Preparing for Launch

Steve works as a space systems engineer at STFC RAL Space, after graduating with an MSc Astronautics & Space Engineering at Cranfield University (2019) and an MSci (Hons) Physics from Nottingham Trent University (2016). He currently works on a variety of projects from TVAC test campaigns, Phase A & B mission studies, supports the preparation and delivery of Robotic Exploration Field Trials and helps project manage proposals towards using satellite imagery for mine action in Cambodia.

Beyond his day job, Steve has founded an experimental rocketry group whom design, develop and launch experimental rocket technology, as well as having a strong ambition to play an active role in sustainable development through the use of Earth Observation, especially for emerging countries; and thus is a member of the Space Generation Advisory Council Ethics and Human Rights Working group, and volunteers through the United Nations, mapping villages, roads and buildings in rural Tanzania to protect girls from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) with the Tanzania Development Trust.

Notes:

RAL Space: https://www.ralspace.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/home.aspx

Steven’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRtEz85rdW1mPDNWMbDPndw?disable_polymer=true

Steven’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacecraftengineer/?hl=en

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Dr Helen Sharman was a chemist who became the first British astronaut to go into space, as well as the first woman on the Mir space station. She obtained a BSc degree in Chemistry from the University of Sheffield, and a PhD degree from Birkbeck. She worked with a research technology company and a chemist for Mars bars working on the flavor of chocolate. Then, she applied to “Project Juno” which recruited the first British astronaut. She was successful out of 13,000 applicants, and in May 1991 she was launched in a Soyuz spacecraft, spending 8 days orbiting Earth in the Mir Space Station.

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Today we have Karen Marcias speaking about Pride in the space sector in celebration of Pride month. At UKSEDS we support everybody that identifies as a LGBTQ+ member throughout the year, not just during Pride month.

Notes:

History of Pride: 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianthompson1/2020/06/01/the-history-of-pride-month-and-what-it-can-teach-us-about-moving-forward-today/#f15d94b45141 

Resources:

https://prideinstem.org/

https://www.divuac.org/

https://www.queerstem.org/

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Dr. Sheila Kanani joins us today to speak about teaching physics, diversity and outreach. Dr. Kanani is the Outreach and Inclusion officer at the Royal Astronomical Society, an author, physics teacher, and the co-founder of STEM Sisters.

Notes:

Sheila’s books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADr+Sheila+Kanani&s=relevancerank&text=Dr+Sheila+Kanani&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

RAS: https://ras.ac.uk/

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Joseph Dudley and Heidi Thiemann from Space Skills Alliance join us today to speak about their new reports evaluating the skills required to enter the space sector, and general tips and advice.

Notes:

Space Skills Alliance: https://spaceskills.org/home

Latest Reports: https://spaceskills.org/research

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Harriet Brettle joins us today to speak about the space community and the issue of space debris. Harriet is the Head of Business Analysis at Astroscale, the Co-Chair of the Space Generation Advisory Council, and the Co-Founder of the London Space Network.

Notes:

Space Generation Advisory Council: https://spacegeneration.org/

London Space Network: http://londonspace.network/

Astroscale: https://astroscale.com/

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“Everyone is invited to the party…”

Dallas Campbell joins us today to speak about science communication, the power of storytelling, and advice on how you can get involved in the space sector through means other than STEM. Dallas is a television presenter and television actor, best known for Channel 5’s The Gadget Show and BBC One’s Bang Goes the Theory, Science of Stupid, The Sky at Night, Stargazing live, Britain Beneath Your Feet, and many more.

Notes: 

Dallas' book “Ad Astra” :  https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/embed?asin=B01MR9I9L6&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ktyQEb9T1JM9Z&reshareId=BTZYTEGD78GTNFH4TW3W&reshareChannel=system

Ron Jones’ “Integrated Space Plan” https://media.wired.com/photos/595485ffbe605811a2fdd4f1/master/w_3000,h_4797,c_limit/integratedspaceplan-19891.jpg

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UKSEDS “Preparing for Launch” is a podcast aimed to discuss the start and development of space careers through entertainment, education, advice, and insight.

My name is Caroline Swenson, I’m currently studying physics with journalism and am obsessed with all things spaceflight, and I will be your host throughout this journey. In this first episode, I am joined by Jacob Smith, the current chair of UKSEDS, who is here to introduce UKSEDS and its mission.

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