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Edinburgh: Space Data Capital

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by Kim McAllister

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Dr Murray Collins and journalist Kim McAllister reveal why Edinburgh is on course to become the space data capital of Europe, in association with Picture Zero. From satellite data to space robots and even landing on comets - they interview experts from across Scotland. Professors, business leaders and students share insights from their work in space and satellite technology in Edinburgh and across the world. www.ed.ac.uk www.ed.ac.uk/bayes www.ddi.ac.uk Twitter.com/murraybcollins twitter.com/kimmcallister Thanks to Royal Society of Edinburgh, Young Academy of Scotland & Space Intelligenc

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Recent Episodes

May 18, 2020

International space connections

It's the season finale - so we've crammed in 3 interviews with 3 superstars! Dr Steve Hancock is working on NASA's GEDI mission from Edinburgh with the University of Maryland Vladimir Ivan is working with the only NASA humanoid robot outside the US, Valkyrie, to simulate life on Mars and David Alexander OBE joins us from Houston, Texas where the Glaswegian Professor of Astrophysics is the director of the Rice Space Institute As always, Dr Murray Collins and journalist Kim McAllister present the programme in their irreverent style - this week Kim educates Murray about the importance of Irn Bru and why he should wear a swimming pool noodle on his head. Drop them a line on Twitter @murraybcollins and @kimmcallister Check out the websites: ed.ac.uk ed.ac.uk/bayes

May 11, 2020

Space business and sustainability

After our appearance on the BBC on Friday (Living in lockdown is like living on Mars - featuring Kim's interview with astrobiologist Charles Cockell) we turn to business and sustainability. Two guests with amazing stories share details of their pioneering work. Gary Watmough is using satellite data to measure poverty. Robin Sampson is fusing satellite data with blockchain to create tradable contracts for commodities traders. Both are based in Edinburgh - amazing huh?! ed.ac.uk ed.ac.uk/bayes tradeinspace.com twitter.com/murraybcollins twitter.com/kimmcallister

May 4, 2020

StartUp Space

Time to move away slightly from the science and into the commercial applications. We speak to two space companies working in Edinburgh - Orbital Micro Systems and EarthWave. American company Orbital Microsystems opened its first international office in Edinburgh - Greg Porter explains why they chose the city and what ambitions they have. EarthWave was co-founded by Swiss scientist Livia Jacob straight after her Masters at Edinburgh University - how did she find moving straight from her studies to running a company? Presenter Murray Collins also shares his experience of starting a company in Edinburgh. Ed.ac.uk ed.ac.uk/bayes twitter.com/murraybcollins twitter.com/kimmcallister

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What is Edinburgh: Space Data Capital?: Dr Murray Collins and journalist Kim McAllister reveal why Edinburgh is on course to become the space data capital of Europe, in association with Picture Zero.

From satellite data to space robots and even landing on comets - they interview experts from across Scotland. Professors, business leaders and students share insights from their work in space and satellite technology in Edinburgh and across the world.

www.ed.ac.uk www.ed.ac.uk/bayes www.ddi.ac.uk Twitter.com/murraybcollins twitter.com/kimmcallister Thanks to Royal Society of Edinburgh, Young Academy of Scotland & Space Intelligenc
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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