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Claire Nichols on Twitter: @TinySpaceMagnet

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Mar 08, 202350:17

#20 - Meteorites, the Moon and Magnetism, Dr Claire Nichols

Dr Claire Nichols is a planetary geologist at the University of Oxford. Her research interests centre around Earth’s magnetic field, the Lunar Dynamo and meteorite magnetism. Duiring our chat, we discuss: Is a magnetic field necessary for life on Earth? what it’s like working with Apollo samples and astronauts, deciding between industry or academia and much, much more.

Claire Nichols' Website: https://www.earth.ox.ac.uk/people/claire-nichols/

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Yuk Chi on LinkedIn: Yuk Chi Chan

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Mar 06, 202334:55

#19 - Founding and Funding your Space Startup, Yuk Chi Chan

Yuk Chi Chan is the CEO and Co Founder of Charter, the first ever British Startup to participate in the Techstars’ LA Accelerator Programme. Yuk Chi has a background in space law, holding a Master of Laws from UCL and a Bachelor of Law from Durham University. During this extended episode, we talk about his learnings from serving in the Singaporean army, advising foreign governments on their space policy, all things startups and much more.

Charter on LinkedIn: Charter

Yuk Chi on Twitter: @AstroLawyer

National Student Space Conference: https://ukseds.org/ignition/nssc-2023/

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Anushka on LinkedIn: Anushka Sharma.

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Feb 18, 202301:21:48

#18 - Bringing People together for Space, Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma is the Founder of the consultancy Naaut and Co-founder of the London Space Network. Nush is a connector, and technology generalist and has focused on AI, Web3.0 and r deep technology for space applications. She specialises in building communities and partnerships across the space 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 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/

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

Intro and outro tracks:

"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Marina on LinkedIn: Marina Barcenilla

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Feb 05, 202359:20

#17 - Perseverence, Perfumes and Planetary Science, Marina Barcenilla

Marina Barcenilla is a postdoctoral researcher, perfumist and founder of Arom Atom, an organisation that aims to inspire children to take an interest in STEM throught their sense of smell.

Arom Atom: aromatom.org, LinkedIn

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

Intro and outro tracks:

"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Andrew on LinkedIn: Andrew Fournet

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Jan 21, 202337:36

#16 - Space Solutions for Every Problem, Andrew Fournet

Andrew Fournet is the Innovation Lead working in Business Development at Astrosat. We talk about his unusual career path, using space data for social causes and his involvment in Space Scotland's "Space Sustainability: A Roadmap for Scotland".

Astrosat: https://astrosat.net/, LinkedIn

Space Sustainability: A Roadmap for Scotland: https://scottishspace.org/sustainability/

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

Intro and outro tracks:

"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Jake on LinkedIn: Jacob Geer

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Dec 11, 202251:56

#15 - UK Space Agency for Beginners, Jake Geer

Jake Geer is the UK Space Agency's Chief of Staff. We talk about the agency, an overview of the UK space sector, civilian-military collaboration and much more.

Link to UKSA funding: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational

Civil Service Job Search: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

Intro and outro tracks:

"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Zaina on LinkedIn: Zaina Rahman

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Nov 26, 202247:39

#14 - The Life of an ESA Graduate Trainee, Zaina Rahman

Zaina Rahman is a Graduate Trainee at ESA working on future hybrid telecommunications. We talk about the space agency, COP26 , trying different industries to find your fit and much more.

Zaina on Twitter: @_ZainaRahman

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

Intro and outro tracks:

"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Alfredo on Twitter: @DrCarpineti

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Nov 12, 202235:38

#13 - Space and STEM are for Everyone, Dr Alfredo Carpineti (part 2)

Dr Alfredo Carpineti is the Senior Staff Writer and Space Correspondent for IFL Science. We talk about science communication, how to combat fake news, Pride in STEM and much more.

His articles on IFL Science: https://www.iflscience.com/dr-alfredo-carpineti

Pride in STEM: https://prideinstem.org/

The Astroholic Explains podcast

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Blue Skies Space on LinkedIn

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Oct 29, 202234:59

#12 - Building a Satellite Design Company, Dr Marcell Tessenyi

Dr Marcell Tessenyi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Skies Space, a satellite design company trying to make space data more readily available. We talk about starting your own space company, orbital debis from the perspective of someone bulding satellites, the opportunites Blue Skies Space's missions provide to people at all levels of education and much more.

Twinkle Space Mission website: twinkle-spacemission.co.uk

Show notes:

Twinkle Space Mission
Mauve satellite

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Hannah on Twitter: @Dr_Hannah_Sarge

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Oct 15, 202249:26

#11 - Finding or Making Water on the Moon, Dr Hannah Sargeant

Dr Hannah Sargeant is a planetary scientist conducting research on lunar ISRU (in situ resource utilisation). We talk about finding or making water on the Moon, using our satellite as a stepping stone to Mars, how to approach space industry professionals and much more.

Show notes:

LCROSS mission
Molten Regolith Electrolysis
ProSPA instrument

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Alfredo on Twitter: @DrCarpineti

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Oct 01, 202252:09

#10 - The Golden Age of Science Communication, Dr Alfredo Carpineti

Dr Alfredo Carpineti is the Senior Staff Writer and Space Correspondent for IFL Science. We talk about science communication, how to combat fake news, Pride in STEM and much more.

His articles on IFL Science: https://www.iflscience.com/dr-alfredo-carpineti

Pride in STEM: https://prideinstem.org/

The Astroholic Explains podcast

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

Intro and outro tracks:

"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Find Bleddyn: @bleddb, The Astropolitics Research Portal.

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Oct 01, 202234:09

#9 - Space Warfare, Dr Bleddyn Bowen

Dr Bleddyn Bowen is a researcher in the field of space warfare. We speak about how to think about war in space, the importance of understanding astropolitics, how to enter the space industry from a non-STEM background and much more.

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"

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Isaac on Twitter: @isaaccaletrio

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Oct 01, 202253:48

#8 - Space Medicine: The Paraboladies

The Paraboladies, a space medicine research group with Lauren Church, Eleonor Frost, Nina Purvis, and Maia Gummer, join us today to discuss medicine and space and outreach.

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Aug 28, 202058:41

#7 - Space Policy and Diversity: Anuradha Damale

Anu is a Research Assistant on the Verification and Monitoring Programme. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics from Durham University and an MSc in Science and Technology Policy from the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex, specialising in applying science policy approaches to 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.

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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RAL Space: https://www.ralspace.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/home.aspx

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Aug 13, 202001:01:25

#6 - Space Systems Engineering: Steven George, RAL Space

Steve works as a space systems engineer at STFC RAL Space, after graduating with an MSc Astronautics & Space Engineering at Cranfield University (2019) and an MSci (Hons) Physics from Nottingham Trent University (2016). He currently works on a variety of projects from TVAC test campaigns, Phase A & 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:

Steven’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRtEz85rdW1mPDNWMbDPndw?disable_polymer=true

Steven’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacecraftengineer/?hl=en

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Jul 30, 202001:02:24

#5 - Inspiration from Orbit: Dr Helen Sharman, first British astronaut

Dr Helen Sharman was a chemist who became the first British astronaut to go into space, as well as the first woman on the Mir space station. She obtained a BSc degree in Chemistry from the University of Sheffield, and a PhD degree from Birkbeck. She worked with a research technology company and a 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.

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Sheila’s books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADr+Sheila+Kanani&s=relevancerank&text=Dr+Sheila+Kanani&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

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Jul 09, 202058:55

#4 - Outreach and Diversity: Dr Sheila Kanani, RAS

Dr. Sheila Kanani joins us today to speak about teaching physics, diversity and outreach. Dr. Kanani is the Outreach and Inclusion officer at the Royal Astronomical Society, an author, physics teacher, and the co-founder of STEM Sisters.

Notes:

RAS: https://ras.ac.uk/

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Space Skills Alliance: https://spaceskills.org/home

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Jun 11, 202053:24

#3 - An Insight into Skills for the Space Sector: Joseph Dudley & Heidi Thiemann, Space Skills Alliance

Joseph Dudley and Heidi Thiemann from Space Skills Alliance join us today to speak about their new reports evaluating the skills required to enter the space sector, and general tips and advice.

Notes:

Latest Reports: https://spaceskills.org/research

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Intro and outro tracks:

"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Space Generation Advisory Council: https://spacegeneration.org/

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May 28, 202054:22

#2 - Space Sustainability and the Space Community: Harriet Brettle, Astroscale

Harriet Brettle joins us today to speak about the space community and the issue of space debris. Harriet is the Head of Business Analysis at Astroscale, the Co-Chair of the Space Generation Advisory Council, and the Co-Founder of the London Space Network.

Notes:

London Space Network: http://londonspace.network/

Astroscale: https://astroscale.com/

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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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

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May 14, 202051:14

#1 - The Power of Storytelling: Dallas Campbell, BBC

“Everyone is invited to the party…”

Dallas Campbell joins us today to speak about science communication, the power of storytelling, and advice on how you can get involved in the space sector through means other than STEM. Dallas is a television presenter and television actor, best known for Channel 5’s The Gadget Show and BBC One’s Bang Goes the Theory, Science of Stupid, The Sky at Night, Stargazing live, Britain Beneath Your Feet, and many more.

Notes:

Ron Jones’ “Integrated Space Plan” https://media.wired.com/photos/595485ffbe605811a2fdd4f1/master/w_3000,h_4797,c_limit/integratedspaceplan-19891.jpg

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"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Apr 30, 202050:13

#0 - Introduction: Jacob Smith, UKSEDS

UKSEDS “Preparing for Launch” is a podcast aimed to discuss the start and development of space careers through entertainment, education, advice, and insight.

My name is Caroline Swenson, I’m currently studying physics with journalism and am obsessed with all things spaceflight, and I will be your host throughout this journey. In this first episode, I am joined by Jacob Smith, the current chair of UKSEDS, who is here to introduce UKSEDS and its mission.

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