In-Orbit

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

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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.

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In this episode of In-Orbit, we're discussing Space Law, and the role of the UK in developing it.

Joining our host, Dallas Campbell, in the studio is Lilith Sailsbury, Contract Management Analyst at the Satellite Applications Catapult, and joining remotely we have PJ Blount, International Space Law and Telecommunications Law Lecturer at Cardiff University and Laetitia Cesari, Consultant at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research and Doctoral Researcher at the University of Luxembourg. 

Humanity's expansion into space raises a myriad of legal questions and challenges. Who owns the resources beyond our atmosphere? How do we regulate space traffic and prevent collisions in orbit? Today we're exploring the historical precedents, current regulations, and future implications of governing the expanse of space. 

For more information:

• You can find PJ's profile on the Cardiff University website here.
• You can find Laetitia's profile on the University of Luxembourg website here.
• 'The Oxford Handbook of Space Security' co-authored by PJ Blount is available here.

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University of Luxembourg: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook
Cardiff University: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook

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In today’s Outer-Orbit our host Dallas Campbell continues the conversation with Daniel Oi - a Reader in the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde - who is giving us a crash course in Quantum Physics, from interpreting quantum theory to the possibility of a multiverse.

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University of Strathclyde: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Website

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In this episode, we delve into the relationship between academia and the space industry.

Our host, Dallas Campbell, is joined by Rebecca Quinn, Knowledge Exchange Manager at the Satellite Applications Catapult, Dr. Eloise Marais, Associate Professor in Physical Geography, and Dr. Santosh Bhattarai, Lecturer in Space Geodesy, both from University College London, and Dr. Daniel Oi, Reader in the Department of Physics at University of Strathclyde.

Join us as we explore how academia influences the space industry and how initiatives like the Innovation LaunchPad Network+ Researchers in Residence Programme facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration between academia and industry, fostering ground-breaking discoveries and technological advancements.

For more information about the Researchers in Residence programme, see here.
The Innovation Launchpad Network+ can be found here.

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• University College London: Twitter/X, Facebook
• University of Strathclyde: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook

Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

Welcome to Outer-Orbit - in these short bonus episodes we're going to be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or an idea or a point of view or something that piqued our interest.

In today's episode, we're joined by Luisa Doughty from the Satellite Applications Catapult to further explore barriers to uptake of space derived data for sustainability and deep dive into the Catapult's international development and humanitarian work.

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For episode 3 we’re exploring greenhouse gases and the pivotal role of space-based monitoring in understanding and mitigating their impact on our planet.

Dallas Campbell, our host, is joined in the studio by Luisa Doughty, Methane Monitoring Programme Lead at the Satellite Applications Catapult, Paul Green, Science Area Lead - Earth Observation & Climate Group, at the National Physical Laboratory, Blaine Tookey, Technology Principal at BP and Isabelle Crozier-Morris, Innovation and Research Scientist for Earth Observation at Ordnance Survey.

From orbiting satellites to cutting-edge remote sensing techniques, we dive into the fascinating world of space-based monitoring and its critical role in understanding the dynamics of our changing climate. Come with us as we explore ground-breaking research and collaboration, and how scientists are harnessing the power of space technology to track greenhouse gas emissions with unprecedented accuracy, paving the way for informed decision-making and effective climate action. 

Read more about our Methane Monitoring Project here.

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• NPL: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook
• BP: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook
• Ordnance Survey: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook

Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

Today on Outer-Orbit we're joined by Sean McCarthy - Head of Market Intelligence at the Satellite Applications Catapult.

Sean sat down with our host Dallas Campbell to explore Blue Carbon - what is Blue Carbon? Why is it important to the climate change conversation? What could it mean for our future?

Outer-Orbit is our brand new bonus episode where we'll be continuing the conversation from our main episode, focusing in on a particular topics or point of view.

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Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.