In-Orbit

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In-Orbit: Series Three

In-Orbit ·

2023/04/18

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 space sector, but the opportunity for us to become a global leader is now. As a nation, we need

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31:05

Amber: The Best of the UK Space Industry

In-Orbit ·

2022/11/29

Amber 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 Programme

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38:10

Virgin Orbit: Making UK Launch a Reality

In-Orbit ·

2022/11/22

The 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 asthe 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 bringing together

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32:39

Westcott Expo 2022: Integrating Drone Aircraft into...

In-Orbit ·

2022/09/06

The 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

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34:00

Westcott Expo 2022: Small Business Growth

In-Orbit ·

2022/08/30

The 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

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31:45

Westcott Expo 2022: Commercial Space

In-Orbit ·

2022/08/23

The 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

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43:52

National Space Partnership

In-Orbit ·

2022/05/24

The 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 between

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42:08

Satellites, SIDS, and Sustainability

In-Orbit ·

2022/04/19

Without 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 around

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40:52

8: UK Launch Capability

In-Orbit ·

2022/02/15

Access 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, and what

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38:36

7: Space Clusters: Connecting the UK

In-Orbit ·

2022/02/01

Developing 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 fundamentally changing

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48:01

6: Inequalities in Health

In-Orbit ·

2022/01/18

We 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 the

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47:30

5: In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing

In-Orbit ·

2022/01/04

We 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, assembly, and

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46:48

4: Sustainable Finance

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2021/12/21

The 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, environmental, and

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45:36

3: Space-Based Solar Power

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2021/12/07

Since 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 writers of

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47:41

2: The Agri Living Lab

In-Orbit ·

2021/11/23

It’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 satellites

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42:48

1: 5G in the UK

In-Orbit ·

2021/11/23

Mobile 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 bringing the

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In-Orbit: Series Two

In-Orbit ·

2021/11/16

Bold 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 empowering our

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34:09

8: In-Space Manufacturing

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2021/05/17

To 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 SpaceX, Virgin

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44:16

7: Agri-Tech & Supply Chains

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2021/04/28

From 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

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27:35

6: Health Connectivity in the Post-COVID World

In-Orbit ·

2021/04/12

If 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 probably

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