Dr Jason Forshaw, Head of Future Business (Europe), Astroscale UK & Europe

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.  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Dockside Vaults: www.docksidevaults.com We are proud to have Dockside Vaults as a sponsor for our podcast. Their support will enable us to continue bringing you insightful conversations with leading experts in the space industry. We share their commitment to promoting the space industry, and we look forward to collaborating with them on future events. If you're looking for a stunning venue for your next event, be sure to check out Dockside Vaults. Thank you, Dockside Vaults, for your support! 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/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astroscale/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Astroscale Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! (NEW - YOUTUBE): www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/