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Preparing for Launch
by UKSEDS
If you’re interested in all things space-related and gaining a little insight into how you get involved in the space sector, then you’ve come to the right place. “Preparing for Launch” is UKSEDS’ bi-weekly official podcast that discusses the development of space careers through entertainment, education, advice, and insight. Join Isaac Caletrio as he speaks to a range of brilliant guests, and you definitely don’t have to be a rocket scientist to tune in. All opinions are those of the host and guest.
Episodes
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#33 - Space Leadership in the Public Eye, Melissa Quinn
Melissa 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...
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#32 - Astronaut Coaching, Susan Charlesworth
Susan 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...
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#30 - Famous Interviewees and Stories that Matter: Space Journalism, Tereza Pultarova
Tereza 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...
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#29 - From Moonscapes to Red Planets: Exploring Space Architecture, Xavier De Kestelier
Xavier 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 UKSEDS...
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#27 - Plasma Thrusters and Startup Funding, Chuong Van Dang
Chuong 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...
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#25 - From Colorado to Scottish Space, Nickie Finnegan
Nickie 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…
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#24 - Whoosh and Bang: Building Rockets, Ben Jarvis
Ben 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...
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#23 - Space Hugs (aka Debris Removal), Dr Lorenzo Pasqualetto
Dr 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...
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#22 - Sustainable Space and Commercialising University Research, Kristina Tamane
Kristina 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...
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#21 - NSSC Live Show & Entrepreneurship Panel, Zainab Qasim, Craig, Zaria Serfontein, Matjaz Vidmar
This 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,...
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#20 - Meteorites, the Moon and Magnetism, Dr Claire Nichols
Dr 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...
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#19 - Founding and Funding your Space Startup, Yuk Chi Chan
Yuk 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...
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#18 - Bringing People together for Space, Anushka Sharma
Anushka 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…
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#17 - Perseverence, Perfumes and Planetary Science, Marina Barcenilla
Marina 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 UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social...
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#16 - Space Solutions for Every Problem, Andrew Fournet
Andrew 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:...
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#15 - UK Space Agency for Beginners, Jake Geer
Jake 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...
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#14 - The Life of an ESA Graduate Trainee, Zaina Rahman
Zaina 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 UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media:...
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#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…
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#12 - Building a Satellite Design Company, Dr Marcell Tessenyi
Dr 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...
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#11 - Finding or Making Water on the Moon, Dr Hannah Sargeant
Dr 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:...
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#10 - The Golden Age of Science Communication, Dr Alfredo Carpineti
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…
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#9 - Space Warfare, Dr Bleddyn Bowen
Dr 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...
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#8 - Space Medicine: The Paraboladies
The 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involved in our organisation?…
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#7 - Space Policy and Diversity: Anuradha Damale
Anu 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...
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#6 - Space Systems Engineering: Steven George, RAL Space
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…
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#5 - Inspiration from Orbit: Dr Helen Sharman, first British astronaut
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...
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#4 - Outreach and Diversity: Dr Sheila Kanani, RAS
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:...
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#3 - An Insight into Skills for the Space Sector: Joseph Dudley & Heidi Thiemann, Space Skills Alliance
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:...
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#2 - Space Sustainability and the Space Community: Harriet Brettle, Astroscale
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:...
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#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…
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#0 - Introduction: Jacob Smith, UKSEDS
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you’re interested in all things space-related and gaining a little insight into how you get involved in the space sector, then you’ve come to the right place. “Preparing for Launch” is UKSEDS’ bi-weekly official podcast that discusses the development of space careers through entertainment, education, advice, and insight. Join Isaac Caletrio as he speaks to a range of brilliant guests, and you definitely don’t have to be a rocket scientist to tune in. All opinions are those of the host and guest.
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