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In-Orbit

Satellite Applications Catapult

Welcome to In-Orbit, the fortnightly podcast exploring how technology from space is empowering a better world.

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9:09

Outer Orbit: Industrial Strategy - The New Blueprint...

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2025/10/21

How do you turn an ambitious space tech start-up into a 'space unicorn' generating £10 million in revenue? In this bonus episode, Dallas Campbell and Mark Saxon, Chief of External Affairs at the Satellite Applications Catapult, drill into the mechanics and importance of the UK's Industrial Strategy. Mark breaks down why space is a vital 'frontier industry' nested within the broader Advanced Manufacturing sector and what this means for business owners. The strategy, a core mission to grow

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33:47

Scaling Up the UK Space Sector

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2025/10/14

Is the UK's commitment to space being watered down, or is the recent merger of the UK Space Agency (UKSA) into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) a smart move for efficiency? Host Dallas Campbell sits down with Mark Saxon, Chief of External Affairs at the Satellite Applications Catapult, to dissect the political landscape shaping the UK space industry's future. They dive deep into the National Space Strategy, the new Industrial Strategy, and the critical importance

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7:30

Outer Orbit: The Critical Role of Space-Based Methane...

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2025/10/07

Are we finally equipping ourselves with the right tools to tackle the climate crisis’s most potent challenge? This bonus episode dives into the crucial role of methane, a gas whose warming potential is 80 times greater than CO2 over a 20-year period, making it a powerful lever for immediate climate action. Host Dallas Campbell is joined by Charlotte Massey of the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to explore how space technology is transforming the fight against emissions. Charlotte

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31:48

Orbiting the Truth: Space-Based Emissions Reporting

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2025/09/30

Are we using every tool available to pull the emergency brake on climate change? This episode dives into the crucial role of space-based monitoring in tackling methane, a greenhouse gas that is far more potent than CO2 and a critical target for urgent climate action. Host Dallas Campbell is joined by Spence Seaman from the Environment Agency and Charlotte Massey from the National Physical Laboratory to explore the technological leap that is allowing regulators to pinpoint "super-emitters"

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12:51

Outer Orbit: Why User-Centred Design Matters in the...

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2025/09/23

What does it mean to "design" in the context of space? In this bonus episode, we continue our conversation with service design expert Giulia Bencini. While most of us think of physical objects like chairs or rockets when we hear the word "design," Giulia explains how her work is about solving problems and creating better experiences for users of space data. She shares how her team works directly with users—like farmers—to understand their challenges and then translates those needs into

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42:26

User-Centred Design: Bridging the Creativity and...

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2025/09/16

What if the key to unlocking the potential of space wasn't just in the technology itself, but in how we design it for people?In this episode, host Dallas Campbell explores the surprising and critical world of user-centred design with experts Giulia Bencini, Vasant Chari, and Tim Dudas. They discuss how this approach goes beyond engineering, focusing on creating the right solutions for real-world problems. The conversation highlights how listening deeply to users, from farmers to city

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7:59

Outer Orbit: Space for Smarter Government & Health

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2025/09/09

Have you ever considered how space technology could revolutionise the public services you use every day? In this bonus episode, we dive into the UK Space Agency's "Unlocking Space for Government" programme. Host Dallas Campbell and guest Gaurangi Bajpai explore the surprising ways space-based connectivity is addressing critical challenges in sectors like health and transport. From ensuring remote GP surgeries have reliable internet to equipping ambulances with constant connectivity, this

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39:31

Connectivity of Places

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2025/09/02

Have you ever struggled to get a decent signal at a packed concert or a busy football match? You're not alone.In this episode of In-Orbit, we delve into the world of ubiquitous connectivity and the innovative solutions being developed to solve this common problem. Host Dallas Campbell is joined by Mutasem Hamdan from Samsung Research and Gaurangi Bajpai from the Satellite Applications Catapult to discuss high-traffic enterprise spaces and the crucial role of private networks. They explore

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9:16

Outer Orbit: Updating the ISAM Facility

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2025/08/26

Have you ever wondered how we will fix satellites in space without astronauts? On this bonus episode of Outer Orbit, we continue the conversation with Jeremy Hadall, the Robotics Development Lead at the Satellite Applications Catapult. He returns to share an exciting update on the ISAM (In-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing) Facility, a unique "robot yard" designed to mimic the weightless, airless environment of space on Earth. Dallas and Jeremy discuss the facility's recent £2

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55:39

ISAM Conference 2025: Developing the Future Workforce

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2025/08/19

How can the space sector build a future-ready workforce equipped for innovation and sustainability? In this episode of In-Orbit, host Dallas Campbell introduces a panel discussion from the ISAM Conference 2025 in Belfast, chaired by Vicky Jewell, Skills Lead at the Satellite Applications Catapult. The conversation brings together leaders from across government, industry, and academia to explore how to address pressing workforce challenges, including mid-career skills gaps, inclusivity, and

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13:32

Outer Orbit: The Need for Standardisation

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2025/08/12

How can the space industry unlock the full potential of In-Space Assembly, Servicing, and Manufacturing?In this episode of Outer Orbit live from the ISAM Conference 2025, Gary Cannon, Space Segment Lead at Satellite Applications Catapult, and Stella Tkatchova, Programme Manager for Space Systems at the European Innovation Council, explore why setting global standards is not just a technical requirement but a commercial necessity for sustainable and scalable space activity.From

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37:30

ISAM Conference 2025: European Perspectives

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2025/08/05

What will it take for Europe to lead the global ISAM revolution?In this special live episode of In-Orbit, host Dallas Campbell takes us inside the ISAM Conference in Belfast for a wide-ranging panel discussion on Europe's ambitions and progress in in-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM).Featuring representatives from the European Space Agency (ESA), UK Space Agency (UKSA), Italian Space Agency (ASI), OHB, and GMV, the panel explores strategic priorities, mission developments,

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10:00

Outer Orbit: Risk, Regulation and the Role of...

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2025/07/29

What does it take to turn space tech into a thriving commercial industry?In this bonus episode of Outer Orbit, host Dallas Campbell speaks with Manjari Chandran-Ramesh, Partner at Amadeus Capital and a new Non-Executive Director at the Satellite Applications Catapult. Together, they explore how investment in deep tech areas like AI, robotics, and quantum is shaping the future of the UK space sector. With a background in engineering and machine learning, and experience with early Google

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40:32

The Future of Space Finance

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2025/07/22

Is your space startup truly investible? In this episode of In-Orbit, host Dallas Campbell is joined by three leading voices from the investment world to unpack what makes the UK space sector so dynamic—and so challenging—for investors and founders alike. Manjari Chandran-Ramesh of Amadeus Capital Partners, Shruti Iyengar from Future Planet Capital, and Nayen Pankhania of the Satellite Applications Catapult share real-world insights on how the space tech landscape is evolving, what investors

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8:11

Outer Orbit: Why Local Space Clusters Matter for the...

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2025/07/15

What does it take to build a truly connected and collaborative space sector?In this bonus episode of Outer Orbit, host Dallas Campbell sits down with Simone Hartless, Head of Capabilities and Clusters at the Satellite Applications Catapult, to unpack how the UK’s space ecosystem is evolving. From Connected Capability Networks (CCNs) to local space clusters, Simone explains the infrastructure behind innovation—linking academia, industry, and government across regions.Simone shares how

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39:06

Catalysing Innovation in Space: Connected Capability...

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2025/07/08

What if the key to solving Earth-based challenges lies in space? In this episode of In-Orbit, host Dallas Campbell explores Connected Capability Networks (CCNs) with guests Simone Hartless, Phil Carvil, and Jessie Hamill-Stewart. Together, they unpack how CCNs are transforming the UK's approach to space innovation by linking experts from space and non-space sectors. From cybersecurity to pharmaceuticals and even cosmetics, CCNs are creating "actively curated serendipity," enabling

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9:02

Outer Orbit: Ageing, Hibernation and Health...

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2025/07/01

Can space help us live longer, healthier lives? In this bonus episode of Outer Orbit, host Dallas Campbell is joined by Dr Martin Braddock, founder of GENIXICONSULTING and biopharma expert, to explore the cutting edge of space health innovation. From the surprising benefits of microgravity for drug development to the plausibility of human hibernation on long-duration space missions, their conversation covers the science fiction-sounding breakthroughs that are becoming science fact. They

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38:59

Microgravity: Developing Drugs in Space

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2025/06/24

Could space be the key to better, faster drug development?In this episode of In-Orbit, host Dallas Campbell explores how microgravity environments are reshaping the future of pharmaceuticals. With guests Dr Martin Braddock from GENIXICONSULTING and William Birch from the Satellite Applications Catapult, the discussion dives into why the absence of gravity enables better crystal growth, enhances drug discovery, and opens new possibilities for biomanufacturing in space. The episode unpacks

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16:56

Outer Orbit: Drone Test and Development Centre

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2025/06/17

What happens when drones meet autonomy, AI, and quantum computing? In this bonus episode of Outer Orbit, Dallas Campbell dives deep into the drone revolution with Phillip Coglan, manager of the Drone Test and Development Centre. They unpack the evolving definition of drones, explore the incredible breadth of their applications across industries like agriculture, construction, defence, and even space exploration, and examine why drone development has skyrocketed in recent years. Phillip

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33:10

The Role of Autonomy in Space

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2025/06/10

How does space technology enable self-driving cars, autonomous drones, and next-generation logistics? In this episode of In-Orbit, host Dallas Campbell explores the rapidly evolving world of autonomy with Chris Brook of the Satellite Applications Catapult and Jim Campbell of Sutherland Campbell International. Together, they unpack how advances in satellite infrastructure, AI, and real-time data transfer are transforming sectors from aviation and defence to public transport and shipping.This

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