Those Space People
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA podcast series of casual cosmic conversations with people working on all things space.
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Impact of podcasting on space industry communication
March 26, 2024 08:11 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThis episode of 'Those Space People' features Alice Carruth, a podcast producer at T-Minus Space Daily Podcast for a deep dive into the world of space podcasting. Alice discusses her role as a podcast producer, the similarities and differences in podcast production within the space industry, and her career journey from broadcast journalism to becoming a key voice in space news dissemination. She emphasizes the importance of making complex space technology understandable for the gene...
Inside the world of space podcast production
March 25, 2024 16:52 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThis episode of 'Those Space People' features Alice Carruth, a podcast producer at T-Minus Space Daily Podcast for a deep dive into the world of space podcasting. Alice discusses her role as a podcast producer, the similarities and differences in podcast production within the space industry, and her career journey from broadcast journalism to becoming a key voice in space news dissemination. She emphasizes the importance of making complex space technology understandable for the gene...
Thermal Lens: Impact of directionality on Land Surface Temperature (LST)
March 10, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThis episode of “Thermal Lens” features Mary Langsdale, an Environmental Scientist at King’s College London. Mary has a background in mathematics and a Phd in remote sensing. In this episode, Mary delves into her recent multi-national ESA and NASA co-funded air-borne and ground campaign that aimed to quantify the effect of directionality on land surface temperature (LST) data. She elaborates on the significance of directionality in LST measurements, exploring techniques and data re...
Thermal Lens: Monitoring plant health from space
February 18, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThis episode of “Thermal Lens” features Charlie Siggs, Commercial Agronomist at constellr. constellr is a German satellite company providing thermal intelligence for better resource accountability in agriculture. They build satellites for imaging in thermal wavelengths, which allow analysing water stress in plants. Charlie has a background in agriculture and has been solving problems in the agriculture industry for over 15 years. In this episode, we discuss how agronomists work wit...
Sustainability through space based solar power
February 11, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBRoxana Dumitru is the COO & co-founder at ParaLoon. ParaLoon is a new space start-up aspiring to harness space based solar power for both space and on Earth using inflatable parabolic balloon structures. With a background in architecture, civil engineering, and physics, Roxana shares her journey from these fields to space entrepreneurship. She discusses the innovative technology of space-based solar power, its challenges, and strategies for overcoming them. Roxana envisions sustai...
Bridging the Gap: Unveiling skills and networks in the space industry
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn today’s episode, we’re “Bridging the Gap” with Shelli Brunswick - the COO of Space Foundation. Space Foundation is a non-profit organization leading space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. All through her distinguished career as a program management leader and congressional liaison for the U.S. Air Force, to her current role at the Space Foundation, Shelli has always been passionate to contr...
Thermal Lens: Calibration is the poor step-child of remote sensing designs
October 29, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB“Calibration is the poor step-child of remote sensing designs” - Ellis Freedman Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with Ellis Freedman, the founder of Serious Science. In the previous episode, Ellis talked about the differences between big space missions and smaller newspace ones. Today, we're diving into thermal mission design. We'll cover essential topics like challenges in satellite bus design for thermal payloads, calibrating IR sensors, and understanding the ...
Thermal Lens: Large legacy missions vs smaller newspace missions
October 22, 2023 15:23 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBJoin us in today's episode as we sit down with Ellis Freedman, the founder of Serious Science, a US-based consulting company specializing in satellite imaging systems. With over 40 years of experience in radiometry for infrared (IR) and VSWIR imaging, Ellis brings a wealth of knowledge from diverse remote sensing missions, including NASA's Landsat program. He has also served as a visiting lecturer on remote sensing payload design and IR phenomenology at Villanova University in the U...
Into the world of spacecraft guidance, navigation and control (GNC/AOCS)
October 02, 2023 23:25 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBSanket Suman Dash is an Assistant Principal Engineer (AOCS/GNC) at ST Engineering which is a Singaporean multinational technology and engineering group. His area of expertise is AOCS/GNC. Sanket takes us into the world of spacecraft GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Control) and explains in detail the different elements of attitude and orbit determination for diverse applications of orbit maneuvering, station keeping, image pointing, potential docking and such. He talks about the effect...
Thermal Lens: Reflecting on ASTER's 23+ Years in Orbit
September 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThe ASTER (Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer) instrument has been in space for nearly 25 years, riding aboard the Terra satellite. As the satellite's orbit gradually descends, we've taken the opportunity to explore the instrument's legacy, the insights gained from its mission, and its significant contributions to the advancement of thermal remote sensing. This episode delves into the origins of the ASTER mission, its pivotal role in shaping the field of ...
Thermal Lens: LST (Land Surface Temperature) explained
September 17, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBLand Surface Temperature (LST) is a vital measure derived from thermal remote sensing satellite data. In the summer of 2023, it gained attention in the media and stirred some confusion when compared to regular air temperatures. In the first episode of the special series "Thermal Lens," we feature Michael Perry from the University of Leicester. He's been part of important space missions like LSTM and Sentinel-3's SLSTR, all focused on studying LST. Mike, with a background in physics...
Pursuing a career in astronomy and astrophysics across geographies
August 29, 2023 11:29 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBAbhijeet Borkar is a research scientist at the Astronomical Institute of Czech Academy of Sciences. He has a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of Cologne. Abhijeet is currently based in Prague. Having studied and spent time in universities across India, Germany and Prague, Abhijeet shares insights into building a career in astronomy and astrophysics across different geographies. He shares his experience of working with space-based and several ground based teles...
The incredibly offbeat career trajectory of a space consultant & analyst
June 19, 2023 00:47 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBOmkar Nikam is the founder of Access Hub, a space technology, defense, and security research and analysis firm with a global coverage and special emphasis on Europe. Omkar is also a free-lance consultant and analyst and writes extensively around space applications for defense and international security. He is also the host of the Space, Defence, & Security podcast. Omkar's career trajectory is testament to the fact that imagination is the only limit in carving out a niche for onese...
Deep dive into the world of space systems engineering
May 13, 2023 23:33 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBVinayak Vadlamani is a Chief Engineer at Redwire space and currently based in Luxembourg. He has a background in systems engineering. Redwire Space in Luxembourg designs and develops robotic arms for satellite servicing and refuelling, in-space manufacturing, debris capture, etc. Vinayak takes us through the journey of a space systems engineer and elaborates on how responsibilities evolve with career progression as a systems engineer. He shares an overview of the Luxembourg space s...
Insights into market development in the earth observation space
March 02, 2023 22:25 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBRegina Kozyra is a market development manager at Planet and she is currently located in Berlin, Germany. Regina has a background in economics and management. She had previously founded Skyvory Projects, a consulting and business development company. Having worked in the Earth Observation space at the Polish Space Research Center and then later at the European GNSS agency, Regina talks about the opportunities and gaps in earth observation. She reminisces about her experiences with S...
Learning about space situational awareness from an astrodynamics expert
November 13, 2022 21:32 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBHarleen Kaur Mann is an astrodynamics and Space Surveillance & Tracking expert with Okapi orbits which is a Germany based SAAS startup offering collision avoidance software for satellites. She has a background in aerospace engineering and a PhD in astronomy. Harleen is currently based in Brunswick, Germany.
Fireside chat with a Geologist and Podcaster
July 10, 2022 13:36 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBGavin Tolometti is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Western University in Ontario, Canada. His current research is in planetary sciences. He has a background in geology. Gavin is also the host of the awesome podcast - The Diaries of Space Explorers - also available on all podcasting platforms.
A recruiter's perspectives on the European space scene
April 24, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIan Stammers is the head of RPO services and workforce solutions at Sapienza consulting. He has a background in recruiting and has worked with several recruitment companies across multiple geographies.
Working at the world's largest academic propulsion lab
April 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBVenkat Athmanathan is a research scientist at the Purdue University in the USA. He has a background in aerospace engineering and provides amazing insights into the finer workings of the American space ecosystem.
Applying aerospace concepts to biomedicine, ship building and particle research
February 20, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBSuryakiran Peravalli is a currently a research fellow at DESY (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron) which is a particle research laboratory in Germany. He has a background in aerospace engineering and has been applying his deep knowledge across a variety of fields from biomedicine to ship building and now particle research.
Role of private industry in human space flight training
February 14, 2022 01:35 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBClaudia Kessler is the founder of Astronautin GmbH which is a non-profit that aims to bring the first German woman to space. She is also the co-founder of the Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E) networking group. Claudia has a background in aerospace engineering and also holds an MBA. She is currently based in Berlin, Germany!
Perspectives of a geologist and Mars expert
January 23, 2022 23:28 - 33 minutes - 31 MBTanya Harrison is the director of science strategy at Planet and had previously worked on several NASA Mars missions for over a decade. She has a background in geology and she specialises in planetary science and exploration. Tanya is currently based in Washington DC, United States.
Reversing climate change using satellite imagery
January 02, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBAnastasia Volkova is the CEO and co-founder of Regrow, a startup empowering agriculture and trying to reverse climate change through satellite imagery and technology. Anastasia has a background in aerospace engineering and UAV navigation. She is currently based in Los Angeles, USA.
Deep dive with a space lawyer
October 31, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBDeepika Jeyakodi is a space lawyer. She currently works with Airbus as a Commercial Contracts and Bid Manager. She is based in the Netherlands.
Being a rocket engineer at ISRO
October 24, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBSurbhi Baghotia is an engineer at the Indian space research organisation ISRO. She has a background in aerospace engineering and has mainly been working on launch vehicles and most lately the human space flight mission of ISRO - Gaganyaan. She is also the president of the alumni association of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), ISRO's very own space university.
Drawing parallels between maritime law and space law
September 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBHelen Tung is a UK trained barrister and founder of Newspace2060. She has experience in maritime law and commercial disputes in the UK, UAE and consults for clients from across the world. She has previously advised the UK Maritime Coastguard, law firms in Seoul & Shanghai, the European Commission, METI and the UAE Space Agency.
Ground segment of space missions from a software perspective
August 22, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBVanesa Gomez Gonzalez is a ground software engineer with Capella Space. She has previously worked with NASA and also ESA as a software engineer. Vanessa has a background in software development.
How space policy is done
August 08, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBStephanie Wan is an international business development and government relations manager and has been supporting the U.S. and international government agencies on mapping space technologies and applications to other sectors. She has a background in international relations and Science and Technology Policy. She currently works for I.M. Systems Group that provides environmental modelling and intelligence support to NOAA and other agencies. Stephanie is currently based in San Francisco....
How headhunting works in the space industry
June 13, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 24.9 MBSeyka Mejeur and Brian Mejeur are the co-founders of AdAstra - a headhunting and people operations firm focusing on newspace. Seyka has a background in psychology and human resources management. Brian has a background in aerospace engineering.
Astronaut's perspective on the role of art in space
May 30, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 39.5 MBNicole Stott is a veteran NASA astronaut and artist. She is also the Director of the Space for Art Foundation. She had a background in aeronautical engineering. Nicole is currently based in Florida.
How Venture Capital works in the space industry
May 16, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 32.4 MBLindsey Yee works with Starbridge Venture Capital which is a VC fund that focuses on the space sector. She has a background in international business and economics. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Linsey takes us through the Venture Capital Universe and shares insights on how they evaluate space startups. She talks about how space VC funds work closely with one another and the importance of one's professional network in placing the right bets. She talks about how space...
Life as a space engineer at NASA JPL
May 02, 2021 11:45 - 44 minutes - 35.1 MBHeather Ann Bottom is a systems engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She has a background in astrophysics and space engineering. She is currently based in Hawaii. Most recently, Heather has been a part of the Perseverance rover team of the Mars 2020 mission. Unlike most space folk, Heather was once a professional dance performer and had dreams of being on Broadway before she caught the space bug. She draws interesting parallels between space missions and the performing arts....
Exploring space archeology with Dr Space Junk
April 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBAlice Gorman, popularly known as Dr. Space Junk, is a space archeologist. She examines defunct satellites, rocket parts and such abandoned human-made objects in space and researches their preservation as cultural heritage. She is currently based in Adelaide, Australia. Being an archeologist, it is quite interesting how Alice got interested in space and eventually pioneered Space Archeology. Just by examining discarded cable ties, she could unearth important details about a long for...
Astronomer's perspective on space debris, sci-fi and the drake equation
April 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBJonathan Mcdowell is an astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian center of astrophysics. He studies black holes, quasars and X-ray sources in galaxies and also happens to be one of the few astronomers who takes an active interest in tracking satellites and recording rocket launches. Jonathan takes us through his work at the Smithsonian and talks about different kinds of astronomers and their research. He apparently feels like Forrest Gump (but I say way smarter!) having witnessed so m...
Building AI-powered remote sensing solutions gets accelerated with domain expertise
March 21, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBJuan Peña Ibáñez is the CEO of Orbital EOS, a Spanish company that develops maritime solutions using Satellite Data & Artificial Intelligence. Juan has a background in Oceanography and Remote Sensing. He is currently based in Valencia, Spain. Juan explains how his decade-long experience with the Spanish Coast Guard is helping him build an AI-powered satellite remote sensing platform for maritime applications. He talks about the immense scope for innovation in this domain especially...
How space architects design human habitats for Moon and beyond
March 07, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 12.9 MBBarbara Imhof is the co-founder of Liquifer, a newspace company in Vienna, Austria. Liquifer works with space agencies across the world on space habitation and exploration technologies and similar advanced research areas. Liquifer's team is trans-disciplinary and Barbara is a space architect among other things. Barbara talks about space architecture and gives an architect's perspective on designing human habitats in space. Sharing the belief of Buckminster Fuller that humans are al...
On-orbit servicing will be the next giant leap
February 21, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.2 MBCarolyn Belle is the Director of Advanced Systems at Astroscale US. Astroscale is a newspace company dedicated to on-orbit servicing. She is currently based in Denver, Colorado. Carolyn talks about the complexity of the space debris problem and how different stakeholders in the space ecosystem need to come together to make space sustainable. She believes that on-orbit servicing is going to be the next big step for the space industry and the jobs created subsequently would thrill sp...
Episode 5 - Making a career in the space industry with non-tech background
February 07, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 10.9 MBJuliane shares her unique experience of navigating the space scene with a background in Psychology. She elaborates on how individuals from diverse backgrounds are required for the space industry and how they can carve a niche for themselves even without a technical background. Diversity inspires us all to collectively make better decisions.
Making a career in the space industry with non-tech background
February 07, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 10.9 MBJuliane Haupt is the head of business partnerships at Astrofein, a space company based in Berlin that develops satellite components and subsystems. She has a background in psychology and mobility. Juliane shares her unique experience of navigating the space scene with a background in Psychology. She elaborates on how individuals from diverse backgrounds are required for the space industry and how they can carve a niche for themselves even without a technical background. Diversity i...
Scope for innovation in the earth observation domain
January 24, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 19.8 MBChristian Williges is a newspace consultant based in Berlin, Germany. He had co-founded the company ConstellR which is building a satellite constellation with thermal sensors. Christian had previously worked with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and has a background in laser and opto technologies. Christian shares insights on building a satellite company and talks about the ample scope for innovation in the earth observation domain. An engineering or science degree is definitely g...
Episode 4 - Scope for innovation in the earth observation domain
January 24, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 19.8 MBChristian shares insights on building a satellite company and talks about the ample scope for innovation in the earth observation domain. An engineering or science degree is definitely great to have but apparently one can also thrive here without one!
Episode 3 - Space traffic management as a service
January 10, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.2 MBKristina talks about offering space traffic management as a service to satellite operators
Space traffic management as a service
January 10, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.2 MBKristina Nikolaus is the co-founder and managing director of Okapi Orbits which is a newspace startup that provides risk monitoring and collision avoidance services for space operators. She is currently based in Braunschweig, Germany.
Episode 2 - How satellites help monitor forest fires and gas flares
December 27, 2020 15:01 - 17 minutes - 11.5 MBAgnieszka shares insights into how satellite imagery is used to monitor gas flares and forest fires.
How satellites help monitor forest fires and gas flares
December 27, 2020 15:01 - 17 minutes - 11.5 MBAgnieszka Soszyńska is a doctoral candidate at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Berlin. Her research is focused on monitoring of gas flares using satellite imagery. She shares insights into how satellite imagery help monitor gas flares and forest fires, some of the biggest contributors to climate change. This podcast is supported by the Women in Aerospace (WIA-Europe) network. Feel free to check out their activities here
How system engineers help send humans to space
December 13, 2020 12:20 - 25 minutes - 19.9 MBAntonella Sgambati is a system engineer for human spaceflight at OHB, one of the leading aerospace companies in Europe. This podcast is supported by the Women in Aerospace (WIA-Europe) network. Feel free to check out their activities here
Episode 1 - How system engineers help send humans to space
December 13, 2020 12:20 - 25 minutes - 19.9 MBAntonella talks about human spaceflight missions and the role of a systems engineer in space missions