Turtle Island Space aims to transform STEM education with immersive online experiences focused on space science. We provide accessible, real-world learning by enabling students to control ground stations and decode satellite images remotely. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, engaging, and affordable education quickly, setting a new standard in space science learning with exceptional user experience and support.
Our Name
"Turtle Island Space" originated from a company from a family business, which sold educational toys for children with special needs. The name and logo were part of my childhood, and with her permission, I used them as inspiration. While it may not directly link to our company's mission, it holds sentimental value and is memorable.
Background
The founder, Brian Treacy, has a broad industrial experience of over 10 years in engineering design, project management and technical sales having worked at both Rolls Royce Aero Engines and ISISPACE, which gives him some of the core skills needed to make this vision a reality.
Experience
Industrial
Practical
Commercial
Team Leader
The practical experience leading a University projects made me stand out when applying to Rolls-Royce.
Systems Engineer
While at Rolls Royce, I was give the chance to work on incredible projects such as the Trent 1000 and Azimuth Marine thrusters.
Mission Leader
Mission leader for the the TUPEX-6 mission, where our payload was launched in from northern Sweden on the REXUS rocket. This help me make my first-step in the Space Industry,
Space Engineering
While at ISISPACE I was given the opportunity to work on projects involving satellites, launch equipment and deep space mission.
Space Entrepeneur
Now I want to enable future engineers to experience more through practical learning.
