Zero Pressure
Episodes
Rockets and Rules: Part 2
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Sharman continues the conversation with Dr Adam Baker and Dr Jill Stuart, delving deeper into the challenges and opportunities of a new space ag...
Rockets and Rules: Part 1
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of the final episode of series three, Helen Sharman is joined by Dr Adam Baker, a rocket propulsion expert, and Dr Jill Stuart, a leading au...
Rocket science – live from the Great Exhibition Road Festival
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday, 8th of June, The Zero Pressure podcast hosted a live panel session titled "Rocket Science and the New Space Race, a sold-out event in the S...
On a Laser Quest: Countering Drones
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This time, we're diving into the rise of high-energy laser systems and the game-changing potential of their high-powered lasers. Since their inven...
Bonus: Space Stations with Christer Fuglesang
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the last of our series of special bonus editions, Helen Sharman is joined by Swedish physicist and ESA astronaut, Christer Fuglesang, who spent 26...
Bonus: Space Stations with Soyeon Yi
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another special bonus edition of the Zero Pressure Podcast, presented by Imperial College London and Saab. For our recent episode on the fu...
Bonus: Space Stations with Reinhold Ewald
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special bonus edition of the Zero Pressure Podcast, presented by Imperial College London and Saab. For our recent episode on the future o...
Beyond the International Space Station
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special edition of the Zero Pressure Podcast series as Helen Sharman is joined by 3 fellow astronauts to discuss the future of space st...
Journey to Sustainable Skies
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does a technical roadmap to sustainable aviation look like, and what role will innovative technologies, sustainable aviation fuels, and new propu...
Asymmetry and AI: The Battle for Power
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time we delve into the world of asymmetric warfare, a term used to describe imbalances in conflict. From geopolitics to cutting-edge technology a...
Investing in the Dual-use Innovation System
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time we are exploring how the interplay between the commercial and military sectors - as well as the financial system, can foster innovation. In ...
Robotics and New Frontiers
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Yang Gao joins Helen Sharman in the studio for a deep dive into robotics. Professor Yang heads the Centre for Robotics Research at King'...
Pushing the Limits of Sensing with Quantum
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time we are focussing on the world of sensor technology that allows us to collect information at an atomic level. Improvements in quantum sensors...
The Rapid Rise of Drones
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's discussion, we're delving into the transformative world of drones. From their pioneering potential in healthcare, other delivery se...
The Revolution of Manufacturing: Design, Print, Fly.
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Czinger joins Helen to kick off the third season of Zero Pressure. Kevin is the founder, lead inventor and CEO of Divergent 3D, a company that u...
Turning the Tide - Seabeds and the Future of Security
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the Zero Pressure podcast, we will be discussing the mapping of the Earth’s oceans. It’s been said that the ocean is t...
The Edge of Technology
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time we are discussing emerging and disruptive technologies. From artificial intelligence to genome editing and quantum computing, industries are...
Microchip Technology - A Technological and Geopolitical Tipping Point
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time we're talking about microchips and the world of microelectronics. Microchips are the bedrock of modern technology and are vital in every...
New Materials for a Sustainable World
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time, we're delving into the world of materials science. In the English-speaking world, the word 'material' is often confused with 'cloth', but i...
Flying Into the Future of Speed
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time we are talking about the future of speed in the air. What is the difference between supersonic and hypersonic travel, what speeds might we r...
The World of 5G Connectivity
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are talking about connectivity, in particular 5G and 6G technology. How will these upcoming new technology standards for cellular ...
Keeping on Track with PNT
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are talking about PNT – that’s Positioning, Navigation, and Timing – systems, their use within many aspects of critical natio...
Driving the Hydrogen Revolution
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are talking about ‘moving to a hydrogen society.’ We will discuss the role hydrogen has to play in generating clean energy, as ...
How Can Technology Help to Mitigate Black Sky Hazards?
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of Season 2, Helen Sharman, Britain's first astronaut, explores how science and technology help us plan for and mitigate Black S...
Endurance: How Can We Protect the Polar Regions?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Season 2, Helen Sharman, Britain's first astronaut, explores how science and technology can help us to manage the polar region...
Is New Space lifting off?
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, explores the New Space Economy. But what exactly is "New Space"? To find out, Helen is jo...
Human-Machine Teaming and Evolution: What is Next?
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, explores how humans are building working relationships and trust with machines. From the oceans to the ski...
Quantum Computing: Will We Ever See a Useful Quantum Computer?
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, explores quantum computing. What are these machines, how are they created and how can their calculations p...
The Future of AI: The Implications of a Third Wave
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, discusses the future of AI, its uses in today’s world and the ethics surrounding its ever-expanding appl...
Autonomous Systems and the Rules of Right and Wrong
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, hosts an expert-led discussion on autonomous systems and the ethics surrounding their use and development....
Space in 2050
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
30 years after becoming the first Briton in space, Helen sits down with Christer Fuglesang, the first Swedish astronaut. The two pioneers discuss thei...
Introducing Our Host - Britain's First Astronaut Helen Sharman
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Our Host - Britain's First Astronaut Helen Sharman
The Zero Pressure Podcast 🚀 Launching Soon!
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A relaxed conversation with those on the cutting edge of science and technology - hosted by Britain's first astronaut Helen Sharman - Presented by Imp...