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We continue the alternating series for spotlighting Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) in this episode.  An interview with Remco Timmermans who represents one of GSEN's member organization Space Agenda, the leading global space industry events calendar in 2024.Remco is an online marketing and communications specialist in the international space sector. He is a well-known space influencer and mentor to aspiring space communicators. Since 2025 he is the Communications Manager at space electronics manufacturer EmTroniX in Luxembourg.  Before joining EmTroniX, Remco was founder and owner at Spaceside, a dedicated space marketing and communications agency. Remco is also co-owner and space event specialist at Space Agenda. He is a global faculty member at the International Space University, co-founder of the Space Communications Alliance, and a vice chair and symposium lead of the IAF Space Education and Outreach Committee. Remco has an undergraduate degree in business administration and mechanical engineering, a master's degree in business sciences, and he is a graduate of the International Space University Space Studies Program, where he also periodically teaches space management and business, with an emphasis on marketing and communications.ResourcesInternational Space University Space Studies ProgramSpace Communications AllianceHosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-DahlstromIf you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net  We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions. GSEN Net Connect #5:  15 September 2025, Noon Pacific Time.  RSVP Support the showSupport the show

An interview with Pavel Kalinin,  CTO at OutThere Astronautics, a New Zealand startup focusing on the development of optical communications systems for space applications.Pavel was born in Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia. He came to New Zealand with his family when he was 5 years old. Pavel has a degree in physics as well as aerospace engineering from the University of Auckland. While at the university, he participated in the Auckland Programme for Space Systems (APSS) competition where his team's proposal was selected to begin building a cubesat to send into Low Earth Orbit. ResourcesAuckland University Program on Space Systems (APSS)University of Auckland Velocity ChallengeMark Rober (Youtube)The Martian by Andrew WeirHosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-DahlstromSupport the showSupport the show

An interview with Peter Kristof on spotlighting the space ecosystem in Hungary.Peter is a multiple award-winning space professional, innovation expert, exited startup founder, corporate executive, and strategic consultant in digitalization, venture capital, as well as technology and economic development. He is a sought-after speaker at domestic and international conferences on these topics.Serving as the chief innovation officer for DATelite, noted as a qualified Earth Observation solution provider, he realizes flagship projects aimed at digitalization, the creation of innovation ecosystems, and the development of the space and defense sectors, alongside colleagues with decades of international experience. As a leading expert and researcher for OpenExO with global presence, he investigates the connections and mechanisms of impact between disruptive innovations, accelerating technological advancement, and organizational and national economic transitions. As a member of the advisory board for Stradamus Inc., he deals with equity financing, creation of venture capital funds, and transaction advisory. Very recently, he joined KickSky Space Tech Accelerator and NATO DIANA as senior mentor. Recently, he co-founded the Space Lab at Obuda University, a cross-disciplinary unit fostering space research, engineering and student innovation.In his social-professional roles, he works on strengthening the regional innovation culture as the vice president and space and defense working group lead of the Hungarian Association for Innovation, president of the Society of IT Leaders, and invited lecturer at University of Pécs and John von Neumann University. As the member of the advisory board of the Infotér Association, he organizes Central and Eastern Europe's largest Space&DefenseConference.ResourcesInfoter Conference 2025 - Space and Defense Day: 14-16 October 2025Hungarian Space Kaleidoscope 2023/2024Obuda University Space LabUNISPACE Hungary 4iG GroupAxiom 4 Mission - with Hungarian astronautHosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-DahlstromIf you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net  We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions. GSEN Net Connect #4:  13 May 2025, 2pm CEST.  RSVP Support the showSupport the show

An interview with Amarit or "Aim" Charoenphan.  Aim is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder with a deep impact on the startup and innovation landscapes across Asia-Pacific. As President of the New Zealand-Thai Chamber of Commerce and Managing Partner of Aim Ventures, he has backed over 40 investments, while also playing a key role in Thailand's tech scene as a Partner at Unfold Ventures. His expertise spans from venture funding to community-driven acceleration, having served as ASEAN Director of Impact Collective and a Venture Partner at Mandalay Venture Partners, focusing on sustainable farm-to-fork innovations. In recent years, Aim has been actively involved in growing Thailand's space ecosystem, working to connect local stakeholders with global space networks like GSEN. Recognized as an Obama Foundation Asia Pacific Leader and an Edmund Hillary Fellow, he has coached over 1,000 startup founders and advised ecosystem hubs in 30+ cities. A Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honoree and Thailand Startup Enabler of the Year, he continues to drive impact through investments, mentorship, and fostering tech and space communities worldwide.Aim through Aim Ventures is a Core Member of the Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) and is a SpaceBase Ambassador.ResourcesAim VenturesHosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom If you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net  We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions. GSEN Net Connect #3:  18 March 2025, 7pm NZT.  RSVP Support the showSupport the show

This is the start of our alternating series focused on the Global Space Enablers Network, and interviews with space enablers around the world to leverage their insights, experiences, and knowledge on the needs, challenges, and opportunities, for budding or growing space enablers worldwide. These interviews have been conducted by SpaceBase co-founders - Eric Dahlstrom and myself.An interview with Antonio Stark.  Antonio is a space strategy expert on policy, satellites, security, sustainability, and the cislunar economy. Antonio is currently the Global Alliance Lead for iSpace, Japan's premiere lunar space company. Among his multiple affiliations, he is also the Asia Pacific Editor for Spacewatch.Global, a Research Fellow for the Interstellar Foundation, and the Operations Strategy Officer for The Space Court Foundation.  He is also the Asia Regional Coordinator for the Moon Village Association, Co-founder & Community Coordinator for the Singapore Space Network, as well as numerous sub-committee memberships at the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). Antonio is a Founding Member of the Global Space Enablers NetworkNote. This interview was conducted during the first half of 2024 and may refer to events that happened in the previous year.ResourcesSpace Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)Beyond Earth Foundation Space FoundationHosts:  SpaceBase Founders:  Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom and Eric DahlstromIf you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net  We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions. Thanks for listening and see you next time. Support the show

An interview with Dr. Lisa Brown, a Hepatobiliary Surgeon and Aerospace Medicine Researcher at the New Zealand Space Health Research Center.  Lisa's background is in Surgery.  And In addition to surgical training, Lisa completed training and research in Aerospace Medicine, including as the Aerospace Medicine Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, an internship at the European Space Agency, and the University of Texas Medical Branch Principles of Aerospace Medicine Short Course with NASA. She is on the organising committee of Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand and Lead of the New Zealand Space Health Research Network.Resources:Space Medicine Coures:Principles of Space Medicine, University of Texas Medical BranchSpace Physician Training Course, European Space AgencyAerospace Medicine, Kings College, London UKNotable Associations:Aerospace Medical AssociationAerospace Medicine Student Residence OrganizationThe Space Surgery AssociationTo participate in the New Zealand Space Health Research Network, visit the website.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Cairo Akehurst, a year 12 student at Cashmere High in Christchurch, New Zealand.  And he is also already a serial entrepreneur having founded Convergence Aerospace and most recently Cattle Credit. His team was a finalist to the Space for Planet Earth Challenge 2023-24, High School level.  He won the Emerging Technology Award as part of the Otautahi Christchurch Smart Cities Challenge 2024.  He was also an elected participant in the validator programme at the University of Christchurch Center for Entrepreneurship. And just recently, he was short listed as one of three finalist for the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) New Zealand Entreprenuerial Ecosystem Awards in the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year category.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

This is a special episode on the Global Space Enablers Network and the start of an alternating theme to feature space enablers globally working to catalyze, develop, and grow their own space sector and industry in different parts of the world. The aim is to share lessons learned, best practices, and resource opportunities specially for nascent and emerging regions and countries.   In this episode co-founders of SpaceBase Limited discuss the motivations, goals, and activities this newly formed alliance of ecosystem builders around the world.Joining the host is SpaceBase co-founder Eric Dahlstrom.  Eric has worked in both public and private space industry in the US and abroad for four decades. A physicist, astronomer, and aerospace engineer by training, he has contributed to the design and re-design of the International Space Station as a NASA contractor. He has also mentored and worked on space startup companies that are building launchers, to landers and rovers on the Moon.  Eric is an ISU Faculty who has taught in  at least11 countries around the world, often as Chair of the ISU Space Studies Program's Space Sciences Department.  He also often chairs as Team Project Chair.ResourcesGlobal Space Enablers Network - alliance to support space ecosystem builders globally.The paper on Establishing a Global Space Enablers Network was published at the IAC Conference along with the GSEN Poster which was presented in the Internactive Poster session.To contribute to the global Knowledge Base supporting space enablers, take the GSEN Survey.Next Events: GSEN Net Connect#1, 18 November 2024, Noon, CEST (12 midnight, 19 Nov, NZT) Meet fellow space enablers from across the globe.  Learn and create opportunities to collaborate.  Register today.Next GSEN physical event will take place at the Singapore Space and Technology Limited Global Space Technology Convention and ExhibitionHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Emma Renowden, Aerospace Cluster Lead at Otautahi Christchurch. Emma is an experienced strategic partnerships manager who is passionate about the role of innovation and technology in addressing some of the world's most significant challenges. In her role at ChristchurchNZ, Emma is responsible for developing an ambitious city strategy for the Aerospace sector, with the goal of harnessing the economic opportunities it presents. She holds degrees in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Canterbury. Emma is also a Committee Board Member of the Aerospace New Zealand, the national industry body promoting Aerospace in Aotearoa.ResourcesChristchurchNZ  - Christchurch's economic development agencyAerospace New Zealand - Aerospace industry cluster for New ZealandAotearoa Aerospace Academy -an educational programme inspiring the next generation of Astronomers, Engineers and Space Scientists in NZ. New Zealand Aerospace Summit  (Sept 23-24, 2024) - primier annual aerospace event in New Zealand.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with with James Brice, Lead Systems Engineer for New Glenn, Blue Origin's prime launch system for Moon missions.  Jim has over three decades experience working with aerospace companies like Boeing and Orbital Science and leading engineering projects from space planes to rocket systems like the X34, Antares rocket, and the launch abort system for Orion.Jim holds an Industrial Engineering degree from University of Central Florida and a Masters in Systems Engineering from George Washington University. He was instrumental in the formation of the NASA Space Academy. He is an alumni and former Deputy Director for the International Space University's Space Studies Program.Resources:Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) - a student space advocacy group with chapters around the worldNASA Space Academy - A rigorous and diverse summer research program that prioritizes collaboration, teamwork, leadership, innovation, and creativity. Books:The Right Stuff by Tom WolfeThe High Frontier by Gerard O'NeillThe Heavens and the Earth by McDougallHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Gary Martin, one of SpaceBase's Advisors.  Gary retired from NASA after 32 years supporting space science missions, advanced technology development, technology transfer and human spaceflight. In 2022, he became NASA's first Space Architect leading the team that developed the Vision for Space Exploration in 2004. He also served as Program Director for the International Space University for multiple years, a member of the Academic Council multiple times, and continue to Chair Team Projects for ISU programs.In 2017 he became the Senior Advisor to the Luxembourg Ministry of Economics and was instrumental in the establishment of the Luxembourg Space Agency and a multi disciplinary space masters degree, as well as a first of its kind, space resources research center in LuxembourgGary holds bachelor's degrees in Physics, Applied Mathematics, and Anthropology, and a Master's in Mechanical Engineering/Astronautical Engineering.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview  with Max Daniels, CEO and Co-Founder of Astrix Astronautics, a startup company focusing on inflatable, rigidized deployment for spacecraft.Max has a BS degree from the University of Auckland and was part of the Auckland Program for Space Systems at University of Auckland. In 2019,  his team won the New Ventures Category at the $100k Velocity Challenge. ResourcesAuckland Programme for Space Systems (APSS), $100k Velocity Challenge, Auckland based startup competitionCallaghan Innovations, NZ Government innovation armOutset Ventures, home of deep tech in AucklandHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Caleb McIvor, Founding Director of PrintGig and CEO/CTO of Epsilum Design.  PrintGig is a cutting-edge 3D printing company that specializes in high-temperature polymers for the high-tech and deep-tech sectors - including the space industry in New Zealand; the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Caleb is an entrepreneur and inventor set on improving lives and solving complex problems. Caleb specializes in embedded systems design and additive manufacturing with a broad range of skills across the stem fields. With a Bachelor of Creative Technologies also minoring in Japanese from Auckland University of Technology, Caleb specializes in solving problems using multiple approaches and disciplines. In this podcast we will learn about Caleb's experience  weaving creative technologies and multidisciplinary projects that led to founding serial startups and an additive manufacturing startup with a unique competitive advantage in the NZ space industry.ResourcesThe Lean Startup by Eric ReisKindrik Partners - free legal resources for founders and startupsHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

 An interview with Stu Potter, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Stardust Me, an Innovative small payload solutions and space memorial service provider.  It is the first Māori space-tech company in the world. Stu has over 20+ years of senior management and business experience in Māori business, financial services, health, education, research and development. His strengths are in Māori education, business, strategy, and leadership development, executive coaching, developing high performance teams, strategic human resource and change management, and innovation. Stu is also a published children's book author of the Fish Story which incorporates te reo Māori. Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Sam Leske, Sam Leske, Director at Milky-Way.Kiwi, a social enterprise whose goal is to inspire people to think about our collective future and how they can actively contribute through quality science education with an added cosmic perspective. Sam has a long career in Aoteroa's Defence Force, first as a Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot, to Head of the Operational Intelligence and Head of Strategic Intelligence at NZ Defence Force.  He also worked for the Ministry of Primary Industries as Director of Intelligence Coordination and Plans and Director of Biosecurity Support Services. He was the President of New Zealand Institute for Intelligence Professionals between 2018-2022.  Sam has a bachelor's of Science degree in Geography, and Masters degrees in Defence and Strategic Studies and Astrophysics.Today, he works full time as a space science communicator with company Milky-Way.Kiwi, helping strengthen the STEM and Science educational programmes in New Zealand.ResourcesSpacewardbound.nz, Immersive STEM programmes in NZpreprints.org, journal preprintsphys.org,  science newsspace.com, space newsNeil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist and Science communicatorHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An iinterview with Gill Dal Din, Global Activation Executive focusing on Business Development and Growth for Space Trailblazers.   Gill is a superconnector who connects people and resources that catalyze change in high growth businesses.  She was instrumental in getting the aerospace ecosystem up and running in Christchurch from the early years. Gill has a Bachelors degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Otago. Her professional journey range from health, franchise ownership, events promotion, aerospace, and championing new ecosystems such as the space industry. She has worked for ChristchurchNZ and the Canterbury Development Corporation, as well as several notable aerospace and tech companies like Fabrum, Orbica, and Jinx Reality.ResourcesThe Body Shop Book by Annita RoddickJudy Robinett, Startup MentorThe Diary of a CEO podcast by Steve BartlettMaximize Your Potential: Grow Your Expertise, Take Bold Risks & Build an Incredbile Career by Jocelyn GleiHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An Interview with Erica Lloyd, Chief Revenue Officer at Zenno Astronautics, a New Zealand startup company revolutionizing space movement through the untapped energy of super magnets.Eric Lloyd who has a broad and varied career here in New Zealand and across Asia Pacific and the USA in Broadcasting, Technology, Banking and innovation businesses.Erica is a seasoned executive who started life running her own cutting edge tech services company in film and the television sector. She has worked on both sides of the camera as an on-air business journalist for Television New Zealand and Mediaworks as a network news producer.  For half a decade, she was also part of the Executive management running local IT / Tech giant Datacom. She's been an Executive at Callaghan Innovation and local generative A.I leader Soul Machines, and joins me now to talk about her latest .. and I hear, favourite role to date as Chief Revenue Officer for fast scaling space tech start up, Zenno. Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Betina Pavri, Senior Principal Engineer at the Paiahu-Robinson Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington. Betina is supporting the development of high-temperature superconducting magnet technologies for space applications. Prior to moving to New Zealand, Betina has had a long and illustrious career at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory where she worked on many pioneering planetary missions including the Magellan mission to Venus, the Mars reconnaissance orbiter, the asteroid Dawn mission, and aspects of the Curiosity Mars rover mission as a spacecraft integration and operations engineer and manager. Bettina holds a BA and BS degrees in Physics, Engineering, and Applied Science, and a Masters in Geological Sciences.ResourcesNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryNASA Magellan Mission to VenusMars Reconnaissance OrbiterDawn Asteriods MissionMars Curiosity Rover Mission and image dataVideo: Seven Minutes of Terror: The Challenges of Getting to MarsRobinson Research Institute and Internship ProgrammeNASA Education ProgrammesEuropean Space Agency Education ProgrammesHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Peter Sefont, Technical Director for Zenith Tecnica, a contract manufacturer specialising in Titanium 3D Printing using Electron Beam Melting (EBM) technology.  Zenith Tecnica produces a myriad of additively manufactured parts for industries around the world; including large structural hardware for spacecraft and satellites.Peter graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelors of Engineering – Mechatronics degree and has also worked for Fisher and Paykel Healthcare prior to joining the Zenith Tecnica team.Recently, Zenith Tecnica manufactured space components for NASA's highly anticipated Psyche asteroid mission.ResourcesZenith TecnicaPsyche MissionPress Release on Psyche MissionAussie Grit: My Formula One by Mark WebberHow to Build a Car by Adrien NeweyTotal Competition: Lessons in Strategy from Formula One by Ross BrawnHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Khaki Rodway, Spaceplane Sales and Operations Director for Dawn Aerospace USA. Khaki has an extensive New Space business development and marketing experience working for launch companies like XCorp and Masten, to delivering payload to the International Space Station like Nanoracks, and  on orbit truster manufacturing like Bradford Space. Khaki is also the co-founder of NYC Space, An open community for the development of private companies commercializing space.  A graduate of Colombia University, she holds a Masters in Historic Preservation, and a Bachelors in Womens Studies, English Literature, and Journalism from Rutgers University.In this interview, Khaki tells her exciting story about working with  launch services companies developing pioneering work from the Mojave dessert to the prestine mountains of New Zealand.ResourcesDawn AerosopaceFor All MoonkindPayloads - daily insights on the most important news impacting the space economyHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Kurt Janssen, CEO of Orbica based in New Zealand, Australia and Germany.Kurt is a geographer and geospatialist by trade, with a passion for emerging technology and data. Kurt has a BSc with Honors in Geography from the University of Canterbury and was the 2016 NZSEA Young Professional of the Year. He worked for central government such as the Ministry of Health and Ministry of the Environment as a Geographic Information Systems (or GIS) Advisor. He also worked for private companies in New Zealand and the United States such as ESRI, Abley and Orbviz. In 2017 he established award-winning geospatial consultancy Orbica.ResourcesOrbica - democratizing access to geospatial data through a  Cloud Native Geospatial and AI Platform. Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

Mark is an Edmund Hillary Fellow from the US.  He launched Quidnet Ventures, a new fund to support early-stage NZ companies. Mark has spent over 30+ years in the technology and innovation sector, with experience in semiconductor manufacturing, open systems hardware. software development, big data, software as a service, and Internet of Things. Previously he held both CEO and CTO roles at companies like SkywriterRX, Neustar, Symantec, and Airmedia. He ran IBM's innovation lab in Japan and was Managing Director of Vista Labs (Vista Equity Partners), helping their portfolio companies innovate more effectively. He began his career as a research staff member in the Physical Science Department of the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. Mark holds PhD, MA, and MPhil degrees in physics from Columbia University and a BA degree in physics from Harvard College.Lately, Mark has invested in aerospace related companies in New Zealand like Dawn Aerospace and Pypervision.  In this interview, Mark will talk about his long history driving rapid innovation in big organizations as well as funding and advising deep tech startups, particularly in New Zealand where he sees ingenuity and creative frugalism has created a global competitive advantage for kiwis.ResourcesQuidnet Ventures - investing in science-based, deep tech companies in New Zealand.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Chris Jackson, Head of Space Operations and Ground Segment at the Te Pūnaha Ātea - Auckland Space Institute based in the University of Auckland. He is overseeing the design and set up of the Institute's Mission Operation Centre and Ground Station. He is also developing the operations support and building the capability of the centre to support large scale satellites and developing the business for national and international missions like MethaneSAT. Chris has a long and illustrious career working for Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) in the UK as Chief Engineer and Architect to many satellite projects including the Galileo and EutelSat missions.  Prior to that he had also worked for Airways New Zealand for almost a decade. In this interview, we learn about how his focus on systems engineering has open up doors for managing numerous missions as cheif operations engineer in multiple organizations in NZ and abroad.ResourcesAerospace Programs in New ZealandMaster of Aerospace Engineering, University of AucklandSpace Science, Victory University WellingtonAerospace Engineering, Univeristy of CanterburySpace Mission Analysis and Design, Wiley Larson and James WertzHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Dr. Scott Madry, Research Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.  He is also the founder and President of Informatics International, Inc., a global geospatial services company. He is a professor emeritus at the International Space University and has served as faculty in over 30 ISU programs around the world.  Scott has a Ph.D. in Anthropology and is a three time Fullbright Scholar. He specializes in space remote sensing, GIS, GPS, and regional, environment and cultural applications. He has consulted for a variety of Fortune 500 corporations, governments, and organizations including NASA, NATO, the UN, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Commerce, the US Army Corps of Engineers, NC DOT, and several international governments..He is the author of nine books and over 75 articles and papers.  He has conducted research in three continents, and has given over 150 short courses and seminars in over 30 countries around the world.  Scott was awarded the Russian Tsiolkovsky Gold Medal for his international research and teaching activities and has won several awards for his activities on behalf of the Red Cross. In 2012 he was awarded, the President's Volunteer Service Award by President Barak Obama for his work in applying geomatics technologies to disaster management. With regards to his NZ connection, Scott has been a speaker, mentor, and evaluator for the Space for Planet Earth Challenge.In this interview we will dive into Scott's extensive experience in satellite applications and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to work on planetary challenges - from tracking endangered gorillas in Africa to assisting disaster responders in Mynmar, and more.ResourcesScott's LinkedinScott's UNC websiteInternational Space UniversityOpen source GIS (QGIS)Disaster Management ToolsScott's  books mentioned:Space Systems for Disaster, Warning, Response, and RecoveryDisruptive Space Technologies and InnovationIntroduction to QGIS (Open Sourced Geographic Information Systems)Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.)

An interview with Alexandar Majstorovic,  co-founder and CEO of OutThere Astronautics, a student-led startup based in Auckland focusing on development of optical, intersatellite communications for cubesats.  Alex is working on a Medical degree and has a bachelor's degree in Psychology. His unorthodox background has led him to founding a startup that has won multiple awards including the latest Velocity Challenge for best innovation.  Today we'll talk to him about his startup OutThere Astronautics, how to start a space company in New Zealand, and  what drives him to the space industry and beyond.ResourcesOutThere AstronauticsAuckland Programme for Space Systems (APSS)Tepunaha Atea Auckland Space InstituteVelocity ChallengeAerosopace New ZealandStartup ToolsLean Canvas How to Fly a Horse by Kevin Ashton Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor!Support the showSupport the show

An interview with Mekdim Tesfaye, founder and CEO of Oasis Orbital Systems, an aerospace startup based in Christchurch focusing on development of an innovative orbital live streaming platform. He is also a marketing specialist for Aerospace New Zealand.Mekdim has a Bachelors of Commerce from the University of Canterbury, and a level 3 Certificate in Astronautical and Aeronautical Engineering from the Air New Zealand Aviation Institute.Today we'll talk to him about his journey into the space industry through combining his aeronautical and business experience, as well as his vision for virtual space tourism through Oasis Orbital.ResourcesSample video of Orbital Oasis baloon flight: The Diary of a CEO by Steven BartlettZero to One by Peter ThieleElon Musk by Ashlee VanceAerosopace New ZealandAerospace Summit 2023Startme Up Mentorship Programme (applications for this year closing in April 2023)Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor!Support the show

An interview with Jess Covich, founder  and CEO of Engineering Dreams, an aerospace consultancy based in Auckland focusing on providing professional services with top tier resources to the space industry.  Jess has  more than 15 years experience in senior level technology consulting and business development roles in New Zealand. In this interview, we talk to her about her business and sales experience being critical elements for pivoting into the space industry, and why she thinks it's the industry to be involved in today.ResourcesEngineering DreamsSpace Base NZ Space DirectoryDirectory of space related organizatons within NZHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor!Support the show

An interview with Nelson Smith, co-founder of Aquila, a tech company based in Auckland focused on wireless energy infrastructure for terrestrial and space applications.  Nelson did his bachelor's degree in Engineering in Mechatronics and Product Development at the University of Auckland and Massey University.  He has worked as a Guidance,Navigation and Control Engineer for Rocketlab and has been involved in multiple engineering, software, and automated projects in the past decade. In this interview we learn from Nelson how developing a portfolio of engineering projects, coupled with some startup smarts can accelerate your career in the space industry.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor!Support the show

An interview with the host, Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom.Emeline is Co-Founder and CEO of SpaceBase based in New Zealand.  Emeline is also part of the Ceres Robotics team and a Co-Founder of International Space Consultants.  She is an Institute of Space Commerce Fellow, an Edmund Hillary Fellow, and is a member of the Associate Editorial Board for the New Space Journal. Emeline has BS and MS degrees in Physics and Earth and Space Science.  She is an alumni of the International Space University.  She has worked for space startups including Space Adventures, Odyssey Moon, Moon Express and Orbital Astronautics.  Emeline is co-author of the book “Realizing Tomorrow: The Path to Private Space Flight”. In this interview Emeline talks about the motivation for moving to New Zealand and creating SpaceBase Limited to help catalyse space innovation ecosystems in developing and emerging countries from New Zealand.Resources:Cosmos by Carl SaganSpace for Planet Earth  Challenge competitionsNext challege kicks off on 18 May 2023.  More info coming soon!Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor!Support the show

An interview with Christian Thaler-Wolski,  a startup advisor, business developer, and angel investor focused on Spacetech. Previously, Christian worked in venture capital in Europe. Prior to his investor role he had a five-year career in technical product sales and key account management at ORACLE, a global leader in enterprise software. Christian is a native of Germany and graduated from the International Space University's Souther Hemisphere Space Studies program in 2020. He has degrees in Economics and also a graduated with an MBA degree at INSEAD, Fontainebleau, in 2006. Christian moved to Adelaide in 2019 and subsepquently co-founded the ISU alumni association for Australia and New Zealand as well as the ISU Adelaide Conference, held every year online for the whole Indo-Pacific region. In this interview we will hear from Christian what it takes to become a space investor , and why investing in the space industry is at an inflection point and growth phase today.  He will also talk about how the ISU programme has changed his career and his current initiatives to help grow the space industry in the region through conferences. Resources:ISU Adelaide Space Conference - 3-4 February, 2023An Indo Pacific region conference focused this year on Challenges and Opportunities in Commercial Space.  RSVP today!Internationa Space University Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Programme (SHSSP23).   A 5-week multidisciplinary space programme delivered in Adelaide, Australia (16 Jan - 17 February 2023). Podcast:Space Business Podcast - hosted by Raphael RoettgenHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor!Support the show

An interview with Dr. Yvette Perrott, Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences at University of Victoria Wellington.  Yvette has degrees in BA, BSc and BSc( with Hons)majoring in Physics, Italian and Spanish. She completed her PhD in the Cavendish Astrophysics Group in 2013 on a Rutherford PhD Scholarship and was awarded a Trinity College Junior Research Fellowship in the same year. She was also awarded a Rutherford Discovery Fellowship in 2017. Her area of research is on galaxy clusters as cosmological probes for the origins of the universe.In this interview we will learn about how her research in galaxy clusters could unlock the origins of the universe.  She also talks about a new multidisciplinary space undergraduate degree programme at University of Victoria starting up next year.Resources:Open Stax astronomy - extensive repository of astronomy topicsNASA Skyview - SkyView is a Virtual Observatory on the Net generating images of any part of the sky at wavelengths in all regimes from Radio to Gamma-Ray.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor!Support the showSupport the show

An interview with Rahul Rughani,  systems engineer for Arkisys, a company building an autonomous research outpost in low Earth orbit.  Rahul has a Bachelor's of Engineering degree in Mechanical engineering from McGill University, with a concentration in Aeronautics. He also holds both PhD and Master of Science degrees in Astronautical engineering from the University of Southern California. His specialization is on orbital optimization techniques for spacecraft swarms. The focus of his research is to enable in-orbit manufacturing, satellite aggregation, and close-quarters robotic inspection of spacecraft, using swarms of small and medium sized satellites in Earth orbit. He has worked as a systems engineer on CubeSat projects and has performed in-depth analysis of past, present, and future methods of spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) through funding provided by DARPA. In this interview we will learn about how swarm technologies can someday build huge infrastructures in space, help with space debris, and create factories on orbit, the Moon and Mars.Resources:Space Mission Analysis and Design by Wiley LarsonOrbital Mechanics for Engineering Students by Howard Curtis.SpaceNews, space news websiteScience Fiction Books:Dune by Frank HerbertThe Expanse Book Series by James S. Corey (Also a TV series on Amazon)Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor!Support the show

An interview with Daniel Mackisack. Founder of Celestial Commons - a network devoted to improving public interest and representation in space - ensuring that the journey and the benefits of development are shared by all.  Daniel is a kiwi presently living in Berlin.  A writer, researcher, diplomat, and serial founder, He holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science, and a Masters in Anthropology and Sociology.  In this interview we will learn how Daniel 's passion for science fiction and his experience building social movements and development projects has led to his current activities and projects in the space sector.Resources:An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything by Chris HadfieldHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor!Support the show

An interview with Randy Pollock, Chief Scientist and Engineer for Space at the Robertson Research Institute at Victoria University,Wellington,  where he is working to adapt high temperature superconductor technologies for space applications.  Prior to moving to New Zealand, he was an Instrument Manager and Systems Engineer for NASA Jet Propulsion Laborary.  He had worked on numerous payload missions and spacecraft for NASA for over two decades including EMIT, CloudSat, and SHERLOC for the Mars Perseverance rover.   Resources:von Karman Lecture Series - aims to bring the excitement of JPL's missions, instruments and other technologiesHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor!Support the show

An interview with Dr. Sarita Dara, an Aerospace physician and a space medicine and human factors consultant and occupational medicine physician for Humane Factors Exponential Limited.  She currently also works as a Senior Medical Officer with Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand.Her training, qualifications and experience span Aviation and Space Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Public Health Medicine and Human Factors Engineering. She graduated with a Master of Space Sciences from the International Space University, in Strasbourg, France and has an MD in Aerospace Medicine and a PhD in Human Factors Engineering from the school of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She has worked in various capacities as a physician, educator and researcher in India, USA, Singapore and New Zealand. Prior to coming to New Zealand, she worked as Head, Aerospace Physiology and Human Factors at Singapore Aeromedical Centre where she was actively involved in aeromedical education and simulator training for aircrew and was also a medical examiner for Civil Aviation Authorities of Singapore, New Zealand and Australia.  In this interview, we are going to learn how Sarita's passion for medicine and human factors engineering has led her to a career at the intersection of commercial human spaceflight and safety needs Resources:Kings College Aerospace Medicine -Aerospace Medicine ProgrammeSpace.com - News outletSpacebase.co - social enterprise catalizing UNOOSA - United Nations Office of Outer Space AffairsWorld Space WeekNASAESARocket LabWomen in space AotearoaInternational Space UniversityHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.Support the show

An interview with Hugh Reynolds, Co-Founder and Technical Director of Fabrum, a world leader in cryogenic systems.  Their cryocoolers, composite storage tanks and liquid gas generation systems are used in wide range of applications that include industrial cryogenics, animal husbandry, lightweight space applications, copper & superconducting electric motors, and hydrogen fuel systems.  These have vast space related applications.In the past Hugh has worked in metal processing industries and composites manufacturing. He holds a B.E. in Mechanical engineering from the University of Canterbury.  In this interview, we are going to learn about Hugh's career co-founding Fabrum along with fellow Electrical engineer Christopher Boyle, and the many applications of its pioneering technology that can open up long term, sustainable operations in space and other planets.  Fabrum's pioneering cryogenic solutions is on a critical path for laying out the foundation for producing clean energy such as green hydrogen for sustainable living on Earth, and off planet.Resources:Fabrum The World's Fastest Indian MovieHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.Support the show

An interview with Udit Shah, Chief aerospace engineer for Ceres Robotics, a company building landers, rovers and tools to enable affordable surface operations on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.  Udit has a MS in Aeronautical and Space Engineering from Virginia Tech, and a Bachelors of Technology in Aeronautics and Space from UPE in India .  In the past, he has also worked for different lunar space startup companies such as Team Indus  and Orbit Beyond.  In this interview, we are going to explore how Udit's career choices had given him the  incredible opportunity to work on pioneering startups working to establish a permanent lunar presence for humanity in the not so distant future. Resources:Age of AerospaceEight Part Video Mini Series Flight: My Life in Mission Control, by Christopher KraftHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.Support the show

An interview with Jennifer Blackburne, a mechanical engineer on the propulsion team at Dawn Aerospace working on rocket propulsion and engine testing.  She has a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of South Dakota in the US, followed by joint degrees in turbomachinery and aeromechanics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece.  She has worked on jet packs to wind turbines, and the automotive  and aero industries in Germany and New Zealand.In this interview, we are going to explore how Jennifer's experiences  led her to a dream job as space propulsion specialist working on a revolutionary space plane here in Aotearoa.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=64782763&fan_landing=true )Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=64782763&fan_landing=true )

An interview with  Prof Guglielmo Aglietti or known mostly as Prof G. who heads the Auckland Space Institute – Tepunaha Atea at the University of Auckland.  Prof G was the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair in Space Engineering, and the Center Director for Surrey Space Center in the UK. He worked on a range of topics from space missions design and delivery, to hardware development,  downstream applications, and educational & knowledge transfer activities.His technical background is in aerospace structures and mechanisms.  He holds a Bachelors and PhD degrees in Aerospace Engineering.His work  ranges from academic research and consultancy activities for the ISS, the Space Shuttle programme, and numerous applications in various industrial developments and satellite systems in the UK space industry and internationally most notably on space debris and space situational awareness.  His academic work is described in over 200 publications, and has been presented at major conferences. In this interview, we learn about the plethora of pioneering activities and experience Prof G has done over the past several decades  notably his cost effective space debris demonstration "Remove Debris" mission,  and his role in capacity building  and growing the space ecosystem in New Zealand through the Auckland Space Institute.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=64782763&fan_landing=true )

An interview with Priyanka Dhopade, Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Auckland. Priyanka's research expertise is in aerospace thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.  Previously she held a senior research position at the Oxford Thermofluids Institute based at University of Oxford. where she developed computational models for cooling systems in modern jet engines.Priyanka has a bachelors in Aerospace Engineering from Toronto Canada, and a Masters and Phd from University NSW in Canberra, Australia.In this interview, we learn about Priyanka's career journey transitioning from jet propulsion engineer to space industry specialist focusing on reusable rockets and the environmental impact of space missions. We'll also learn about her passion for diversity and sustainable engineering practice in technology ecosystem for Maori and Pasifika communities.ResourcesSpaceBase NZ Aerospace DirectoryWomen in Space Aotearoa New ZealandUniversity of Auckland, Master of Aerospace EngineeringBooksDr. Space Junk vs. The Universe, Alice GormanHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=64782763&fan_landing=true )

An interview with Jamal Olatunji.  Jamal is a Research Engineer at the Robinson Research Institute at Victoria University of Wellington.  He has degrees in Chemical Engineering, chemistry and nanotechnology from Massey University. He is developing mathematical models of superconducting magnets and machines, and researching applications of high-temperature superconductivity to develop plasma rockets for  interstellar space. In this interview, we learn about Jamal's journey from working in the agritech industry as a mathematical modeler to  working on cutting edge projects on novel electric propulsion systems for space transportation.Resources:Robinson Research InstituteWellington UniventuresEmerging Innovator ProgrammeHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=64782763&fan_landing=true )

An interview with Mark Rocket, founder and CEO of KEA Aerospace, developing a solar-powered, unmanned aircraft that will fly continuously in the stratosphere for months at a time to collect frequent high-resolution aerial images. Mark was also a co-founder of Rocket Lab, and the President of Aerospace Christchurch, a group of individuals and organisations that want to grow the economic wealth and aerospace capability of Christchurch.Mark is the very first kiwi to hold a suborbital flight ticket on Virgin Galactic and is just waiting for his turn to fly in space.   In this interview, we are going to ask him about his journey from software guru to one of the most prominent space innovators in New Zealand.Resources:Kea AerospaceAerospace ChristchurchUpcoming events:New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2022Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=64782763&fan_landing=true )

An interview with Jessica Tucker. Jessica  is a senior associate in systems engineering at Beca Applied Technologies, a consulting company focused on high-assurance systems and software engineering in defence and aerospace.Jessica has BS and MS degrees in Physics and has almost twenty years experience in aerospace. Prior to arriving in New Zealand she spent a long career working on compliance and certification at the Aerospace Corporation in California, USA. In this interview, we are going to ask her about her career trajectory as a physicist turned systems engineer, and the fascinating space missions and projects she has been involved in for almost two decades from the Delta Rocket Series to working with Beca .Resources:Upcoming events:Royal Aeronautical Society Symposium - 18 Feb 2022New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2022International Council on Systems EngineeringInternational Council Systems Engineering Handbook  (INCOSE)Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.Support the show through Patreon.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=64782763&fan_landing=true )

An interview  with Fia Jones. Fia is CEO of Astrix Astronautics. Astrix is a satellite startup that aims at inventing an alternate power generation system, which produces more power without compromising functionality of a satellite.  In 2019, her team won the New Venture Category Prize at the  Velocity's $100K Challenge.  Fia is pursuing a Physics degree at the University of Auckland when she founded Astrix.  Today, Astrix has received funding from companies like Rocket Lab, K1W1 Ventures  and Icehouse to further its development and is closely advised by Peter Beck.  Astrix is getting ready to launch their first space system from an electron rocket in December!In this interview, Fia talks about her journey so far from space fanatic to scrapy enterpreneur at Astrix . Listen to the incredible story of how she became a CEO at such an early age, and her team's ingenuity, passion, and guts landing them a close relationship with Rocket Lab's CEO. Resources:Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If your Life Depended on it by Chris Voss Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas EriksonY Combinator PodcastNotable space websites:Kindred PartnersWomen in Space Aotearoa New Zealand Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.

An interview with Thomas Gardner,  Director of Engineering for Advanced Space, a space company supporting the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space.Prior to joining Advanced Space, he had experience as the Chief Engineer/Principal Mission Systems Engineer at Moon Express, as a Senior Principal Space Systems Engineer with the Raytheon Missile Systems  NASA/Space Applications Group, and as a senior engineer at Lockheed Martin. He is an expert in spacecraft systems engineering with over 35 years of experience in the field supporting a wide variety of programs including NASA robotic missions, launch vehicles, and the Space Shuttle.  Tom holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering and M.E. in Engineering Management from the University of Colorado. This interview talks about his career, his extensive experience working in the space industry, and his exciting work on the  CAPstone mission, the first NASA Artemis mission back to the Moon launching this year on a Rocket Lab electron and photon spacecraft.Resources:Advance Space NASA Artemis Return to the Moon Programmehttps://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/CAPSTONE Mission Riding on Rocket Labhttps://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/small_spacecraft/capstoneNotable space websites:LeonardDavid.comSpaceflight.comNASA WatchSpace Policy Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.

An interview with  Rafael Kargren.  Rafael has extensive background and career in the space industry spanning from ground communication systems to earth observation applications. He has been working closely on many space related projects with space agencies around the world including NASA, ESA, JAXA ISRO, Australian Space Agency, and a number of commercial companies such as SpaceX, RocketLab, Planet, Airbus and Maxar. Rafael has also been playing critical roles in developing and shaping space strategy in countries as Sweden, Luxemburg, Australia, UK, Canada, UAE, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia and New Zealand. He was one of the main contributors in the development of the Australian space strategy and founded Aerospace Christchurch in 2018. He has been involved in implementation of national earth observation data centres and information management systems and has been involved in many international initiatives to improve humanitarian actions and disaster response in the Pasific. He provides active mentoring, coaching and support to several space start-ups and students in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. In this interview, we are going to ask him more about his career path, his extensive experience in the global space industry, and his work to leverage space technologies for the benefit of the planet.Resources:Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Councilhttp://www.picgisrs.org/ Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.

An interview with Kate Breach, an aerospace technical specialist at the New Zealand Space Agency.  Kate is an aeronautical engineer who has worked on military fighter jets and helicopters in New Zealand and the UK, led a team of UN military armistice inspectors in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea, represented New Zealand  at international space meetings including the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and regulatesd space rockets and satellites launched from New Zealand. In her current role, Kate engages with New Zealand space companies, universities, international space companies and other national space agencies to help further develop the New Zealand space sector, providing technical input and advice to the New Zealand Space Agency. Kate graduated from University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Honours before working as an Engineering Officer in both the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Royal Air Force in the UK, where she led a team of engineers working on Eurofighter fighter jets.  She holds a Master of International Relations and has worked in corporate business development and project management roles and in foreign policy for New Zealand, before joining the New Zealand Space Agency.In this interview, we are going to talk about Kate's career journey and how her engineering background, combined with international relations, policy, and business has led her to working for the NZ Space Agency.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.ResourcesNZ Space Agency NZSA Careers In Space

An interview with Nicholas Borroz, founder of space sector-focused consultancy Rotoiti and Filling Space, a social enterprise that democratices engagement with space. Nicholas is completing his doctoral studies in international business at the University of Auckland. Before moving to New Zealand, he worked as a business intelligence consultant in Washington, DC, and before that as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand. Nicholas studied International Relations at Macalester College and International Economics at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at the Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, USA.In this interview, we are going to talk about his career journey and how he managed to take the leap from business intelligence to space consultant in New Zealand.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.ResourcesFilling Space  - Democratising Engagement with SpaceRotoiti - Intelligence for the Space Sector

An interview with Dr. Craig Rodger, professor of space physics at the Department of Physics at University of Otago.  Craig has a BSc(Hons) in Physics, and a PhD degree in Space Physics.  His areas of research are in space weather, atmospheric electricity, and most recently carbon emissions in transport. He has won numerous awards including the University of Otago Excellence in Teaching Award, Fullbright New Zealand Scholar Award, and the Inaugural Hatherton Award from the Royal Society of New Zealand. In this interview, we are going to talk about Prof Rodger’s career journey and his passion and research interest in space.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.ResourcesThe World Wide Lightning Location Network

An interview with Miranda Satterthwaite, Antarctic Academy Director at the International Antarctic Centre.  Miranda has multiple degrees in Physical and Biological Sciences, Psychology and Political Science,  and Masters degrees in Business Administration and Education. In the past she has worked for the Centre for Earth Space Science Technology (Xerra), Lincoln University, and ARA Institute of Technology.In this interview, we are going to learn about Miranda’s career journey from ski instructor to space and STEM specialist, and her passion to educate the future generation of kiwis working towards a successful NZ aerospace industry of the future.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.

An interview with Robin McNeil,  Engineering and Ground segment Manager at Great South where he oversees the space programmes.  Robin is called the "Dish Master" at the Awarua Ground Stations located in Invercargill.  In the past he has worked for Thermo Cell and the International Telecommunications Union. Robin has an honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Canterbury and a  BA in English from Massey University. He is a Fellow of IPENZ (Interprofessional Education NZ), Senior Member of IEEE, and a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.In this interview, we are going to talk about Robin’s career journey and the importance of his ground station work at the bottom of the world in support of international space missions around the globe.Additional Resources:Spacecraft Operations by Uhlig, Thomas, Sellmaier, Florian, Schmidhuber, Michael (Eds.)Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder, SpaceBase Music: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0) If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through The Gift Trust or RSF Social Finance (for US charitable donations) and indicate "SpaceBase" gift account.