether speaking at conferences or schools, he hopes to inspire the community to join the New Space race and help grow the emerging Australian space ecosystem to the nation’s benefit. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx