In-Orbit

Today we’re talking with Daria Filichkina, Chief Operating Officer of AstroAgency, and we’re going to be answering a controversial question: when it comes to marketing, is space always needed?

Outer-Orbit is our bonus series where we share short episodes that continue the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or point of view.

Satellite Applications Catapult: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Website

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In this episode we’re diving into a topic that often gets overlooked but is crucial for the long-term success of the industry – marketing.

Strategic marketing can help companies of all sizes build brand awareness, communicate complex ideas to a broader audience, and even secure funding. We’ll be exploring the importance of shaping public perception and fuelling enthusiasm for space technologies, something that ultimately helps push the entire industry forward and will impact the future of our planet.

Our host Dallas Campbell is joined by Daniel Smith from AstroAgency, Jess Ratty from Halo PR, and Samantha Amy from the Satellite Applications Catapult.

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AstroAgency: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Website
Halo PR: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, Website

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Today, we’re taking a short break from our new episodes and revisiting an old favourite. Back in May of 2023 we sat down with a fantastic panel of experts to discuss the concept of Digital Twins.

A Digital Twin is a virtual representation of a real-world physical counterpart, they use sophisticated data models to accurately simulate changes and problems, using the virtual environment to test and monitor potential scenarios without ever altering the physical counterpart - but the system is reliant on data and can only be as good as the data it is provided with. One potential source of information is Earth Observation data collected from space.

Our host Dallas Campbell is joined in the studio by Mark Hennen from the Satellite Applications Catapult and Simon Evans from Arup, and remotely by Peter Bauer from ECMRWF.

We hope you enjoy catching up on this fantastic discussion and we’ll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode.

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Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

Hello and welcome to Outer-Orbit, in these short bonus episodes we’ll be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or point of view.

Today we’re talking with Sarah Cheesbrough, an Earth Observation Consultant at the Satellite Applications Catapult to further explore environmental monitoring and shine a light on data accessibility – discussing costs, platforms, and demand. 

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Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

In this episode we’re delving into the intersection of agriculture and space technology.

Agriculture is the backbone of our food supply, but it is currently facing numerous challenges, particularly within its complex supply chains. By leveraging satellite imagery, remote sensing, and data analytics, we can optimise resource use and streamline supply chains, ultimately creating a more resilient and efficient agricultural system.

Our host Dallas Campbell is joined by Tony Higson and Sarah Cheesborough from the Satellite Applications Catapult, and Phil Bicknell from the UK Agri-Tech Centre. 

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Agri-Tech Centre: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Website

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Today our host Dallas Campbell sits down with Ellie Sleightholm, delving into the Space Placements in Industry (SPIN) Programme. Ellie is currently Head of Software Developer Relations at Marqo but she started her career in space with a SPIN placement with S&AO. We’re going to be breaking down the SPIN Programme and exploring the placements from the inside.

Outer-Orbit is our bonus series where we share short episodes that continue the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or point of view.

• You can find the link to Ellie’s YouTube channel here.
• The link to Ellie’s free Machine Learning course is here.
• Find out more about the SPIN programme here.

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Marqo: Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Website

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In this episode we’re discussing a critical topic – the skills gap.

As technology advances at a rapid pace, the demand for highly skilled professionals in the space sector has never been greater. From engineers and technicians to data scientists and project managers, the industry is facing a pressing need for a new generation of talent equipped with the latest knowledge and skills. But bridging this gap is no small feat.

Joining our host, Dallas Campbell, is Kathie Bowden, Skills Manager at Satellite Applications Catapult, Zaria Serfontein, Product Strategy Engineer at Astroscale, and Ellie Sleightholm, Head of Software Developer Relations at Marqo.

For more information

• You can find the link to Ellie's YouTube channel here
• The link to Ellie's free Machine Learning course is here
• Find out more about the SPIN programme here

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Astroscale: Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Website
Marqo: Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Website

Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

Welcome to Outer-Orbit, in these short bonus episodes we’ll be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or point of view.

Today we’re sharing some expert insights from the fantastic speakers that attended the Catapult and UK Space Agency’s IOSM Conference earlier this year, exploring the present and future of the In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing industry. 

Our speakers include:

• Paul Bate, CEO of the UK Space Agency
• Lucy Edge, Chief of Missions at Satellite Applications Catapult
• Katie King, CEO of BioOrbit
• Joshua Western, CEO and Co-Founder of Space Forge
• Elie Allouis, Advanced Concepts and Robotics Team Lead at Airbus
• Rona Stewart, Business Development & Marketing Manager at The Exploration Company 
• Thomas Clayson, CTO at Magdrive 
• Portia Bowman, Founder & CEO at Growbotics

The IOSM Conference will be back in 2025 so keep your eyes peeled for more information over the coming months.

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UK Space Agency: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Website

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Back in May of this year the Catapult and the UK Space Agency collaborated on the IOSM Conference – a first of its kind event that brought together leading experts, researchers, and academia to discuss and showcase the latest advancements in IOSM technologies.

Today we’re sharing a live recording of a panel from Day Two of the conference - 'What Next and When’ exploring what we can expect from the industry over the next decade.  

This panel is chaired by Mike Curtis-Rouse, Head of In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing at the Catapult, and he is joined by Richard Osborne, Chief Technology Officer at AstroAgency, Dr Leon Alkalai, Chief Executive Officer at Mandala Space Ventures, and Dr Martina Meisnar, Materials And Processes Engineer at ESA.

The IOSM Conference will be back in 2025 so keep your eyes peeled for more information over the coming months.

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AstroAgency: Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Website
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Mandala Space Ventures: Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Website

Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

Welcome to Outer-Orbit - in these short bonus episodes we’ll be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or point of view.

In today's episode we're sitting down with PJ Blount, International Space Law and Telecommunications Law Lecturer at Cardiff University. We're exploring space traffic management. What is it? How do we keep space operations safe? Space orbits usable? And space accessible for decades to come, while ensuring the future trajectory of the space industry.

Satellite Applications Catapult: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Website

Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.