If you’re interested in all things space-related and gaining a little insight into how you get involved in the space sector, then you’ve come to the right place. “Preparing for Launch” is UKSEDS’ bi-weekly official podcast that discusses the development of space careers through entertainment, education, advice, and insight. Join Isaac Caletrio as he speaks to a range of brilliant guests, and you definitely don’t have to be a rocket scientist to tune in. All opinions are those of the host and guest.
Preparing for Launch
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If you’re interested in all things space-related and gaining a little insight into how you get involved in the space sector, then you’ve come to the right place. “Preparing for Launch” is UKSEDS’ bi-weekly official podcast that discusses the development of space careers through entertainment, education, advice, and insight. Join Isaac Caletrio as he speaks to a range of brilliant guests, and you definitely don’t have to be a rocket scientist to tune in. All opinions are those of the host and guest.
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November 28, 2023
#33 - Space Leadership in the Public Eye, Melissa Quinn
<p>Melissa Quinn is the General Manager of Slingshot Seradata, a launch and satellite data provider. She was previously the head of SpacePort Corwnall. During our chat we discuss the personal price of being a leader in the public eye, what “space for good” means, how to cope with high pressure situations and much more. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>UKSEDS</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ukseds.org/">https://ukseds.org</a></p> <p>Social media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ukseds/?hl=en">Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UKSEDS">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukseds/">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/UKSEDSorg1988">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UKSEDS/">Facebook</a></p> <p>Isaac on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/isaaccaletrio">@isaaccaletrio</a></p> <p>Seb on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-ruvinsky-camjalli?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Intro track:</p> <p>"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/">incompetech.com</a>)</p> <p>Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License</p> <p><a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a></p> <p>News segment background music from <a href="https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/"><em>https://www.FesliyanStudios.com</em></a></p>
November 14, 2023
#32 - Astronaut Coaching, Susan Charlesworth
<p>Susan is a human behaviour and performance expert. She runs her own training company and previously worked at the ESA, training astronauts and ground control in different aspects of human factors. During our chat we discuss what makes astronauts special, how to avoid mutinies in space and how teaching 17 year olds shaped her space career.</p> <p>Susan's socials: <a href="linkedin.com/in/susancharlesworth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">linkedin.com/in/susancharlesworth</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesworthHP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@CharlesworthHP</a> on X. </p> <p><a href="https://www.charlesworthhumanperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.charlesworthhumanperformance.com/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>UKSEDS</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ukseds.org/">https://ukseds.org</a></p> <p>Social media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ukseds/?hl=en">Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UKSEDS">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukseds/">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/UKSEDSorg1988">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UKSEDS/">Facebook</a></p> <p>Isaac on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/isaaccaletrio">@isaaccaletrio</a></p> <p>Seb on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-ruvinsky-camjalli?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Intro track:</p> <p>"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/">incompetech.com</a>)</p> <p>Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License</p> <p><a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a></p> <p>News segment background music from <a href="https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/"><em>https://www.FesliyanStudios.com</em></a></p>
November 1, 2023
#31 - Space Defence Revisited, Ali Stickings
<p>Ali Stickings is the Defence Space and Space Strategyt Lead at Frazer Nash Consultancy. She was previously a research fellow at the RUSI, a UK defence think tank. During our chat we discuss how Brexit has affected the UK’s space ambitions, how Ali’s STEM background helped her in her research role, what launching its own rockets means for Britain and much more. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>UKSEDS</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ukseds.org/">https://ukseds.org</a>/</p> <p>Social media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ukseds/?hl=en">Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UKSEDS">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukseds/">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/UKSEDSorg1988">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UKSEDS/">Facebook</a></p> <p>For more resources on careers in space: <a href="https://spacecareers.uk/">https://spacecareers.uk/</a></p> <p>Isaac on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/isaaccaletrio">@isaaccaletrio</a></p> <p>Seb on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-ruvinsky-camjalli?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Intro and outro tracks:</p> <p>"Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/">incompetech.com</a>)</p> <p>Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License</p> <p><a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a></p> <p>News segment background music from <a href="https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/"><em>https://www.FesliyanStudios.com</em></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>
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