In-Orbit
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to In-Orbit, the fortnightly podcast exploring how technology from space is empowering a better world.
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Outer Orbit: Space Traffic Management
July 09, 2024 01:00 - 12 minutes - 22.5 MBWelcome 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? Space orbits usable? And space accessible for decades to come, while ensuring the future ...
Space Law
July 02, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes - 87.9 MBIn 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 United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research and Doctoral Researcher at the Universi...
Outer Orbit: Quantum 101
June 25, 2024 01:00 - 15 minutes - 29 MBIn 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, Twitter/X, Facebook, Website Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.
Launching Innovation: Academia and Space
June 18, 2024 01:00 - 39 minutes - 73.1 MBIn 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 Department of Physics at University of Strathclyde. Join us as we explore how academia...
Outer Orbit: Sustainability Barriers
June 11, 2024 01:00 - 11 minutes - 21.7 MBWelcome 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 and deep dive into the Catapult's international development and humanitarian work. Sat...
Understanding Greenhouse Gas Emissions
June 04, 2024 01:00 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MBFor 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 Laboratory, Blaine Tookey, Technology Principal at BP and Isabelle Crozier-Morris, Innovation and...
Outer-Orbit: Blue Carbon
May 28, 2024 08:16 - 10 minutes - 19 MBToday 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 main episode, focusing in on a particular topics or point of view. Satellite Applicat...
Unlocking Space for Business
May 21, 2024 01:00 - 40 minutes - 73.6 MBIn 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 Business programme aims to support companies to deliver this growth through the integration of in...
Outer Orbit: Mission Lifecycle
May 14, 2024 01:00 - 11 minutes - 21.1 MBWelcome 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 the front of the conversation. This episode was recorded on-location in the Catapul...
Space Robotics
May 07, 2024 01:00 - 35 minutes - 64.4 MBIn 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-orbit using autonomous robots to manufacturing large structures entirely in space, IOSM...
In-Orbit: Series Four
April 30, 2024 01:00 - 59 seconds - 1.84 MBWelcome 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 space sector, but the opportunity for us to become a global leader is now. As a nati...
OpenConstellation: Launching into the Future
September 19, 2023 01:00 - 45 minutes - 83.5 MBToday, 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 changing planet. This new satellite, expected to launch as early as next year, will gather ...
Decoding Satellite Antenna Testing
September 05, 2023 08:05 - 39 minutes - 73.1 MBIn 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 testing comes into play, where rigorous evaluation and experimentation are conducted t...
Adapting to the New Era of Spaceflights
August 22, 2023 01:00 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MBIn 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 Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing at the Satellite Applications Catapult, and remote...
The Business of Microgravity
August 08, 2023 01:00 - 52 minutes - 96.1 MBIn this episode, we're going to be discussing the fascinating topic of microgravity. Microgravity exists where only very small gravitational forces are experienced. This is a unique environment that creates new opportunities and challenges for scientific research, technology development, and human spaceflight. Our host, Dallas Campbell, is joined by two members of the Access to Space team at the Satellite Applications Catapult - Jane Davies and Laura Gonzalez Llamazares. We’re al...
Airborne Revolution: The Evolving Landscape of Drones
July 25, 2023 01:00 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBDrones have become an increasingly popular technology in recent years, with applications ranging from aerial photography and videography to search and rescue, agriculture, and even package delivery. Despite their versatility, however, drones remain a somewhat controversial technology, with concerns about privacy, safety, and their impact on the environment. In this episode, we will be ‘flying high’ into the world of drones, exploring their history, technology, and future possibilit...
Enabling Sustainable Land Use
July 11, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 75.2 MBIn this episode we will be exploring sustainable land use and how we can balance the needs of local communities, businesses, and ecosystems, to ensure that our land is used in a way that benefits everyone. As our population continues to rise, how do we adopt sustainable land use practices, improve the well-being of local communities, and protect the environment for future generations? The answer lies in technology and collaboration. Our host Dallas Campbell is joined in the studio...
Data Insights for a Sustainable Finance System
June 27, 2023 01:00 - 48 minutes - 89.2 MBIn this episode we will be discussing sustainable finance, and how – alongside data insights from space – this initiative can be a key tool for promoting sustainable development and combating climate change. What do we mean when we talk about sustainable finance? Sustainable finance refers to financial activities that take into account environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decision-making - promoting sustainable economic growth while minimising negative imp...
Building in Space
June 13, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBIn this episode, we will be discussing In-Space Manufacturing and talking to some of the companies who are at the forefront of this new space race. The future of commercial space is dependent on our ability to build and assemble large structures entirely outside of the Earth’s atmosphere. From emission-free solar power stations to spacecraft capable of travelling beyond our solar system, all of this and more will be directly affected by how we manufacture in space. This journey i...
A Decade of Innovation with the Satellite Applications Catapult
May 30, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode, we’re celebrating the Catapult’s 10th anniversary, reflecting on a fantastic decade of ground-breaking innovations and achievements. The Satellite Applications Catapult has made remarkable strides in advancing satellite technology and its applications. Through innovative research and development, the Catapult has made significant contributions to various sectors – energising these markets, empowering the use of new technologies, and enabling businesses to exploit t...
Digital Twins
May 16, 2023 01:00 - 42 minutes - 78.1 MBIn this episode, we’re exploring 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 monitor potential scenarios without ever altering the physical counterpart – this enables users to run various simulations and to plan for, or prevent, any issues before they become a problem. Digital Twins are a powerf...
State of AI for Earth Observation
May 02, 2023 01:00 - 42 minutes - 77.9 MBIn today’s episode, we’re going to be discussing how Artificial Intelligence can be used to enhance Earth Observation. Most of the images generated by satellites will never be seen by human eyes. There simply aren’t enough humans on Earth—let alone trained experts—to sift through the TBs of imagery generated daily and extract valuable intelligence and insight. Big data and AI approaches can be used for innovative and cost-effective management and processing of data, learning to r...
In-Orbit: Series Three
April 18, 2023 01:00 - 2 minutes - 4.16 MBWelcome 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 space sector, but the opportunity for us to become a global leader is now. As a nati...
Amber: The Best of the UK Space Industry
November 29, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 57 MBAmber is expected to be the first of a constellation of satellites to provide Maritime Domain Awareness data to users. Using unique, patented technology, the system will geolocate and demodulate radio frequency data from ships around the world, including listening for the presence or absence of a ships Automatic Identification System (AIS). Amber forms part of the Satellite Applications Catapult’s In-Orbit Demonstration programme, also known as IOD. The In-Orbit Demonstration Progr...
Virgin Orbit: Making UK Launch a Reality
November 22, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes - 70 MBThe UK is home to some of the world’s leading space companies and satellite manufacturers, but they have never been able to launch from the UK itself – until now. We are on the cusp of a major milestone as a spacefaring nation. This mission from Spaceport Cornwall marks the beginning of a new domestic launch market as the UK completes its end-to-end ecosystem, enabling companies to design, build, launch and operate their spacecraft all from one place. This historic launch is bring...
Westcott Expo 2022: Integrating Drone Aircraft into National Airspace
September 06, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe Westcott Space Cluster is a growing nucleus of space-related companies developing new technologies in rocket propulsion, 5G communications, and in-orbit manufacturing to name a few. The site offers unique testing facilities in a secure and controlled environment where sector experts can help businesses to identify and benefit from the opportunities in these emerging fields. The Expo, hosted in July this year, was a celebration and showcase of the organisations developing these ...
Westcott Expo 2022: Small Business Growth
August 30, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThe Westcott Space Cluster is a growing nucleus of space-related companies developing new technologies in rocket propulsion, 5G communications, and in-orbit manufacturing to name a few. The site offers unique testing facilities in a secure and controlled environment where sector experts can help businesses to identify and benefit from the opportunities in these emerging fields. The Expo, hosted in July this year, was a celebration and showcase of the organisations developing these ...
Westcott Expo 2022: Commercial Space
August 23, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe Westcott Space Cluster is a growing nucleus of space-related companies developing new technologies in rocket propulsion, 5G communications, and in-orbit manufacturing to name a few. The site offers unique testing facilities in a secure and controlled environment where sector experts can help businesses to identify and benefit from the opportunities in these emerging fields. The Expo, hosted in July this year, was a celebration and showcase of the organisations developing these ...
National Space Partnership
May 24, 2022 01:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBThe National Space Strategy was published in September 2021, bringing together the UK’s strengths in science and technology, defence, regulation and diplomacy to pursue a bold national vision of growing the UK as a science and technology superpower. The Strategy is a considerable undertaking and driving it forward will require knowledge, insight, and evidence of where new interventions are best targeted. The National Space Partnership will build a much-needed, unified relationship ...
Satellites, SIDS, and Sustainability
April 19, 2022 01:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBWithout space, we would not know nearly as much about our need to act against climate change as we currently do. As the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events increases, there has never been more of a need for this type of information. This is particularly true for people of Fiji, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands. Despite contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, small island nation developing states are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. With aro...
8: UK Launch Capability
February 15, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBAccess to space in the UK is changing. New technologies emerge every year, creating the opportunity for new types of companies to exploit the power of space. The next natural step in the UK space industry’s journey, is launch. Spaceport sites have been planned across the UK, including in Scotland and Cornwall, which could cement the country as Europe's most attractive destination for commercial spaceflight activities. But what will these spaceports look like, how will they operate...
7: Space Clusters: Connecting the UK
February 01, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBDeveloping a strong space community in all regions across the UK is essential to foster new collaborations and bring new innovations to life. Over the past decade, the UK space sector has grown from a small group of highly successful niche companies, to a far reaching, dynamic and diverse ecosystem made up of entrepreneurs, academia and both large and small commercial organisations. New technologies and applications that are resulting from these collaborations are fundamen...
6: Inequalities in Health
January 18, 2022 01:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWe are in an era of unprecedented change within healthcare, driven by increasing need and accelerating technology opportunities. It is no secret that the NHS is under increasing pressure, but in recent years new solutions have begun to emerge that could help alleviate this stress. The question is: how do we use these new technologies in the best – and fairest - way possible? Currently, the infrastructure is not in place to enable the same levels of care to be delivered to all, and...
5: In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing
January 04, 2022 01:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBWe are moving into an era of space infrastructure, where the size of what can be fitted into a rocket is no longer a constraint on what can operate in space. In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing – or IOSM for short – is a nascent market with huge opportunities, referring to the operations and activities conducted in Low Earth Orbit, though they could happen anywhere in the solar system. IOSM is more than just servicing and manufacturing. It also covers inspection, repair, as...
4: Sustainable Finance
December 21, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe transition to a sustainable global economy will be the most capital-intensive transition in human history. Sustainable finance is about aligning the financial system with global sustainability. This focus is becoming increasingly relevant as our economic activities reach beyond the natural and social boundaries of our planet. A new and resilient financial system is required to underpin this economic transition. Getting financial markets to integrate climate change, environme...
3: Space-Based Solar Power
December 07, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBSince the birth of space exploration, we have been transfixed with not only the spectacle of space travel, but the opportunities that this new vantage point provides for technological advancement. Today, by combining the advances in launch capabilities and in-orbit manufacturing, we are now in a position to develop the infrastructure for a space-based solar power system, capable of providing clean energy for planet earth. The idea is an old one – dreamed up by some of the great wr...
2: The Agri Living Lab
November 23, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIt’s estimated the world will need to feed 10 billion people before the end of the century. Yet at the same time, we are faced with a climate crisis that requires the urgent protection of our natural resources. To meet these challenges, we need to focus on getting the most out of what we already have. We need more efficient farming methods that are kinder to the environment. We need sustainable, nature focused solutions. We need innovation. So, how do we even begin? And how can s...
1: 5G in the UK
November 23, 2021 01:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBMobile network operators tend to stick to the regions that make business sense. There are more commercial opportunities in densely populated cities, and therefore more connectivity. But for rural and coastal regions, a good connection is also a matter of public safety. The RNLI, police, and coastguard all require resilient and robust network coverage to locate and deliver support when called upon. Addressing these issues, the multi-award winning 5G RuralDorset project is bringi...
In-Orbit: Series Two
November 16, 2021 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBBold space aspirations can create prosperity, drive sustainability, and enable security around the world. For years, the space sector was a well-kept secret, the preserve of the super powers: few people knew we had a space industry – let alone one that was commercially successful on a global scale. Britain has played a pivotal role in transforming the space landscape, enabling multiple industries, as well as Government, to exploit the benefits of being in orbit – whether em...
8: In-Space Manufacturing
May 17, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBTo many people, the concept of being able to make things in space will sound like something straight out of a science fiction movie. But the truth is, a lot more happens up there than we might realise. Take the International Space Station for example. It has been in orbit for just over two decades, and is a hive of activity, home to numerous experiments that can’t be done on Earth. But are we using space enough? Space tourism is often in the headlines, as companies such as Space...
7: Agri-Tech & Supply Chains
April 28, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBFrom the invention of the seed drill to the introduction of steam engines, technology has always played a big part in agriculture. Now, during the time that has been coined “the 4th agricultural revolution”, the digital innovation that has transformed society and economies is now changing the shape of agriculture. With the most advanced technology at our disposal, it’s a chance to answer some of the biggest questions and tackle some of the biggest challenges that we have faced for...
6: Health Connectivity in the Post-COVID World
April 12, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIf someone had told you in the middle of 2019, that you would have more remote consultations with your GP or consultant than face to face interactions by the end of 2020, would you believe them? Or that with the help of satellite technology, we could see a vast improvement in early detection of bowel cancer, without the patient even stepping foot into a hospital? In medicine, our reliance on tech is nothing new. But COVID-19 has forced many sectors to evolve much faster than they ...
5: Mining for Sustainable Energy
March 23, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThe sectors responsible for our highest emissions are energy supply, by generating electricity from burning fuels, business, by commercial use of electricity, residential, via heating homes, and transportation. In total, these account for approximately 78% of current emissions. In the quest to become a greener society the relationship between our extractive industries and how they collaborate with space could be key. Another key part of the puzzle could be Lithium, which can be mi...
4: Climate Resilience
March 09, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBSmall Island Nations are on the frontline of the devastating impacts of climate change. With nearly a third of the population living on land less than 5m above sea level, they are vulnerable to the threat of rising sea levels, degrading their coastlines, their communities, and their livelihoods. IPP CommonSensing is an ambitious project to use satellite remote sensing capabilities to support the Governments of Fiji, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu in their efforts to build resilien...
3: Ubiquitous Connectivity & Intelligent Vehicles
February 23, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode, we’ll be talking about the possibilities for Ubiquitous Connectivity – where people and devices have consistent and uninterrupted access to the internet and to others. Can you imagine life without your smartphone, and not having access to the world in the palm of your hand? We are now more connected than we have ever been, relying on 4G and WiFi networks to help us communicate, socialise and even navigate our journeys. But of course, we have merely scratched the s...
2: Earth Observation & Artificial Intelligence
February 09, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThis episode is all about Geospatial Intelligence, and what can be done with the data that is captured via Earth observation Terms like ‘Earth Observation’ and ‘Geospatial Intelligence’ may not make it into casual conversation for most people, but when accessing things like maps, weather information, traffic information, and air quality data, we are actively engaging with information that has been obtained via these means. There is a lot of work being done to evolve this technology,...
1: Small Satellites
January 26, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWhere traditionally large satellites have paved the way for some incredible innovations we use every day, such as GPS and weather forecasting, these small satellites are enabling even more of a space revolution, with their lower costs, closer proximity to earth, and fast build times. From internet connectivity anywhere on earth to 3D printing satellites, the future of satellites in space technology is an exciting place to be. In our first episode, we’re exploring what the small sa...
Introducing In-Orbit
January 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBWelcome to In-Orbit, the fortnightly podcast exploring how technology from space is empowering a better world.