According to the government, the global space market is predicted to grow from £270bn to £490bn by 2030.

Locally, it is hoped this will help accelerate the innovation and commercialisation of cutting-edge space technologies across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Kayleigh Norris, head of careers and employer engagement at the college, said it was important to make students aware of the region’s “large space environment”.

“You could say we are putting space careers on their radar,” she said.