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The Mindful ApprenticeThe Mindful Apprentice - Careers in Space - Ingmar Kamalagharan's storyWelcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear from Ingmar Kamalagharan, Space to Inspire Lead at the UK Space Agency who gives a fascinating insight into the many and varied careers revolving around space and the universe. For those who thought space careers revolved around astronauts, have a listen to Ingmar. Presenter: Dominic ArkwrightProducer: Rosie RuncimanA Sound Doctor productionNotes for listeners for...
2024-08-2917 min
Preparing for Launch#33 - Space Leadership in the Public Eye, Melissa QuinnMelissa Quinn is the General Manager of Slingshot Seradata, a launch and satellite data provider. She was previously the head of SpacePort Corwnall. During our chat we discuss the personal price of being a leader in the public eye, what “space for good” means, how to cope with high pressure situations and much more.
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2023-11-281h 13Preparing for Launch#32 - Astronaut Coaching, Susan CharlesworthSusan is a human behaviour and performance expert. She runs her own training company and previously worked at the ESA, training astronauts and ground control in different aspects of human factors. During our chat we discuss what makes astronauts special, how to avoid mutinies in space and how teaching 17 year olds shaped her space career.
Susan's socials: linkedin.com/in/susancharlesworth, @CharlesworthHP on X.
https://www.charlesworthhumanperformance.com/
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2023-11-1450 minPreparing for Launch#31 - Space Defence Revisited, Ali StickingsAli Stickings is the Defence Space and Space Strategyt Lead at Frazer Nash Consultancy. She was previously a research fellow at the RUSI, a UK defence think tank. During our chat we discuss how Brexit has affected the UK’s space ambitions, how Ali’s STEM background helped her in her research role, what launching its own rockets means for Britain and much more.
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Intro and outro tracks:
"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2023-11-0151 minPreparing for Launch#30 - Famous Interviewees and Stories that Matter: Space Journalism, Tereza PultarovaTereza Pultarova is a freelance journalist and former Senior Rporter at space.com. She has produced content for a variety of outlets and companies including spacenews, the IET, the space safety magazine and ESA. During our chat we discuss Ukraine’s space industry, finding your voice, interviewing Brian May and much more.
Tereza: @TerezaPultarova on X
Interview with Brian May: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i37lnRX8xJg
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2023-10-1755 minPreparing for Launch#29 - From Moonscapes to Red Planets: Exploring Space Architecture, Xavier De KestelierXavier De Kestelier is the Head of Design at the architecture studio Hassel. During our talk, we discuss using regolith to build on the Moon and Mars, how space station design has evolved, 3D printing in space and much, much more.
Xavier on LinkedIn.
Hassel: hasselstudio.com
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Intro and outro tracks:
"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2023-06-2738 minPreparing for Launch#27 - Plasma Thrusters and Startup Funding, Chuong Van DangChuong Van Dang is the Head of Operations at MagDrive, a UK company developing plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. During our chat we discuss plasma thrusters, how Chuong’s bacckgorund in startups and marketing helped him in his current role, top tips on funding your space venture and much more.
Chuong on Linkedin.
Magdrive: LinkedIn, magdrive.space
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2023-05-3028 minPreparing for Launch#25 - From Colorado to Scottish Space, Nickie FinneganNickie Finnegan is the Head of Communications and Public Relations at Skyrora, having recently graduated form Herriot-Watt University with a Masters in International Business Mangement. During our chat we discuss why she went from Colorado, to an australian record label, to a rocket company, how to communicate space to different audiences, what the commercialisation of space means for your career and much, much more.
Nickie on Linkedin.
Skyrora: skyrora.com, LinkedIn
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2023-05-0131 minPreparing for Launch#24 - Whoosh and Bang: Building Rockets, Ben JarvisBen Jarvis runs Launch Access Ltd, a rocketry outreach company. He has experience in both the commercial space sector and amateur rocket development. During our chat we talk about breaking rocketry records, the UK’s launch industry, tips for student rocketry teams and much, much more.
Ben on LinkedIn.
Launch Access Ltd: rocketandroll.org
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2023-04-1947 minPreparing for Launch#23 - Space Hugs (aka Debris Removal), Dr Lorenzo PasqualettoDr Lorenzo Pasqualetto is the Lead GNC (Guidance Navigation & Control) and Relative Navigation Engineer at Clearspace, a Switzerland and UK based company developing active debris removal technology. We talk about navigation in space, how to deorbit satellites, doing research in the USA vs Europe and much, much more.
Lorenzo on LinkedIn
Clearspace on LinkedIn, clearspace.today
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2023-04-0441 minPreparing for Launch#22 - Sustainable Space and Commercialising University Research, Kristina TamaneKristina Tamane is the Space Sector Development Lead at the University of Edimburgh and the Co-Chair of Space Scotland’s environmental task force. During our chat we discuss commercialising university research, how scotland is ensuring the space industry stays sustainable, careers advise from a professional adviser and much more.
LinkedIn, Twitter: @SpaceKTed
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2023-03-2144 minPreparing for Launch#21 - NSSC Live Show & Entrepreneurship Panel, Zainab Qasim, Craig, Zaria Serfontein, Matjaz VidmarThis episode is a live recording of the Entrepreneurship Panel hosted at the National Student Space Conference, in Manchester on 04/03/2023.
We discussed topics such as the role of private and public investors in the space industry, how the current economic climate is affecting space startups, support for founders in the space sector and much more.
Panellists:
Zainab Qasim: Startup & Venture Lead at Seraphim Space Accelerator, a London-based specialised space accelerator taking a “VC-mindset” approach to the accelerator concept. LinkedIn, Blog: zainabq.com
Craig Brown: Director of Investment at the UK Space Agency...
2023-03-0850 minPreparing for Launch#20 - Meteorites, the Moon and Magnetism, Dr Claire NicholsDr Claire Nichols is a planetary geologist at the University of Oxford. Her research interests centre around Earth’s magnetic field, the Lunar Dynamo and meteorite magnetism. Duiring our chat, we discuss: Is a magnetic field necessary for life on Earth? what it’s like working with Apollo samples and astronauts, deciding between industry or academia and much, much more.
Claire Nichols on Twitter: @TinySpaceMagnet
Claire Nichols' Website: https://www.earth.ox.ac.uk/people/claire-nichols/
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2023-03-0634 minPreparing for Launch#19 - Founding and Funding your Space Startup, Yuk Chi ChanYuk Chi Chan is the CEO and Co Founder of Charter, the first ever British Startup to participate in the Techstars’ LA Accelerator Programme. Yuk Chi has a background in space law, holding a Master of Laws from UCL and a Bachelor of Law from Durham University. During this extended episode, we talk about his learnings from serving in the Singaporean army, advising foreign governments on their space policy, all things startups and much more.
Yuk Chi on LinkedIn: Yuk Chi Chan
Charter on LinkedIn: Charter
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2023-02-181h 21Preparing for Launch#18 - Bringing People together for Space, Anushka SharmaAnushka Sharma is the Founder of the consultancy Naaut and Co-founder of the London Space Network. Nush is a connector, and technology generalist and has focused on AI, Web3.0 and r deep technology for space applications. She specialises in building communities and partnerships across the space and technology ecosystems. We discuss her role working with high performance computers, transitioning from politics to startups to space, founding the London Space Network and much more.
Anushka on LinkedIn: Anushka Sharma.
Anushka on Twitter: @nushkino
Nauut: https://medium.com/naaut, LinkedIn, Twitter: @naaut_
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2023-02-0559 minPreparing for Launch#17 - Perseverence, Perfumes and Planetary Science, Marina BarcenillaMarina Barcenilla is a postdoctoral researcher, perfumist and founder of Arom Atom, an organisation that aims to inspire children to take an interest in STEM throught their sense of smell.
Marina on LinkedIn: Marina Barcenilla
Arom Atom: aromatom.org, LinkedIn
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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2023-01-2137 minPreparing for Launch#16 - Space Solutions for Every Problem, Andrew FournetAndrew Fournet is the Innovation Lead working in Business Development at Astrosat. We talk about his unusual career path, using space data for social causes and his involvment in Space Scotland's "Space Sustainability: A Roadmap for Scotland".
Andrew on LinkedIn: Andrew Fournet
Astrosat: https://astrosat.net/, LinkedIn
Space Sustainability: A Roadmap for Scotland: https://scottishspace.org/sustainability/
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2022-12-1151 minPreparing for Launch#15 - UK Space Agency for Beginners, Jake GeerJake Geer is the UK Space Agency's Chief of Staff. We talk about the agency, an overview of the UK space sector, civilian-military collaboration and much more.
Jake on LinkedIn: Jacob Geer
Link to UKSA funding: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational
Civil Service Job Search: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi
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2022-11-2647 minPreparing for Launch#14 - The Life of an ESA Graduate Trainee, Zaina RahmanZaina Rahman is a Graduate Trainee at ESA working on future hybrid telecommunications. We talk about the space agency, COP26 , trying different industries to find your fit and much more.
Zaina on LinkedIn: Zaina Rahman
Zaina on Twitter: @_ZainaRahman
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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2022-11-1235 minPreparing for Launch#13 - Space and STEM are for Everyone, Dr Alfredo Carpineti (part 2)Dr Alfredo Carpineti is the Senior Staff Writer and Space Correspondent for IFL Science. We talk about science communication, how to combat fake news, Pride in STEM and much more.
Alfredo on Twitter: @DrCarpineti
His articles on IFL Science: https://www.iflscience.com/dr-alfredo-carpineti
Pride in STEM: https://prideinstem.org/
The Astroholic Explains podcast
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2022-10-2934 minPreparing for Launch#12 - Building a Satellite Design Company, Dr Marcell TessenyiDr Marcell Tessenyi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Skies Space, a satellite design company trying to make space data more readily available. We talk about starting your own space company, orbital debis from the perspective of someone bulding satellites, the opportunites Blue Skies Space's missions provide to people at all levels of education and much more.
Blue Skies Space on LinkedIn
Twinkle Space Mission website: twinkle-spacemission.co.uk
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Twinkle Space Mission
Mauve satellite
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2022-10-1549 minPreparing for Launch#11 - Finding or Making Water on the Moon, Dr Hannah SargeantDr Hannah Sargeant is a planetary scientist conducting research on lunar ISRU (in situ resource utilisation). We talk about finding or making water on the Moon, using our satellite as a stepping stone to Mars, how to approach space industry professionals and much more.
Hannah on Twitter: @Dr_Hannah_Sarge
Show notes:
LCROSS mission
Molten Regolith Electrolysis
ProSPA instrument
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2022-10-0152 minPreparing for Launch#10 - The Golden Age of Science Communication, Dr Alfredo CarpinetiDr Alfredo Carpineti is the Senior Staff Writer and Space Correspondent for IFL Science. We talk about science communication, how to combat fake news, Pride in STEM and much more.
Alfredo on Twitter: @DrCarpineti
His articles on IFL Science: https://www.iflscience.com/dr-alfredo-carpineti
Pride in STEM: https://prideinstem.org/
The Astroholic Explains podcast
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2022-10-0134 minPreparing for Launch#9 - Space Warfare, Dr Bleddyn BowenDr Bleddyn Bowen is a researcher in the field of space warfare. We speak about how to think about war in space, the importance of understanding astropolitics, how to enter the space industry from a non-STEM background and much more.
Find Bleddyn: @bleddb, The Astropolitics Research Portal.
His books:
War in Space
Original Sin (coming out in October)
Show notes:
Tomorrow Never Dies
The International Politics of Space by Michael Sheehan
Bleddyn's academic reading list
Bleddyn's lighter reading list
Secure World Foundation
CSIS
RUSI
War in Space podcast
UK...
2022-10-0153 min
Giant-Leap.Space Weekly News Round-upWeekly Space News Roundup for 6th June 2021Find us on Patreon.com/GiantLeap for other formats, our awesome new space store, and unique membership perks such as access to our discord server! If you'd like to advertise with us, head over to Giant-Leap.Space to find out how!In Today’s Episode:The Royal Navy invests in Space Signals Intelligence Capability;The UAE Space Agency have asked for global assistance in setting up a colony on Mars;New Zealand joins the UK on our journey to the Moon, by signing up to the Artemis Accords;...
2021-06-0611 minGiant-Leap.Space Weekly News Round-upWeekly Space News Roundup for 7th march 2021In This Week's Episode:UK Owned OneWeb complete first live tests of broadband from space. UKSEDS meet for the National Students’ Space Conference.The UK Government continues to make UK Space news, as the chancellor sets out help with digital business productivity and GiantLeap publishes a deep dive on the new Government Agency known as Aria that was also announced this week.Across the pond, it’s hard to miss that SpaceX achieved a major testing milestone on their Starship programme, flying, flipping and landing the starship, which some minutes later none-the-less, ended in a...
2021-03-0705 min
Preparing for LaunchSpace Journalism: Jonathan O'Callaghan, (Episode 10)Space Journalism: Jonathan O'Callaghan, (Episode 10)
Jonathan O'Callaghan is a Freelance Space and Science Journalist based in London, UK. His work appears in The New York Times, Scientific American, Nature, New Scientist, Forbes, Wired, and a variety of other publications. You'll also occasionally find him on TV or radio discussing the latest happenings in space for outlets such as the BBC.
jonathanocallaghan.com
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2020-09-1038 minPreparing for Launch#8 - Space Medicine: The ParaboladiesThe Paraboladies, a space medicine research group with Lauren Church, Eleonor Frost, Nina Purvis, and Maia Gummer, join us today to discuss medicine and space and outreach.
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2020-08-2958 minPreparing for Launch#7 - Space Policy and Diversity: Anuradha DamaleAnu is a Research Assistant on the Verification and Monitoring Programme. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics from Durham University and an MSc in Science and Technology Policy from the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex, specialising in applying science policy approaches to international security. Anu is the UK Director of Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security. She is currently on the board of British Pugwash and a member of the Younger Generation Leaders Network. She was previously the Chair of UKSEDS. Anu was awarded the WeAreTheCity Top 100 Rising Star award for her work...
2020-08-131h 01Preparing for Launch#6 - Space Systems Engineering: Steven George, RAL SpaceSteve 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...
2020-07-301h 02Preparing for Launch#5 - Inspiration from Orbit: Dr Helen Sharman, first British astronautDr 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 Spac...
2020-07-0958 minPreparing for LaunchPride in the Space Sector: Karen Macías, (Episode 5)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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2020-06-2542 minPreparing for Launch#4 - Outreach and Diversity: Dr Sheila Kanani, RASDr. 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.
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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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2020-06-1153 minPreparing for Launch#3 - An Insight into Skills for the Space Sector: Joseph Dudley & Heidi Thiemann, Space Skills AllianceJoseph 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.
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Space Skills Alliance: https://spaceskills.org/home
Latest Reports: https://spaceskills.org/research
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2020-05-2854 minPreparing for Launch#2 - Space Sustainability and the Space Community: Harriet Brettle, AstroscaleHarriet 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.
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Space Generation Advisory Council: https://spacegeneration.org/
London Space Network: http://londonspace.network/
Astroscale: https://astroscale.com/
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2020-05-1451 minPreparing for Launch#1 - The Power of Storytelling: Dallas Campbell, BBC“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.
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Dallas' book “Ad Astra” : https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/embed?asin=B01MR9I9L6&previ...
2020-04-3050 min
Preparing for Launch#0 - Introduction: Jacob Smith, UKSEDSUKSEDS “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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2020-04-3020 min
AstrotalkUKEpisode 3: Astrofest 2008-Part 2David Levy
This episode - contributions from David Levy, Campaign for dark skies and @UKSEDS
David Levy recounts the momentous event of July 1994 and talks about his current preoccupations. Did you know he has his own podcast called letstalkstars.
David Paul talks about the Campaign for Dark Skies which was established in 1989, what progress has been made and how the amateur astronomy community can still contribute.
Alison Gibbings describes what students do when not attending lectures, no they're not in the pub. They have got themselves organised take a look at UKSEDS. The website does require an update though.
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