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The Astro Ben Podcast

Whether you work in the Space industry or dreamed about becoming an astronaut as a kid, we all have some sort of a connection to Space. Space enthusiast, Ben Gamble, brings you a weekly podcast all about Space. Although Ben currently works in events and hospitality, he has always had an interest in the Space industry. As a preliminary jump into the Space world, Ben created this podcast to explore what goes on in the industry with the dream of launching his own Space tech company later in

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34:22

Alan Ladwig: Chief of "To Orbit Productions"

The Astro Ben Podcast ·

2023/10/19

In semi-retirement, Ladwig is the chief of To Orbit Productions, an independent company that provides consulting services and lectures on space issues, as well the creation of folk art based on space themes. He also serves on the Board of Directors of STAR HARBOR, a R&D, spaceflight training, and education startup company. In 2019 Ladwig published See You in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight, a comprehensive history and glimpse of the future of space tourism. The book covers what has been promised

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31:27

Dr Becky Smethurst: Astrophysicist, Blackhole...

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2023/10/12

Dr Becky Smethurst is an astrophysics researcher who is trying to understand the connection between galaxies and their central supermassive black holes in the local Universe. In particular Dr Becky focus’s on the non-merger driven growth of supermassive black holes and the resultant feedback effects on their host galaxies! In this episode, Ben and Dr Becky discuss the misconceptions about black holes, spaghettification and will humanity ever traverse a black hole?! OUTLINE: Here’s approximate

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33:12

Dr Jason Forshaw, Head of Future Business (Europe),...

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2023/09/15

Dr Jason Forshaw is the Head of Future Business at Astroscale UK/Europe all aspects of future business including BD, bid and support to sales and strategy. In this episode, Ben and Jason discuss how much of the publics ‘day to day life' goes through satellites and how disastrous it would be if the Space Junk issue is not taken seriously. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Dockside Vaults: www.docksidevaults.com We are proud to have Dockside Vaults as a sponsor for our

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36:49

Frances "Poppy" Northcutt: Apollo Mission Control...

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2023/08/07

Frances "Poppy" Northcutt is an American engineer and attorney who began her career as a "computer", and was later a member of the technical staff of NASA's Apollo program during the Space Race. During the Apollo 8 mission, she became the first female engineer to work in NASA's Mission Control. In this episode, Ben and Poppy discuss the Apollo Era, where there were more "whooping cranes" than female engineers in the 1960's and reveals her famous life coach. Please support this podcast by checking

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44:47

Julia Brodsky: Founder, Earthlings Hub, an...

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2023/07/17

Julia Brodsky is a STEM education researcher at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, a former NASA astronaut instructor, independent school teacher, math education book author, educational consultant for gifted students, and homeschooling mom of three, including a special needs child. Julia's academic training is in astrophysics and science education. As the founder of the Art of Inquiry, an interactive online science program for curious pre-teens, Julia introduces students to space

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34:56

Anna Menon: SpaceX Engineer and Future Astronaut

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2023/05/25

Anna Menon is an American engineer scheduled to fly on Polaris Dawn, Anna worked for NASA for seven years before joining SpaceX, where she works as a lead engineer of space operations. In this episode, Ben and Anna discuss the significance of Polaris Dawn, preparing mentally for a mission and SpaceX's vision for humanity in Space. This completes a fantastic set of interviews with each crew member of Polaris Dawn! Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Dockside Vaults:

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35:14

Sarah Gillis: SpaceX Engineer and Future Astronaut

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2023/05/04

Sarah Gillis is an SpaceX engineer who is scheduled to fly on Polaris Dawn, the inaugural mission of the Polaris Program. If the trip goes ahead as planned in 2023, she will become the youngest American to reach orbit. In this episode, Ben and Sarah discuss how she and the crew are preparing for the first commercial EVA mentally and physically, will Sarah be taking her violin to Space and why she and the crew will be putting in contact lenses when they get to Space! Please support this podcast by

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36:05

Eric Ingram: CEO of SCOUT

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2023/04/25

Eric Ingram is the Founder and CEO of SCOUT Space Inc., a US-based company developing orbital products and services to enable a new era of space safety and transparency. He is also a Board Member at the Space Frontier Foundation, and is an Organizing Team Member & Ambassador for Mission: AstroAccess. In this episode, Ben and Eric discuss how to train satellites to become “Space Domain Awareness Data Collectors”, why it’s important to “just try things” and the crucial work of Astro Access shaping an

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39:21

Dr. Doug Plata: President & Founder The Space...

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2023/04/14

Dr. Doug Plata is a physician and public health specialist with a background in biophysics. He is interested in space exploration and is developing a cost-effective transportation method to the Moon using lunar polar ice for propellant. He founded the Space Development Network and created a proposed, fully inflatable base for the initial permanent crew on the Moon and Mars called the InstaBase. He is also organising the Space Fair, a space-themed science fair event aimed at promoting space

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34:42

Inara Tabir: President of the Multiplanetary Society...

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2023/03/03

“The Galaxis Gal”, Inara Tabir, is a science communicator and aerospace connector. She is the president of the Multiplanetary Society and the Executive Director of Gaaays in Spaaace. Her work focuses on bridging the public and the industry to secure our future in space. Her show, Coffee on the Moon, focuses on making space accessible to everyone and talking to people who found unique ways into the industry. She is a former foster child and a trans woman, with a fascinating view of the Space

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35:16

Luke Fischer: Co-Founder and CEO of SkyFi

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2023/02/24

Luke Fischer, Co-Founder and CEO of SkyFi, has a strong background in aviation, technology, and military industries. His leadership has driven the success of his latest innovative satellite imagery startup SkyFi. In this episode, Ben and Luke discuss what happens when clouds get in the way of arial pictures, the diverse utility of democratising arial surveillance and the importance of networking! OUTLINE: Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:58 Intro to Luke Fischer and What is SkyFi

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33:47

Melissa Thorpe: Head of Spaceport Cornwall, UK

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2023/02/17

Spaceport Cornwall is a launch site for satellites and spaceplanes in the United Kingdom, located at Cornwall Airport Newquay. The project is a partnership between the Cornwall Council and Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit, with the goal of offering low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellite launch providers. Spaceport Cornwall aims to support the growing demand for space-based services and to establish Cornwall as a hub for space-related innovation and technology. In this episode, Ben

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33:08

Meagan Crawford: Managing Partner at Space Fund and...

The Astro Ben Podcast ·

2023/02/10

Meagan is a leading voice in the entrepreneurial space industry and an experienced startup executive and founder, with multiple exits under her belt. She is the host of the Mission Eve podcast that aims to increase the number of women in the space industry and is frequently featured as a thought leader on the industry’s development and investment potential. Meagan is a strong believer in the power of free enterprise as the driving force that will lift humanity permanently off-world. She is managing

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34:55

Kim Macharia: Chair at the Space Frontier Foundation...

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2023/02/03

"Space Prize” seeks to promote universal space literacy and inspire the next generation of private astronauts by connecting private citizens with a thrilling range of astronaut, earthanaut and aquanaut experiences. In this episode, Ben and Kim discuss where the Space Prize is going next, the importance of mentorship and the role of science communication in inspiring the next generation of young women in Space! OUTLINE: Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:16 Please rate and review the

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40:23

John Kraus “Snap”: Spaceflight photographer, the man...

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2023/01/27

John Kraus “snap”, is a photographer based on Florida's Space Coast working to capture rocket launches and other spaceflight activities in Cape Canaveral and around the world. Outside of that work, he serves as the Content Director of the Polaris Program and has worked with and has his images used by space entities such as NASA, SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, the European Space Agency, Inspiration4, the Polaris Program, and more! In this episode, Ben and John discuss how John got his big break

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36:06

Freya Blekman: Particle Physicist at CMS Experiment...

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2023/01/20

Freya Blekman is the lead scientist at the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY and professor in elementary particle physics at the University of Hamburg. Freya’s research interests include the search for signs of “new physics” using the large hadron collider at CERN and future colliders. In this episode, Ben and Freya discuss how she went from being cast as a “crazy scientist” in a school play to sitting in the control room of the largest particle collider in the world! OUTLINE: Here’s approximate

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36:25

Andy Aldrin: President of the Aldrin Family Foundation

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2023/01/13

Andy Aldrin is the President of the Aldrin Family Foundation, a charity dedicated to harnessing the inspiration of space to ignite a passion for STEAM education in students of all ages and backgrounds. In this episode, Ben and Andy talk about the Aldrin Family Foundation, why they have teamed up with the University of Sunderland (in the UK), what it was like growing up with Buzz as a father and the future of Space tourism! Spaced Ventures: https://www.spacedventures.com/ to invest into shares of

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36:27

Jared Isaacman: CEO of Shift4 Payments,...

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2022/12/30

Jared Isaacman is an American entrepreneur, pilot, philanthropist, and commercial astronaut. He is the founder, CEO of Draken International and Shift4 Payments. As well as being commander of the iconic inspiration 4 mission last year, Jared will command the Polaris Dawn mission, the first private spaceflight in a series of missions named the Polaris Program which starts early next year. In this episode, Ben and Jared discuss the upcoming Polaris missions, his entrepreneurial journey and his

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41:05

Dr Brian Keating: Cosmologist, public speaker,...

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2022/12/23

Dr Brian Keating is a Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. He is a public speaker, inventor, and an expert in the study of the universe’s oldest light, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), using it to learn about the origin and evolution of the universe. Keating is a writer and podcaster and the best-selling author of one of Amazon Editors’ ‘Best Non-fiction

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34:34

Dr Julie McEnery: Project Scientist at the Nancy...

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2022/12/16

Julie McEnery is the Project Scientist for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. In this role, she is the scientific lead of a NASA Astrophysics flagship mission that will study the expansion history of the Universe, the evolution of cosmic structure and perform a statistical census of planets around other stars. Her scientific research focuses on the study of extreme high energy transients and the development of the ground and space based observatories needed to pursue this. She is the senior

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