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.
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 situations and much more. UKSEDS https://ukseds.org Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Seb on LinkedIn Intro track: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 teaching 17 year olds shaped her space career. Susan's socials: linkedin.com/in/susancharlesworth, @CharlesworthHP on X. https://www.charlesworthhumanperformance.com/ UKSEDS https://ukseds.org Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Seb on LinkedIn Intro track: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
Ali 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. UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Seb on LinkedIn Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 Brian May and much more. Tereza: @TerezaPultarova on X Interview with Brian May: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i37lnRX8xJg UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Seb on LinkedIn Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com Héloïse on Linkedin. Open Lunar Foundation: openlunar.org UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
Héloïse Vertandier is a PhD canidate at the University of Otago and a Fellow of the Open Lunar Foundation. She specialises in space law and policy. During our chat we discuss the rules governing space exploration, the question of how the Moon will be used, why she took a PhD despite not being a big fan of university and much, much more. Héloïse on Linkedin. Open Lunar Foundation: openlunar.org UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 much more. Chuong on Linkedin. Magdrive: LinkedIn, magdrive.space UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
Alan Cross is the North West Space Cluster Development Manager working for the Science and Technology Facilites Council (STFC). During our chat we discuss success stories from companies who adopted space technologies, how to deal with imposter syndrome, how to turn your space passion into a career and much, much more. UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 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 UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 LinkedIn. Launch Access Ltd: rocketandroll.org UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 and much, much more. Lorenzo on LinkedIn Clearspace on LinkedIn, clearspace.today UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 professional adviser and much more. LinkedIn, Twitter: @SpaceKTed UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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, 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. Twitter: @SpaceCraigUK, LinkedIn Zaria Serfontein: Co-founder of Frontier Space Technologies, a startup focusing on developing customisable autonomous and miniaturised satellite laboratories for the capture of high-quality experimental data in space, as well as low-cost, de-orbit solutions. Frontier Space: https://www.frontier-space.co.uk/, LinkedIn, Twitter: @ZariaSAstro Matjaz Vidmar: Lecturer in Engineering Management at the University of Edinburgh. Co-founder and director of several startups in biotech and space community development. LinkedIn, Twitter: @vidmarmatjaz UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 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/ UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 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 Yuk Chi on Twitter: @AstroLawyer National Student Space Conference: https://ukseds.org/ignition/nssc-2023/ UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 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_ London Space Network: londonspace.network, Twitter: @LondonSpaceNet Article about sustainability in HPC: https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/news/supercomputer-sustainability-a-balance-between-performance-and-energy-efficiency DiRAC Science Day - https://dirac.ac.uk/dirac-day-2022/ UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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: https://astrosat.net/, LinkedIn Space Sustainability: A Roadmap for Scotland: https://scottishspace.org/sustainability/ UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 Service Job Search: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 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 Show notes: Twinkle Space Mission Mauve satellite UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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: @Dr_Hannah_Sarge Show notes: LCROSS mission Molten Regolith Electrolysis ProSPA instrument UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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 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 Parliament Research Briefing "Defence of space-based assets" UKSEDS https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ News segment background music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
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? Visit https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Follow The Paraboladies and Caroline on Twitter: @paraboladies @swennyspace Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For any questions, feedback, or things you'd like to see in future episodes, please e-mail us at podcast@ukseds.org
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 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 in promoting inclusivity, accessibility and equity in the international security space. At the centre of most of her work have been the causes of inclusion and diversity, with the belief that in order to form sustainable and innovative technology or policy, inclusion is necessary. Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security: https://www.wcaps.org The opinions expressed in this episode are not that of VERTIC or WCAPS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involved in our organisation? Visit https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Follow Steven and Caroline on Twitter: @anulikesstars @swennyspace Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For any questions, feedback, or things you'd like to see in future episodes, please e-mail us at podcast@ukseds.org on submit here: https://forms.gle/C9hrMTGYH5Psn8iX7
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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involved in our organisation? Visit https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Follow Steven and Caroline on Twitter: @steveegeorge @spaceyswenny Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For any questions, feedback, or things you'd like to see in future episodes, please e-mail us at podcast@ukseds.org on submit here: https://forms.gle/C9hrMTGYH5Psn8iX7
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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involved in our organisation? Visit https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Follow Caroline on Twitter: @SwennySpace Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For any questions, feedback, or things you'd like to see in future episodes, please e-mail us at podcast@ukseds.org or submit here: https://forms.gle/C9hrMTGYH5Psn8iX7
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/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involved in our organisation? Visit https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Follow Sheila and Caroline on Twitter: @SaturnSheila @SwennySpace Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For any questions, feedback, or things you'd like to see in future episodes, please e-mail us at podcast@ukseds.org on submit here: https://forms.gle/C9hrMTGYH5Psn8iX7
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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involved in our organisation? Visit https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Follow Joseph, Heidi, Space Skills, and Caroline on Twitter: @jdudley1123 @heidi_teaman @SpaceSkills @SwennySpace Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For any questions, feedback, or things you'd like to see in future episodes, please e-mail us at podcast@ukseds.org on submit here: https://forms.gle/C9hrMTGYH5Psn8iX7
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/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involved in our organisation? Visit https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Follow Harriet and Caroline on Twitter: @harriet_brettle @swennyspace Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For any questions, feedback, or things you'd like to see in future episodes, please e-mail us at podcast@ukseds.org on submit here: https://forms.gle/C9hrMTGYH5Psn8iX7
“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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involved in our organisation? Visit https://ukseds.org/ For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Follow Dallas and Caroline on Twitter: @dallascampbell @swennyspace Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For any questions, feedback, or things you'd like to see in future episodes, please e-mail us at podcast@ukseds.org on submit here: https://forms.gle/C9hrMTGYH5Psn8iX7
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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involved in our organisation? Visit https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Follow Jacob and Caroline on Twitter: @_JacobJSmith @swennyspace Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For any questions, feedback, or things you'd like to see in future episodes, please e-mail us at podcast@ukseds.org on submit here: https://forms.gle/C9hrMTGYH5Psn8iX7
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