In-Orbit

In this episode, we’ll be delving into the Carbon Accounting Project, led by the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. Carbon accounting is monitoring and measuring any emissions produced by an organisation, whether that be onsite, due to commuting or business travel, or through supply chain processes. The Carbon Accounting Project is focusing on the manufacturing industry, with a goal to streamline...

We’re taking another short break from our new episodes and revisiting an old favourite. Last autumn, we had the privilege to sit down with a wonderful panel of experts to explore the importance of satellite antenna testing. Antennas are the unsung heroes of space missions, enabling vital communication and data transmission between spacecraft and ground stations. However, ensuring their reliability...

Today we’re talking with Daria Filichkina, Chief Operating Officer of AstroAgency, and we’re going to be answering a controversial question: when it comes to marketing, is space always needed? Outer-Orbit is our bonus series where we share short episodes that continue the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or point of view. Satellite Applications Catapult: Linke...

In this episode we’re diving into a topic that often gets overlooked but is crucial for the long-term success of the industry – marketing. Strategic marketing can help companies of all sizes build brand awareness, communicate complex ideas to a broader audience, and even secure funding. We’ll be exploring the importance of shaping public perception and fuelling enthusiasm for space technologies, s...

Today, we’re taking a short break from our new episodes and revisiting an old favourite. Back in May of 2023 we sat down with a fantastic panel of experts to discuss the concept of Digital Twins. A Digital Twin is a virtual representation of a real-world physical counterpart, they use sophisticated data models to accurately simulate changes and problems, using the virtual environment to test and m...

Hello and welcome to Outer-Orbit, in these short bonus episodes we’ll be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or point of view.   Today we’re talking with Sarah Cheesbrough, an Earth Observation Consultant at the Satellite Applications Catapult to further explore environmental monitoring and shine a light on data accessibility – discussing costs, pl...

In this episode we’re delving into the intersection of agriculture and space technology. Agriculture is the backbone of our food supply, but it is currently facing numerous challenges, particularly within its complex supply chains. By leveraging satellite imagery, remote sensing, and data analytics, we can optimise resource use and streamline supply chains, ultimately creating a more resilient and...

Today our host Dallas Campbell sits down with Ellie Sleightholm, delving into the Space Placements in Industry (SPIN) Programme. Ellie is currently Head of Software Developer Relations at Marqo but she started her career in space with a SPIN placement with S&AO. We’re going to be breaking down the SPIN Programme and exploring the placements from the inside. Outer-Orbit is our bonus series wher...

In this episode we’re discussing a critical topic – the skills gap. As technology advances at a rapid pace, the demand for highly skilled professionals in the space sector has never been greater. From engineers and technicians to data scientists and project managers, the industry is facing a pressing need for a new generation of talent equipped with the latest knowledge and skills. But bridging th...

Welcome to Outer-Orbit, in these short bonus episodes we’ll be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or point of view. Today we’re sharing some expert insights from the fantastic speakers that attended the Catapult and UK Space Agency’s IOSM Conference earlier this year, exploring the present and future of the In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing ind...

Back in May of this year the Catapult and the UK Space Agency collaborated on the IOSM Conference – a first of its kind event that brought together leading experts, researchers, and academia to discuss and showcase the latest advancements in IOSM technologies. Today we’re sharing a live recording of a panel from Day Two of the conference - 'What Next and When’ exploring what we can expect from the...

Welcome to Outer-Orbit - in these short bonus episodes we’ll be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or point of view. In today's episode we're sitting down with PJ Blount, International Space Law and Telecommunications Law Lecturer at Cardiff University. We're exploring space traffic management. What is it? How do we keep space operations safe? Spa...

In this episode of In-Orbit, we're discussing Space Law, and the role of the UK in developing it. Joining our host, Dallas Campbell, in the studio is Lilith Sailsbury, Contract Management Analyst at the Satellite Applications Catapult, and joining remotely we have PJ Blount, International Space Law and Telecommunications Law Lecturer at Cardiff University and Laetitia Cesari, Consultant at the Uni...

In today’s Outer-Orbit our host Dallas Campbell continues the conversation with Daniel Oi - a Reader in the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde - who is giving us a crash course in Quantum Physics, from interpreting quantum theory to the possibility of a multiverse. Satellite Applications Catapult: LinkedIn , Twitter/X , Facebook , Website University of Strathclyde: LinkedIn , T...

In this episode, we delve into the relationship between academia and the space industry. Our host, Dallas Campbell, is joined by Rebecca Quinn, Knowledge Exchange Manager at the Satellite Applications Catapult, Dr. Eloise Marais, Associate Professor in Physical Geography, and Dr. Santosh Bhattarai, Lecturer in Space Geodesy, both from University College London, and Dr. Daniel Oi, Reader in the Dep...

Welcome to Outer-Orbit - in these short bonus episodes we're going to be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or an idea or a point of view or something that piqued our interest. In today's episode, we're joined by Luisa Doughty from the Satellite Applications Catapult to further explore barriers to uptake of space derived data for sustainability an...

For episode 3 we’re exploring greenhouse gases and the pivotal role of space-based monitoring in understanding and mitigating their impact on our planet. Dallas Campbell, our host, is joined in the studio by Luisa Doughty, Methane Monitoring Programme Lead at the Satellite Applications Catapult, Paul Green, Science Area Lead - Earth Observation & Climate Group, at the National Physical Laborat...

Today on Outer-Orbit we're joined by Sean McCarthy - Head of Market Intelligence at the Satellite Applications Catapult. Sean sat down with our host Dallas Campbell to explore Blue Carbon - what is Blue Carbon? Why is it important to the climate change conversation? What could it mean for our future? Outer-Orbit is our brand new bonus episode where we'll be continuing the conversation from our mai...

In today's episode we're diving into the UK Space Agency's Unlocking Space for Business Programme, focusing on its impact on Financial Services and Transport & Logistics. By tapping into satellite-derived data, the Financial Services and Transport & Logistics sectors are experiencing a revolution. From optimising supply chains to enhancing investment strategies, the Unlocking Space for Bus...

Welcome to Outer-Orbit, our brand new bonus series where we’ll be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic or point of view. In this episode, our host Dallas Campbell is joined by Dr. Elie Allouis from Airbus to explore the lifecycle of a space mission – what has changed in the last decade, what’s coming the future, and how can be keep sustainability at...

In this episode we’re kicking off a brand new series of In-Orbit recording on-location in the Catapult’s In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing facility, exploring robotics with our panel of experts. The space economy in the UK is changing at a rapid pace. In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing – or IOSM – is set to shape this economy, and robotics will play a key role. From servicing satellites in-or...

Welcome to In-Orbit – the fortnightly podcast exploring how technology from space is empowering a better world. This podcast is brought to you by the Satellite Applications Catapult, a UK technology and innovation company driving economic growth through the commercialisation of space, and hosted by writer and broadcaster, Dallas Campbell. The UK has always played a pivotal role in transforming the...

Today, in our series finale, we're venturing once again into the world of small satellites, discussing the latest partnership between the Catapult and Open Cosmos to build and launch a key demonstration satellite to join the Open Cosmos OpenConstellation. The Open Cosmos OpenConstellation is a global shared satellite infrastructure built to provide diverse, frequent, and reliable data of our chang...

In today's episode, we will explore the critical role of satellite antenna testing and its importance to the space industry. Antennas are the unsung heroes of space missions, enabling vital communication and data transmission between spacecraft and ground stations. However, ensuring their reliability and performance in the harsh conditions of space is no easy feat. That's where satellite antenna t...

In this episode we’re continuing our exploration of launch from the UK and beyond. The launch market is changing rapidly all the time, both here in the UK and overseas. But space innovation is never without setbacks, and our journey towards becoming a spacefaring nation is showing no signs of slowing down. Our host Dallas Campbell is joined in the studio by Mike Curtis-Rouse, Head of In-Orbit Serv...