Uncover Space brings you monthly updates from the NL Space Campus and SBIC Noordwijk, as well as fascinating insights into the Dutch space industry. With a different guest each episode, hosts Maaike Smelter and Martijn Leinweber explore the programmes and organisations contributing to the Netherlands' thriving space community.
NL Space Campus: https://www.nlspacecampus.eu/ (https://www.nlspacecampus.eu/)
SBIC Noordwijk: https://www.sbicnoordwijk.nl/ (https://www.sbicnoordwijk.nl/)
Hosts Martijn Leinweber and Maaike Smelter interview Anja Appelt, ESA ESTEC Site Coordination Officer, about the unique attractions and community connections of the ESA ESTEC Open Day.
26 May 2025
4. Space Entrepreneurship
Micha Heilman discusses space entrepreneurship with hosts Martijn Leinweber and Maaike Smelter, highlighting common mistakes founders make in the space sector in this interview.
22 Apr 2025
3. GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Europe
From the American GPS to the European Galileo, Charlotte Pouwels, Navigation Satellite Expert, not only explains the differences and business opportunities of (European) satellite navigation systems, but also shares the important – and surprising – reason we’re finally going back to the Moon in the next few years. Another surprising fun fact, updates from the community and how you can talk to the ESA HERA satellite.
Learn more about joining the SBIC community - https://www.sbicnoordwijk.nl/space-community/ (https://www.sbicnoordwijk.nl/space-community/) (https://www.sbicnoordwijk.nl/space-community/)
Sign up to SBIC’s masterclasses and ESA BIC Info Session - https://www.eventbrite.nl/o/sbic-noordwijk-3515665589 (https://www.eventbrite.nl/o/sbic-noordwijk-3515665589)
NL Space Campus events -https://www.nlspacecampus.eu/events/ (https://www.nlspacecampus.eu/events/)
Chat to the Hera AI - www.hera.space (www.hera.space)
Track the ISS in real-time - https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/tracking_map.cfm (https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/tracking_map.cfm) or https://isstracker.pl/en/ (https://isstracker.pl/en/)
Check out the GNSS reports - https://www.euspa.europa.eu/publications-multimedia/publications (https://www.euspa.europa.eu/publications-multimedia/publications)
Learn more about Charlotte’s work and CGI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottepouwels/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottepouwels/) and https://www.cgi.com/nl/nl/ruimtevaart (https://www.cgi.com/nl/nl/ruimtevaart)
Want to get in touch? Send us an email to podcast@nlspacecampus.eu
Hosted by Martijn Leinweber (SBIC Noordwijk) and Maaike Smelter (NL Space Campus)
Produced by Amelie Finan
Intro and outro music: Cosmic Drift by Top-Flow
21 Mar 2025
2. Space Exploration
Listen in to get your monthly updates from SBIC Noordwijk and NL Space Campus, including upcoming events and deadlines, and learn more about space exploration efforts from our guest, Philippe Schoonejans. After more than 30 years working at the European Space Agency, Philippe shares his achievements, highlights, and visions for future space activities.
Book a space at SBIC Noordwijk - https://www.sbicnoordwijk.nl/book-meeting-space-noordwijk/ (https://www.sbicnoordwijk.nl/book-meeting-space-noordwijk/)
NL Space Campus events - https://www.nlspacecampus.eu/events/ (https://www.nlspacecampus.eu/events/)
Learn more about the International Space Station - https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/International_Space_Station (https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/International_Space_Station)
Want to get in touch? Send us an email to podcast@nlspacecampus.eu
Hosted by Martijn Leinweber (SBIC Noordwijk) and Maaike Smelter (NL Space Campus)
Produced by Amelie Finan
Intro and outro music: Cosmic Drift by Top-Flow
20 Feb 2025
1. ESA Phi-Lab
Welcome to the first episode of Uncover Space! Get your updates from the SBIC Noordwijk and NL Space Campus communities, and learn more about the recently launched ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands. Guest Pedro Lacerda, the hub’s scientific coordinator, shares about how the ESA Phi-Lab NL will bring scientific innovations to the market - and what makes the Netherlands such a good location for it.
Lots of buzz and people in the SBIC community - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7292888489119895553/ (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7292888489119895553/)
Upcoming deadline for ESA BIC Noordwijk - https://www.sbicnoordwijk.nl/esabic-open-call-for-applications-startup-expectations-spring-2025/ (https://www.sbicnoordwijk.nl/esabic-open-call-for-applications-startup-expectations-spring-2025/)
Masterclass Sales Strategies - https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/masterclass-sales-strategies-tickets-1226064545059?aff=oddtdtcreator (https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/masterclass-sales-strategies-tickets-1226064545059?aff=oddtdtcreator)
NL Space Campus Network & Drinks - https://www.nlspacecampus.eu/events/ (https://www.nlspacecampus.eu/events/)
The ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands - https://www.esaphilab.nl/ (https://www.esaphilab.nl/)
Want to get in touch? Send us an email to podcast@nlspacecampus.eu
Hosted by Martijn Leinweber (SBIC Noordwijk) and Maaike Smelter (NL Space Campus)
Intro and outro music: Cosmic Drift by Top-Flow
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