The Kármán Line

Interested in the business of space? Dr Alice Bunn, former-international director of UK Space Agency and now president of UKspace, helps you identify investment opportunities, cut through policy and regulation, assemble your supply chains and get stuff done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Kármán Line is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Kármán Line, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  Dual-Use & Working Together

  Aug 13, 202641 minS1

  What does "dual-use" technology truly mean? What happens when academia, industry, and government join forces at an institution like NESST? What connects the London Olympics and the MoD’s Skynet satellite system? And are policy and legal hurdles holding back the full potential of dual-use tech? In this episode, Dave Moody - Director of the North-East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) at Northumbria University - joins Alice Bunn and Jonners to explore the critical dual-use elements of space technology. From the First Gulf War to the London Olympics, space has, time and time again, quietly delivered essential capabilities. Is it time we start singing its praises? Contributors : Alice Bunn , President of UKspace  Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn   Jonathan Daves , The Karman Line Jonathan Daves | LinkedIn The Karman Line | LinkedIn Dave Moody , Director, North East Space Skills and Technology Centre, Northumbria University Dave Moody | LinkedIn Northumbria University | LinkedIn Key topics covered: Dual Use Military London Olympics SkyNet NESST Northumbria University Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #17

  Spaceports: Past, Present, and Future

  Aug 6, 202629 minS1

  Does the UK still have its adventure spirit? With other countries getting the jump on UK launch, can the nation take advantage of the pathway forged in Cornwall? What commercial opportunities arise when the government plays a more active role in launch? Should a spaceport just be viewed as a normal piece of infrastructure, and how can it connect to its local setting? How can the space industry take on climate challenges head-on?  Spaceport builder Melissa Quinn joins Alice and Jonners to talk launch, alignment, and whether the UK can get back into its groove as the rest of the world looks to take off. The powerhouse behind Spaceport Cornwall’s first launch and Spaceport Nova Scotia’s ambitious plans tells her inspiring story about achieving big things. This episode is a must-listen. Contributors : Alice Bunn , President of UKspace  Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn   Jonathan Daves , The Karman Line Jonathan Daves | LinkedIn The Karman Line | LinkedIn Melissa Quinn , Vice President Spaceport Operations, Maritime Launch Services Melissa Quinn | LinkedIn Maritime Launch Services | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #16

  How to build future facing talent pipelines that accelerate UK space strategy

  Jul 30, 202640 minS1

  How have skill requirements in the UK space sector shifted from foundational engineering to critical system architects and project managers? How does a landscape of over 1,900 specialised companies compare to vertically integrated giants like SpaceX? What impact will the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) re-merger have on scaling up space businesses? How can the UK leverage international partnerships and domestic "national champions" to accelerate defence and civil space capabilities? Join Alice and Jonners as they talk with Andrew Stanniland, Managing Director of MDA Space UK, about building talent pipelines that reward new visions and ideas, defence alignment through the Defence Investment Plan (DIP), being humble and respectful of international markets and communication skills “on steroids”.   Contributors: Alice Bunn , President of UKspace  Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn   Jonathan Daves , The Karman Line Jonathan Daves | LinkedIn The Karman Line Andrew Stanniland , Managing Director, MDA Space UK Andrew Stanniland | LinkedIn MDA Space UK | LinkedIn Key topics covered: Space sector skills & recruitment strategies UK space industry structure & 1,900+ company ecosystem Collaborative industry culture DSIT & UK Space Agency structural changes Defence Investment Plan (DIP) and military space National champions and M&A trends Regulatory & technology sandboxes International space partnerships & pace of execution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #15

  Unlocking Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) and how the UK becomes the global gateway

  Jul 23, 202625 minS1

  Why is the orbital region between 10 km and 500 km currently empty? How can operating in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) transform Earth observation, direct-to-device mobile connectivity, and telecommunications? How does VLEO solve the LEO problem of satellite collisions and failures creating space debris that lingers for decades? How do you solve the extreme engineering challenges of atmospheric drag, atomic oxygen corrosion, and continuous propulsion? And how is the UK positioning itself as a global gateway for this emerging space domain? Join Alice and Jonners as they talk with Anatolii Papulov, CEO and Co-founder of New Orbit, about pioneering VLEO satellite platforms, high-speed experimental iteration, and bringing "American velocity with European depth" to the UK space ecosystem. Contributors: Alice Bunn , President of UKspace  Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn   Jonathan Daves , The Karman Line Jonathan Daves | LinkedIn The Karman Line   Anatolii Papulov , CEO and Co-founder of New Orbit Anatolii Papulov | LinkedIn New Orbit | LinkedIn   Key topics covered: Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) Direct-to-device connectivity Atomic oxygen corrosion Electric propulsion systems Self-cleaning orbits & Space sustainability Rapid iteration & In-house testing Sovereign space manufacturing UK space talent & Scale-ups Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #14

  The Karman Line Live in Cornwall: Bottlenecks, redundancy, Musk, Extinction Rebellion and fights over “the same 10 kids”

  Jul 14, 202637 minS1

  How is geopolitics disrupting standard launch operations? Why are nations, including the UK, looking to build localised infrastructure rather than rely on giant space operators like the US? And rather than overriding local communities and sensitive environments, how can the next generation of spaceports prioritise “space for good”?   Why is the space industry a communications basket-case? For a sector so clearly cool and exciting, how is it that the storytelling becomes pigeon-holed for “billionaires or physicists” rather than firing imaginations with concepts like “intergalactic architects”? How can movies like Wall-E and The Martian help shift the dial?   To combat severe workforce shortages, how should primary school educators be inspiring a more diverse, radical group of creative problem solvers? Why do formative educational choices limit rather than expand career paths for young people?   Contributors: Alice Bunn , President of UKspace  Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn   Melissa Quinn , Spaceport Builder Melissa Quinn | LinkedIn   John Hudson , Chief Survival Instructor, UK military John Hudson | LinkedIn   Caitlin Gould , Founder, TECwomen and TECgirls Caitlin Gould | LinkedIn TECwomen CIC | LinkedIn   Key topics covered: Sovereign capability Geopolitics Communication Emerging talent Psychological resilience Environmental compliance Local communities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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