Welcome to In-Orbit, the fortnightly podcast exploring how technology from space is empowering a better world.
In-Orbit
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Welcome to In-Orbit, the fortnightly podcast exploring how technology from space is empowering a better world.
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Recent Episodes
October 21, 2025
Outer Orbit: Industrial Strategy - The New Blueprint for UK Space Sector Growth
<p>How do you turn an ambitious space tech start-up into a 'space unicorn' generating £10 million in revenue? </p><p>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 the economy, is already delivering, with government securing over £250 billion in investment into the IS-8 sectors since July.</p><p>The conversation reveals where the money is, including £135 million in traditional UK Space Agency funding and increased innovation procurement funds for the defence sector. Mark explains the vital role of patient capital from the British Business Bank and the National Wealth Fund, which is specifically directed to help space companies grow. Ultimately, this strategy aims to make the UK a leading exporter of space technology and data.</p><p>If you’re a founder, investor, or policy professional in the space, AI, or quantum technologies, this is your map to the future of the UK space economy.</p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Welcome to Outer Orbit</li> <li>(01:10) - Industrial Strategy Overview</li> <li>(02:51) - Funding and Support for Space Sector</li> <li>(05:47) - Ambitions for the UK Space Sector</li> <li>(06:47) - Challenges and Complexities</li> </ul><p><strong>Mark Saxon: </strong>Mark Saxon is the Chief of External Affairs at the Satellite Applications Catapult. With over two decades of experience in corporate communications, government relations, and policy, Mark leads the Catapult's external engagement, clusters, and critical business growth functions to support companies from start-up to scale-up. </p><p><strong>Satellite Applications Catapult:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/satellite-applications-catapult">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SatAppsCatapult">Twitter/X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SatAppsCatapult">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://sa.catapult.org.uk/">Website</a></p> <br><p><a href="https://www.storyninetyfour.com/">Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.</a></p>
October 14, 2025
Scaling Up the UK Space Sector
<p>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? </p><p>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 of a "one government approach" to space policy. Mark argues for a necessary shift from R&D-led grant funding to commercially-driven growth, stressing that to create 'space unicorns,' the sector must move past talking only about technology and instead focus on powerful, benefit-driven stories for customers and investors. </p><p>This timely conversation explores the push to scale up UK businesses to £10 million in revenue and capitalises on the current momentum, which is backed by a fresh £1.5 million investment from the UK Space Agency to unlock climate and transport innovations. Discover why Mark is optimistic about the sector's trajectory and the actionable steps needed to ensure its global success.</p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Welcome to In-Orbit</li> <li>(02:06) - The Role of Marketing in UK Space</li> <li>(03:10) - Government's Role in Space</li> <li>(06:45) - UK Space Agency Merger</li> <li>(11:59) - Defense and Space</li> <li>(14:18) - ISAM and UK Launch</li> <li>(16:27) - Government's Commitment to Space Sector</li> <li>(18:26) - Overview of the Industrial Strategy</li> <li>(20:56) - Marketing Space to Investors and Companies</li> <li>(22:52) - Challenges in Scaling Up Space Companies</li> <li>(26:02) - Impact of Defense Spending on Space Sector</li> <li>(28:13) - Regulation and Its Role in Space Industry Growth</li> <li>(29:55) - Communicating the Benefits of Space Technology</li> <li>(31:13) - International Opportunities for UK Space Companies</li> <li>(31:59) - Reflections on the UK Space Industry</li> </ul><p><strong>Mark Saxon: </strong>Chief of External Affairs at the Satellite Applications Catapult, Mark Saxon is a communications, policy, and public affairs expert with over 20 years of experience. With a PhD in genetics, he transitioned his deep technical background from the life sciences sector, including work for companies like Pfizer and Coca-Cola, to championing the growth of the UK space economy. He focuses on enabling businesses to scale, generate exports, and effectively communicate the commercial value of space data and technology.</p><p><strong>Satellite Applications Catapult:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/satellite-applications-catapult">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SatAppsCatapult">Twitter/X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SatAppsCatapult">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://sa.catapult.org.uk/">Website</a></p> <br><p><a href="https://www.storyninetyfour.com/">Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.</a></p>
October 7, 2025
Outer Orbit: The Critical Role of Space-Based Methane Monitoring
<p>Are we finally equipping ourselves with the right tools to tackle the climate crisis’s most potent challenge? </p><p>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. </p><p>Charlotte explains how NPL’s measurement science (metrology) ensures the quality and traceability of satellite-derived data, making it fit for purpose for regulation and global decision-making. They discuss the vital work of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) in developing methane best practices, particularly for facility-scale emissions in the oil and gas sector. Charlotte’s perspective from the frontline of climate science offers a dose of measured optimism: understanding the problem is truly half the solution.</p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Welcome to Outer Orbit</li> <li>(00:28) - Role and Responsibilities at NPL</li> <li>(00:57) - Importance of Satellites in Emission Measurement</li> <li>(01:50) - Methane: The Overlooked Greenhouse Gas</li> <li>(02:31) - Committee for Earth Observation Satellites</li> <li>(03:20) - Methane Best Practice Work</li> <li>(04:01) - International Collaboration and COP</li> <li>(04:28) - Optimism vs. Pessimism in Climate Science</li> <li>(05:21) - The Role of Measurement Science</li> <li>(06:09) - Personal Insights and Experiences at NPL</li> </ul><br><p><br><strong>Charlotte Massey: </strong>Strategic Business Development Manager for both Greenhouse Gases and Earth Observation at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). Charlotte is responsible for curating partnerships and setting the strategic direction of NPL's measurement science for greenhouse gas measurement and Earth Observation data. She focuses on delivering the essential measurement science required to ensure the accuracy, impartiality, and traceability of complex satellite data, making it a trusted resource for policymakers, regulators, and industry in addressing the climate emergency.</p><p><strong>Satellite Applications Catapult:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/satellite-applications-catapult">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SatAppsCatapult">Twitter/X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SatAppsCatapult">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://sa.catapult.org.uk/">Website</a><br><strong>National Physical Laboratory:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-physical-laboratory/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://x.com/npl">Twitter/X,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/npldigital/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NPLdigital">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.npl.co.uk/">Website</a></p> <br><p><a href="https://www.storyninetyfour.com/">Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.</a></p>
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