In-Orbit
Episodes
Outer Orbit: Industrial Strategy - The New Blueprint for UK Space Sector Growth
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Scaling Up the UK Space Sector
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Outer Orbit: The Critical Role of Space-Based Methane Monitoring
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we finally equipping ourselves with the right tools to tackle the climate crisis’s most potent challenge? This bonus episode dives into the cru...
Orbiting the Truth: Space-Based Emissions Reporting
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Outer Orbit: Why User-Centred Design Matters in the Space Industry
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
User-Centred Design: Bridging the Creativity and Innovation Gap
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dal...
Outer Orbit: Space for Smarter Government & Health
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Connectivity of Places
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
Outer Orbit: Updating the ISAM Facility
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ISAM Conference 2025: Developing the Future Workforce
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can the space sector build a future-ready workforce equipped for innovation and sustainability? In this episode of In-Orbit, host Dallas Campbell ...
Outer Orbit: The Need for Standardisation
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
ISAM Conference 2025: European Perspectives
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ISA...
Outer Orbit: Risk, Regulation and the Role of Non-Execs in the Space Sector
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Manjar...
The Future of Space Finance
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Outer Orbit: Why Local Space Clusters Matter for the UK's Space Industry
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Catalysing Innovation in Space: Connected Capability Networks
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to solving Earth-based challenges lies in space? In this episode of In-Orbit, host Dallas Campbell explores Connected Capability Netwo...
Outer Orbit: Ageing, Hibernation and Health Innovation in Space
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Microgravity: Developing Drugs in Space
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could space be the key to better, faster drug development?In this episode of In-Orbit, host Dallas Campbell explores how microgravity environments are...
Outer Orbit: Drone Test and Development Centre
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when drones meet autonomy, AI, and quantum computing? In this bonus episode of Outer Orbit, Dallas Campbell dives deep into the drone rev...
The Role of Autonomy in Space
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does space technology enable self-driving cars, autonomous drones, and next-generation logistics? In this episode of In-Orbit, host Dallas Campbel...
In-Orbit: Series 5
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Future of Space with John Abbott
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, in our series finale, our host Dallas Campbell is sitting down one-on-one with the CEO of the Satellite Applications Catapult, John Abbott.We d...
Outer Orbit: Space Economics and Industrial Strategy
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Outer-Orbit, we talk with Pat Mathewson, Head of Business Strategy and Analysis at Astroscale to explore space economics and examin...
Space Debris
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of In-Orbit, we're discussing space debris and the challenges it presents to the space sector.There are many layers to consider when t...
Outer Orbit: Innovate UK
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Outer-Orbit episode, we talk with Amy Peace, Innovation Lead for Circular Economy at Innovate UK, and discuss the importance of building a str...
Carbon Accounting
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll be delving into the Carbon Accounting Project, led by the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.Carbon accounting is monitoring a...
Decoding Satellite Antenna Testing (Re-Release)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taking another short break from our new episodes and revisiting an old favourite. Last autumn, we had the privilege to sit down with a wonderf...
Outer Orbit: Do We Need Space?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking with Daria Filichkina, Chief Operating Officer of AstroAgency, and we’re going to be answering a controversial question: when ...
Mission to Market: Marketing the Space Industry
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re diving into a topic that often gets overlooked but is crucial for the long-term success of the industry – marketing.Strategi...
Digital Twins (Re-Release)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re taking a short break from our new episodes and revisiting an old favourite. Back in May of 2023 we sat down with a fantastic panel of e...
Outer Orbit: Environmental Monitoring
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to Outer-Orbit, in these short bonus episodes we’ll be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a partic...
Sowing Success from Space: Agriculture and Space Data
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re delving into the intersection of agriculture and space technology.Agriculture is the backbone of our food supply, but it is cu...
Outer Orbit: Space Placements In Industry
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today our host Dallas Campbell sits down with Ellie Sleightholm, delving into the Space Placements in Industry (SPIN) Programme. Ellie is currently He...
Navigating the Skills Gap
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re discussing a critical topic – the skills gap.As technology advances at a rapid pace, the demand for highly skilled professio...
Outer Orbit: Insights from the IOSM Conference
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Outer-Orbit, in these short bonus episodes we’ll be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topic...
IOSM Conference - What Next and When: The Next 10 Years
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back in May of this year the Catapult and the UK Space Agency collaborated on the IOSM Conference – a first of its kind event that brought together ...
Outer Orbit: Space Traffic Management
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Outer-Orbit - in these short bonus episodes we’ll be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular topi...
Space Law
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 L...
Outer Orbit: Quantum 101
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Outer-Orbit our host Dallas Campbell continues the conversation with Daniel Oi - a Reader in the Department of Physics at the University ...
Launching Innovation: Academia and Space
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the relationship between academia and the space industry. Our host, Dallas Campbell, is joined by Rebecca Quinn, Knowle...
Outer Orbit: Sustainability Barriers
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Outer-Orbit - in these short bonus episodes we're going to be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particul...
Understanding Greenhouse Gas Emissions
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 3 we’re exploring greenhouse gases and the pivotal role of space-based monitoring in understanding and mitigating their impact on our pl...
Outer-Orbit: Blue Carbon
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Outer-Orbit we're joined by Sean McCarthy - Head of Market Intelligence at the Satellite Applications Catapult. Sean sat down with our host D...
Unlocking Space for Business
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 Tr...
Outer Orbit: Mission Lifecycle
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Outer-Orbit, our brand new bonus series where we’ll be continuing the conversation from our main episodes, focusing in on a particular to...
Space Robotics
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 faci...
In-Orbit: Series Four
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
OpenConstellation: Launching into the Future
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, in our series finale, we're venturing once again into the world of small satellites, discussing the latest partnership between the Catapult and...
Decoding Satellite Antenna Testing
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we will explore the critical role of satellite antenna testing and its importance to the space industry. Antennas are the unsung h...
Adapting to the New Era of Spaceflights
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 t...
The Business of Microgravity
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're going to be discussing the fascinating topic of microgravity. Microgravity exists where only very small gravitational forces a...
Airborne Revolution: The Evolving Landscape of Drones
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drones have become an increasingly popular technology in recent years, with applications ranging from aerial photography and videography to search and...
Enabling Sustainable Land Use
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be exploring sustainable land use and how we can balance the needs of local communities, businesses, and ecosystems, to ensure...
Data Insights for a Sustainable Finance System
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing sustainable finance, and how – alongside data insights from space – this initiative can be a key tool for pr...
Building in Space
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
A Decade of Innovation with the Satellite Applications Catapult
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re celebrating the Catapult’s 10th anniversary, reflecting on a fantastic decade of ground-breaking innovations and achievemen...
Digital Twins
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re exploring the concept of Digital Twins.A Digital Twin is a virtual representation of a real-world physical counterpart, they ...
State of AI for Earth Observation
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re going to be discussing how Artificial Intelligence can be used to enhance Earth Observation.Most of the images generated...
In-Orbit: Series Three
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Amber: The Best of the UK Space Industry
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amber is expected to be the first of a constellation of satellites to provide Maritime Domain Awareness data to users. Using unique, patented technolo...
Virgin Orbit: Making UK Launch a Reality
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 itsel...
Westcott Expo 2022: Integrating Drone Aircraft into National Airspace
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Westcott Space Cluster is a growing nucleus of space-related companies developing new technologies in rocket propulsion, 5G communications, and in...
Westcott Expo 2022: Small Business Growth
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Westcott Space Cluster is a growing nucleus of space-related companies developing new technologies in rocket propulsion, 5G communications, and in...
Westcott Expo 2022: Commercial Space
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Westcott Space Cluster is a growing nucleus of space-related companies developing new technologies in rocket propulsion, 5G communications, and in...
National Space Partnership
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The National Space Strategy was published in September 2021, bringing together the UK’s strengths in science and technology, defence, regulation and...
Satellites, SIDS, and Sustainability
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ext...
8: UK Launch Capability
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
7: Space Clusters: Connecting the UK
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Developing a strong space community in all regions across the UK is essential to foster new collaborations and bring new innovations to life. Over th...
6: Inequalities in Health
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are in an era of unprecedented change within healthcare, driven by increasing need and accelerating technology opportunities.It is no secret that t...
5: In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
4: Sustainable Finance
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The transition to a sustainable global economy will be the most capital-intensive transition in human history. Sustainable finance is about aligning t...
3: Space-Based Solar Power
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
2: The Agri Living Lab
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
1: 5G in the UK
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mobile network operators tend to stick to the regions that make business sense. There are more commercial opportunities in densely populated cities, a...
In-Orbit: Series Two
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bold space aspirations can create prosperity, drive sustainability, and enable security around the world. For years, the space sector was a well-kept...
8: In-Space Manufacturing
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
7: Agri-Tech & Supply Chains
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 tim...
6: Health Connectivity in the Post-COVID World
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
5: Mining for Sustainable Energy
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The sectors responsible for our highest emissions are energy supply, by generating electricity from burning fuels, business, by commercial use of elec...
4: Climate Resilience
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Small 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...
3: Ubiquitous Connectivity & Intelligent Vehicles
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll be talking about the possibilities for Ubiquitous Connectivity – where people and devices have consistent and uninterrupted...
2: Earth Observation & Artificial Intelligence
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about Geospatial Intelligence, and what can be done with the data that is captured via Earth observation Terms like ‘Earth Obser...
1: Small Satellites
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where traditionally large satellites have paved the way for some incredible innovations we use every day, such as GPS and weather forecasting, these s...
Introducing In-Orbit
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to In-Orbit, the fortnightly podcast exploring how technology from space is empowering a better world.