Dr Paul Bate is the CEO of the UK Space Agency. He leads a team of more than 250 people who provide technical advice on the UK government’s space strategy and guide the UK space sector to deliver the government’s vision. In this Astro Ben Podcast interview, Ben and Paul discuss the National Space Strategy, the UK’s future launch capabilities and the importance of championing space and its benefits in our everyday lives.
They also talk about how Paul’s role in healthcare prepared him to lead the agency, Tim Peake and future UK astronauts, how governments prioritize space, and whether Brexit has affected how the UK interacts in space.
What you will hear in this episode
What the UK is doing in space
The UK’s launch facility, and whether it can be a go-to place in Europe for satellite launches
The timeline for seeing launches in the UK
How Paul’s role in healthcare prepared him to lead the UK Space Agency
Leadership lessons from Graham Turnock
Tim Peake and future UK astronauts as a source of inspiration
How governments prioritize space in their manifestos
Paul’s aspirations for the agency
Whether Brexit has affected how the UK interacts in space
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