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The Kármán Line

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UK Space Agency
Space Industry
Spacex
United Kingdom
Spaceport Cornwall
Space-Based Solar Power
Space Regulation
Space Communications
Space Solar
Odin Space
Space
Space Sustainability
Satellite Applications Catapult
PFAS
United Kingdom Space Sector
London Financial Sector
Orbital Debris/major Incidents
Orbital Data Centers
European Space Agency
Astroscale UK

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.

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How does winning the UK Space Agency's Active Debris Removal (UK ADR) contract position ClearSpace to capture defunct satellites? How do their multi-arm robotics and advanced machine-learning algorithms match up to the task? How does active debris re... more

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Does sub-centimetre, non-trackable space debris pose an existential threat to satellites and orbital infrastructure? How can ultra-lightweight "black box" sensors turn a spacecraft's surface into an impact detector to diagnose anomalies? What do sate... more

What is the true balance between human spaceflight and robotic exploration when it comes to science, inspiration, and decision-making capabilities? How is space transitioning from a niche frontier to an everyday commercial workplace? What role do reg... more

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Dan Terrett
COO and co-founder of Odin Space
Odin Space
Episode: Space debris: 130 million “poppy seed bullets flying around, punching holes in things”
Tim Peake
Astronaut and UK space advocate
European Space Agency (astronaut), UK Space Agency advocate
Episode: Tim Peake: "Put a human and our best robot with AI on Mars today... and a human will still do more."
Alisha Fuller-Armah
CEO at Draconite
Draconite
Episode: Alisha Fuller-Armah: A story so sensational it made Alice Bunn cry
Hetti Barkworth-Nanton
CEO of Ploughshare
Ploughshare
Episode: Hetti Barkworth-Nanton: Turning swords into ploughshares
Ross Hulbert
Space Engagement Lead at Spaceport Cornwall
Spaceport Cornwall
Episode: Spaceport Cornwall: From Virgin Orbit to multi-use aerospace and drone hub
Dave Moody
Director of the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (Nesst); former Head of Space Capability at UK Space Command
Nesst; UK Space Command
Episode: Dual-Use & Working Together
Anatolii Papulov
CEO and co-founder of New Orbit
New Orbit
Episode: Unlocking Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) and how the UK becomes the global gateway
Melissa Quinn
Spaceport Cornwall lead, behind-the-scenes driver of Cornwall space initiatives
Spaceport Cornwall
Episode: The Karman Line Live in Cornwall: Bottlenecks, redundancy, Musk, Extinction Rebellion and fights over “the same 10 kids”
Caitlin Gould
Founder of Women in TEC and Girls in TEC
Women in TEC / Girls in TEC
Episode: The Karman Line Live in Cornwall: Bottlenecks, redundancy, Musk, Extinction Rebellion and fights over “the same 10 kids”

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Alice Bunn
Host of The Kármán Line (with extensive ties to UK space policy and industry leadership).

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Space debris: 130 million “poppy seed bullets flying around, punching holes in things”
Q: How does Odin Space's technology change the insurance landscape?
By turning spacecraft surfaces into detectors and aggregating debris data, Odin provides an evidence layer that helps insurers distinguish debris-related failures from other causes, enabling more accurate underwriting and the possibility of poring insurance along more predictable perils.
Space debris: 130 million “poppy seed bullets flying around, punching holes in things”
Q: What is the scale of the debris problem and why does it matter for insurers?
Debris exists in a vast, mostly untracked population with hundreds of thousands to millions of tiny particles that can catastrophically damage spacecraft. This uncertainty is what makes insurance expensive or unavailable, and Odin Space aims to reduce that uncertainty with data-driven diagnostics to support affordable, targeted coverage.
Tim Peake: "Put a human and our best robot with AI on Mars today... and a human will still do more."
Q: What skills do you need to become an astronaut today?
A mix of technical capability and a strong psychological profile; you don't have to be a great scientist, but you need to be adaptable, able to communicate well, stay calm under pressure, and work effectively in a team with diverse roles.
The UK National Space Strategy: Groundbreaking Government commitment but no new money
Q: If you're a space company listening to this, what should you be doing to get in front of this change?
Identify where your capabilities align with the four focus areas (SATCOMs, Space Domain Awareness, Launch, ISAM for in-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing) and seek opportunities in partnerships, especially with MOD and international programs, while focusing on delivering tangible outcomes and evidence of impact to secure contracts and funding.
The UK Defence Investment Plan (DIP) and its impact on space
Q: Where are you on it, on a scale of one to 10?
Ayres explains that while the DIP is not a dramatic, all-encompassing shift, it is a meaningful start with potential for more as programs mature, and stresses the need for continued advocacy and demonstration of value to maintain momentum.

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This show focuses on the business of space, blending policy, regulation, and strategy with real-world industry insights. Episodes frequently feature high-level policymakers, space agency leaders, and startup founders discussing funding, sovereign capability, and pathways to commercial viability in space and related infrastructure such as spaceports, satellites, and data services. The conversations often center on governance, national strategy, cross-sector collaboration, and the maturation of the space economy, with occasional deep dives into technology breakthroughs and practical end‑user needs. A notable strength is how guests span government, industry, and research, offering a broad view of how policy and market forces interact to shape ... more

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