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The Kármán Line

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

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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In a fight for space resources, industry and defence are winning. Is there still a bright future for space-based science?

Space academic extraordinaire Prof. Kate Robson-Brown tells the full story of what it means to do science in space, and how to ... more

What is the ultimate vision for the UK space sector? What skills do you need to succeed in space? Which international partners should the UK prioritise? How can industry help make the markets that the government has picked?

In this exclusive Kármán ... more

A blockbuster cast of industry leaders debate the UK’s new space strategy with invited guests live at the Harwell Campus. What do they all think about the government as a procurer and facilitator of private growth capital? Why does Sam Adlen argue th... more

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

How does Metalysis strip oxygen as a captured gas from metal oxides and convert the oxide into pure metal alloys? How will this help us to supply life support for lunar bases or create rocket propellant for deep-space refuelling? Once the oxygen is s... more

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

How can a malleable, plant-based bio-leather grown off-grid in Scotland transform under extreme heat into an RF-transparent, rock-like ceramic shield? What does Draconite mean for the economics of spacecraft re-entry and thermal protection systems? H... more

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Alice Bunn
Co-Director of the UK Space Agency
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Episode: Q&A Harwell: It's time to translate chat into action
Sam Adlen
Co-CEO of Space Solar
Space Solar
Episode: Q&A Harwell: It's time to translate chat into action
Andrew Stanniland
Managing Director of MDA Space UK
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Episode: Q&A Harwell: It's time to translate chat into action
Barbara Ghinelli
Director of Innovation Clusters and Harwell Campus
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Episode: Q&A Harwell: It's time to translate chat into action
Sarah Beardsley
Director of RAL Space
RAL Space
Episode: Q&A Harwell: It's time to translate chat into action
Rob Atchison
Managing Director, ClearSpace UK
ClearSpace
Episode: Debris removal: “The largest single national contract the UK Space Agency has ever awarded”
Nitesh Shah
Chief Executive
Metalysis
Episode: Metalysis: How lunar life support, deep space refuelling and 3D-printed infrastructure will transform space exploration
Ian Mellor
Managing Director
Metalysis
Episode: Metalysis: How lunar life support, deep space refuelling and 3D-printed infrastructure will transform space exploration
Dan Terrett
COO and co-founder of Odin Space
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Episode: Space debris: 130 million “poppy seed bullets flying around, punching holes in things”

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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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Q&A Harwell: It's time to translate chat into action
Q: What can industry, academia and government do to create a market for in-orbit servicing and make international customers want to buy it?
The panel recommends building commercial applications and customers, breaking the broad category into specific capabilities and roadmaps, and ensuring companies can scale beyond government-backed research.
Q&A Harwell: It's time to translate chat into action
Q: How can the UK work with international partners to help deliver on its ambitions?
The panel says the UK should strengthen core alliances while investing in distinctive capabilities, speed up collaboration and make sure partnerships bring practical benefits to both sides.
Live at Harwell: Is the UK space industry fit for purpose and how can it win?
Q: Has it got enough of a share in the strategy? What should happen with research?
Sarah Beardsley says research is foundational throughout the innovation pipeline, and that curiosity-driven research needs long-term support because its major benefits often take years to appear.
Live at Harwell: Is the UK space industry fit for purpose and how can it win?
Q: Will this one be made real?
Alice Bunn says delivery will depend on a coordinated one-government approach, focused priorities, procurement and investment support, and collaboration across the sector.
Debris removal: “The largest single national contract the UK Space Agency has ever awarded”
Q: Will future engagements be with government only, or will private operators play a bigger role?
While government-led demand will likely continue to anchor early-stage activity, the growing commercial space sector and the need for space safety and sustainability are expected to attract private operators who require reliable debris removal and servicing capabilities.

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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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