Anushka Sharma, Founder of Naaut and Co-Founder of the London Space Network, on Diversity in Space

London's very own Anushka Sharma, founder of Naaut and co-founder of the London Space Network, joins Ben on the first episode of Astro Ben to discuss diversity within the space sector.

What you will hear in this episode

  • Getting back into the space industry

  • The Space Generation Advisory Council

  • An MBA at UCL

  • Why it is all about diversity

  • Growing up in London and getting into diversity and space

  • A NASA satellite launch

  • How diversity is changing at space events

  • The London Space Network

  • Minority and social background barriers

  • Diversity and inclusion across all levels, and recognizing bias

  • Equality vs equity

  • Why space is for everyone

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