John Abbott of the Satellite Applications Catapult joins Ben Gamble on the Astro Ben Podcast to explain how the UK is building its space sector and where the opportunities are for new companies.
He describes the role of the Satellite Applications Catapult, the UK's launch and industrial strategy, and the growth of UK space companies. The conversation also touches on international partnerships such as the memorandum of understanding with the Taiwan Space Agency, and closes with advice for founders.
If you are interested in the UK space industry, space policy or starting a space business, this episode is a useful guide.
What you will hear in this episode
The role of the Satellite Applications Catapult
The UK's launch and industrial strategy
The growth of UK space companies
International partnerships, including the Taiwan Space Agency MOU
Advice for space founders
Guest links: Satellite Applications Catapult, the UK Space Agency, Allbex, Open Cosmos, Space Forge, Mag Drive, the Taiwan Space Agency, Space Solar, John Abbott on LinkedIn and John Abbott on Twitter.
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