The Astro Ben Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ben Gamble
Whether you work in the Space industry or dreamed about becoming an astronaut as a kid, we all have some sort of a connection to Space.
Space enthusiast, Ben Gamble, brings you a weekly podcast all about Space. Although Ben currently works in events and hospitality, he has always had an interest in the Space industry. As a preliminary jump into the Space world, Ben created this podcast to explore what goes on in the industry with the dream of launching his own Space tech company later in life.
Ben hopes to connect people of all ages and encourage them to get involved in Space. AstroBen will be a podcast to empower Space enthusiasts, as well as discussing difficult topics. From rockstars to CEO's, astronomers to actors, expect to hear from diverse perspectives all with the shared obsession with the stars!
Explore the bold vision of Skyler Chan, founder and CEO of GRU Space, as he shares insights into creating humanity's first hotel on the moon, harnessing lunar resources, and pioneering space infrastructure. Discover how pragmatic engineering, strategic partnerships, and a focus on making space accessible are shaping the future.
In this episode:
- Skyler's motivation to make humanity interplanetary and the significance of the lunar hotel project
- The meaning behind "GRU" — Galactic Resource Utilization Space Inc.
- ISRU (In-Situ Resource Utilization): Using lunar regolith to make bricks and building materials
- Technical challenges of lunar brick-making and operational vs technological hurdles
- The long-term vision: From lunar hotels to lunar cities and Mars habitats
- Designing sustainable habitats against lunar radiation, vacuum, temperature swings, and dust
- Collaboration with space agencies like Artemis and industry partners
- The importance of practical, incremental steps to establish a lunar economy
- The role of the lunar environment in resource extraction success
- Building infrastructure for planetary settlement: hotels, robotics, mining, and resource chains
- Addressing risks and safety in lunar habitat design
- The inspiration from space pioneers like Chris Hadfield and Elon Musk
- The influence of San Francisco's innovation ecosystem on GRU Space
- Skyler's advice for young entrepreneurs eager to break into space
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Skyler Chan and GRU Space's mission 01:07 - The origin of the name "GRU" and space resource utilization 02:04 - The concept of lunar bricks and in-situ resource utilization 03:01 - Technical challenges in lunar brick-making and control systems 03:57 - The operational vs technological hurdles in lunar missions 04:37 - Long-term visions: Moon hotels, lunar cities, and Mars habitats 05:36 - Designing sustainable lunar habitats with radiation shielding 06:33 - The importance of off-world habitation systems 07:03 - Expansion beyond hotels to lunar infrastructure and resource industries 08:07 - Space tourism and resource valuation in space vs Earth 09:04 - The experience-driven design of lunar hotels 09:48 - Early inflatable lunar habitats and future modular expansions 10:18 - Long-term habitat safety features and radiation shielding 11:16 - Potential partnerships with lunar launch programs like Artemis 11:36 - How Artemis program fits into GRU Space's timeline 12:44 - The philosophical perspective on Earth borders and space peace 13:05 - The role of Y Combinator and Nvidia Inception in GRU Space's growth 14:24 - Skyler's youth and background in space training 15:04 - His lifelong obsession with space and early influences 16:17 - Mentors like Chris Hadfield and Elon Musk as inspiration 17:44 - The impact of Elon Musk on space innovation and inspiration 18:43 - Space's unifying role and societal inspiration 19:12 - Balancing big visions with realistic engineering steps 20:18 - Prioritizing first principles and de-risking lunar technology 21:42 - Overcoming lunar environmental hazards and safety considerations 22:55 - Collaboration within the space industry ecosystem 23:37 - Managing lunar hazards: vacuum, radiation, dust, temperature 25:04 - Strategies for lunar resource utilization and infrastructure 27:15 - The pragmatic approach: focusing on what is necessary for economic viability 28:13 - The concept of the "wedge" to kick-start lunar exploration 29:12 - The importance of providing human-centric experiences 30:11 - Final words of advice to aspiring space entrepreneurs 30:59 - Skyler's perspective on trusting your intuition and decision-making 33:23 - Wrap-up and upcoming milestones for GRU Space 33:59 - Final encouragement: Look up at the stars, not down at your phones
Resources & Links: * GrooSpace Official Website * White Paper on Lunar Brick-Making * Skyler Chan on X (Twitter) * GrooSpace on Instagram
Connect with Skyler Chan: * X (Twitter) * LinkedIn
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Explore the inspiring story of Alyssa Carson, a passionate space enthusiast aiming to become an astronaut and destined for Mars. From childhood curiosity to citizen science and space education, Alyssa shares her journey, insights into space missions like Artemis, and practical advice for the next generation.
In this episode:
● Alyssa shares her lifelong fascination with space and her earliest memories of curiosity about the cosmos
● The impact of space camp in shaping her passion and skills
● How her diverse experiences—water survival, zero G flights, pilot's license—prepare her for space
● The evolving goals of the space industry, including Artemis, Mars missions, and space tourism
● The importance of resilience, problem-solving, and staying adaptable in pursuit of space dreams
● Opportunities in astrobiology and microbiology related to Mars exploration
● Her perspectives on the future of space travel accessibility for ordinary people
● Tips and motivational words for young people dreaming of space careers
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Alyssa's space origin story
02:38 - The significance of space camp in her journey
05:42 - Building skills through diverse training experiences
09:28 - The interdisciplinary nature of astrobiology and microbiology
12:36 - Her studies at Florida Tech and focus on Mars exploration
16:15 - How "The Martian" movie aligns with her interests
17:27 - Moving into her PhD and future plans in space industry
21:34 - The trajectory of lunar and Mars missions, space tourism potential
23:33 - The significance of Artemis and lunar exploration for humanity
28:36 - Upcoming opportunities and her advice to young space enthusiasts
33:34 - Closing thoughts and Alyssa's message for aspiring astronauts
Resources & Links:
● So You Want To Be An Astronaut: The Book
● Ready For Lift Off: Becoming An Astronaut Of The Mars Generation
● Alyssa Carson - https://alyssacarson.com/
● NASA Artemis Program https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/
● Florida Tech Astrobiology Program
Connect with Alyssa Carson:
● X https://x.com/NASABlueberry1
● Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nasablueberry/
This episode is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of a future beyond Earth, offering a blend of personal motivation and industry insights.
Keep looking up at the stars and stay curious about the future of space in the UK and beyond!
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Discover how the UK is leveraging academia, government policy, and industry collaboration to grow its space ecosystem. Join John Abbott as he shares the story of Catapult's role, UK's ambitions, and practical advice for aspiring space entrepreneurs.
In this episode: * The purpose and impact of the UK's satellite applications catapult * The significance of UK launch capabilities and recent developments with Allbex * John's background in geospatial data and transition into the space sector * The UK government's industrial strategy and funding landscape for space * How UK companies are solving real problems and expanding internationally * The importance of customer focus versus grant dependency in scaling startups * Strategies for fostering resilient and ambitious founders * The role of international partnerships, like the Taiwan Space Agency MOU * Practical advice for future space entrepreneurs in the UK and beyond
Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to John Abbott and the UK's space industry context 02:00 - The purpose of the UK's satellite applications catapult 03:10 - Recent UK launch developments and Allbex exit 04:00 - John's geospatial and tech background explained 06:21 - UK's industrial strategy supporting space growth 08:00 - Key UK space companies and heritage 08:39 - Interlink with UK Space Agency and government programs 11:37 - Transition from traditional sectors into space entrepreneurship 13:14 - Why space is a sector of purpose and opportunity 15:52 - The importance of customer focus over grant-led projects 18:00 - Helping startups with a holistic approach: teams, market, funding 20:17 - UK ambition, government support, and international positioning 25:01 - Growing through international cooperation (Taiwan MOU) 28:16 - Balancing innovation with market needs at Catapult 31:00 - Assessing startup success factors: resilience, team, market 33:10 - The evolving space economy and reducing entry barriers 35:09 - Advice for future space founders and key takeaways
Resources & Links: * Satellite Applications Catapult * UK Space Agency * Allbex * Open Cosmos * Space Forge * Mag Drive * Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) * Space Solar Limited
Connect with John Abbott: * LinkedIn * Twitter
Follow and learn more: * Satellites Applications Catapult on X * Gamble on It – Twitter & Instagram * AstroBen Podcast on Instagram/TikTok/LinkedIn
Keep looking up at the stars—and stay curious about the future of space in the UK and beyond!
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Exploring Space Innovation with Dan Hart Join us in this episode as Dan Hart shares his incredible journey from childhood curiosity to leading transformative space ventures. Discover the lessons learned from rocket failures, the evolving industry landscape, and the future of space exploration.
In this episode: * Dan's early fascination with space and engineering sparked by tinkering with toys and curiosity * How a cold call to NASA's astronaut corps set him on a space career path * The transition from NASA and defense projects to leading Virgin Orbit * Lessons from Virgin Orbit's successes and setbacks, including the Cornwall launch failure * The shift from government-led to private industry-driven space missions * Insights into the future of space industry: commercialization, international cooperation, and scientific discovery * Dan's perspective on air launch systems and their niche applications * His current focus on space science advocacy, emerging technologies, and mentorship
Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and Dan Hart's journey into space exploration 01:07 - Inquisitiveness and early influences in space and engineering 02:23 - Cold calling NASA and beginning in the space shuttle program 03:44 - Industry's role in iconic space vehicles and innovations 05:28 - Shifts in space program management and private sector empowerment 06:56 - Scientific discoveries and the pursuit of life beyond Earth 08:13 - Early career at McDonnell Douglas and experience during Challenger 10:00 - Transition to missile defense and satellite systems 12:08 - Virgin Orbit inception, COVID challenges, and early launch attempts 14:02 - The Cornwall launch failure and lessons learned 17:01 - UK launch ventures and regulatory hurdles 18:58 - Market shifts towards national security and satellite launching 22:23 - Reflection on Virgin Orbit's setbacks and industry lessons 24:26 - The resilience of space startups and the importance of perseverance 28:21 - Future of air launch technology and niche applications 32:17 - Dan's current work on space science, policy, and emerging tech 36:39 - Final thoughts and advice for aspiring space entrepreneurs
Resources & Links: * Virgin Orbit * Dan Hart - LinkedIn * National Academy of Sciences * Atlantic Council * James Webb Space Telescope * Hubble Space Telescope
Connect with Dan Hart: * LinkedIn * Twitter/X
Additional Notes: * Dan emphasizes the importance of resilience, teamwork, and embracing failure as essential parts of space innovation. * Discussions highlight the evolving landscape from government-led projects to vibrant private industry participation. * Insightful perspectives on policy, regulation, and international collaboration shape the future of space exploration.
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In Episode 117 of The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with Mamta Patel Nagaraja, former Associate Chief Scientist for Exploration and Applied Research at NASA, who recently left the agency amid its office closures in February 2025. Mamta reflects on her career leading biomedical and physical sciences for the ISS, Artemis, and commercial space missions, while sharing candid insights on NASA’s challenges and opportunities in 2025. From streamlining science communication to navigating a toxic work environment, her story is one of resilience and reinvention. Now a free agent in STEM, Mamta discusses her future plans and offers some advice to the new NASA administration.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Mamta Patal Nagaraja
00:57 Mamta’s passion for Space
03:20 Working for NASA
06:12 How to/can you quantify “is a mission worth it?”
08:30 NASA cuts and how it was done - the timing of Manta’s departure from NASA
12:15 Jared Isaacmans involvement?
15:00 What is NASA’s mission?
17:45 How to predict/predict other committed programs?
22:17 Space science communication
24:52 Whats next post NASA?
27:54 Mamta’s advice to new leadership at NASA
33:49 Whats next for Mamta?
36:57 Wrap Ups and Socials
Follow Mamta on Social:
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mamta02
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamta2002
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamtapatelnagaraja/
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This week on The Astro Ben Podcast, we dive into the world of space launches with Marino Fragnito, Avio’s Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director. Appointed in September 2024, Marino drives Avio’s Vega C and Ariane 6 programs while navigating the competitive space market in March 2025. With a career spanning Airbus, Arianespace, and Thales Alenia Space, he shares insights on commercialising Vega, boosting Europe’s launch capabilities, and tackling global competition. From sustainable propulsion to defense applications, this episode explores how Avio is shaping the future of space access. OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:53 Introducing Marino
01:56 Marino’s interest in Space
04:50 Technical background
06:19 Avio
08:56 Vega C Program
13:34 Lack of European ambition?
19:30 Reusability of rockets
21:20 AI
23:14 Geopolitics in Europe effecting the Space industry
26:29 Space Tourism
27:59 Ambition for Avio
30:34 Advice to next generation
31:53 Wrap Up and Socials
Follow Avio on Social:
Website: https://www.avio.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avio_spa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvioGroup
X: https://x.com/avio_group
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GroupAvio
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avio-s-p-a/
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This week on The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with Mark Sasson, co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group, as he launches Operation Voyager to tackle the space sector’s talent gap in March 2025. From his roots in cybersecurity to his new frontier in space, Mark shares a compelling story of industry evolution, drawing parallels between these booming fields. We dive into proven strategies for attracting top talent, the unique hiring challenges facing space companies, and how to build effective recruiting processes in an industry still finding its footing.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Mark Sasson
01:09 Pinpoint getting into the Space Sector
03:01 Segments
03:58 Growth industries
05:12 Pinpoint
08:00 How Pinpoint works
09:40 Operation Voyager
11:00 Startups attracting top talent
14:06 Graduates entering the space force
18:30 Is space industry still mainly technical?
20:53 Remote work vs in real life
22:38 Company culture
25:00 Trends in keeping staff engaged
27:45 Soft skills for space industry candidates
30:00 Most exciting parts about space industries future
32:00 Wrap Up and social
Follow Mark/Pinpoint on Social:
Website: https://pinpointsearchgroup.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinpoint-search-group/
X: https://x.com/Pinpoint_Search
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In this week's episode of The Astro Ben Podcast (sponsored by SkyFi), we dive into the cosmos with the legendary Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer known for his extensive work in cataloging space objects and his invaluable contributions to the space community. Ben and Jonathan discuss his journey, the importance of space tracking, and his monumental effort to transition his private space library to the UK, for which he's currently seeking support through a GoFundMe campaign (link below). Tune in to learn about the significance of his work, the future of space cataloging, and how you can contribute to preserving space history!
This weeks episode is sponsored by Sky Fi.
Check them out: https://skyfi.com/
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro and thanks SkyFi!
00:52 Intro to Jonathan Mc Dowell and journey to Jonathan's Space Report
02:48 Educational foundation
04:57 Chandra X-ray Center (X-ray cousin of the Hubble!)
07:10 AI and effect on Astrophysics
08:45 Space tracking
10:58 UFO Misinterpretations
13:15 Most unusual item catalogued
15:16 Space Junk
17:09 Public Engagement
18:16 Favourite era of space history
22:14 Jonathans library
26:48 Moving the library!
27:47 Book recommendations
30:30 Space culture
33:10 Final thoughts
34:44 Wrap Up and Socials
Follow Jonathan on Socials:
Website: https://planet4589.org/
X: https://x.com/planet4589
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-jonathans-space-report-library-transition
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In this episode, sponsored by Sky Fi, Ben journeyed with Kate Van Dam from her days as a Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot to her current role leading strategy at SkyFi. They explore SkyFi's mission to democratise access to geospatial data, touching on the ethical implications, privacy concerns, and the revolutionary potential of this technology. Kate shared insights on how her military background shapes her strategic vision, how SkyFi navigates the evolving space industry landscape, and the role of AI and machine learning in transforming geospatial analysis. They also discussed upcoming SkyFi projects and the next frontier in commercial space technology. Kate also discusses “Austin 4 America” and tells people how to get free tickets!
This weeks episode is sponsored by Sky Fi.
Check them out: https://skyfi.com/
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:48 Introducing Kate Van Dam - frome Helicopter Pilot to SkyFi
06:48 A “Ariel view” of the world
09:40 The accessibility of pictures anywhere from space and mass use of technology
13:00 What is hyper spectral imaging and other uses of SkyFi
14:48 Increase in commercial activity and priorities for customer
18:40 Integrating AI and ML and security concerns
22:28 Upcoming projects for SkyFi (update mentioned here: https://skyfi.com/en/blog/planet-launches-single-order-tasking-powered-by-skyfi )
24:42 Austin 4 America - free tickets here! https://www.austin4america.org/
27:03 Kate’s personal thoughts about Space
29:03 Wrap Up & Socials
Follow SkyFi:
Website: https://www.skyfi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skyfi.app
X: https://x.com/SkyfiApp
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyfi-imaging/posts/?feedView=all
Austin 4 America: https://www.austin4america.org/
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In this episode of The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben speaks with astronaut and mission assurance expert Dr. John "Danny" Olivas from Intuitive Machines HQ. The conversation centers around the IM-2 Lunar Lander mission, set to land at the Moon’s south pole in early 2025. Danny shares exclusive insights into the technology on board, including NASA’s PRIME-1 drill, Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communications System, and Intuitive Machines’ Micro Nova Hopper.
The discussion also explores the critical role of engineering in lunar infrastructure, the challenges of operating in the Moon’s extreme environment, and Danny’s experiences as a NASA astronaut, including his iconic spacewalks and space shuttle repair missions.
This weeks episode is sponsored by Sky Fi.
Check them out: https://skyfi.com/
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Episode
00:22 This weeks episode is sponsored by Sky Fi
00:42 Introducing Astronaut Dr. John "Danny" Olivas
01:28 Ben tries streaming for the first time (successfully)
02:04 Intuitive Machines IM-2
04:22 Challenges of landing on the lunar South Pole?
06:41 Micro Nova Hopper
09:19 First cellular network on the moon
11:50 IM-2 fitting in with Artemis
15:08 Engineering Innovations of IM-2
17:47 Spacewalks and lunar exploration
21:28 IM-2 to IM-4
24:05 Humanities relationship with the Moon
27:30 Space experience effecting everyday life
32:35 Words of wisdom
34:55 Wrap Up and Socials
Follow Dr John "Danny" Olivas:
Website: https://uniphigood.com/portfolio_page/john-danny-olivas/
IM-2 Mission Details: https://www.nasa.gov/event/intuitive-machines-clps-flight-im-2/
Intuitive Machines: https://www.intuitivemachines.com/
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In this episode, Ben sits down with Remco Timmermans to explore the dynamic world of space industry marketing and events. They discuss Remco's journey into space, the emotional power of rocket launches, and how space is becoming a true people's industry. The conversation covers the space industry's outlook for 2025, the curation of industry events, the debate between live and virtual events, and the critical role of social media in engaging the public. Remco also shares his predictions for the sector's future.
To celebrate the start of this dynamic year, we invite you to download Remco's exclusive FREE Space Agenda 2025 events poster! This printable PDF highlights a selection of key events happening around the world—one for each week of the year! Download your FREE copy now: https://lnkd.in/e5yB5VeU
This weeks episode is sponsored by Sky Fi.
Check them out: https://skyfi.com/
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:16 Bens proposal - thanks to Sky Fi! See the pics of Bens proposal here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEqMzU4xAV-/?img_index=1
01:10 Remco Timmermans
02:15 New Year
03:44 Remco’s interest in space
13:50 The Power of a Launch!
15:00 A true peoples industry
17:20 Space industry in 2025
19:50 Space Agenda https://www.spaceagenda.com/
22:50 How to decide which events to include in “industry events calendar”
26:44 Live events vs virtual events
34:38 Social Media and Marketing in the space industry.
36:47 Predictions for Space Industry 2025
39:28 Wrap Up and Socials
Follow Remco Timmermans:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/remcotimmermans/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelsinorbit/
X: https://x.com/timmermansr
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In this episode of the Astro Ben Podcast, we chat with Emily Carney, space historian, journalist, and co-author of the new book Star Bound: A Beginner’s Guide to the American Space Program. OUT JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS (LINK BELOW)
Emily shares her insights on the cultural and societal impact of America’s space exploration journey and why understanding our space history is vital for the next generation. From her iconic Space Hipsters community to her thoughts on mining the Moon and asteroids, Emily brings her trademark wit and wisdom to the conversation. We also touch on the lessons the U.S. space program can teach us about innovation, reactionary progress, and global collaboration. This is a must-listen for space enthusiasts and newcomers alike!
This weeks episode is sponsored by AIDAA.
Check them out: https://www.aidaa.it/
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
01:05 Introducing Emily Carney
01:40 Co-authoring a book!
02:47 Inspiration
05:50 Writing pattern
10:11 Keeping the book culture
12:44 Politics in the US - is Space always a positive?! National Pride!
17:00 Artemis & Cultural Commitments
19:32 Emilys Military background
23:10 Space Hipsters Facebook Group
28:33 Space & Things Podcast
34:10 Dreams for the book!
36:22 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Emily Carney:
X: https://x.com/EmilyLCarney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilycarneyspace/
Space Hipsters: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fspacehipsters%2F
Pre-order Emilys Book:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Bound-Goldilocks-Everything-Spaceflight/dp/1496241398
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/star-bound-a-beginner-s-guide-to-the-american-space-program-from-goddard-s-rockets-to-goldilocks-planets-and-everything-in-betwe-bruce-mccandless/21091286?ean=9781496241399
Nebraska: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9781496241399/star-bound/
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In this episode, Ben explores the extraordinary journey of Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne, a trailblazer in the field of aerospace engineering. Camille reflects on her impactful career at NASA, where she led key human spaceflight programs and advanced groundbreaking science missions. She shares insights into her work at Arusha Space, promoting space-based solutions for global sustainability, and her passion for STEM education for young women through The Brightest Stars Foundation.
They discuss her Trinidadian upbringing, her journey to becoming one of the few women of colour in senior leadership at NASA, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in space exploration. This episode is a testament to Camille’s belief in the transformative power of education, the boundless opportunities of space, and her enduring mission to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
This weeks episode is sponsored by AIDAA.
Check them out: https://www.aidaa.it/
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
01:01 AIDAA
01:48 From Trinidad to NASA
05:45 Arriving at NASA for the first time
06:47 No social media
07:36 NASA career
13:26 Space industry is changing
15:24 Arusha Space
17:00 Picking “the dream team”
18:45 Private/Public Partnerships in the US and elsewhere
20:04 Current projects
21:12 Future of space exploration/what inspires Camille!
23:55 Why Space?!
25:41 The Brightest Stars Foundation
29:10 Advice to get into the industry (for non Math/Science students)
31:13 Engaging with non Space fairing nations
34:20 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne:
Arusha Space
Website: https://arushaspace.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arusha.space/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arushaspace/
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In this weeks episode, Nicolina Elrick takes us behind the scenes of her extraordinary journey to space with Blue Origin. Nicolina is a multi-faceted leader in both philanthropy and entrepreneurship, and on this weeks episode shares what it’s like to break through the Kármán line and experience the profound awe of space. We explore the pivotal moments of her flight, her reflections on seeing Earth from afar, and her proposal for a future SpaceX philanthropic mission!
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Episode - Nicolina Elrick & shout out to this weeks episode sponsor AIDAA https://www.aidaa.it/
01:26 Met at the IAC (the worlds largest space event)
03:00 Nicolina’s trip to space!
07:52 Nicolina’s successful mission:
08:08 Space relatable
11:25 Renewed sense of purpose
13:03 Nicolina’s bio and unique journey to Space: https://nicolinae.com/
17:30 Grit Diamonds Stars
21:00 The families during launches
23:03 Psychology of preparation for space
24:20 Learnings from crewmates
25:45 Advice to young people
29:25 Whats next on Nicolina’s horizon? SpaceX mission concept
32:25 Wrap up and socials
Connect with Nikolina Elrick:
Website: www.nicolinaE.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealnicolinae/
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This episode explores Yanni Barghouty’s work with Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC) and their mission to create next-generation radiation shielding solutions for the space industry. Yanni shares his journey from biomedical engineering to space entrepreneurship, discusses the challenges of developing advanced materials for radiation protection, and provides insights into the future of space safety and human spaceflight.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
01:00 What/Why is Cosmic Shielding Corporation/CSC?
07:09 Starting up/Business partner
11:20 Launching/testing
13:25 The ordering process
20:42 Challenges of new technologies and protecting humans
25:00 AI in shielding?
37:33 Challenges of space entrepreneurship
43:10 Open for business
45:35 Wrap up and socials
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Episode 106 covers Giuseppe Reibaldi’s work with the Moon Village Association, a pioneering non-governmental organisation that unites both spacefaring and non-spacefaring nations to collaborate on lunar exploration. Ben and Giuseppe discuss how MVA partners with industry, academia, and the public to create a shared vision for humanity’s future on the Moon. The MVA’s unique platform fosters cooperation, builds networks, and promotes global awareness of the potential benefits of lunar settlement.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Introduction to Episode
00:58 Introduction to Giuseppe - what is the Moon Village Association!
06:12 Whose involved?
08:46 Big agencies involved
13:08 International Moon Day (IMD), Global Expert Group and live events
22:59 Sustainable Lunar Environment
23:52 Commercial companies
27:00 Giuseppe’s prediction of humanity on the Moon (in 20 years)
32:18 Public perception of lunar presence
39:12 Why the Moon should be for everyone
42:49 Wrap Up and socials
Connect with the Moon Village Association
https://moonvillageassociation.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonvillageassociation/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCB1dDR4JMIq370NfLV-qOg
https://www.facebook.com/moonvillageassn/
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In episode 105, Ben welcomes Adriano V. Autino, the visionary behind Space Renaissance International, an organisation dedicated to advancing civilian space development and the space economy. Adriano shares his insights on how humanity can expand beyond Earth, the importance of developing low-cost access to space, and the role of space in the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals and why "Space" should be the 18th SDG! They also explore the Space Renaissance Manifesto and discuss the exciting possibilities of space tourism, geo-lunar industrialisation, and more.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to episode
01:00 bringing on Adriano Autino. What is the Space Renaissance International? (SRI)
07:00 Mission of the SRI manifesto
13:40 SDG’s - why a new “Space” one?
20:22 Not going to space isn’t an option
21:35 Why 2025 is an important year for the Space/UN agenda
27:05 Responsibility for space faring civilisations to advance space for the world
32:12 Supporting
33:53 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Adriano V. Autino:
Websites: Space Renaissance International Space Renaissance Academy Personal website: Adriano V. Autino
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AVAutinoSpaceRenaissancePhilosophyLinkedin: LinkedIn profile
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In this episode, Ben sits down with John Conafay, a US Air Force Veteran and the CEO & Co-Founder of Integrate, a company that’s revolutionising space mission management through cutting-edge software solutions. With a wealth of experience from his time at Spire, Astranis, SpaceFlight, and ABL Space Systems, John shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of the new space economy. They delve into the innovations driving the industry forward, including transforming space mission planning from 2D to 3D logistics, and how software can solve critical issues like launch capacity management. They also discuss the broader implications of these advancements for the future of space exploration and the ethical considerations involved. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of space tech and the exciting future it holds.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to episode
01:18 Integrate
06:51 Optimising systems
08:57 2D to 3D - what does it mean?
10:12 Previous pain points at previous companies
13:26 Growth into other sectors
15:45 Spaceforce & Firefly
17:45 “Nice to have” digital tools
20:40 Adoption of software
22:34 Other tech in space industry
22:52 Future of Integrate
25:30 Pain of entrepreneurship
28:00 Advice to aspiring space being a space tech entrepreneur
30:13 What sparked your interest in space?
32:04 Wrap up and socials
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Website: https://integrate.space/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conafay/
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In this episode, Ben sits down (again) with Eric Berger, Senior Space Editor at Ars Technica and author of the upcoming book 'Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age'
They discuss the Polaris Dawn mission, the state of the space industry, NASA's Crew-9 launch delay, and the latest breaking stories in the space industry. Eric shares his thoughts on Elon Musk's current focus and vision at SpaceX, as well as the critical role billionaires are playing in space exploration.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Episode 103
00:40 Eric back for more!
01:20 Interviewing NASA administrator
02:08 Starliner date pushed back
03:51 Polaris Dawn
05:22 Why is it significant?
07:20 Billionaires in Space
08:50 NEW BOOK: “Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age”
12:10 The Technical Challenges of SpaceX 2008-2020
15:10 Importance of Gwynne Shotwell
17:00 Significance of Falcon Heavy
19:00 The emotion of launches
21:10 Artemis
24:02 China
24:50 New Glenn
26:06 First mover advantage for reusable rocket companies?
28:15 Stoke Space
28:30 SpaceX
29:32 Vision of SpaceX
31:40 Elon and politics
33:55 Elon’s Musks Plans too ambitious?
36:20 Wrap Up and socials
Pre-order Eric’s new book Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Reentry-SpaceX-Reusable-Rockets-Launched/dp/1637745273
Penguin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/759707/reentry-by-eric-berger/
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In episode 102, chats to Roman Chiporukha, founder of SpaceVIP and co-founder of the luxury lifestyle management firm Roman & Erica. They dive deep into the burgeoning world of private space exploration, discussing the fascinating journey of introducing the final passenger to Axiom’s Ax-1 mission—a $50 million ticket to the first all-private space mission to the International Space Station.
Roman shares his insights on making space exploration more accessible to the private sector, the exciting future of Michelin-starred meals in space, and how celebrities and billionaires are shaping the next frontier.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:14 Introduction to Episode
00:50 Origin story or not!
03:00 Axiom1 and selling a $50m ticket!
05:58 Space VIP https://www.spacevip.com/
07:24 Experience in luxury lifestyle management
09:05 Michelin-starred meals in Space
13:44 Space Perspective https://spaceperspective.com/
16:30 The Space Prize Foundation https://www.spaceprize.org/
21:10 SpaceVIP Products/Experiences in the pipeline
26:30 Risks with these experiences
32:40 Celebs in Space
40:00 Final thought - WHY SPACE
41:50 Wrap Up and socials
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Website: https://www.spacevip.com/
X: https://twitter.com/getmaxspace
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacevip/
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In episode 101, Ben chats to Kirsten Whittingham, President of Max Space. Kirsten shares insights into her diverse and impressive career in the aerospace industry, from generating significant revenue at Axiom Space to overseeing the development of innovative expandable habitats at Max Space. The conversation delves into the unique technology behind Max Space's scalable habitats, the challenges and milestones ahead, and the future of space habitation. Kirsten also discusses her work with the Cosmic Girls Foundation, aiming to address gender inequality in the space industry and inspire more young girls to pursue STEM careers.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:14 Intro to
00:48 Introduction to Kirsten Whittingham
01:28 What is Max Space?
04:57 Inflatable
06:21 Mission in 2026
09:00 What is a soft goods?
10:22 Psychology of inflatable structures
12:20 How big could they be?
13:50 Experience from Axiom
17:35 Raising money for space startups
20:50 Sustainability
23:08 Private/public partnerships
25:55 Uses of Max Space habitat from research, manufacturing, space debris and sport?!
27:50 Cosmic Girls Foundation https://www.cosmicgirls.org/donate
30:45 CGF Initiatives
32:02 Advice to young people
35:10 Vision for the future of the space industry
37:53 Wrap Up and socials
Connect with Max Space:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getmaxspace
Website: https://getmaxspace.com/
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getmaxspace/about/
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In this milestone episode, we had the honour of speaking with Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, artist, and author. Nicole shared her inspiring journey, including her space missions on ISS Expedition 20 and 21, and STS-128 and STS-133. We explored her unique experiences, such as participating in the first live tweet-up from space and painting with watercolour in microgravity. Nicole also discussed her post-NASA work, including her book "Back To Earth" and her co-founding of the Space for Art Foundation. Her story is a testament to the power of persistence and the importance of inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:14 Intro to Nicole Stott
01:00 Episode 100/how Ben and Nicole met
02:35 Impact of astronauts
05:27 Females in space
10:00 Favourite mission?
13:32 Painting in space
16:50 Role of art and creativity in space
19:40 Polaris Dawn & SpaceX/Public Private Partnerships
24:00 Artemis
27:20 Bringing benefits of space
28:05 “Back to Earth” https://www.npsdiscovery.com/book-back-to-earth
31:44 Seeing Earth from space
35:40 Sharing Experiences
37:10 Blue Origin’s vision for the future
38:48 Cosmic perspective
41:37 Final thought from Nicole - “Stay curious!”
44:54 Wrap up and socials
Connect with Nicole Stott:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro_nicole & https://www.instagram.com/spaceforartfoundation/
Website: https://www.npsdiscovery.com/
X: https://x.com/Astro_Nicole
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In episode 99, we had the privilege of hearing the remarkable journey of Dr. Eiman Jahangir, Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University and aspiring astronaut. From being a finalist for NASA's Astronaut Candidate program to winning a ticket to space through a raffle with MoonDAO, Dr. Jahangir's story is a testament to the power of persistence and the limitless possibilities of space exploration. Winning a ticket to space from over 2,200 participants, his journey serves as an inspiring reminder that dreams can indeed take flight. Tune in to hear more about his extraordinary adventures and the exciting future that lies ahead.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Introduction to
00:49 Lucky Numbers!
01:40 MoonDao and how it will get Eiman to Space
06:50 How Eiman entered the raffle
08:40 Navigating Crypto
11:10 Applying for NASA
15:24 Space Tourism - health barriers
18:33 Phycological impact on Space Tourism
22:10 Analogue astronaut experiences
23:44 Blue Origin timeline and launch prep
25:50 Personal aspirations for the experience
29:52 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Dr Eiman Jahangir:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrEJahangir
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drejahangir
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In Episode 98, Ben speaks with Andrew Parris, a space industry veteran who worked at NASA for over a decade. Andrew shares captivating stories from his time with the Space Shuttle and International Space Station missions, including his travels to Moscow and the Baikonur Cosmodrome. He also discusses his transition into commercial spaceflight and space communication, highlighting his work with innovative space organizations like The Inspired 24, Uplift Aerospace's Space+, and Axiom Space. Join the conversation to explore Andrew's fascinating journey through space exploration, mentorship, and his ongoing commitment to democratizing space for everyone.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:58 Intro to Andrew
01:30 Andrew’s Space Origin Moment
03:08 Working for NASA
08:48 Inspiration 4 and Inspired 24
11:42 The work of Inspired 24
15:30 World View - Andrews Path to Space?
19:00 Importance of building a crew on Earth
20:01 The Overview Effect
23:45 Maximising Overview Effect through Photo’s/video
26:14 Time Management
30:20 Predictions for Space Tourism Industry
32:30 Breaking News
32:35 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Andrew Parris:
Website: https://theinspired24.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_inspired_24/
X: https://twitter.com/aparrisx
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In Episode 97, join us as we journey into the world of astrobiology and space exploration with Dr. Michaela Musilova. Michaela has been the Commander of over 30 simulated missions to the Moon and Mars, in collaboration with NASA and many international organizations. She is currently Global Faculty at the International Space University, Ambassador for Space ScAvengers and the Head of Research of NEEDRONIX. As an astrobiologist and analog astronaut from Slovakia, Dr. Musilova shares insights into her groundbreaking research and the importance of diversity within teams. Discover her visionary project, Astro Seven Summits, and how she's breaking barriers in space exploration right here on Earth!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:52 Into to Michaela Musilova
01:10 The Eclipse
03:25 Astro Seven Summits Project
06:18 Hi Seas
13:44 How would we ACTUALLY live on Mars?
22:02 Selecting teams
26:42 Lessons learnt
34:35 Science communication
35:10 Michaela’s story
40:30 Where are the Aliens?
43:46 Wrap Up & Socials
Connect with Dr. Michaela Musilová:
Website: https://michaelamusilova.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro_michaela
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astroMichaela/
X: https://twitter.com/astro_Michaela
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michaela-musilova/
Support Astro Seven Summits: https://chuffed.org/project/astrosevensummits
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Kalpana Pot is an actor, writer, host, and science communicator. She’s appeared in numerous national commercials and TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Hot in Cleveland, and Days of Our Lives to name a few, runs popular space-based social media pages, and is a published author. Her latest book, Spaced Out: A Casual Approach to the Cosmos is a general overview of all things space-related mixed with a sense of humour. Her ultimate goal in Hollywood is to help mitigate the recent rise in anti-science by bridging her two loves of storytelling and science.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:43 Into to Kalpana Pot
04:00 Things getting sweary and definitly not conspiratorial!
05:28 Debunking conspiracies
10:10 “Truth” on Social Media
11:33 Spaced Out: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spaced-Out-Casual-Approach-Cosmos/dp/B0CPCKJ4PX?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1∣=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
14:20 Hollywood telling Space Stories on Forgotten Women in STEM
18:00 How accurate is film making in explaining relativity?
20:45 The James Web Space Telescope - Importance of Imagery
23:42 Taxpayer Value
24:24 Big Bang age
27:00 The Screenplay!
31:50 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Kalpana Pot on Socials Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalpanapot/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toknerdytome?_t=8hTcFAH803W&_r=1
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5305151/
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In this episode, we had the privilege of exploring the profound insights of Frank White regarding the overview effect—a cognitive shift experienced by astronauts when viewing Earth from space. Frank shared with us his journey into the realm of space exploration and his research into this remarkable phenomenon. We delved into the core characteristics of the overview effect, including the sense of awe, interconnectedness, and profound appreciation for our planet that astronauts report experiencing. Frank highlighted the transformative nature of this experience and its potential implications for humanity's future, from space exploration to environmental conservation efforts.
Throughout the conversation, we explored the cultural and individual variations in the experience of the overview effect, as well as its intersection with spirituality, and philosophy. We discussed the role of technology, such as virtual reality simulations, in simulating aspects of the overview effect for those of us bound to Earth. Frank also shared captivating anecdotes from his interviews with astronauts, providing fascinating insights into their perspectives and the enduring impact of the overview effect on their lives and actions upon returning to Earth. This episode served as a thought-provoking exploration of the overview effect, leaving us with a deeper appreciation for the fragility and interconnectedness of our planet and a renewed sense of wonder about the vastness of the cosmos.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Introduction to Episode
00:40 What is the overview effect?
03:00 Astronauts Experiences
08:02 Different cultures/backgrounds effecting experience
13:23 The Outerview Effect: Dr Chris Boshuizen
17:26 Using Technology to bring the Overview Effect to the masses
19:55 Psychological Processes behind Overview Effect
24:00 Migration to where? The Future!
27:49 Frank’s Overview Effect
33:23 Can anyone get cosmic perspective? Discussed:
The Overview Effect: https://www.amazon.com/Overview-Effect-Exploration-Evolution-Library/dp/162410262X
Down To Earth: https://plus.nasa.gov/series/down-to-earth/
The Human Space Program: https://www.humanspaceprogram.org/
37:48 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Frank White on Socials Media:
Website: https://frankwhiteauthor.com/
Franks Book: https://www.amazon.com/Overview-Effect-Exploration-Evolution-Library/dp/162410262X
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitelight2
X: https://twitter.com/fwhite66
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fwhite161/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqnb7Og7vYP9MHE2qAhHjQ
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In this weeks episode, Ben chats to Meredith Garofalo, a regional Murrow award-winning Broadcast Meteorologist and space correspondent, whose journey into meteorology was ignited by her mother's survival of a tornado outbreak. In this episode, they delve into Meredith's dynamic career, from covering rocket launches to advocating for women in STEM. Join us as we explore her insights on the intersection of space and climate change, the weather on Mars and whether humans or AI will ever be able to control the weather!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Meredith Garofalo
00:31 Is Merediths job like the movie “Twister”?
02:38 Space and Meteorology interest
06:16 Weather on Mars
09:30 AI impact on the weather
12:15 Controlling the weather
14:52 Sci Fi becomes reality
15:04 Climate Change
20:00 Satellite Conference
23:03 Global Collaboration
25:12 Space Weather Careers
28:39 The Open Note Book
31:00 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Meredith Garofalo:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarofaloWX/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garofalowx/
X: https://twitter.com/garofalowx
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithgarofalo/
Event Meredith is MC'ing:
https://dallasinnovates.com/nasa-is-inviting-you-to-watch-the-april-8-total-solar-eclipse-at-the-cotton-bowl-in-dallas/
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In this episode, we had the privilege of diving into the world of analog space missions with Emily Apollonio, CEO and founder of Interstellar Performance Labs. Emily shared insights into her dynamic leadership journey, her commitment to optimising safety and performance in critical missions, and her dedication to empowering aspiring astronauts. We explored the innovative programs offered by Interstellar Performance Labs, such as the Stellar Training for Astronaut Readiness (STAR) program, which prepares individuals and crews for future missions through a comprehensive curriculum covering physical and mental performance, team dynamics, and human factors. Emily's passion for space exploration and her unwavering dedication to breaking barriers left us inspired and eager to embrace the future of space exploration.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:44 Intro to Episode
01:14 Interstellar Performance Labs
02:30 Emily’s Origin Story
05:20 What is an Analogue Mission
07:08 Key Challenges of Missions
11:35 Could you live without a smart phone?
12:27 Space Tourism Preparation
18:30 Stellar Training for Astronaut Readiness (STAR) program
22:30 Corporate Analogue Missions
25:24 Picking a team
28:51 Challenges in building a business
32:58 Worlds Largest Analogues Mission
35:35 Should anyone do a mission?
37:22 Wrap Up and Socials
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Website: https://www.iplabs.space/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iplabs.space/
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Susie Martínez, from nail art to space influencer. As a twin sister and daughter of a mechanic, Susie's path to NASA's doors was filled with unique twists and turns. We explore her transition from being one of the only girls studying mechanical engineering at a large university, to finding her niche in the space industry. Susie shares insights into her experience as a NASA intern, navigating the fashion side of space, and the empowering message of embracing individuality. Join us as we uncover Susie's inspiring story and celebrate the power of being true to oneself.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Susie Martinez
00:43 Space Industry Career - Origin Story
04:40 What is a Payload Engineer?
10:27 Motivation for Sci Comm & STEM outreach
16:18 The Space Gala
17:50 The Galactic Gal - Why Space?
19:00 Tailoring content
20:20 Wearing red lipstick
23:20 Losing Individuality
26:58 The Artemis Program
31:10 Twin Study
32:20 Final thoughts on getting women into STEM
34:40 Wrap Ups and Socials
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adastrasu/
X: https://twitter.com/susealcyone
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In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Jeffrey Hill, the Executive Chairman of the renowned SATELLITE 2024 Conference. Jeff shared fascinating insights into the intricacies of running one of the world's largest satellite tech events, highlighting his experiences interviewing space luminaries like Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and Elon Musk. Find out how Jeffrey is the most cropped-out person in history and what to expect with this years SATELLITE conference in 4 weeks time!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:39 The countdown! (to the show)
02:15 SATELLITE 2024 Conference
04:20 Memorable interview moments - Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos
13:53 Ben’s question to Richard (not a good question but Ben was excited to ask) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJym7TP5XCQ
14:30 Importance of “Big Names” to get people interested in Space Conferences
18:12 Managing stakeholders interests
22:58 Didn’t want to mention it but - Covid?
28:22 The Public’s understand of Satellites
34:51 Hopes for SATELLITE 2024 Conference and the future of Satellites
42:10 Rachel Jewett - On Orbit Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/on-orbit/id1463422073
42:54 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with the SATELLITE SHOW!
Website: https://www.satshow.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/satellite-conference-exhibition/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SatelliteToday
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In this episode, we have the privilege of diving into the world of Maynard Okereke, better known as the Hip Hop M.D., a dynamic science communicator and STEM advocate. Ben and "Hip Hop" explored Maynard's journey from civil engineering to award-winning SciComm, highlighting his passion for blending humour, education, and creativity. They discussed the importance of representation in the STEM fields and the role of storytelling in inspiring future generations. Maynard shared his unique perspective on bridging the gap between science and entertainment, emphasising the need for inclusivity and empowerment in our pursuit of knowledge. As they wrapped up, Maynard left us with a powerful vision for a future where every child in a classroom has access to the wonders of space, igniting curiosity and fostering a deeper connection to the cosmos.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
01:00 Who is the Hip Hop MD?
02:44 Fascination with the cosmos
05:53 Going to Space/Overview Effect
09:34 Importance of Storytelling
13:42 Challenging stereotypes and ensuring representation in STEM
18:44 Importance of role models
22:50 Impact of Hip Hop Science
26:50 Future of space education/Artemis/vision for future of classroom
34:28 Final thoughts/Upcoming children’s book!
36:40 Wrap Up and socials
Connect with Maynard Okereke, Hip Hop M.D:
#HipHopScience
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In this episode, Ben chats to Dr. Mark Wagner, CEO of ARES Learning and a leading figure in space education, to discuss his journey from high school English teacher to space education advocate. With a background in educational technology and a lifelong passion for space exploration, Dr. Wagner shares insights from his book "Space Education: Preparing Students for Humanity's Multi-Planet Future" and highlights the importance of inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:33 Intro to episode
01:23 Space Educator
03:41 Technology in Space Education
07:40 SLOOH https://www.slooh.com/
11:50 Aldrin Family Foundation https://aldrinfoundation.org/
19:50 Space Education for Space Exploration
23:10 Corporates “getting in” on space
26:19 Space Curriculum & Mark’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Space-Education-Preparing-Humanitys-Multi-Planet/dp/B0B7QDGYWB/
29:30 Space Education Legacy
33:23 Wrap Up and Socials
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markdouglaswagner
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In this episode, we delved into Dr. Greg Hodgin's groundbreaking work at ZC Institute, where the fusion startup is exploring the possibilities of quantum spacetime distortion for micro-scale fusion and, eventually, faster-than-light warp drives. The "quantum hack" approach, collaboration with research institutions, and the ambitious timeline outlined by Dr. Hodgin shed light on the potential future of space travel!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:35 Introduction to Greg Hodgin
00:56 ZC Institute
03:10 Experimental
03:30 What Greg is describing/showing - click here (slide 4-10) https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/197sfzxkAXvi7GjrS72qLPoiQ4UzmCwWE/edit?exids=71471483,71471477#slide=id.p6
09:05 FTL (Faster Than Light)
14:11 Technical overview
21:10 Quantum Hack
27:47 Limitless Power
31:30 Could this be scaled with billionaire backing?
37:30 Dare Mighty Things (and smaller things)
40:10 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Greg Hodgin:
ZC Concept: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/197sfzxkAXvi7GjrS72qLPoiQ4UzmCwWE/edit?exids=71471483,71471477#slide=id.p6
Website: https://zcinstitute.com/
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In this episode, we journey through the vast cosmos with Professor Chris Lintott, a distinguished astrophysicist and presenter of the BBC's 'Sky at Night.' Our discussion revolved around his latest book, "Our Accidental Universe," where Chris eloquently unraveled the accidental nature of astronomical discoveries. From the diverse worlds in our Solar System to the outer reaches of the observable universe, he shared captivating stories and insights. We delved into the charm of lazy astronomy, the profound connection to the cosmos, the allure of a dark night sky, and even the mysteries behind why Uranus and Neptune share the same colour.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:40 Introducing Chris
00:57 Weather effecting stargazing!
01:45 Dogstars Podcast (will come back to this later in episode!)
02:26 Cosmic perspective
04:30 The Moon
06:27 Accessibility of astronomy and Jupiter
08:44 Fascination with Space
10:28 Uranus and Neptune are the same colour!
17:45 Keeping an open mind to astronomy
19:00 Vera Rubin Observatory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vera_C._Rubin_Observatory
20:28 SETI
21:56 Chris’s predictions for the future
24:20 Oumuamua - what was it?
27:40 Sky At Night
28:30 Challenges/Joy’s of presenting Sky At Night/Science Communication
30:53 Our Accidental Universe Pre-Order Now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Our-Accidental-Universe-Discovery-Asteroids/dp/1911709186
31:25 Dog Stars Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dog-stars/id1663196276
33:22 Wrap Up and Socials
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Sky At Night Profile: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/4jgzzH6CBH7b5K0qblb73nZ/professor-chris-lintott
Book Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Our-Accidental-Universe-Discovery-Asteroids/dp/1911709186
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Buckle up, cosmic adventurers! In this episode, we soared through parallel universes with the brilliant Paul Halpern, professor of physics at Saint Joseph’s University. From Rick & Morty vibes to bouncing universes, we unravel the mysteries of the multiverse. Explore BRAIN Worlds, bubble universes, and join the cosmic conversation on the future of multiverse research. Also we discussed Paul's book "The Allure Of The Multiverse" which you should buy in this and any other universe!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00: Intro to Paul
00:45 The Multiverse - like Rick & Morty?
04:10 The Allure of the Multiverse and Paul’s origin story
06:50 How many dimensions are there?
13:10 Humanities handle on fundamental forces
15:40 Bouncing Universes
20:30 Can we visit a parallel universe? BRAIN Worlds!
25:22 Bubble Universes
29:55 Future of multiverse research
35:11 Wrap Up and socials
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Leslie and Stephen Shaw both have a lifelong love affair with the subject of ufology and both consider themselves to be armchair ufologists. They’ve both been UFO witnesses and are authors of 'Who They Are And What They're Up To' and in this episode they tell Ben their theory about Who and What the UFO’s are!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:40 Intro to episode
02:10 Stephen’s and families story
08:15 Why would UFO’s visit us?
09:49 Do UFO’s walk amongst us? Or under?
10:43 Who they are? Evidence?
12:00 Nano diamonds and extinction events
15:26 Underground Cities - and evidence?
19:20 Why stay underground?
21:17 Legends and stories
27:20 UAP Hearing in the US
29:50 Keeping secrets
33:35 We don’t know what we don’t know
37:15 Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forbidden-Archeology-Hidden-History-Human/dp/0892132949
38:55 Wrap Ups and socials
Follow Leslie & Steven Shaw
Website: www.whotheyarebook.com
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.shaw.author
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.shaw.author
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Harry Cliff is a particle physicist and former stand-up comedian specialising in making science accessible and fun. Harry is a research physicist working at the cutting-edge of science at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. His latest book (Space Oddities) explores a number of exciting anomalies, and asks whether they suggest a revolutionary new scientific age, or if we might be so desperate to see something new that we risk seeing effects where there are none…
In this episode Ben and Harry bond discuss his new book (and anomalies like the Hubble Tension), the synergies between stand up comedy and science communication and what is Early Dark Energy?
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
01:05 Intro to Dr Harry Cliff/Christmas vibes
01:58 Upcoming Trip - Work/Play
03:03 Upcoming book:
05:04 The Hubble Tension
08:24 Dark Energy/Matter/Early Dark Energy?
11:50 Researcher at CERN
17:16 Underfunded physicists?
21:15 Stand Up comedian experience
27:30 Quick Fire Question
32:37 Wrap Up’s and Socials
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Website: https://www.harrycliff.co.uk/
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In this episode, Ben learn’s about the dynamic career and current ventures of Dylan Taylor, chairman and CEO of Voyager Space Holdings. They delve into Voyager's acquisitions, discussed the impact of Space For Humanity, and gained insights into Taylor's vision for the future of commercial space. The conversation concluded with a call to arms, inspired by Dylan’s trailblazing spirit, inviting listeners to embark on their own daring ventures in the ever-expanding realm of space exploration.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:44 Introducing Dylan
01:10 Voyager Space Holdings
06:06 Investment Philosophy
07:50 Altius & Exus Markets
09:17 Trends in the industry
12:00 Space Investments benefitting Earth
13:40 Space For Humanity
17:25 “Business babies”
20:02 The effect of spaceflight
22:07 Space Tourism
26:00 Public Private Partnerships
27:55 1’s and 0’s
30:10 Dylan’s legacy
32:37 Wrap Up’s and Socials
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Website: https://dylantaylor.org/
X: https://twitter.com/dylan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylantaylorspace/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTMhQKYMf6d-Vfuy4R7vGA
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In this episode of 'The Astro Ben Podcast,' we embark on a fascinating journey with Chris Sembroski, a civilian astronaut who challenges the notion that space is reserved for the elite. From being a 'normal' individual to training for space like one would train for a 5K, Chris shares his extraordinary experiences, both with SpaceX's Inspiration4 and his recent transition to Blue Origin as an avionics engineer.
Join us as we explore the intersection of everyday life and space exploration, delving into the importance of embracing one's love for space without reservations. Chris's story is a testament to the idea that anyone, with passion and determination, can find themselves among the stars. So, prepare for an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation that reminds us all that the journey to space starts with the courage to dream. Tune in now and discover the extraordinary in the ordinary.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
01:10How on Earth Chris got to space!
05:50 How many entries?
06:35 Learn about yourself
09:20 Being uncomfortable
10:36 Inspiration4 Crew
11:46 Polaris Dawn
12:47 Relatable
15:43 What the daughters thought
18:00 Turning point
21:00 Overview Effect
23:50 Why billionaires should go to space
25:12 Going to Blue Origin
29:00 Mixing day job with space experience
31:05 Advice for “normal people” looking for a path to space
33:35 Wrap Up & Socials
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Website: https://chrissembroski.com/
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In this captivating episode, Sharon Hagle, the CEO and Founder of SpaceKids Global, takes us on a journey beyond our atmosphere. We delve into Sharon's recent spaceflight experience on Blue Origin's NS-20, where she and her husband, Marc Hagle, made history as the first married couple to venture into space together on a commercial vehicle.
The conversation explores the profound impact of the overview effect, providing a visceral sense of the change in the air upon returning to Earth. Sharon shares the unique perspective and inspiration gained from witnessing our planet from space, emphasising the transformative power of the experience.
Highlighting their addiction to spaceflight, Sharon and Marc express their enthusiasm for returning to space with Blue Origin on a future flight. What sets this upcoming journey apart is their commitment to bringing the magic of space to the next generation. The couple plans to take a group of eight kids along for the launch, embodying the mantra "if you can see it, you can be it." This mission aligns with SpaceKids Global's core mission of inspiring students in STEAM+ Environment education and ensuring equal representation for girls in the space industry.
Towards the end of the episode, Marc makes a special appearance, adding his perspective and enthusiasm for the upcoming space adventure. The episode paints a vivid picture of Sharon and Marc's dedication to space exploration, education, and the belief that exposing children to such experiences can ignite a passion for STEM fields and the boundless possibilities of the universe.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:08 Intro to Episode
00:25 Sharon Hagle
01:16 Models and love of space
02:05 Blue Origin - when it actually happened!
03:22 Unexpected (and comfy) delays
05:21 First married couple on commercial vehicle!
06:33 The ascent
08:11 The overview effect
10:32 Space Kids Global
13:34 Keeping Kids interested in STEM
16:22 Girl Scouts USA
17:30 New initiatives
19:10 Artemis Generation
20:18 Origin Story
23:04 Virgin Galactic
24:15 Capturing Imaginations
25:58 Advice to young people
27:00 Highlight of Space Kids Global
28:26 Welcoming Mark!
29:20 Mark’s Experience
30:55 Space Travel
31:50 SpaceX and the impact of private space companies
36:10 How has been married effected their marriage?
38:20 8 Kids plus parents can see a Blue launch!
39:41 Wrap Ups and Socials
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In this episode, we explore the transformative vision of Pablo, co-founder of MoonDAO, as he shares how decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) can reshape space exploration, fostering accessibility and collective governance. From his departure from BigTech to pioneering decentralised solutions, Pablo envisions a future where space is truly for everyone.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Episode - Pablo Moncada-Larrotiz
01:13 What is a Dao?
02:48 Similar to Bitcoin
03:47 Why the Moon?
07:07 How does it work and who does it serve?
10:00 Sending people to actual space!
10:52 How people can be in with a shot!
11.15 Internet instituions
15:27 Fixed supply of Moon Dao?
17:41 How do decisions get made?
19:25 Quadratic voting
20:37 Using Dao system in space?
22:30 Pablo’s background
25:18 Founder conflicts
28:10 The challenges in educating people on crypto
32:44 The Moon Dao fitting into the wider space industry
34:35 Wrap Up & Socials
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Website: https://www.moondao.com/
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/XFCD6WmQmk
X: https://twitter.com/OfficialMoonDAO
Moon DAO app: https://app.moondao.com/
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In today's episode, Erin takes us on a journey from her childhood in Florida, where shuttle launches ignited her passion for space. From sewing Halloween costumes to studying mechanical engineering, Erin's diverse path led her to NASA and MIT. She shares the thrill of contributing to the Benefits for Humanity initiative, bridging the gap between science and the public. And, amidst her love for sewing, Erin weaves stories that bring scientists and their breakthroughs to life. Join us as we explore the cosmic tapestry of Erin's fascinating career and the unique threads that connect her love for space and storytelling.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Episode - Erin Winick Anthony
00:58 Where Erin got her passion for space from
01:32 Shuttles going up, when you’re growing up!
02:39 Effects of seeing a launch
03:07 Journey to space
04:04 Working at NASA
05:50 Science Communication Officer for the ISS
07:20 Benefits of the ISS for humanity
12:01 Sewing
14:30 STEAM Power Media
15:30 Upcoming mission (breaking news!)
19:00 Going alone - challenges/most enjoyed moments!
21:00 Yep… she’s a Pinball Wizard
23:20 Other spacey idea’s
24:30 Attention to Artermis Program
27:10 Quick Fire Questions
31:15 Wrap Up & Socials
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinwinick
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Website: https://www.steampowermedia.com/
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In semi-retirement, Ladwig is the chief of To Orbit Productions, an independent company that provides consulting services and lectures on space issues, as well the creation of folk art based on space themes. He also serves on the Board of Directors of STAR HARBOR, a R&D, spaceflight training, and education startup company.
In 2019 Ladwig published See You in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight, a comprehensive history and glimpse of the future of space tourism. The book covers what has been promised for the past 80 years about the general public’s ability to fly in space.
He served three terms at NASA Headquarters. As a political appointee of the Obama Administration, he was the head of Public Outreach. During the Clinton Administration Ladwig was associate administrator of the Office of Policy and Plans. As a civil servant from 1981 to 1989, he held positions in the Office of Education, the Office of Space Flight, and the Office of Exploration. He managed the Shuttle Student Involvement Program and the Spaceflight Participant Program, which included the Teacher in Space and Journalist in Space competitions.
He was chief operating officer during the startup phase of the Zero Gravity Corporation. As vice president of Washington Operations, he established and managed Space.com’s Washington Bureau where he authored stories for its website and an opinion column, “Are We There Yet?” for Space Illustrated magazine.
In this episode, Ben and Alan discuss predictions on Space tourism, the overview effect community and the importance of storytelling beyond the "Space choir"!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to episode - Alan Ladwig
00:54 Alan’s career
06:05 See You in Orbit ( https://www.amazon.com/s?k=See+You+in+Orbit+Our+Dream+of+Spaceflight&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 )
10:25 Space Tourism predictions (SpaceX, Blue Origin, Axiom, Virgin Galactic)
17:20 The Overview Effect community
24:01 Dear Moon
25:50 Future predictions of Space tourism
31:00 Advice to young people - See you in orbit!
33:00 Wrap up and socials
Follow Alan Ludwig:
X: https://twitter.com/SpaceArtAl
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Dr Becky Smethurst is an astrophysics researcher who is trying to understand the connection between galaxies and their central supermassive black holes in the local Universe. In particular Dr Becky focus’s on the non-merger driven growth of supermassive black holes and the resultant feedback effects on their host galaxies!
In this episode, Ben and Dr Becky discuss the misconceptions about black holes, spaghettification and will humanity ever traverse a black hole?!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Dr Becky Smethurst
01:12 Post Conference vibes
02:08 Dr Becky’s passion for space
05:01 Ability to communicate the science
06:40 Science communication
09:07 A brief history of black holes (out now on paperback https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brief-History-Black-Holes-everything/dp/1529086744/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=)
11:37 Spaghettification
15:15 Being “Beyond the event horizon”
18:01 The ultimate mystery!
19:02 The James Webb Space Telescope - recent revelations
22:55 Does/could AI effect Dr Becky’s research?
26:22 Could humanity survive a black hole?
28:30 Dr Becky’s hobbies
29:24 Wrap Up and Socials
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X: @drbecky_
Instagram: www.instagram.com/drbecky_s
Website: https://rebeccasmethurst.co.uk
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Dr Jason Forshaw is the Head of Future Business at Astroscale UK/Europe all aspects of future business including BD, bid and support to sales and strategy.
In this episode, Ben and Jason discuss how much of the publics ‘day to day life' goes through satellites and how disastrous it would be if the Space Junk issue is not taken seriously.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:44 Introducing Dr Jason Forshaw - Astroscale’s mission
03:58 How has space sustainability changed in last 10 years
07:06 Problem of Space Junk (and size matters)
09:32 Do new satellites have an “end of life” plan? (Introduce the Docking Plate!)
13:08 Uses of Docking Plate
15:45 International effort - Japan/UK/US/Israel - why those local
18:34 What is plan for Astroscale in Europe?
21:48 Space Debris Leadership
23:58 Is there a planetary defence strategy for space junk?
27:45 Personal vision for the future
29:39 Final thought about sustainability in space
31:45 Wrap up and socials
Follow ASTROSCALE:
X: https://twitter.com/astroscale_HQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Astroscale/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astroscale/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Astroscale
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Frances "Poppy" Northcutt is an American engineer and attorney who began her career as a "computer", and was later a member of the technical staff of NASA's Apollo program during the Space Race. During the Apollo 8 mission, she became the first female engineer to work in NASA's Mission Control.
In this episode, Ben and Poppy discuss the Apollo Era, where there were more "whooping cranes" than female engineers in the 1960's and reveals her famous life coach.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro
00:54 Being a trailblazer in the space industry
04:15 Apollo 8 - Poppy’s responsibility
08:08 Importance/difficulty of Apollo 8 and Apollo 13
10:40 Importance of teamwork and big challenges
12:35 Something unknown about the Apollo Program
(Please excuse Poppy’s alarms going off)
14:35 Private/Public company
17:40 Inclusivity for women
21:18 Would Poppy go to space
23:27 Who has impacted Poppy over the years
25:24 Initial plans on how to get to Mars
28:22 The global effect of getting to Mars
29:58 The Artemis Program
34:24 Advice to women in the space industry
35:57 Wrap Up and socials
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppy_northcutt
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Julia Brodsky is a STEM education researcher at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, a former NASA astronaut instructor, independent school teacher, math education book author, educational consultant for gifted students, and homeschooling mom of three, including a special needs child. Julia's academic training is in astrophysics and science education. As the founder of the Art of Inquiry, an interactive online science program for curious pre-teens, Julia introduces students to space exploration, astrobiology, and AI to develop their scientific reasoning, systems thinking, and questioning skills. Julia is also a co-founder of Earthlings Hub, a non-profit educational initiative helping refugee children in Ukraine.
In this episode, Ben and Julia discuss Julia’s journey through space, from love of sci fi as a child, to studying astrophysics around the time of the discovery of the first exoplanet, to becoming an astronaut instructor and in more recent times helping children in the Ukraine.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Introduction to Julia Brodsky
01:16 Julia’s background in the space industry
06:15 Becoming an astronaut instructor
08:00 What is involve in guidance navigation and control systems?
10:48 Hardest part of astronaut training
13:13 The ISS - importance of international cooperation
14:33 What Julia did next
17:25 Mathematical Circles
19:24 The Art of Enquiry
23:16 Butterfly/rocket/airplane/sailboat - what’s the odd one out?
26:40 The Earthlings Hub
40:21 Ben’s final thought
41:18 Julia’s final thought
43:33 Wrap Up & Socials
Follow Julia Brodsky
Founder, Earthlings Hub, an educational non-profit for refugee kids
Founder, Art of Inquiry, STEM classes and outreach
Research Scientist, Blue Marble Institute of Science
Contributing Writer, Forbes and Medium
Astrobiology: https://juliabrodsky.medium.com/educating-the-citizens-of-the-universe-a8130a61c359
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Anna Menon is an American engineer scheduled to fly on Polaris Dawn, Anna worked for NASA for seven years before joining SpaceX, where she works as a lead engineer of space operations. In this episode, Ben and Anna discuss the significance of Polaris Dawn, preparing mentally for a mission and SpaceX's vision for humanity in Space. This completes a fantastic set of interviews with each crew member of Polaris Dawn! Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor:
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:40 Introduction to Anna Menon 01:14 Intensity of training 02:27 Finding out about selection - a memorable day! 04:24 Becoming an astronaut - surprises? 05:43 Interest in Space origin 08:53 Medical Officer 11:00 The worlds first commercial EVA 12:35 The team behind the mission 13:44 Kids 15:27 What to bring to space (and when) 16:46 Significance of Polaris Dawn 18:42 Preparing mentally for the mission 21:00 Typical day on Polaris Dawn 23:53 SpaceX’s vision 25:43 Advice to young people 28:02 What has Anna learnt about herself 29:50 Extra Curricula 32:44 Wrap up and socials Follow Anna Menon
Twitter: https://twitter.com/annawmenon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annawmenon/
Website: https://polarisprogram.com/dawn/
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Sarah Gillis is an SpaceX engineer who is scheduled to fly on Polaris Dawn, the inaugural mission of the Polaris Program. If the trip goes ahead as planned in 2023, she will become the youngest American to reach orbit.
In this episode, Ben and Sarah discuss how she and the crew are preparing for the first commercial EVA mentally and physically, will Sarah be taking her violin to Space and why she and the crew will be putting in contact lenses when they get to Space!
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Episode 72: Sarah Gillis
00:56 Please rate, review and subscribe!
01:34 Welcoming Sarah - is she busy currently?
02:00 Recent training
02:50 The EVA
04:20 Mentally preparing for the EVA
06:51 Confidence in team
08:39 Role of Mission Specialist
10:20 How Sarah found out about Polaris Dawn
14:32 Will Sarah take her violin to Space?
15:34 Launch Date
16:18 Experiments on Polaris Dawn
19:47 Youngest American to reach orbit (no pressure!)
21:26 Importance of mentors
23:40 The Inspiration of Inspiration 4!
25:18 How has Crew Dragon changed?
28:05 Mood within SpaceX
30:00 Camera’s within the capsule?
30:30 Expected high’s
32:21 Wrap up and socials
Follow Sarah Gillis
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Gillis
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gillis_sarahe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillis_sarahe/
Website: https://polarisprogram.com/dawn/
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Eric Ingram is the Founder and CEO of SCOUT Space Inc., a US-based company developing orbital products and services to enable a new era of space safety and transparency. He is also a Board Member at the Space Frontier Foundation, and is an Organizing Team Member & Ambassador for Mission: AstroAccess.
In this episode, Ben and Eric discuss how to train satellites to become “Space Domain Awareness Data Collectors”, why it’s important to “just try things” and the crucial work of Astro Access shaping an all inclusive future for humanity in Space.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Eric Ingram
01:42 Eric’s background to Space
04:00 Did Covid effect Scouts early days
07:04 What is SCOUT
09:01 How Eric met his business partner
10:33 Space Tugs (orbit fab launch link)
13:05 Future of automation in Space
15:45 Will Scout help the emerging problem of Space junk?
19:35 Partnerships and Collaborations
22:08 Upcoming space missions
24:10 Public perception of ‘Space Transportation’
25:55 Astro Access
29:16 Space Frontier foundation
32:12 Advice to young people starting a business in Space
34:20 Wrap ups and social
Follow Eric Ingram
SCOUT SPACE: https://www.scout.space/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eric_ingram & https://twitter.com/SCOUTdotspace
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCOUTdotspace/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericsingram/ & https://www.instagram.com/scoutdotspace/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scoutdotspace/
Press Release on Eric going ZeroG: https://astroaccess.org/aa2flightpressrelease/
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Dr. Doug Plata is a physician and public health specialist with a background in biophysics. He is interested in space exploration and is developing a cost-effective transportation method to the Moon using lunar polar ice for propellant. He founded the Space Development Network and created a proposed, fully inflatable base for the initial permanent crew on the Moon and Mars called the InstaBase. He is also organising the Space Fair, a space-themed science fair event aimed at promoting space development concepts and recruiting members for the Space Development Network. Dr. Plata's Plan for Sustainable Space Development covers various aspects of space development, including in-space transportation, infrastructure, habitats, and settlement motivations.
In this episode, Ben and Doug discuss why an Instabase accommodate couples, young peoples interest in the cosmos and the full scale Instabase habitat that is going to be available for people visit Starship's first orbital launch (hopefully) in April 2023 in Boca Chica, Texas.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Welcome back after a few weeks off (and please review)
00:46 Dr Doug Plata
01:30 What is Instabase?
03:35 Why in couples? Selection process?
07:22 Instabase location http://developspace.info/display/
09:53 Levels of development
11:40 Scale mock up in Boca Chica, Texas!
13:40 Inflatable habitats
17:24 Space Development Network
20:00 Rocket ranch
21:00 Young peoples interest in space and the space industry changing
26:00 The Moon Mars Analogue Base
32:05 Doug’s journey to Space (everyone loves an origin story)
36:23 Virtual tours
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The Space Development Network: http://developspace.info/
Visit the Instabase model: http://developspace.info/display/
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“The Galaxis Gal”, Inara Tabir, is a science communicator and aerospace connector. She is the president of the Multiplanetary Society and the Executive Director of Gaaays in Spaaace. Her work focuses on bridging the public and the industry to secure our future in space. Her show, Coffee on the Moon, focuses on making space accessible to everyone and talking to people who found unique ways into the industry. She is a former foster child and a trans woman, with a fascinating view of the Space industry.
In this episode, Ben and Inara discuss “The 8th Continent” (aka The Moon), how to shift the focus of the public to bring Space closer to Earth and why the Multiplantary Society will end!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to the Episode (Please rate, review and share the Podcast!)
00:58 Introduction to Inara Tabir
01:56 The Galaxis Gal https://www.galaxisgal.space/
02:36 Making Humanity Multiplanetary
04:26 How do we do it?
08:20 Back to the Moon
11:35 Importance of Space
17:09 Where Space begins and why the Multiplantary Society will end
19:54 Gaaays in Spaaace
25:20 Advice to young people in the industry
28:39 Gaaays in Spaaace Tickets conference (tickets available now here)
32:58 Wrap Up & Socials
Follow Inara & Galaxis Gal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GalaxisGal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalaxisGal/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GalaxisGal/
Instagram (Gays in Space): https://www.instagram.com/gaaaysinspaaace/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inaratabir/
LinkedIn (Multi Planetary Society): https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-multiplanetary-society/
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Luke Fischer, Co-Founder and CEO of SkyFi, has a strong background in aviation, technology, and military industries. His leadership has driven the success of his latest innovative satellite imagery startup SkyFi.
In this episode, Ben and Luke discuss what happens when clouds get in the way of arial pictures, the diverse utility of democratising arial surveillance and the importance of networking!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:58 Intro to Luke Fischer and What is SkyFi?
02:35 Selfie from Space - or is it?
03:47 Cost of Pics
05:29 How does it work?
08:10 Applications
10:52 Transparency of viewing Earth
12:30 Luke’s previous military & arial experience
15:55 Luke’s Strategy for building Dream Teams
18:56 Privacy concerns
20:54 The future of arial surveillance
23:55 Possible uses for SkyFi?
28:30 CEO advice
31:00 What about clouds?!
32:34 Would Luke go to Space?
33:36 Wrap Up & Socials
Follow Luke Fischer & SkyFi
Website: https://www.skyfi.com/contact
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkyfiApp
Twitter (Luke’s Personal): https://twitter.com/FischerLukeM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skyfi.app/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyfi-imaging/
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Spaceport Cornwall is a launch site for satellites and spaceplanes in the United Kingdom, located at Cornwall Airport Newquay. The project is a partnership between the Cornwall Council and Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit, with the goal of offering low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellite launch providers. Spaceport Cornwall aims to support the growing demand for space-based services and to establish Cornwall as a hub for space-related innovation and technology.
In this episode, Ben and Melissa discuss the plans for Spaceport Cornwall, the ambition to become the first carbon neutral spaceport and what is a Cornish Chough?!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:59 Melissa Thorpe 01:19 January 9th launch 02:05 Rocket Pride 🚀 03:26 ‘The Event’ of the launch 05:22 Next launch attempt 06:58 Spaceport vs Airport 08:54 Location of Spaceport Cornwall 09:48 Locals reaction to Spaceport Cornwall 12:47 What is a Cornish Chuff? 14:08 Melissa’s journey to Space 16:30 UK Space Strategy 19:56 Other launch capabilities at Spaceport Cornwall 22:45 Grassroots effects of Spaceport Cornwall 27:01 Typical day as Head of Spaceport 29:50 Long term aspirations for Spaceport Cornwall 32:18 Wrap up & Socials Follow Melissa Thorpe
Website: https://spaceportcornwall.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melsgoodspace/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spacecornwall/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-thorpe/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/melsgoodspace
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Meagan is a leading voice in the entrepreneurial space industry and an experienced startup executive and founder, with multiple exits under her belt. She is the host of the Mission Eve podcast that aims to increase the number of women in the space industry and is frequently featured as a thought leader on the industry’s development and investment potential.
Meagan is a strong believer in the power of free enterprise as the driving force that will lift humanity permanently off-world. She is managing partner of SpaceFund, a venture capital firm investing in space startups and sits on the board of directors of over a dozen organizations, including both space startups and nonprofits. She holds an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Rice University.
In 2009, Meagan co-founded the NewSpace Business Plan Competition, a program focused on educating both entrepreneurs and investors, and catalyzing deal flow and is the world’s longest-running space focused BPC. As a manager, coach, and judge for the last decade, she has read over 1,000 space business executive summaries, has coached hundreds of selected teams, and helped award cash prizes to dozens of NewSpace startups.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:14 Please rate/subscribe to podcast!
00:56 Meagan Crawford
01:38 What is Space Fund
03:00 Journey to launch Space Fund
05:45 Selection Process for Investments
08:01 Current Portfolio
09:58 Difference between a normal VC and a Space VC
12:34 Space Forge
14:36 SEN
14:57 Push and Pull Strategy
17:23 New Space Business Plan
19:24 The Mission Eve Podcast
21:15 Learnings from the Podcast
22:36 The World’s First Trillionaire
24:43 Equity of Opportunity
26:30 Government rules and regs
28:58 Future Partnerships/Pace of Investment
30:30 Outside of work
31:46 Wrap Up & Social
Follow Meagan Crawford
Recent Blog: https://spacefund.com/blog/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaganMCrawford
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacefundgodess/
Website: https://spacefund.com/
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"Space Prize” seeks to promote universal space literacy and inspire the next generation of private astronauts by connecting private citizens with a thrilling range of astronaut, earthanaut and aquanaut experiences.
In this episode, Ben and Kim discuss where the Space Prize is going next, the importance of mentorship and the role of science communication in inspiring the next generation of young women in Space!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:16 Please rate and review the podcast!
01:06 Kim Macharia
01:46 Space Prize
04:54 The Pipeline Problem
06:10 Space Literacy
08:13 Space Education
08:50 Telescope in every school in the world
09:52 What are the Space Prize’s?
12:04 importance of Mentorship
13:33 Different Judges/Mentors depending on location
14:00 The Application
16:00 Funding
17:30 Locations
19:15 Next Space Prize in May: Brazil
19:37 Challenges of new locations
21:28 Science Communication
22:36 Space Frontier Foundation
25:40 Private companies democratising access to space
27:40 Future in space
28:15 What advice to young people
30:40 Would Kim go to Space?
32:38 Socials and Wrap Up
Follow Kim Macharia
Website: https://www.spaceprize.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespaceprize/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespaceprize
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-prize/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thespaceprize
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John Kraus “snap”, is a photographer based on Florida's Space Coast working to capture rocket launches and other spaceflight activities in Cape Canaveral and around the world. Outside of that work, he serves as the Content Director of the Polaris Program and has worked with and has his images used by space entities such as NASA, SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, the European Space Agency, Inspiration4, the Polaris Program, and more!
In this episode, Ben and John discuss how John got his big break capturing the Inspiration4 mission, pushing the envelope when it comes to Space photography and what it was like covering Inspiration4 and the upcoming Polaris missions!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:20 Please rate/subscribe/share/do something to promote the podcast!
01:00 John Kraus
02:02 What pic does John use on his desktop?
03:18 Pushing the envelope in space photography
05:00 Rookie mistakes?
07:40 Favourite pictures
13:20 How John started as a photographer
15:09 How John got selected to cover Inspiration4
20:30 Fate works in mysterious ways!
22:07 Being young - an advantage?
26:00 Being an “extra astronaut”
30:02 Does John train astronauts to take pictures?
31:44 Would John go to space?
36:12 How is John going to capture Polaris Dawn launch?
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Some of John’s work
FH/USSF-67 images: https://www.johnkrausphotos.com/Galleries/Launches/Falcon-Heavy-USSF-67
All launches John's shot: https://www.johnkrausphotos.com/Galleries/Launches
Polaris Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/polarisprogramphotos/
Recent Polaris Dawn / NASA JSC Chamber photo essay: https://polarisprogram.com/polaris-dawn-crew-participates-in-a-decompression-sickness-study-at-nasas-johnson-space-center/
Inspiration4 Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/inspiration4photos
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Freya Blekman is the lead scientist at the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY and professor in elementary particle physics at the University of Hamburg. Freya’s research interests include the search for signs of “new physics” using the large hadron collider at CERN and future colliders.
In this episode, Ben and Freya discuss how she went from being cast as a “crazy scientist” in a school play to sitting in the control room of the largest particle collider in the world!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
0:17 Please rate, subscribe and review the podcast!
01:12 Freya Blekman
02:18 Passion for physics
03:46 CERN CMS https://home.cern/science/experiments/cms
07:07 Location of CERN
08:27 What particles does CERN smash together?
09:47 Discovery of the Higgs Particle
11:08 LHC closed for 3 years
13:40 Aim of LHC
16:21 Quarks
18:38 Control room
20:45 Space and particle physics
23:00 Safety at LHC
26:24 Future discoveries at CERN
28:40 Future colliders
30:26 Advice to next generation of scientists/physicists
33:40 DESY (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron) and Professor at Hamberg
34:41 Wrap up and socials
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Andy Aldrin is the President of the Aldrin Family Foundation, a charity dedicated to harnessing the inspiration of space to ignite a passion for STEAM education in students of all ages and backgrounds.
In this episode, Ben and Andy talk about the Aldrin Family Foundation, why they have teamed up with the University of Sunderland (in the UK), what it was like growing up with Buzz as a father and the future of Space tourism!
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:17 Spaced Ventures www.spacedventures.com
00:41 Andy Aldrin Introduction
01:23 New Years resolution/thoughts
03:15 Artemis 1 & Starship
05:25 Polaris Dawn & Space Tourism
06:20 Launch cost
10:38 Buzz Aldrin as a father
13:00 Aldrin Family Foundation (AFF)
15:09 Space Tourism and access to space
22:04 The night sky
22:36 AFF origin
27:47 Why Sunderland?
28:50 Differences between UK and US students
34:33 Wrap up and socials
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Jared Isaacman is an American entrepreneur, pilot, philanthropist, and commercial astronaut. He is the founder, CEO of Draken International and Shift4 Payments. As well as being commander of the iconic inspiration 4 mission last year, Jared will command the Polaris Dawn mission, the first private spaceflight in a series of missions named the Polaris Program which starts early next year.
In this episode, Ben and Jared discuss the upcoming Polaris missions, his entrepreneurial journey and his relationship with SpaceX.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
0:16 Spaced Ventures
00:40 Jared Isaacman
01:22 The importance of reflection
02:52 Shift 4 Payments
05:22 Where did Jared’s passion for space start?
07:42 Telling board about space dreams
10:18 Hand over business responsibility when in space?
12:08 Inspiration 4 success
15:08 When did SpaceX conversation start?
17:20 Polaris Dawn conception
18:35 Timing for Polaris Dawn
23:34 What to look for in a crew?
25:15 Upcoming Polaris missions
26:40 Moon & Mars
28:02 Family Life
29:44 Advice to budding space entrepreneurs
34:00 Wrap up and socials
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Website: https://polarisprogram.com/
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Dr Brian Keating is a Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. He is a public speaker, inventor, and an expert in the study of the universe’s oldest light, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), using it to learn about the origin and evolution of the universe. Keating is a writer and podcaster and the best-selling author of one of Amazon Editors’ ‘Best Non-fiction Books of All Time”, Losing the Nobel Prize.
In this episode, Ben and Brian discuss “losing the Nobel prize”, how young scientists need to be wary of confirmation bias, the importance of science communication and why we should all look up at the stars!
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:37 Introduction to Dr Brian Keating
01:40 Losing the Nobel Prize
09:40 What is the James Webb Space Telescope telling us?
13:55 Potential of Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
17:50 “Into The Impossible” Podcast - subscribe on Apple
24:50 Eric Weinstein & The Portal - Geometric Unity
31:10 Current area’s of research and what Brian would do with a “blank cheque”?
36:50 What Ben would/should do to promote the podcast!
39:00 Wrap Up and socials
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Julie McEnery is the Project Scientist for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. In this role, she is the scientific lead of a NASA Astrophysics flagship mission that will study the expansion history of the Universe, the evolution of cosmic structure and perform a statistical census of planets around other stars. Her scientific research focuses on the study of extreme high energy transients and the development of the ground and space based observatories needed to pursue this. She is the senior scientist for high energy astrophysics at Goddard Space Flight Center, and co-director of the Joint Space Sciences Center between Goddard and the University of Maryland.
In this episode, Ben and Julie discuss the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, it's timeline and how it compares to the JWST ‘Instead of seeing deep, seeing wide’.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:16 Spaced Ventures 00:42 Introduction to Dr Julie Mc Enery 01:25 Working for NASA 03:15 How did Julie start her fascination with space? 04:30 Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (NGRST) - what is it? 07:34 Importance of ‘Nancy Grace’ name 08:34 ‘Mother of Hubble’ 09:06 Timeline for launch 10:33 ‘Day in the life’ - current build stage (as of 2022) 12:33 Impact of JWST 13:50 ‘Instead of seeing deep, seeing wide’ 15:07 Dark Energy and Dark Matter 19:53 Predictions about findings from NGRST/short puppy disturbance 🐶 22:19 NGRST searching for Exoplanets 28:30 Direct images of planets similar to our own! 29:08 Falcon Heavy launch/things to watch out for 31:40 Advice to young scientists and engineers Wrap up and socials 33:44 Wrap up and socials Follow Orbit Fab
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Jeremy Schiel is the Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer at Orbit Fab and a leading entrepreneur in the growing in-space economy. Spacecraft are no longer restricted to the fuel they are launched with. Orbit Fab delivers the fuel and other materials that are required, where and when they are needed, to enable business models never before thought possible.
In this episode, Ben and Jeremy discuss getting to orbit in year 1, the challenges of “building an empire” and why we should hope for a Mc Donalds in space!
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:19 Spaced Ventures
00:40 Jeremy Schiel is the Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer at Orbit Fab
01:20 Where does the name “Orbit Fab” come from?
02:00 How Jeremy met his co-founder Daniel Faber and started Orbit Fab
02:52 Space conference
03:50 Gas Stations in Space!
04:39 Types of refuelling
05:50 Getting to Orbit
08:19 RAFTI (Rapid Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface)
12:08 Launch Provider
13:13 Minimising Spacejunk
15:20 Technical challenges of Orbit Fab
16:58 Fundraising
20:55 Partnership with Astroscale
22:10 Why Orbit Fab UK?
24:00 Orbit Fab 2023 - what to expect?
27:30 CONFERS
29:10 Opportunities for innovation
33:34 Advice to entrepreneur’s
35:40 Long term aspirations for Orbit Fab
36:47
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Stephen Bassett is a political activist, Disclosure advocate and the executive director of Paradigm Research Group (PRG) founded in 1996 to end a government imposed embargo on the truth behind extraterrestrial related phenomena. He has spoken to audiences around the world about the implications of "Disclosure" - the formal confirmation by heads of state of an extraterrestrial presence engaging the human race.
In this episode, Ben and Stephen discuss how Stephen’s lobbying contributed to Hilary Clinton using the term “UAP” instead of “UFO” in the Presidential race 2016 and are we heading towards “Disclosure”?!
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:41 Introduction to Stephen Bassett
01:28 What does the US government know about extra terrestrials?
07:00 Who knows what?!
11:30 Why a truth embargo?
20:53 UFO’s vs UAP's
27:32 Paradigm Research Group - how it has evolved
33:16 Pentagon Announcement
37:17 When will “Disclosure” happen?
43:18 Print Media Archive https://paradigmresearchgroup.org/media-archive/
46:34 Wrap up and socials
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Discussed pending bill in the U.S. Congress: sections 703, 704 and 705 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4503/text
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Dr. Doug Corrigan is a physicist, biochemist, and molecular biologist, and is the author of the book“The Author of Light.”As a Graduate Fellow, he worked with NASA on microgravity experiments that flew aboard the Space Shuttle. Later in his career, Dr. Corrigan launched a biotech company that developed tools to help the pharmaceutical industry discover new antiviral drugs. He is an avid innovator, and has developed award-winning concepts for new medical devices, 3D printing technologies, cellular assays, nanotechnologies, sensors, and new materials.
In this episode Ben and Doug discuss the properties of light, the existence of God and poly molecular health.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:22 This weeks sponsor Spaced Ventures
00:54 Dr Doug Corrigan
01:58 Fascination with the cosmos
03:57 The Author of Light: Did God reveal his identity in the physics of light (You can buy Doug’s book here) https://www.amazon.com/Author-Light-Reveal-Identity-Physics/dp/B08KH97THM/
09:15 The Big Bang
12:56 Pushback from Academia about God in Science?
15:47 Bio tech company
18:02 Polymolecular Health
25:20 Experience with NASA
34:24 Twitter
36:14 Wrap up and socials
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Aurora is a research scientist at the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute at IPAC/Caltech and also works as a scientist on the NASA Exoplanet Archive. Aurora is primarily an observational astronomer and her research interests include exoplanets atmospheres and brown dwarfs.
In this episode Ben and Aurora discuss nervous launch moments, the difference between a red and a brown dwarf and what it means to get “JWST time”!
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:19 Spaced Ventures - Invest in companies like Princeton Satellite Systems, Inc
01:22 Introduction to Aurora Kesseli
2:02 Artemis 1
04:00 NASA Exoplanet Archive
04:48 The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
08:24 NASA Exoplanet Archive secrecy?
09:49 What are Brown Dwarfs?
12:28 Day in the life of Aurora
14:12 Space telescopes!
15:45 Where to point JWST?
18:40 How does JWST work?
20:32 Earth 2.0
26:08 Outreach
28:58 Favourite Sci-Fi and predicting the future
33:34 Wrap up and socials
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Lawrence Krauss is an internationally known theoretical physicist and bestselling author, as well as being an acclaimed lecturer. He is currently President of The Origins Project Foundation, and host of The Origins Podcast, His wide research interests have focused on the interface between elementary particle physics and cosmology, including the origin and evolution of the Universe and the fundamental structure of matter.
In this episode, Ben and Lawrence discuss the “known unknowns” of the universe, the Origin’s Project and is there comfort in not knowing the answers to life's big questions?
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro and Spaced Ventures
00:57 Lawrence Krauss
02:29 What we should be asking about the universe in 2022? “The Known Unknowns” preorder here
07:14 Cosmogony - “how the universe started” buy “A Universe from Nothing” here
10:22 A universe from nothing
12:30 Lawrence’s background - did it shape his current views?
13:48 The Origin’s Project
16:30 Big Questions
17:38 Kip Thorne
18:54 Private companies involvement with Space
23:10 Big Experiments with unlimited budget
25:28 UAP’s
27:00 Likelihood’s of “anything”
28:30 The Physics of Star Trek
30:08 Where did Lawrence’s passion for space come from?
31:25 Wrap up and socials
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Substack - https://lawrencekrauss.substack.com/
Origins Project - https://originsproject.org/events/
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Bailey is an experienced system engineer with a history of working in mechanical engineering in the space industry. Bailey does a lot of STEM outreach and is also an accomplished “analogue astronaut” with plans to do more missions next year. Bailey is a Rubik's Cube ambassador and has solved a Rubik's cube with ZeroG!
In this episode, Ben and Bailey discuss trusting in yourself and your equipment, why we are all Jedi force wielders and why are Rubik’s cubes so cool in space!
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
01:03 Spaced Ventures
01:26 Introducing Bailey ‘ninjaneergirl’
02:30 How Bailey got into space?
04:04 Paragon
04:31 Axiom
05:30 Space suits for space tourists?
06:19 Making space suits suitable for all
07:34 Analogue Astronauts - hi seas https://www.hi-seas.org/
10:19 Main function of analogues
12:25 What makes hi seas so good
13:20 No phone in analogue!
14:25 Analogue at sea!
16:20 Scuba Diving Vs Spacewalks
18:25 Rubik’s cube
20:31 Why is Rubik’s so cool in space?
23:00 Inspiring the next generation
24:50 SpaceKind http://www.spacekind.org/
29:25 Jedi force wielders!
31:39 Overview Effect
33:35 Bailey’s aspirations for the future
36:25 Wrap up and socials
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Website - www.aspacestory.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ninjaneergirl/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ninjaneergirl
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Nika Chinchaladze is a space entrepreneur, CEO and Co-Founder of Altair Enterprises - a space education company with the goal of accelerating the growth of the new space economy by providing globally accessible on-demand learning, fostering international cooperation, and supplying the industry with the next generation workforce - organisers of the International Space Convention - one of the biggest annual space industry business conferences - & the authors of “Space Business 101: 7 Steps to Position Yourself in the Next Trillion Dollar Industry.”
In this episode, Ben and Nicholas discuss the aims of the ISC, the challenges of being a space entrepreneur and how to position yourself in the next trillion dollar industry.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:18 Shout out to our sponsors – Spaced Ventures
01:10 This week’s guest Nika Chinchaladze
02:28 Altair Enterprises
03:15 How Nika met his business partner Martynas
03:57 Passion for space industry?
05:08 The International Space Convention (ISC), how it began?
09:12 Physical vs virtual events
11:34 ISC themes 2023
14:30 Curating speakers
16:00 Challenges for space industry entrepreneurs
18:10 aims for conference
20:20 The next trillion dollar industry - accessibility?
22:40 Co founder relationships
24:50 Altair Academy
27:30 Would Nika go to space?
28:30 Aspirations for Altair?
29:50 Advice for ‘wannabe’ space entrepreneurs
33:00 Wrap up and socials (note Ben means ISC 2023 - sorry)
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Avi Loeb is an Israeli-American theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology and is a Professor of Science at Harvard University. He had been the longest serving chair of Harvard's Department of Astronomy, founding director of Harvard's Black Hole Initiative and director of the Institute for Theory and Computation (within the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics). In July 2021, Avi became head of The Galileo Project. The project was inspired by the detection of ʻOumuamua' and by release of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP).
In this episode, Ben and Avi discuss how Oumuamua (the first interstellar object detected to pass through the solar system) could be space junk or it could be a message in a bottle from an extra terrestrial civilisation. They discuss the importance of interstellar archeology and why we should be looking further for evidence that we are not the only sentient beings in the universe!
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Introduction to episode with Avi Loeb and the incredible podcast sponsor – Spaced Ventures
01:00 Who is Avi Loeb?
01:54 How Ben heard about Avi over Covid
02:57 What is Oumuamua (or what it isn’t!)
09:45 Project Galileo https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo/home
10:28 What Avi thinks Oumuamua is and where is it going?
14:00 How did it escape the suns gravity?
16:30 US government 2019 announcement - UAPS?
19:00 New telescope in Chilli - like a dating app!
20:58 Where to look first?
22:42 NASA’s Dart Mission - planetary defence - job done?
26:15 Project Lyra (chase Oumuamua) is it possible?
29:00 What scientific discoveries does Avi want to live long enough to witness?
33:15 Physics is a dialogue with nature
35:00 Wrap up and socials
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Hayley Arceneaux is a St. Jude Children's Research Hospital physician assistant, a career she committed to at age ten, after surviving pediatric bone cancer. She is also now a member of the SpaceX medical team, where she helps medically train commercial astronauts. She joined SpaceX's first private spaceflight, Inspiration4, on September 15, 2021, and successfully water-landed three days later. At age twenty-nine, she became the youngest American to orbit the earth, the first pediatric cancer survivor in space, and the first astronaut with a prosthetic body part.
In this episode, Ben and Hayley discuss how Hayley had to keep the fact she was going to space a secret, the overview effect, how she never got claustrophobic on Crew Dragon and her new memoir, WILD RIDE: A Memoir of I.V. Drips and Rocket Ships.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Episode 50
00:49 This weeks sponsor - Spaced Ventures
01:40 Hayley Arceneaux
02:30 How Hayley found out she was going to space
04:15 Keeping the secret
05:00 Reaction to space news
05:34 Hayley’s journey through fighting cancer
09:00 Does Hayley feel the pressure being an inspiration?
10:34 Thoughts around free health care
12:42 The overview effect - reaction to seeing the
15:10 What was it actually like on Crew Dragon?
17:15 How was sleeping on board?
19:15 Responsibilities on board
20:55 Inspiring the next generation
22:36 Landing at sea
25:06 Hayley’s Motivation for writing her book
27:26 What Hayley learnt about herself
29:00 Hayley’s plans for the future
30:00 Audio book
31:37 Wrap up and socials
Buy “WILD RIDE” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Ride-Memoir-Drips-Rocket-ebook/dp/B09S3J4DJT
Buy “Wild Ride” on Penguin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712670/wild-ride-by-hayley-arceneaux/?pdivflag#
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Hayley Arceneaux is a St. Jude Children's Research Hospital physician assistant, a career she committed to at age ten, after surviving pediatric bone cancer. She is also now a member of the SpaceX medical team, where she helps medically train commercial astronauts. She joined SpaceX's first private spaceflight, Inspiration4, on September 15, 2021, and successfully water-landed three days later. At age twenty-nine, she became the youngest American to orbit the earth, the first pediatric cancer survivor in space, and the first astronaut with a prosthetic body part.
In this episode, Ben and Hayley discuss how Hayley had to keep the fact she was going to space a secret, the overview effect, how she never got claustrophobic on Crew Dragon and her new memoir, WILD RIDE: A Memoir of I.V. Drips and Rocket Ships.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Episode 50
00:49 This weeks sponsor - Spaced Ventures
01:40 Hayley Arceneaux
02:30 How Hayley found out she was going to space
04:15 Keeping the secret
05:00 Reaction to space news
05:34 Hayley’s journey through fighting cancer
09:00 Does Hayley feel the pressure being an inspiration?
10:34 Thoughts around free health care
12:42 The overview effect - reaction to seeing the
15:10 What was it actually like on Crew Dragon?
17:15 How was sleeping on board?
19:15 Responsibilities on board
20:55 Inspiring the next generation
22:36 Landing at sea
25:06 Hayley’s Motivation for writing her book
27:26 What Hayley learnt about herself
29:00 Hayley’s plans for the future
30:00 Audio book
31:37 Wrap up and socials
Buy “WILD RIDE” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Ride-Memoir-Drips-Rocket-ebook/dp/B09S3J4DJT
Buy “Wild Ride” on Penguin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712670/wild-ride-by-hayley-arceneaux/?pdivflag#
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In Episode 49 Ben speaks to Emily Higgins, the Director of Communications and Special Projects for Uplift Aerospace, documenting and creating the infrastructure for "Next Space" within the aerospace industry using advanced technologies, art, and Web3. Within her role at Uplift, Higgins is also the Director of Space+, the world's first Web3 Space Program. Her role encompasses content production and curation for building brand recognition, and astronaut wrangling.
In this episode, Ben and Emily discuss the importance of making space accessible to all, Starborn Treasure Hunt, the future of crypto in space and the importance of educating and community building for Space+.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
Follow Space+:
00:00 Intro and thanks to our sponsors - Spaced Ventures
00:47 Emily Higgins
01:28 What on Earth is Web3?
03:30 NFT’s in Space
05:50 Uplift Space & Space+
12:33 Power of NFT community and how business model stacks up?
15:44 Open Sea & Launches
17:01 Starborn Treasure Hunt
19:33 Educating Space industry on crypto
21:22 Value of crypto in space in the future
25:18 Future astronaut training
29:19 Community Building
31:01 Digital launch viewing?
31:44 Long term vision for Space+
33:38 To The Moon!
34:38 Wrap ups and socials
Follow Space+
Website: https://www.spaceplus.xyz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/spaceplusnft
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/spaceplusnft
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceplusnft/
Opensea: https://opensea.io/collection/launch-pass
Starborn Premint: https://www.premint.xyz/starborn-treasure-hunt/
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In Episode 49 Ben speaks to Emily Higgins, the Director of Communications and Special Projects for Uplift Aerospace, documenting and creating the infrastructure for "Next Space" within the aerospace industry using advanced technologies, art, and Web3. Within her role at Uplift, Higgins is also the Director of Space+, the world's first Web3 Space Program. Her role encompasses content production and curation for building brand recognition, and astronaut wrangling.
In this episode, Ben and Emily discuss the importance of making space accessible to all, Starborn Treasure Hunt, the future of crypto in space and the importance of educating and community building for Space+.
Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor:
Spaced Ventures: https://www.spacedventures.com/ to invest shares of actual space startups!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
Follow Space+:
00:00 Intro and thanks to our sponsors - Spaced Ventures
00:47 Emily Higgins
01:28 What on Earth is Web3?
03:30 NFT’s in Space
05:50 Uplift Space & Space+
12:33 Power of NFT community and how business model stacks up?
15:44 Open Sea & Launches
17:01 Starborn Treasure Hunt
19:33 Educating Space industry on crypto
21:22 Value of crypto in space in the future
25:18 Future astronaut training
29:19 Community Building
31:01 Digital launch viewing?
31:44 Long term vision for Space+
33:38 To The Moon!
34:38 Wrap ups and socials
Follow Space+
Website: https://www.spaceplus.xyz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/spaceplusnft
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/spaceplusnft
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceplusnft/
Opensea: https://opensea.io/collection/launch-pass
Starborn Premint: https://www.premint.xyz/starborn-treasure-hunt/
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In episode 48 Ben speaks to Dallas Campbell, a British television presenter, television and stage actor, best known as a presenter on the Channel 5 series The Gadget Show in 2008 and BBC One science series Bang Goes the Theory from 2009 to 2012. He’s a well known science communicator who has just back from filming a new series on Hydrogen (coming soon to Youtube).
In this episode, Ben and Dallas discuss science communication, space documentaries, private space companies, the significance of Artemis and the excitement about the UK having a "Space launch" capability.
Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor:
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OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:18 Spaced Ventures Sponsor
00:48 Introducing Dallas Campbell
01:24 Current series on Hydrogen and Dallas’s career to date (The Gadget Show/Bang Goes the Theory)
07:00 Contact with former presenters
08:30 Space shows
10:20 Science communication
12:08 Artemis era (compared to Apollo)
15:38 Privatisation of Space industry (SpaceX/Blue Origin)
18:34 UK Launch Space Launch capability (Space Port Cornwall)
20:23 Ad Astra - Illustrated Space
21:47 Space documentaries
24:24 Supersized Earth: 10 years on - projects like Neom, is it time for a second series?
27:00 Hyperloop
27:25 Dallas Campbells podcast Patented History of Inventions: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/welcome-to-patented-history-of-inventions/id1612089556?i=1000552466585)
30:11 Space Bar with Astro Agency
31:21 Dallas’s new series on Hydrogen (coming soon to YouTube)
33:26 Wrap up and socials
Follow Dallas Campbell:
Website: https://www.dallascampbell.co.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dallascampbell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedallascampbell/
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In episode 48 Ben speaks to Dallas Campbell, a British television presenter, television and stage actor, best known as a presenter on the Channel 5 series The Gadget Show in 2008 and BBC One science series Bang Goes the Theory from 2009 to 2012. He’s a well known science communicator who has just back from filming a new series on Hydrogen (coming soon to Youtube).
In this episode, Ben and Dallas discuss science communication, space documentaries, private space companies, the significance of Artemis and the excitement about the UK having a "Space launch" capability.
Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor:
Spaced Ventures: https://www.spacedventures.com/ to invest shares of actual space startups!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:18 Spaced Ventures Sponsor
00:48 Introducing Dallas Campbell
01:24 Current series on Hydrogen and Dallas’s career to date (The Gadget Show/Bang Goes the Theory)
07:00 Contact with former presenters
08:30 Space shows
10:20 Science communication
12:08 Artemis era (compared to Apollo)
15:38 Privatisation of Space industry (SpaceX/Blue Origin)
18:34 UK Launch Space Launch capability (Space Port Cornwall)
20:23 Ad Astra - Illustrated Space
21:47 Space documentaries
24:24 Supersized Earth: 10 years on - projects like Neom, is it time for a second series?
27:00 Hyperloop
27:25 Dallas Campbells podcast Patented History of Inventions: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/welcome-to-patented-history-of-inventions/id1612089556?i=1000552466585)
30:11 Space Bar with Astro Agency
31:21 Dallas’s new series on Hydrogen (coming soon to YouTube)
33:26 Wrap up and socials
Follow Dallas Campbell:
Website: https://www.dallascampbell.co.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dallascampbell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedallascampbell/
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In Episode 47, Ben chats to space industry legend and Chief Revenue Officer at Voyager Space - Clay Mowry. Clay has previously held leadership positions at Blue Origin and Arianespace. In this episode, they discuss the significance of Artemis, the privatisation of the space industry, how he got offered a job at Blue Origin and what he hopes to achieve as incoming President at the International Astronautical Federation.
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(Note from Ben - due to having record in a different location for this episode, Bens sound quality was not great at times - back to normal next episode (sorry)!)
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:18 Sponsor on board: Spaced Ventures
01:28 Introducing Clay Mowry
02:20 Artemis
04:04 Launch significance of Artemis 1
05:20 Risk of launch
07:17 Why is Clay a good leader?
11:00 Experience at Arian-Space & early privatisation of space
15:23 How Clay got approached by Blue Origin
18:15 Blue Origin’s Mission
22:05 New role as Chief Revenue Officer at Voyager
26:00 Nanoracks
27:40 Starlab
31:00 Science park business model
31:55 incoming President Elect IAF
37:08 Wrap up and socials
Follow Clay Mowry:
Website: https://voyagerspace.com/ & https://www.iafastro.org/biographie/clayton-mowry.html
Twitter: https://twitter.com/voyagersh & https://twitter.com/ClayMowry
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In Episode 47, Ben chats to space industry legend and Chief Revenue Officer at Voyager Space - Clay Mowry. Clay has previously held leadership positions at Blue Origin and Arianespace. In this episode, they discuss the significance of Artemis, the privatisation of the space industry, how he got offered a job at Blue Origin and what he hopes to achieve as incoming President at the International Astronautical Federation.
Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor:
Spaced Ventures: https://www.spacedventures.com/ to invest shares of actual space startups!
(Note from Ben - due to having record in a different location for this episode, Bens sound quality was not great at times - back to normal next episode (sorry)!)
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:18 Sponsor on board: Spaced Ventures
01:28 Introducing Clay Mowry
02:20 Artemis
04:04 Launch significance of Artemis 1
05:20 Risk of launch
07:17 Why is Clay a good leader?
11:00 Experience at Arian-Space & early privatisation of space
15:23 How Clay got approached by Blue Origin
18:15 Blue Origin’s Mission
22:05 New role as Chief Revenue Officer at Voyager
26:00 Nanoracks
27:40 Starlab
31:00 Science park business model
31:55 incoming President Elect IAF
37:08 Wrap up and socials
Follow Clay Mowry:
Website: https://voyagerspace.com/ & https://www.iafastro.org/biographie/clayton-mowry.html
Twitter: https://twitter.com/voyagersh & https://twitter.com/ClayMowry
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Anastasia Prosina is a Space Architect, Founder & CEO at Stellar Amenities, a space architecture company with the mission of uplifting space tourist experience and astronaut wellbeing and performance, for a smooth transition to the multi-planetary future.
Before founding her practice, Anastasia worked with MIT Media Lab, NASA, Mars Society, and multiple private aerospace companies. As a thought leader on space architecture, she has publicly spoken around the globe, including SXSW, LA Design Week, Brown University, Mars Society Convention, New Worlds Conference, and co-authored papers and publications on the subject matter. She is frequently invited to jury and review the work of others in the fields of Space Architecture, Innovation in Architecture and Sustainability.
In this episode Ben and Anastasia discuss Space architecture, the importance of eating onions in space and how space architecture can benefit Earth!
0:00 Please subscribe!
00:45 Anastasia Prosina - Stellar Amenities
01:14 What is a Space Architect?
02:18 Architecture vs Interior Design
06:32 Bringing nature into spacecraft
11:11 Finding inspiration for spacecraft design on Earth
14:55 Anastasia’s earlier career
21:28 Being a female CEO in the Space Agency (mentions
27:30 Aspirations for Stellar Amenities
34:37 Wrap up and socials
Mentions:
Space Architects: Galina Balashova and Constance Adams.
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Website: https://stellar.amenities.life/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StellaAmenities & https://twitter.com/anaprosina
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stellaramenities/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellaramenities/
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In Episode 45, Ben chats to Scott Kelly, former military fighter pilot and test pilot, engineer, astronaut, and retired U.S. Navy captain. A veteran of four space flights, Scott commanded the International Space Station (ISS) on three expeditions and was a member of the yearlong mission to the ISS. In October 2015, he set the record for the total accumulated number of days spent in space, the single longest space mission by an American astronaut.
Ben and Scott discuss life on the ISS, the twin study, private companies in Space and cooperation with Russia on the ISS.
00:00 Intro and reviews!
01:10 Introducing Scott Kelly
01:50 Can Scott remember being on the ISS
04:04 Kjell Lindgren
04:18 Calling the ISS
06:34 Best day on the ISS
08:52 Worst day in Space
09:41 Covid similarities with isolation on ISS
13:13 Most surprising results from twin study
17:00 Unexpected guest
18:30 What’s sort of person do you want on long trip to Mars?
21:05 SpaceX and Blue Origin visions of the future
25:00 Axiom. Return to ISS?
26:44 Russians leaving ISS?
29:14 Interest in Art
30:51 Bucketlist
31:55 Inspiring the next genera
32:42 Wrap up and thanks
33:13 Socials
Follow Scott Kelly:
Website: http://www.scottkelly.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StationCDRKelly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StationCDRKelly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stationcdrkelly/
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In Episode 44, Ben chats to Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Space Perspective, Jane Poynter. Setting a new bar in out-of-this-world thrilling experiences, as soon as late 2024 Space Perspective plans to take Space Explorers to space inside Spaceship Neptune’s pressurised capsule propelled by a high-performance SpaceBalloon; without using rocket fuel or high G forces. Space Explorers see the world anew through its vast windows, 450 miles in any direction. The ultra-comfortable, accessible and gentle six-hour journey redefines space travel.
Ben and Jane discuss how they are ensuring safety is a priority, the importance of sustainability in Space tourism and what guests will be able to do on the 6 hour journey to Space!
01:05 Intro to Jane Poynter
01:24 What is Space Perspective?
02:36 Is it safer than rockets?
05:25 Personal parachutes required?
06:30 Smoothness of experience
08:35 The bar!
09:50 Flight preparation
12:20 Biosphere 2
14:08 experience effect
16:08 Worlds only carbon neutral spacecraft!
17:32 First crewed mission
20:00 Predicting landing zone
21:58 Why land at sea?
23:00 Long term aspirations for Space Perspective
24:40 Equitable opportunities for all to go to Space
26:20 Jane’s experience pre Space Perspective
27:15 World Record Jump - Alan Eustace
29:06 Would Jane ‘quality test’?
30:05 The big question - a toilet on board?
30:58 Tickets available here
32:00 Wrap Up and socials
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Website: https://spaceperspective.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpacePerspectiv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSpacePerspective
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-perspective/
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In Episode 43, Ben chats to CEO and Co-Founder of Arkisys Dave Barnhart. Arkisys build Space based platforms and vessels that will be able to be re-docked and re-used again and again, enabling low cost orbital services for new innovations, inventions, communications, and creative assemblies in Space.
They talk about how their vessels will be able to service any satellite within 90 days, the problems of going the “the last mile” in orbit, Space junk and what being a futurist is all about.
00:00 Please review and support the podcast
00:34 Intro to Dave Barnhart
01:07 What is Arkisys?
01:51 What do they do?
03:20 Other potential revenue models
05:40 How big are the platforms?
07:30 Building Prototype
11:55 Timeline for Arkisys
13:42 Spacejunk
19:02 Contract deliverable in 90 days
22:12 Team and does it evolve?
24:20 Dave’s Proudest achievements
28:07 Advice to “Space Entrepreneur's”
30:18 Being a Futurist
32:00 Predictions for Space industry - 50 years?
33:34 Crowd Funding Round: https://netcapital.com/companies/arkisys
34:04 Wrap Up & Social Media’s
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkisys/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkisysinc
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdOfrLNstOYqtiS-PCRvQA/featured
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkisys
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Christopher E. Mason is a professor of Genomics, Physiology, and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medicine and specialises in research on the long term effects of space flight on the human body! He is also the author of the thought provoking book, “The next 500 years: engineering life to reach new worlds”. In this episode, Ben and Chris discuss Chris’s role as principal investigator for the NASA Twins Study, the possibility of life on other world’s and whether Chris would be interested in a one way trip to Mars
0:00 Intro to Professor Chris Mason
00:38 Lex Friedman Podcast
01:20 The Mason Laboratory
03:20 Origins of The Twin Study
06:00 Twin Study experiment year plan
08:03 Most surprising results of twin study and is test still going on?
10:30 What are telomeres?
13:07 Working with private companies/individuals in Space
15:38 Safety of individuals on mission to mars
18:33 Mason Lab contracts
19:22 “The next 500 years - engineering life to reach new worlds”
24:50 Where will humanity be (physically) in that time?
25:50 The even further future (billions/trillions of years)
27:44 Are we alone in the universe?
29:23 Is it inevitable that humans will merge with machines?
30:48 Day in the life of Professor Mason
32:08 Proudest moments
34:07 Advice to young people interested in ‘humans in Space’
35:51 Professor Mason in Space
37:26 One Way Trip
39:08 Wrap Up and socials
Follow Professor Chris Mason
Website: http://masonlab.net/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mason_lab?lang=en
Buy His Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Next-500-Years-Engineering-Worlds/dp/0262044404
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Bill Nye (otherwise known as “Bill Nye the Science Guy”) is an American mechanical engineer, science communicator, and television presenter. He is best known as the host of the hit shows Bill Nye the Science Guy and the Netflix show Bill Nye Saves the World. Bill is also the CEO of The Planetary Society and his new series, The End is Nye, premieres August 25, 2022 on Peacock.
In this episode, Ben and Bill discuss the importance of space, how science communication has evolved and what to do if an asteroid is heading for Earth!
00:00 Intro to Bill Nye (who needs no introduction)
00:50 What it is like to be Bill Nye The Science guy
03:07 How has science communication changed over years?
06:34 Are people more interested in science now (2022)?
07:40 The importance of critical thinking
09:06 The Planetary Society & The Planetary Academy
10:42 How Bill Nye got into science
13:40 What does space “represent” to Bill
16:33 Bills new series: The End is Nye
17:47 Asteroid heading to Earth - what do we do?
19:57 Can and who would save us?
21:00 Elon Musk & SpaceX
22:30 Has Bill Nye been to space?
23:42 Is there life out there in the universe?
26:00 Cosmic perspective and climate change
27:21 What does Bill think is the meaning of life?
31:14 Participate!
32:14 Wrap up & Socials
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Website: https://www.billnye.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billnye
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billnye/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillNye
"The End is Nye" coming to Peacock August 25th
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Professor Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and a Professor of Physics, Professor of Planetary Science, and a Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where she holds the Class of 1941 Professor Chair. She has been a pioneer in the vast and unknown world of exoplanets, planets that orbit stars other than the sun. Her ground-breaking research ranges from the detection of exoplanet atmospheres to innovative theories about life on other worlds to development of novel space mission concepts.
In space missions for planetary discovery and exploration, she was the Deputy Science Director of the MIT-led NASA Explorer-class mission TESS; she was PI of the JPL-MIT CubeSat ASTERIA; is a lead of the Starshade Rendezvous Mission (a space-based direct imaging exoplanet discovery concept under technology development) to find a true Earth analog orbiting a Sun-like star; and most recently has directed a mission concept study to find signs of life or life itself in the Venus atmosphere and is PI of a small mission to Venus targeted for launch in 2023.
Her research earned her a MacArthur “genius” grant and other accolades including: membership in the US National Academy of Sciences; the Sackler Prize in the Physical Sciences, the Magellanic Premium Medal; and has been awarded one of Canada’s highest civilian honors, appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada. Professor Seager is the author of, “The Smallest Lights in the Universe: A Memoir”.
00:00 Introduction to Episode 40
00:47 Introduction to Sara Seager (Ben impressed by a blackboard)
03:20 Starshade (here)
06:04 What is an exoplanet?
07:28 When was the first exoplanet detected?
08:15 How many exoplanets are there?
08:57 When did Sara start her career chasing exoplanets?
09:57 Scepticism around exoplanets
12:27 How many planets in the universe could support human life?
13:17 Science behind interstellar
14:44 Do we have to send humans/robots to exoplanets?
15:36 Solar gravitational telescope (hypothetical)
16:37 Proxima Centuri
17:38 How long would it take to get there?
18:06 Starshot and challenges
19:30 How do people to react to committing to finding another Earth?
21:06 How do you plan your work?
22:48 Asteria
24:44 Is there life on Venus?
27:03 World reaction to finding life on Venus
29:06 Are we alone in the universe?
30:51 The Smallest Lights in the Universe: A Memoir.
31:48 Optimism
32:44 Advice to young people
Follow Professor Sara Seager
Website: https://www.saraseager.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profseagerexoplanets
Twitter: https://twitter.com/profsaraseager
You can buy Sara's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Smallest-Lights-Universe-Memoir/dp/0525576258
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Braided was created to solve a seemingly unsolvable problem - how can astronauts on future deep space missions communicate effectively with Earth, despite the distance induced latency? With the creation of Braided Communications, Rob Brougham has been able to blend his experience in technology and communications with his passion for healthcare and astrophysics.
In this episode Rob try's (not for the first time) to explain to Ben how Space Braiding works and why it is so important for the future of Space exploration.
00:00 Intro to Episode 39: Rob Brougham
00:57 Bringing on Rob/Small talk
01:34 London Space Network
02:28 Rob tries again to explain to Ben how Space Braiding works
04:39 Typed Communication
07:22 Deep space communication
11:24 How far could Space Braiding work?
15:18 UK Space Agency
19:21 Radiation effects Space Braiding?
22:01 Space testing
23:26 Braided meetings
28:05 Benefits of business partners in entrepreneurship
32:00 Origin of name Space Braiding
34:00 Wrap up and social media’s
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Bianca Cefalo is the Co-founder & CEO of Space DOTS, and Director of International Business Development at Carbice Corp. In this episode, Ben and Bianca discuss what is Space DOTS mission, the humbling lessons on space entrepreneurship, the challenges of being a female space CEO and what can you launch on something the same size as your iPhone!
00:00 Intro to Bianca & Space DOTS
00:41 May 4th be with you
02:24 Female Space Entrepreneurship
06:10 What is Space DOTS? (Dimensionally Optimized Technology Satellites)
12:26 Limitations of Pico sats?
17:13 Space Junk - concern to Space DOTS?
19:17 The UK Space Agency
22:41 Lessons of entrepreneurship
26:55 Process of launching a prototype (literally)
30:54 Vision for Space DOTS
33:46 Wrap up & socials
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Sophia Gad-Nasr is a PhD candidate in cosmology and astro particle physics at the University of California in Irvine. Her work focuses on figuring out how the Universe came to be what it is today, primarily via studying dark matter and galaxy evolution. Sophia is also an avid science communicator who loves to share mind-blowing facts about the mysteries of the Universe with the world.
In this episode, Ben and Sophia discuss wormholes, time travel and the importance of making sure science fiction movies and TV are kept in check by real science (sometimes).
00:49 Intro to Sophia
01:20 What is the universe?
02:48 Where is the Earth in the Milky Way?
04:40 James Webb Telescope
06:44 Sophia’s career focus - dark matter
08:26 Self interacting dark matter
10:22 How do you study dark matter?
14:50 University of California
17:00 Neutrino’s
19:00 Science on social media - science communication
20:45 Science consulting with film & TV companies (Sophia’s experience with 12 monkeys)
24:25 Balancing science with science fiction
26:34 The future of humanity
30:00 Sophia’s future plans
32:38 Sophia’s recommendations for area’s of interest for future studies
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From a Communications Specialist at an oil and gas company to founding her own creative agency Réaliste (with sub-brand Re.gravity), Ksenia has always had a real passion for personal branding.
She’s worked with organisations as UNOOSA, SpaceWatch.Global, SPACEBIT, and SGAC and has recently launched her own space-related personal branding course that helps people navigate through the jungles of social media marketing and unlock their space influencer-self.
00:27 Introducing Ksenia Ozkok
01:17 Ksenia’s company
02:48 Importance of personal branding
04:46 Tech leaders social media presence
05:18 Ksenia’s preferred social’s
09:00 Personal side of branding
10:45 Ksenia’s first course
14:38 Imposter syndrome and motivation to be a science communicator
20:00 Motivation and accountability in a course
21:22 From course to practical application - success stories
25:52 Ksenia’s background
32:06 Wrap up and social’s
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spacexenia/
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Space Marketing is at the heart of Izzy's career. She combined both of her passions of marketing and space into one expertise. With an extensive marketing background and three marketing degrees, she turns the lens of marketing onto the space industry. In this episode, Ben and Izzy discuss her first book "Space Marketing", the first book in a series of space marketing books. This guide is useful to most businesses that are struggling with marketing, not just space-based companies. 00:41 Introducing Izzy House
01:00 What is Izzy’s book “Space Marketing” and how did it come about?
09:33 Izzy’s target demographic?
10:46 Importance of marketing
13:52 Social Media challenges
18:15 How new is Space Marketing?
20:38 Big Data
22:48 What metrics are useful in Space Marketing?
27:53 Marketing Examples (SpaceX/Virgin Galactic)
32:04 Future books?
34:38 Wrap up and details on how to get Izzy’s book
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Scott “Kidd” Poteet is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served 20 years in various roles that include Commander of the 64th Aggressor Squadron, USAF Thunderbird #4 Demonstration Pilot, USAF Weapons School Graduate, Operational Test & Evaluation Pilot, and Flight Examiner.
In this episode, Ben chats with Scott about the newly announced Polaris program and how he feels about being selected as the mission pilot for "Polaris Dawn," SpaceX's next step in making humanity a space-faring civilisation.
00:43 Introducing Scott Poteet
01:00 ‘Kidd’
02:02 What is Polaris Dawn?
03:48 Speed of SpaceX’s training
05:50 The role of Mission Pilot
09:12 How did SpaceX set the mission goals for Polaris Dawn?
11:29 The first commercial EVA walk
14:30 How Scott met Jared
16:54 What is Jared really like?
21:50 Astronaut Dreams
29:11 Inspiration and Polaris - measuring success
34:24 Scott’s family reaction to hearing Scott is going to space
37:10 Wrap up and socials
The Polaris Program
Website: https://polarisprogram.com/dawn/
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The mission of Janet and Janet's Planet is to encourage young people to stand in their awesomeness and inspire future generations to use their innate intelligence and creativity to create a better future in Space.
In this episode, Ben has his own "Janet's Planet" experience and learns about Janet's strategies to connect with kids, the importance of science communication, and what it would mean to have a kid in space!
00:25 Introducing Janet Ivy
01:10 Origin of Janet’s Planet
04:52 Importance of female science communication
07:48 Importance of STEAM or STREAM
11:20 Creativity and Empathy in robotics
16:34 Is Space becoming a more realistic career path for kids?
22:25 Strategies for engaging with kids
26:30 Message to teachers
27:20 Explore Mars
28:50 A child in space?
32:38 What Janet has learnt about herself
36:44 Wrap up and socials
You can follow Janet here: https://www.janetsplanet.com/
You can attend the "Human to Mars" summit here: https://www.exploremars.org/
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In episode 32 Ben chats to Dr Paul Bate, the CEO of the UK Space Agency who leads a team of more than 250 people, who provide technical advice on the UK government’s space strategy, and guide the UK space sector to deliver the government’s vision. They discuss the National Space Strategy, the UK's future launch capabilities and the importance of championing space and it’s benefits in our every day lives.
00:19 Intro to Paul Bate 01:12 What are the UK doing in space? (here) 02:51 Learning on the job 04:48 The UK's launch facility - go to place in Europe for satellite launches? 06:25 Virgin Orbit https://virginorbit.com/ 07:50 UK uniquely positioned for launches? 08:57 Timeline to see launches in UK 09:36 How did Paul’s role in healthcare prepare Paul for leading the UK Space Agency? 12:14 How Paul tool on leadership from Graham Turnock 16:50 Tim Peake and future UK astronauts as source of inspiration 19:30 Government department (or arms length body) 21:17 How governments prioritise space in their manifestos 23:13 Pauls aspirations for agency - what can UK be the leader in? 26:00 Excitement for UK Space Agency’s future (and collaborations such as Rosalind Franklin Rover, James Webb Telescope) 28:24 Has Brexit effected how the UK interacts in space? 30:48 Pauls dream job (and perfect time to do it) 31:52 Pauls personal life 33:13 Wrap up and social medias Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/spacegovuk & https://twitter.com/paul_bate Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency
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Pulsar Fusion strives to be the preeminent force in the European nuclear fusion technology sector, by leveraging scientific advances into commercial innovations across aerospace and energy. The wider societal shifts towards renewable energy and deep space exploration favour the application of nuclear fusion.
Pulsar Fusion intends to capitalise upon these changes by building the infrastructure and systems to enable them. In this episode Ben speaks to the Richard Dinan (the founder of Pulsar) about fusion technology and what he is looking to do in space and why!
00:19 Introduction to episode 31 - Pulsar Fusion and founder Richard Dinan
01:21 Bringing on Richard - was he “Made in Chelsea”?
02:10 Live from the rocket factory!
03:35 Pulsar Fusion origin https://pulsarfusion.com/
06:30 Richard explains fusion
11:45 Propulsion
15:35 Start-up mentality and investment?
18:33 Importance of patents
19:54 ITER https://www.iter.org/ (building a star)
23:07 Made in Chelsea - why Richard got involved
26:14 Key takeaways from Made in Chelsea
27:50 Reality TV stars turn to science?
28:55 Bens reality TV idea
29:07 Timeline for Pulsar
32:03 Pulsars eureka moment?
39:06 Would Richard go to space?
41:04 Outro and socials
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Jeff Foust is a senior staff writer for SpaceNews, joining the publication in 2014. He covers civil and commercial space topics, ranging from NASA programs to developments in the entrepreneurial NewSpace field. He has more than a decade of experience writing about space policy, commercial space, and related topics. In 2003, he started The Space Review, a weekly publication of longform articles and commentary on a wide range of space topics that continues to operate to this day.
He earned a Ph.D. in planetary sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1999 and a B.S. with honors in geophysics and planetary science from the California Institute of Technology in 1993. He received the Press Award from the National Space Club and Foundation in 2018.
In this episode Ben chats to Jeff about his career, Space News, journalism and what the headline might be when humanity gets back to the moon!
00:18 Episode 30: Jeff Foust
02:07 What is Space News?
02:40 Focus of Space News
04:01 Demographic of readers
05:00 Future of printed media
06:31 How do stories get picked?
07:57 Overlap of stories ie Starlink
09:40 Handling of good and bad news
12:50 Anything Jeff wouldn’t publish?
15:00 Academic background enhance journalism?
15:55 Jeff’s passion for space
17:22 Space Tourism
20:21 Keeping public engaged
22:50 What has Jeff learned about Space industry over his career
25:10 Jeff's moon landing headline?
26:50 Space Review
28:38 Productivity
29:34 What’s going on in news?
31:28 Wrap Up and Social Media’s
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Dr. Shawna Pandya is a Canadian physician, scientist-astronaut candidate program graduate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) and Project PoSSUM, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies and Fellow of the Explorers’ Club. She is also Director of the IIAS/PoSSUM Space Medicine Group, Chief Instructor of the IIAS/PoSSUM Operational Space Medicine course, Director of Medical Research at Orbital Assembly Corporation.
In this episode, Ben chats to Dr Shawna about her journey to get to the stars, the importance of psychological resilience and why she is a fan of doing things “same, same but different”!
00:18 Episode 29: Dr Shawna Pandya - Ben more than impressed with her CV (won’t be the last time he mentions it)
01:43 Ben brings on Dr Shawna
02:00 What is a citizen astronaut candidate?
04:07 Why is Dr Shawna considering the alternative route to space?
06:46 Favourite astronaut training activity?
11:50 What did Dr Shawna learn about herself?
15:27 Rural emergency medicine
16:18 Ben attempts to talk about learnings from Covid in respect to space. Dr Shawna’s thoughts on covid response.
20:12 Does Mars simulation experience help with covid?
22:52 Strategy to become astronaut
22:40 Game-plan to get to space?
26:34 What research would Dr Shawna do in LEO?
28:12 What is Orbital and what is the timeline? https://orbitalassembly.com/
29:44 What advice for young women entering the STEM world?
30:20 Dr Shawna’s love of Taekwondo
33:04 Outro and wrap up
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Astralytical is a space consulting firm focusing on space science, space industry, and space policy analysis. Their specialty is high-quality big-picture outlook and multidisciplinary space trends in the aerospace sector, particularly the emerging space economy.
In this episode, Ben chats to Laura (the founder of Astralytical) about her career, how she has carved out a niche for herself, overcome challenges and discriminations in the workplace and her new book “Becoming Off-Worldly”.
00:18 intro to episode 28 - Laura Forczyk
01:22 Space Twitter - importance of connection with community
03:00 Laura’s background and career to date
07:24 How did Astralytical come about?
11:31 Who are the startups that come to Laura and why
14:51 Importance of data
16:02 “Becoming Off-Worldly” out now! Order here
22:02 Space tourism experiences differ - i.e Chris Boshuizen
23:08 “To the Moon?’
24:36 Being a feminist in the Space industry
29:39 What can men do to speak up against sexism in the space industry?
32:46 Brooke Owens Fellowship
36:45 Hardest part of starting Astralytical?
39:18 Bens wrap up
40:28 Social Media’s
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John Bicknell is a national security thought leader and passionate analytics visionary. He has written extensively on national security matters related to information warfare, critical infrastructure defense, and space situational awareness. John leads software and business development efforts for More Cowbell Unlimited.
More Cowbell Unlimited uses patented process technologies to predict near-term outcomes of commercial and national security interest. In this episode Ben speaks to John (or “The Happy Warrior”) about Space Domain Awareness, what his company do with the United States Space Force and why “freedom is not free.”
0:16 Intro to ep27 and John Bicknell
01:34 Fellow podcast nerves
02:13 Where John lives and why everyone should visit!
04:00 John’s military background and how that effected his love of space.
08:32 Importance of lifelong learning
09:25 What is more cowbell unlimited
11:30 What cowbell are modelling?
19:25 Is SDA one of the USAF top priorities?
21:35 What happens if two satellites collide
26:00 Importance of flight safety flying
28:00 Discuss “ITU’s” International Telecommunication Union that assignments every satellite an orbital slot
30:45 Work life balance - does it exist?
32:15 The Information Professionals Association (IPA)
33:35 The Cognitive Crucible Podcast
34:33 John’s hope and vision for the Space industry
37:35 Outro and socials
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Twitter: @morecowbellultd
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Mo Islam is the co-founder and CEO of Payload, a space media company that covers the business and politics of space. Prior to Payload, Mo Islam was a senior member of Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan's institutional asset platform, where he raised over $250 million in strategic capital for growth-stage technology companies.
Payload has received a seed round of $650,000, primarily from Winklevoss Capital, the venture firm led by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, as well as Andy Weissman and Sam McIngvale. In this episode, Ben and Mo talk about the parallels between crypto and a space startup, and how the space industry is growing faster than ever.
00:18 Welcome to episode 26 - Mo Islam & Payload
01:20 Bringing on Mo
02:00 What’s been going on for Mo
02:52 What is Payload?
04:25 Who is the target market for Payload?
07:34 How did Mo meet Ari?
09:50 Synergies between Crypto and a Space Start up?
13:10 Payloads investor group
16:15 How Payload plan on growing?
19:40 Payload website strategy
22:34 Types of media - where does Payload sit?
28:00 Where do’s Mo see Payload going in 5-7 years?
30:38 What Mo does in his spare time
33:00 Wrap Up/Outro
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Dr. Chris Boshuizen is an Australian scientist, explorer, entrepreneur, investor, educator, musician and astronaut. Currently a Partner at DCVC, a deep tech investment company in San Francisco where he focuses on funding cutting edge space companies. Boshuizen completed his PhD in physics at The University of Sydney before accepting a position at the NASA Ames Research Center in California. After leaving NASA he co-founded Planet Labs, which operates the largest fleet of Earth-observing satellites and maps the entire surface of the Earth daily, enabling key insights into our changing world that were previously unobtainable. Dr Boshuizen also flew to space as a passenger on Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-18 mission on October 13 2021.
00:20 Bio for Dr Chris Boshuizen
02:24 Introducing Chris
02:50 Music and Space
03:25 Chris’s experience on Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-18 mission on October 13 2021
05:08 William Shatner as crew mate - what was it like?
05:30 Pre flight training - what’s involved?
08:13 Zero G flight
09:40 What was Chris’s thoughts on the launchpad?
11:30 Shatner's experience/reaction compared to Chris’s
14:40 Exploration and time line for truly accessible access to space
18:00 Planet Labs - how did it come about?
22:15 From Planet to DCVC, investing in companies like Rocket Lab
23:00 Entrepreneurial takeaways - a technologist approach to business
25:30 Chris’s advice for new space entrepreneurs starting out
29:15 Chris’s projections for space industry
31:40 Dr Chrispy!
35:30 Ben’s theory about sending Will-I-am or Kanye West to space
36:20 Chris’s biggest bit of advice to space entrepreneurs
39:15 Ben asks the most obvious question
40:05 Planet go’s public and Chris’s socials
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Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drchrispymusic
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Eric Berger is a senior space editor at Ars Technica, covering all things astronomy, private spaceflight, and the politics of NASA. He is the author of the bestselling book Liftoff about the rise of SpaceX. Eric Berger has a degree in astronomy from the University of Texas and a master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. In this episode, Ben here's more about SpaceX and why Eric is so fascinated with their journey! 00:19 Episode 24: Eric Berger 01:12 Bringing on Eric 02:45 Eric’s interest in space 03:25 What is Ars Technica 04:14 Astronomy and journalism collide 05:11 What his job involves 06:04 Journalist independence 06:54 What is going on in the Space Industry? 10:01 Lift Off: Journey of SpaceX (early days) 11:04 Why was the 4th flight so significant early on? 13:42 Research on Lift Off 16:15 Experience with Elon Musk 20:05 Starbase 22:05 Where is the Space Industry is heading? 24:23 The Hype around SpaceX 26:24 Is the Space Industry immune to fake news? 28:26 Where does Lift Off end? 29:30 Will Elon get to Mars? 34:00 Eric’s personal life 35:12 Wrap Up Social Media/Contact Details Twitter: @SciGuySpace
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Dr Beth Healey is an Emergency Medicine doctor who has worked for several years in the NHS and oversea's. As part of medical and logistical support teams she has worked in a number of extreme and remote environments including Svalbard, Siberia, Greenland and the North Pole.
As research MD for the European Space Agency she overwintered in Antarctica at spaceflight analogue 'Concordia', otherwise know as 'White Mars'. There, she researched the effects of isolation and extreme environment on the physiology and psychology of the crew.
00:20 introduction to episode 23: Dr Beth Healey.
01:14 Welcoming Bath
01:42 Where has Beth been the past week? Spoiler alert - astronaut application.
03:30 Beths thoughts on civilian space flight
07:40 Beths career to date
11:22 What is extreme environment physiology
13:33 Ben brings up Covid - but in a relevant way.
14:40 Beths experience on Concordia in Antarctica.
16:40 similarities between Concordia and long space missions.
18:12 Effect on mental health during long isolation missions.
23:40 Artemis Generation
25:00 Being part of the journey!
28:15 Ben mentions ‘first man’, but means "Ad Astra".
28:40 Private space companies. Collaborating or competing?
29:45 Beths Hobbies
31:51 Wrap Up
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Spaced Ventures is passionate about entrepreneurship, finance and all things space related and is dedicated to making the industry accessible to businesses and investors of all sizes. Spaced Ventures aims to be the world's largest community of startup investors in the space industry.
In Episode 22, Ben talks to Aaron Burnett, the founder and CEO of Spaced Ventures about how he co-founded the company 16 months ago and why he made the leap into the space industry!
00:18 Introduction to Spaced Ventures
01:45 Aaron Burnett joins.
03:15 Crowd funding vs equity crowd funding
05:26 Are space companies more risky to invest in?
10:10 How do you decide what to invest in?
15:20 How do you vet startups?
22:08 Does Aaron have the best job in the world?
25:30 How important is a video in a crowd funding video?
27:09 transformation of space industry
31:12 Aaron’s career and how did he make the move into the Space industry?
36:25 Wrap up and social media’s
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Astronauts return from space with a new understanding of life on Earth - from the environment to politics to humanitarian issues. Rachel Lyons believes this perspective is essential to addressing the challenges we face on our planet and creating a prosperous future for humanity. As a major proponent of advancing space technology and exploration, Rachel is committed to empowering people from diverse backgrounds to broaden their perspectives - both for the future of humanity and for our world today.
In Episode 21, learn more about Space for Humanity's mission to democratize access to space by offering travel at their own expense - where anyone, from any background, can apply for the opportunity to experience the Overview Effect: the cognitive shift in consciousness that occurs when a person looks down on Earth from space.
00:18 introduction to ep21 - Space for Humanity
01:44 introducing Rachel Lyons
02:18 Rachel’s involvement with SGAC
03:18 What is S4H and Rachel’s personal story
06:25 what is the overview effect?
09:50 would ‘civilians’ experience it?
13:25 What is S4H doing? ‘To Space for Earth’
15:30 Omaze competition with Virgin Galactic - what was the motivation?
17:30 Zero G flights
19:18 Ben’s flight idea
21:00 How do you decide who go’s to space?
23:38 What are Rachel’s biggest concerns about humanity?
27:23 Long term aims of S4H?
31:00 Effect of celebrities
31:50 How to follow and support S4H
34:30 Wrap up
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In partnership with Future Space Leaders Foundation (FSLF) and SATELLITE 2021, SGAC will host its sixth SGx on September 7th, 2021. These lightning talks are designed to harness the Power of Connection and create an environment where young professionals, industry experts, and government leaders can gather to share their insights and experiences with each other. In Episode 20, Ben chats with co-manager of SGx Anna Wieger, who is also a consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton. Anna also shares her not so secret love of pottery!
00:18 Intro to episode
01:38 Anna Wieger comes on
03:21 How Anna’s career started
04:11 What is Space policy?
07:50 Anna’s Day Job - Booz Allen Hamilton
09:40 Ben try’s to work out what Booz Allen Hamilton do – finally gets it thanks to Anna
11:10 Involvement with NASA
13:40 What is SGx?
22:07 Where else would Anna like to work one day?
27:30 Anna’s secret superpower (spoiler alert it’s pottery!)
32:35 SGx Tickets/social media
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In Episode 19, Ben sits down with CEO and founder of Kubos, a cloud-based mission control platform for satellite operations. Kubos' software enables operators to work smoothly using the same tools and processes during both development and operations. From mission design and onboard software to hardware testing and mission operations in the cloud, the system is designed to take care of every aspect of a satellite’s flight software.
Hear how Kubos’ platform is changing and constantly improving space satellites, what it’s like being the leader of a successful space industry start-up and hear Tylers predictions for the future of satellite and space tech.
00:18 Welcome back – introduction to Kubos
01:01 Tyler Browder welcome to the Astro Ben Podcast
02:02 Ben asks for a geography lesson on American states
03:24 Texas becoming new space centre?
05:15 What is Kubos and why Portland?
07:18 Kubos explained in lamens terms
08:35 Apollo 13
09:31 Has remote working made Kubos’ journey to market easier?
11:31 Who are Kubos’ clients?
14:10 Major Tom
15:15 How has Kubos effected how satellites talk to each other?
17:15 Using data to predict satellites future movements
18:03 Kubos team
18:55 Entrepreneur’s journey – highs and lows?
20:48 Reaction from investors – was it difficult?
23:30 The future is in the cloud? Where is Kubos going?
25:30 How important is security?
26:56 Where does Tyler see the space industry going?
29:22 Final word – Tyler
30:00 Quick wrap and Kubos
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"I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth." These words, spoken by President John F. Kennedy in May 1961, changed the lives of twelve Americans who walked on the moon. The Wonder of it All focuses on the Apollo astronauts; Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell, John Young, Charles Duke, Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt, as they reflect on the training, the tragedies, being on the moon and the impact of space travel. They became heroes to a nation, fulfilled their dream of setting foot on another world, and forever changed the way we see ourselves.
In this episode of Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with film director Jeffrey Roth. Jeff makes TV shows like "How I Met Your Mother," but is currently re-releasing his hit documentary "The Wonder of It All," which focuses on the rarely-told human side of the men behind the Apollo missions through thoughtful and candid accounts from seven moonwalkers.
00:17 Seconds – Introduction to Jeffrey Roth
00:49 The Wonder of it All documentary
02:34 introducing Jeffrey Roth
02:51 Spacefest
04:57 Space is changing – celebrating original moonwalkers
05:34 What is the Wonder of it All? How did you decide to do it?
10:35 Were the Apollo 11 astronauts disproportionately focused on?
14:41 How did you decide who to interview?
16:38 Favorite part about the process of filming
19:00 Similarities between Apollo astronauts
23:28 Which moonwalker did Jeff found the most interesting?
25:12 Any regrets on what you could have asked them?
29:50 What space documentary would do next?
31:41 President in Waiting documentary
33:50 Jeff's hopes for re-releasing The Wonder of it All?
36:00 Jeff’s final thoughts on Space
37:00 Bens wrap up
37:50 How to view the documentary?
39:00 Competition to win a copy of the documentary
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In the US, the film can be streamed on the following platforms....iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft, Fandango and Vudu. Check website for any new updates.
The remastered DVD and Blu-ray is available for purchase through the website which can be shipped worldwide.
The DVD has the exclusive bonus features including a voice over commentary track with Apollo 16's John Young & Charlie Duke, plus a voice over track with Apollo 14's Edgar Mitchell
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Dan Klopp works for ILC Dover, the company that has manufactured every EVA spacesuit for NASA the last 50+ years (making them the only company in the world to have protected humans on the moon). In addition to designing and manufacturing spacesuits for NASA (and by extension ESA, JAXA, and CSA), they also design and manufacture landing systems for spacecraft (there are currently 4 sets of landing airbags sitting on the surface of Mars designed and manufactured by engineers at ILC Dover), and they design prototype inflatable space habitats (for use in low Earth orbit, Deep Space Gateway, and on the lunar surface).
00:17 introduction to Dan Klopp
01:22 bringing on Dan (not in a space suit)
02:36 Dan introduces ILC Dover and doesn’t take offence to the fact Ben hasn’t heard of them
04:30 Why was ILC NASA’s best kept secret?
06:40 Space is becoming commercial.
07:05 What makes a space suit? Virgin Galactic suits
08:10 SpaceX suits
10:34 What is a EVA spacewalk?
12:30 what are the 5 things we need in a spacesuit to keep humans alive?
18:55 Ben asks ‘if you had a crack in a spacesuit helmet, could you fix it with gaffer tape.
21:15 How EVA spacesuits have been adapted over the years to be more bespoke to different astronauts of different genders/body types.
23:18 small gap in audio
29:15 How will the spacesuits change as we go back to the Moon and on Mars?
31:43 ILC are aiming to protect the first Martian!
32:43 Any other applications for spacesuits?
34:45 robotic application within the suits?
37:15 watch spacewalks!
41:34 Ben wraps up
43:34 ILC Dover’s social media
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Camille is an aerospace engineer turned business strategist in the space industry, developing cutting edge technologies for the future of space. She is also an avid science communicator and public speaker working to make space accessible to all.
In this week's episode, I hear from 'The Galactic Gal' about what it takes to be a space influencer!
00:17 Intro to this weeks episode - The Galactic Gal
02:01 bringing on Camille
02:40 Inception of Galactic Gal (GG)
04:10 Lockheed Martin - starting a job remotely
06:10 how did you make decision to start GG?
08:02 Space influencer roles, how many are there?
11:16 how would you start a career as a space influencer?
13:36 What is the long term aims of GG?
16:10 How can kids be encouraged to study STEM subjects?
22:00 Zero Gravity corporation - what is it?
27:17 what is space VIP
33:32 final word from the GG - has to mention Venue
35:00 Ben’s wrap up and GG’s socials
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Charles "Charlie" Camarda is an American engineer and NASA astronaut who flew into space aboard the Space Shuttle mission STS-114. He served as Senior Advisor for Engineering Development at NASA Langley Research Center and was a Senior Advisor for Innovation in the office of Chief Engineer at Johnson Space Center.
In this episode, Charlie talks about the importance of high performing teams to solve complex challenges and we find out if Charlie really is afraid of heights (and enclosed spaces)!
Unfortunately the audio quality is not as good as we would like on this episode (and we're sorry), we are working on improving it!
00:20 Intro to episode – it’s astronaut time!
01:40 Welcome Charlie
02:20 How travel restrictions have effected the last year?
03:24 Charlie’s story
06:15 Finding your passions & the power of internships
08:20 Ben waffles on for a bit
09:05 How confident was Charlie in astronaut application
11:30 What did Charlie’s daughter say when daddy said he wanted to be an astronaut?
13:06 Claustrophobia AND afraid of heights?
14:55 What kept Charlie going through hard times
17:00 What was it like on the Shuttle?
19:43 Launch time – what’s actually involved?
24:00 docking with the ISS
25:40 An EVA first
26:41 Did Charlie manage to sleep in space?
27:10 How did going to space change your perspective?
31:15 Importance of diversity in space industry
34:50 Would Charlie go to space again?
36:45 What was the landing really like?
38:50 The power of teams!
39:30 Outro
41:05 The intro music – Shout out to Clauss!
You can download the track here
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Christina Korp is the former manager of the Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin. In recent years she has been COO & CMO of Aldrin Family Foundation. A veteran of the mainstream entertainment and media industry, she used her experience to develop and execute global marketing campaigns, brands and activations. She co-produced the Emmy-nominated and Webby-winning "Buzz Aldrin's Cycling Pathways to Mars" VR Experience with 8i and TIME LIFE VR.
Christina now works with other astronauts to keep the space inspiration going. These include former NASA astronauts Apollo 16 Moon Walker Charlie Duke, ISS astronaut Nicole Stott and Shuttle Commander Greg Johnson. In this episode we hear what it was like to be the "fly on the wall" in Buzz's life and how Christina is committed to bringing the Apollo-era perspective to generation Artemis!
00:17 Intro to episode – who is Christina Korp?
02:45 Bringing on Christina
03:44 How Christina found herself in a room with Buzz Aldrin and Barack Obama.
06:06 Ben meeting Buzz
07:48 What was it like working for Buzz?
11:40 What does Buzz think about private companies accessing space?
16:13 How has Christina’s view of space changed?
20:44 Challenges with raising profile of Artemis
25:30 Making rockstars around astronauts
28:35 What would Christina change about the US educational system?
33:26 What Christina learnt from Buzz
37:32 Interested in Zero G flights? check out www.allforabetterworld.com
38:28 Outro/Socials
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In the 13th episode of the Astro Ben Podcast, Ben chats to Tom DeLonge about how he went from fronting Blink 182 for 15 years, to starting Angels & Airwaves and specifically, his huge obsession with UFO’s. Ben and Tom discuss Tom’s “To The Stars Academy of Arts And Science” and their mission to empower new scientific discoveries and communicate forward thinking ideas. In this episode, Ben and Tom discussed the possibility of alien life, touching on subjects like “does Tom believe Bob Lazar?”, to what Tom thinks the US government really know about UFO’s.
00:17 Welcome to Episode 13 – Tom DeLonge
01:03 Toms lifelong obsession with UFO’s
01:24 Bringing on Tom – where does Tom live?
02:23 Mutual obsession with space
03:14 Was there a moment where Tom first questioned are we alone in the universe?
04:24 How did Tom first get into rock music?
07:15 Was your passion for UFO’s part of the reason for leaving Blink 182?
14:24 New album for Angels & Airwaves – about UFO’s? https://www.angelsandairwaves.com/
18:20 STEAM not STEM
19:27 Where are the UFO’s? Upcoming Pentagon announcement speculation!
23:30 To The Stars Academy https://home.tothestarsacademy.com/
25:50 How did Tom build his team for To The Stars?
29:15 Removing the stigma for UFO’s?
30:15 Bob Lazar
35:00 Evidence for UFO’s
39:00 The power of storytelling – are we being observed here on Earth by an extra-terrestrial civilisation?
42:00 Into The Stars – analysing mysterious material
45:38 Angels & Airwaves album launch in Space! (Via www.sentintospace.com)
47:52 Inspiring people to live and work in Space!
48:50 Would Tom ever go to Space?
52:22 Bens wrap up
53:06 Angels & Airwaves album coming out
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Tara Foster is an eager adventurer, a risk-taker, and an advocate of STEM. Tara has no problem talking to strangers on a bus, hiking through mosquito infested jungles, or driving eleven hours for a rocket launch. She's an Australian-American TV producer and social media reporter in Space!
In Episode 12, we hear how Tara got into the space industry and why she loves it so much! Tara has covered some of the biggest Space industry events over the years including: #Sentinel2Go, #CYGNSS, #OrbitalATK, #ULA, #SpaceX, #ExoMARS, #SpaceUpIE, #SpaceUpISU #Sentinel5P, #SSP17 and #IAC2017. A true connector, with a genuine obsession with Space!
00:17 Introduction to episode 12
02:19 This week’s guest – Tara Foster
03:56 Bringing on Tara
04:29 Ben & Tara met at the International Astronautical Congress in Adelaide Australia
05:49 How Tara got involved in the space industry (by chance)
06:48 Taraaustralis – what is it? (and how do you say it)
07:45 What has Tara been up to?
09:07 Space documentaries
13:31 NASA Space social
16:16 What a launch is really like
18:09 What is the ‘sci comm subculture’?
22:00 Tara’s background – what would be the dream gig?
26:23 Tara’s love of travel – where would your ideal trip be? (Expect a cheesy answer)
30:43 Hopes and aspirations for the space industry
33:53 Wrap up and Tara’s social media – follow her!
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SPACE HERO is a global casting show searching for the next generation of space explorers. The winning candidate of Space Hero will be launched into Earth's orbit and live aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for up to 10 days on a Private Astronaut Mission. It will be the biggest prize ever to be given away on a TV show – a $55m ticket to the ISS!
In Episode 11, we hear from co-founder of Space Hero, Deborah Sass, who admits to not knowing what the ISS was a few years ago, to now building a global company to get a 'normal' person there in 2023!
00:17 Intro to episode/summary of last weeks episode
01:31 What is Space Hero?
02:14 Introducing Deborah
02:46 Why Deborah lives on Ibiza
04:10 How Deborah got from traditional media to Space Hero
06:00 Ben cries about having his phone stolen
06:40 How Deborah meet CO-founder Thomas?
07:57 What is the ISS?
10:42 Ben is slightly jealous of Space Hero’s concept
11:05 So what is Space Hero?
11:43 What will the competition involve?
13:06 Is Space Hero like X-Factor? Do people vote?
14:06 Deborah's analogy - chubby guy from Carphone Warehouse that wants to be an opera singer
15:15 Is diversity and inclusion a factor in the competition?
19:00 What if all the extremely well qualified people apply?
21:40 What is Space Hero really and where is it going to be streamed?
23:23 Why is Space Hero head quarters in London?
23:51 What is going to be the biggest challenge in getting Space Hero going?
26:34 Compared to Inspiration 4 and how big could ‘space based’ reality shows be?
28:30 How high are the barriers and what are Space Hero Insiders?
30:34 Anything new to announce?
31:50 Thanks Deborah!
32:13 Wrap Up
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Website: https://www.spacehero.org/
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In the 10th episode of the Astro Ben Podcast, we hear from Mike Mongo, author of The Astronaut Instruction Manual, host of Mike Mongo's Astronaut Adventures, and director of The Humannaires Initiative, a partnership with United Launch Alliance. As Mike Mongo, Astronaut Teacher, he fosters enthusiasm and supports the training of students for tomorrow's jobs in space. "Tomorrow's jobs are in space," says Mr Mongo.
"Giving students today permission to imagine themselves living, working, and playing in space tomorrow is essential. We solve all the challenges we face on earth–health, energy, sustainability, equity, even the illusion of scarcity–by solving for space." In the summer of 2021, he is staging Mike Mongo's Astronaut Job Camp virtual summer camp at Shetland Space Centre, the UK's first vertical launch facility, in Unst, Scotland.
(Apologies for slight technical problems - improvements coming!)
0:18 Intro
01:06 Last week on The Astro Ben Podcast – Kevin J De Bruin
02:41 Introducing Mike Mongo
03:50 Mike comes on
05:51 Why are Mikes glasses on upside down?
10:54 What Mike does for a living? Educator/Author?
11:50 Inspiration 4 – Dr. Sian Proctor
14:48 Loretta Whiteside’s Space Kind
16:40 Alyssa Carlson – future youngest astronaut in space?
18:40 Mike Mongo's Astronaut Job Camp virtual summer camp at Shetland Space Centre, the UK's first vertical launch facility, in Unst, Scotland.
22:57 UK Space Agency
23:30 How to attend Mike Mongo’s job camp https://www.astronautjobcamp.com/
25:37 Artemis Generation
31:00 Why Mike would trade the moon?
35:00 Cosmic perspective
36:10 Would Mike go to space?
37:40 Thanks to Mike for coming on the podcast
39:00 Mikes socials
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Instagram: @mikemongoastronautteacher
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For episode 9 of the Astro Ben Podcast, we welcome Kevin J. DeBruin. Kevin is a former NASA Rocket Scientist , presenter, TEDx speaker, author, and educates about space at events around the globe.
Kevin is also known as "Fit Rocket Scientist" as he is an American Ninja Warrior, certified personal trainer and former bodybuilder. Hear Kevin 's fascinating insights into education and why he believes it should be mandatory in school to learn about our place in the cosmos!
0:17 Intro
0:26 Last week on The Astro Ben Podcast – Moriba
01:06 Bens doing ‘alright’ (no more information given)
01:16 SGAC
02:08 SGx – TEDx style event information coming soon
02:19 Introduction to Kevin
03:36 Bringing on Kevin – opening question about Lego!
05:00 Background to Kevin – road to Nasa and Beyond…
07:46 Theme of resilience to achieve your goals
09:34 How iconic space films can help give you cosmic perspective.
10:14 Space Education!
12:34 Space Camps – capturing that curiosity
16:50 Diversity in space industry – impact space camps?
18:00 Takeover Tuesday – what/why and how?
24:24 SpaceX making space flight routine again
24:45 Fit Rocket Scientist – American Ninja Warrior
27:24 Kevin’s hopes and predictions for future of space industry (and timeline)
32:30 A national elementary space curriculum
35:26 Ben wraps up until next time – Ad Astra!
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Instagram: @kevinjdebruin
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For episode 8 of the Astro Ben Podcast, we welcome Moriba Jah. Moriba is a space scientist and space engineer known for his contributions to orbit determination, space attitude awareness, and space traffic monitoring. He is currently an associate professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Texas.
Hear Moriba's fascinating insights into space environmentalism and how we should accept that "near-Earth" space will never be clean. Ben asks a question Moriba has never been asked (but has another technical problem too!). Thought provoking discussion about the difference between diversity and inclusivity and how we shouldn't worship astronauts!
0:17 Intro
0:57 Last week on The Astro Ben Podcast
02:14 Background to Moriba Jah and Ben attempts to explain space junk (badly)
04:50 Moriba joins Ben
05:12 The importance of running (on Earth)
06:16 What is a normal week for Moriba
07:28 Space environmentalism
09:38 Did the Apollo program consider the future of space junk?
10:25 Similarities to ocean plastic – is it too late?
11:48 Ben has technical issue! (Embarrassing – blame Sky internet)
12:28 Attention to traditional ecological knowledge.
15:00 What happened with Chinese rocket crash?
17:33 Where Moriba got his passion for public speaking for?
19:20 Diversity in space industry
22:08 Hopes and dreams for space industry (great answer!)
24:10 Thanks Moriba!
24:44 Ben attempts to summarize.
25:30 Outro/wrap up – Moriba’s socials!
26:50 Thanks again Moriba – see you next time!
27:08 Next weeks guest
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Twitter + Instagram: @moribajah
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For episode 7 of The Astro Ben Podcast: Diversity in the Space Industry, we welcome Professor Chris Welch. Chris is Professor of Astronautics and Space Engineering at the International Space University in Strasbourg, France, where he is Head of the Space Payloads Laboratory and Director of Masters Programs. Although technically a physicist-turned-engineer, Chris sees himself more as a ‘spaceist’, interested in all aspects of space. Take a listen to hear about Chris’s career from being one of the final twenty candidates for the 1991 UK-USSR Juno mission to the Mir space station, to getting a poem on the International Space Station!
0:18 Intro
1:05 Last week on The Astro Ben Podcast
1:50 Broader podcast aims
3.18 Background to Chris Welch
4.23 Welcoming Chris
5.21 Chris blames Neil Armstrong for passion for space
10.38 Chris’s poem on the International Space Station
14.05 How Diversity has been a focal point on space societies and federations over the years.
21.38 How much of a factor is diversity in making space exploration successful?
27.00 Take for granted the ability to study STEM.
28.08 The quota question – international space university.
29.53 Magic wand for space industry – what would you do?
32.34 Would Chris go to space?
33.40 Thanks Chris!
34.00 Outro/wrap up – Chris’s socials!
Social Media
Twitter + Instagram: @ProfChrisWelch
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrChrisWelch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-chris-welch-6855121/
Mentions
Space Diversity Education Neil Armstrong Telescope Cosmology ISU Space University ISS Satellites Astronomy PHD London Strasberg Student Candidate Juno Mission Space propulsion system orbit mechanics space exploration Payloads British Interplanetary Society BIS Stars Planets IAF Space Hero STEM education professor exploration international space station
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For episode 6 of The Astro Ben Podcast: Diversity in the Space Industry we welcome special guest Dr. Sheila Kanani, British astronomer, Space Comedian and the Education, Outreach and Diversity Officer at the Royal Astronomical Society. Take a listen to hear what Dr. Sheila Kanani has to say about being a woman in the space industry and inspiring young people to pursue careers in space!
0:20 Last week on The Astro Ben Podcast
1:15 Yuri’s Night
2:20 This week’s guest: Dr. Sheila Kanani
3:25 Follow Sheila on Twitter
4:30 Welcome Dr. Sheila Kanari
4:50 Saturn!
6:20 Life as an Education, Outreach and Diversity Officer at the Royal Astronomical Society
8:45 Dr. Kanani’s background
10:25 Diversity work for the R.A.S.
12:10 LGBTQ+ physical sciences center
13:50 Challenges in University as a woman, microaggressions & mansplaining
17:50 How to Be an Astronaut Book & diversity’s influence
23:20 Advice to people who want to have careers in the Space industry
27:00 Astronomy & telescopes & programming
29:45 Cosmic Perspective
30:09 Dr. Sheila Kanani’s predictions for the future of the Space industry
31:38 Space Exploration
32:57 What does it mean to be a Space Comedian?
36:35 Recap of episode 6
38:20 Engage with Astro Ben Podcast on social media
Social Media
Twitter: @saturnsheila
Instagram: @royalastrosoc
Mentions
Yuri’s Night
BBC One
STEM Sisters
How to Be an Astronaut
UKSEDS
Space General Advisory Council
Space X
NASA
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On this week’s episode of The Astro Ben Podcast: Diversity in the Space Industry Ben welcomes special guest Loretta Whitesides, a public speaker, co-creator of Yuri's Night, and an author on space exploration. Loretta and Ben dive into her career as well as what being a woman in the space industry is really like.
0:55 Last week with Athena Brensberger
2:05 Today’s guest: Loretta Whitesides
4:30 Welcome Loretta & Crew 1 mission launch
7:15 Space launches
8:00 Loretta’s career
10:20 Space Mind Training
11:18 James Cameron Expedition- Aliens of the Deep documentary
12:25 Doctor Dijanna Figueroa
13:35 Virgin Galactic Space Tourism
14:20 What is Yuri’s Night? How did Loretta create it?
16:30 Diverse Yuri’s Night events
18:45 Getting people to study STEM & Space
22:20 Any setbacks you’ve seen others have in the space industry because of diversity?
23:10 Struggles of women in the space industry
26:15 Loretta’s predictions for the future of space
26:45 First woman on the moon
28:35 The New Right Stuff
32:45 What it will be like to be in Space
34:00 Recap of episode 5
34:55 Follow Loretta on social media
35:00 Inspiration 4 competition for ticket to Space
36:15 See you next week! Don’t forget to subscribe & follow us on social media!
Social Media
Instagram: @allspacekind
Twitter: @LorettaWhtsides
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Yuri’s night
George T. Whitesides
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Aliens of the Deep
James Cameron
NASA
Space X
Dijanna Figueroa
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For episode 4 of The Astro Ben Podcast, we welcome Athena Brensberger, Astronomer, Space Influencer, and model. Athena and Ben talk about space communication in the media, ensuring equity for young STEM and space enthusiasts, and diversity among the space industry!
0:30 Intro/Mars
2:12 Recap of last week
3:00 Search for new astronauts
5:30 This week’s guest: Athena Brensberger
6:09 Space Influencers
7:35 Meet Athena!
8:30 IS Espresso Machine
9:00 Who is Athena & how did she get to where she is now?
11:20 Science communication with social media
14:00 Diversity in Space & in Athena’s career
16:30 Diverse Space Communicators
21:10 Keeping Space relevant in the media
23:10 Why Space & Science?
26:00 Encouraging young kids to study STEM subjects
29:50 Equity of Opportunity for kids of all backgrounds to pursue STEM or Space related careers
33:20 Constellation Satellites, Night Sky & Accessibility
36:45 Studying protoplanetary disks & becoming an astronomer
39:33 What does Space mean to Athena?
41:25 What Instagram accounts to follow to stay informed on Space news & diversity in Space
44:00 Wrap up & next week
Social Media
Instagram: @AstroAthens
Twitter: @AstroAthens
Astroathens.com
Mentions
European Space Agency
STEM
Science Education
Astro Athens
Social Media
Tik Tok
Astro Physics
Starlink
Protoplanetary Disks
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This week we welcome special guest Johann-Dietrich Wörner, Director General of the European Space Agency, to discuss how diversity has played a role in his life and how diversity will be the future of space!
0:35 Intro/Guest Johann-Dietrich Wörner (“Jan”)
1:50 What is the European Space Agency?
2:45 ESA recruiting European astronauts
3:40 Diversity & Inclusivity in ESA letter
6:15 Welcome Jan Wörner
8:25 Background & how diversity has been part of that journey
10:10 Moving to Japan & gaining perspective on diversity
11:04 President of Technische Universität Darmstadt
13:50 Political diversity in ESA
15:55 Meeting Jan Wörner
17:00 Being an educator
19:20 Jan’s personal opinion of diversity in the space industry
20:12 Diversity is an asset
22:00 Women in Space
24:10 Encouraging young people to pursue STEM
29:50 Predictions for the future of Space
32:00 What diversity could look like when we get to Mars
33:20 What would you change about the space industry?
35:10 What does Space meet to you?
37:45 Find Jan on social media
38:27 Recap
Social Media
Twitter: @janwoerner
Facebook: @ESAJanWoerner
Mentions
European Space Agency
Elon Musk
Jan Wörner
Space General Advisory Council
Diversity
Education
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This week Imran Yusufzai, fellow Space enthusiast and film professional, chats with Ben on episode two of The Astro Ben Podcast: Diversity in the Space Industry about personal obstacles Imran has overcome, space for young learners, and space in the media!
0:30 Last week recap
1:47 Name change
2:40 Meet Imran Yusufzai
4:05 Space Kind
6:15 Education and Day Jobs
10:00 Diversity in Imran’s career and opportunities
12:15 Stars and Humanity
13:20 Aspects of Diversity in the Universe
17:20 Spirituality within Space
19:15 Encouraging Young Space Learners
23:45 Space in Media
26:45 Best Space Films
33:10 Dream Job in the Space Industry
39:00 Find Imran on social media
40:20 Recap
41:30 Next week’s episode with Director General of European Space Agency
Social Media
Instagram:
@thespacefuturist
Mentions:
Diversity
Education
Star Wars
Interstellar
Film
Spirituality
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London’s very own Anushka Sharma, founder of Naaut and co-founder of London Space Network, joins Ben on the first episode of AstroBen to discuss diversity within the space sector!
0:35 Who is Ben Gamble?
2:15 Getting back into the Space Industry
3:25 Space Generation Advisory Council
4:00 MBA at UCL
4:49 Previous podcast
5:45 It’s all about diversity
10:15 Target market
12:07 #Astroben
12:35 Who is Anushka Sharma?
13:58 Naaut
16:05 Anushka joins Ben
19:30 Growing up in London and getting into diversity and Space
24:23 NASA satellite launch
32:15 Diversity changing at space events
34:15 London Space Network
37:40 Minority and social background barriers
39:35 Diversity and inclusion across all levels
40:00 Recognizing bias
44:25 Equality vs Equity
48:15 Space is for everyone
48:35 Contact Anushka & social media
50:10 Recap on the interview
53:30 Next week’s show
55:15 Thanks and social media
Social Media
www.londonspace.network
Instagram/Twitter: @nushkino and @naaut
Mentions:
Hospitality
Diversity
Space Generation Advisory Council
NASA
BOEING
SPACE X
Blue Origin
Astro Scale
YSYS
Olympics
London Space Network
Naaut
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