World Space Week: Why project professionals are mission-critical for strategic success in the space sector News
Ahead of World Space Week (4 October-10 October 2026), Martina Blake, and Mark Heelis (Lead and Deputy Lead of the APM Space Sector Interest Network) share their views on how a project management-led approach can result in success for organisations in the space sector.
Earth vs The Space Rocks: Managing risk on a planetary scale Blog
On 30 June 1908, an enormous explosion above the Tunguska region of Siberia flattened around 2,000 square kilometres of forest.
Intersection series: Authors making space accessible and relevant webinar News
In the first of the APM’s International Space Sector Interest Network Intersection webinar series presented on Thursday 21 May 2026, we explored the crossover between the space sector and other disciplines - and how ideas, practices, and creative approaches transfer in unexpected and valuable ways.
Living in space: How Leicester is shaping human futures beyond Earth Blog
When we picture living in space, images of astronauts floating in orbit, futuristic domes on the Moon, or bustling colonies on Mars often spring to mind.
From pointe shoes to project plans – life lessons from the perspective of middle age Blog
Back in the 90’s, when I was in secondary school, I completed one of those questionnaires that somehow ascertained that I might one day become an engineer.
How to keep a planet safe from Asteroids, and Tales from a spacecraft cockpit webinar News
We were excited to host two speakers from the European Space Agency on Thursday 27 March, covering planetary defence and spacecraft operations.
Earth vs The Space Rocks: Managing risk on a planetary scale
On 30 June 1908, an enormous explosion above the Tunguska region of Siberia flattened around 2,000 square kilometres of forest.
Living in space: How Leicester is shaping human futures beyond Earth
When we picture living in space, images of astronauts floating in orbit, futuristic domes on the Moon, or bustling colonies on Mars often spring to mind.
From pointe shoes to project plans – life lessons from the perspective of middle age
Back in the 90’s, when I was in secondary school, I completed one of those questionnaires that somehow ascertained that I might one day become an engineer.
Making space for women
”If you can see it, you can be it.
World Space Week: Why project professionals are mission-critical for strategic success in the space sector
Ahead of World Space Week (4 October-10 October 2026), Martina Blake, and Mark Heelis (Lead and Deputy Lead of the APM Space Sector Interest Network) share their views on how a project management-led approach can result in success for organisations in the space sector.
Intersection series: Authors making space accessible and relevant webinar
In the first of the APM’s International Space Sector Interest Network Intersection webinar series presented on Thursday 21 May 2026, we explored the crossover between the space sector and other disciplines - and how ideas, practices, and creative approaches transfer in unexpected and valuable ways.
How to keep a planet safe from Asteroids, and Tales from a spacecraft cockpit webinar
We were excited to host two speakers from the European Space Agency on Thursday 27 March, covering planetary defence and spacecraft operations.
Space Safety – The Zero Debris Charter and Sustainability webinar
Why is the Zero Debris Charter needed?
Collaboration in Space – APM speaks to Martina Blake, UK Government Advisor at the European Space Agency (ESA)
As the founder of APM’s International Space Sector Interest Network Martina Blake speaks to APM about the challenges facing the space sector, including the skills gap, changes she would like to see take place, including more women working in the space sector, and the importance of having an internationally focused project delivery forum.