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]]> false Haymarket Media Group Ltd info+6978e276a40f59499ea82365@mg-eu.acast.com 6978e276a40f59499ea82365 the-karman-line episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6978e276a40f59499ea82365/1771257798976-32107425-bd96-4fb4-9ac0-919ed3106d43.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-karman-line The Kármán Line 25139770-07fc-11f1-890f-ff521e937737 Will Whitehorn: “We have to industrialise in space. It is an imperative” Will Whitehorn: “We have to industrialise in space. It is an imperative” Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:46:28 GMT 26:25 69ce2ce7d2e95f51313b7589 false https://shows.acast.com/the-karman-line/episodes/will-whitehorn-we-have-to-industrialise-in-space-it-is-an-im 69ce2ce7d2e95f51313b7589 6978e276a40f59499ea82365 will-whitehorn-we-have-to-industrialise-in-space-it-is-an-im full 1 3 How do we solve population pressure and climate crisis in space? How has GPS allowed us to provide 12% more food globally? How did the UK become a global leader in small satellite manufacture after the British Government said, “there’s no future for the UK satellite industry”? How did Elon Musk turn reusable rockets from science fiction to science fact in less than 20 years? What else are “Elon and Jeff” going to allow us to do? And why is SpaceX still “the elephant in the room”?

 

Join Alice as she talks to Will Whitehorn, chair of giant space tech investor Seraphim and former president of Virgin Galactic, and they discuss the implications of “The Elon Musk show” and its legacy, “the beginnings of a competitive space industry of scale”.

 

Contributors:

Alice Bunn, President of UKspace 

Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn

UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn

 

Will Whitehorn OBE, Seraphim Space Investment Trust

Will Whitehorn OBE | LinkedIn


Key topics covered:

  • UK satellite manufacture
  • UK universities
  • SpaceX valuation
  • Reuseable rockets
  • Agricultural management
  • Population pressure
  • Climate crisis
  • Solar power
  • Data centres in space
  • Industrialising in space

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]]> How do we solve population pressure and climate crisis in space? How has GPS allowed us to provide 12% more food globally? How did the UK become a global leader in small satellite manufacture after the British Government said, “there’s no future for the UK satellite industry”? How did Elon Musk turn reusable rockets from science fiction to science fact in less than 20 years? What else are “Elon and Jeff” going to allow us to do? And why is SpaceX still “the elephant in the room”?

 

Join Alice as she talks to Will Whitehorn, chair of giant space tech investor Seraphim and former president of Virgin Galactic, and they discuss the implications of “The Elon Musk show” and its legacy, “the beginnings of a competitive space industry of scale”.

 

Contributors:

Alice Bunn, President of UKspace 

Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn

UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn

 

Will Whitehorn OBE, Seraphim Space Investment Trust

Will Whitehorn OBE | LinkedIn


Key topics covered:

  • UK satellite manufacture
  • UK universities
  • SpaceX valuation
  • Reuseable rockets
  • Agricultural management
  • Population pressure
  • Climate crisis
  • Solar power
  • Data centres in space
  • Industrialising in space

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]]> Space-Comm Expo: Jamming, spoofing, FOMO and farming Space-Comm Expo: Jamming, spoofing, FOMO and farming Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:51:49 GMT 20:25 69c3cfb9a3dddd45e9745253 false https://shows.acast.com/the-karman-line/episodes/space-comm-expo-jamming-spoofing-and-farming 69c3cfb9a3dddd45e9745253 6978e276a40f59499ea82365 space-comm-expo-jamming-spoofing-and-farming full 1 2 What did the Space-Comm Expo conference and exhibition tell us about connecting space and wider business?  How does this manifest as tech connectivity in telecoms and why do farmers care about that? What did we learn about the benefits of extreme cold in manufacturing laboratories and why do pharmas care about that? How vulnerable are global logistics to the spoofing of navigation signals? And why is the UK government centralising space strategy in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology?

 

Join Alice and Jonners as they reflect on the UK space sector’s largest trade event and the “energy, diversity and …sheer scope of what this industry has to offer”.

 

Contributors:

Alice Bunn, President of UKspace 

Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn

UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn

 

Jonathan Daves, The Karman Line

Jonathan Daves | LinkedIn

 

Key topics covered:

Space-Comm Expo, London, March 2026

Conference overview

Sector integration

Insurance

Customer utility

Government role

Future outlook

 

Technological advancements

·  Telecoms

·  Manufacturing

 

Defence and security

·  Satellite capabilities

·  Current threats

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]]> What did the Space-Comm Expo conference and exhibition tell us about connecting space and wider business?  How does this manifest as tech connectivity in telecoms and why do farmers care about that? What did we learn about the benefits of extreme cold in manufacturing laboratories and why do pharmas care about that? How vulnerable are global logistics to the spoofing of navigation signals? And why is the UK government centralising space strategy in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology?

 

Join Alice and Jonners as they reflect on the UK space sector’s largest trade event and the “energy, diversity and …sheer scope of what this industry has to offer”.

 

Contributors:

Alice Bunn, President of UKspace 

Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn

UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn

 

Jonathan Daves, The Karman Line

Jonathan Daves | LinkedIn

 

Key topics covered:

Space-Comm Expo, London, March 2026

Conference overview

Sector integration

Insurance

Customer utility

Government role

Future outlook

 

Technological advancements

·  Telecoms

·  Manufacturing

 

Defence and security

·  Satellite capabilities

·  Current threats

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]]> Is the space industry on a crash course with the environment? Is the space industry on a crash course with the environment? Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:24:49 GMT 29:50 69b1a561c891dc74e83e8c05 false https://shows.acast.com/the-karman-line/episodes/is-the-space-industry-on-a-crash-course-with-the-environment 69b1a561c891dc74e83e8c05 6978e276a40f59499ea82365 is-the-space-industry-on-a-crash-course-with-the-environment bonus The space race is on but scientists are worried for our ozone. As this new frontier looks to expand with new investors, how should the environment sector respond? Plus, an unprecedented recommendation from the Environment Agency concerning PFAS. Listen to the ECO Chamber to find out more. 


Once only the domain of US and Russian governments, the cost of launching things into space has come down, enabling more and more rockets and satellites to enter space.  


However, NASA has warned that the growth of space travel could cause damage to the ozone layer. Dr Alice Bunn, the UK Space Agency’s former international director, joins the team this week to discuss the fine line to be treaded. 


PLUS: The Marine Management Organisation has hired a new chief after a two-year search; South West Water has pleaded guilty to offences related to the supply of water “unfit for human consumption”; and the UK has legislated a lead shot ban – the first chemicals restriction since Brexit. 


The ECO Chamber is brought to you by journalists at ENDS Report.

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]]> The space race is on but scientists are worried for our ozone. As this new frontier looks to expand with new investors, how should the environment sector respond? Plus, an unprecedented recommendation from the Environment Agency concerning PFAS. Listen to the ECO Chamber to find out more. 


Once only the domain of US and Russian governments, the cost of launching things into space has come down, enabling more and more rockets and satellites to enter space.  


However, NASA has warned that the growth of space travel could cause damage to the ozone layer. Dr Alice Bunn, the UK Space Agency’s former international director, joins the team this week to discuss the fine line to be treaded. 


PLUS: The Marine Management Organisation has hired a new chief after a two-year search; South West Water has pleaded guilty to offences related to the supply of water “unfit for human consumption”; and the UK has legislated a lead shot ban – the first chemicals restriction since Brexit. 


The ECO Chamber is brought to you by journalists at ENDS Report.

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]]> Why the business of space is everyone’s business Why the business of space is everyone’s business Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:23:41 GMT 43:05 69a6c4bee6002545b5b31007 false https://shows.acast.com/the-karman-line/episodes/why-the-business-of-space-is-everyones-business 69a6c4bee6002545b5b31007 6978e276a40f59499ea82365 why-the-business-of-space-is-everyones-business full 1 1 As of 2026, the UK space industry is a significant and strategic driver of the national economy, contributing over £19 billion in revenue and supporting tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs. Satellite-based services and data underpin roughly 18% of UK GDP, equivalent to approximately £454 billion of the wider economy. And the sector is growing exponentially.


But this is just the tip of the iceberg. For the space industry to fully realise its potential it needs more of the right people to understand what’s happening and get involved. People like policy makers, investors, regulators, planners, communicators, lawyers and consultants.


Dr Alice Bunn, the president of UK Space, and her panel of guests, Sam Alden co-CEO of Space Solar, Nick Shave managing director of Astroscale and Anushka Sharma founder of Naaut, discuss the surprising, awe inspiring business of space and make the compelling case for why more companies and investors should get involved. 


Contributors:

Host:

Alice Bunn, President of UKspace 

Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn

UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn


Guests:

Nick Shave, Managing Director of Astroscale

Nick Shave FRAeS | LinkedIn

Astroscale: Overview | LinkedIn


Sam Adlen, CEO of Space Solar

Sam Adlen | LinkedIn

Space Solar: Overview | LinkedIn


Anushka Sharma, founder of Naaut

Anushka Sharma | LinkedIn

Naaut: About | LinkedIn


Key topics covered:

Impact of Space on Everyday Life

  • Practical Applications
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Global Security


Sustainability and Innovation in Orbit

  • Space Debris
  • Manufacturing in Microgravity
  • Space-Based Solar Power


Economic and Regulatory Landscape

  • Cost Reduction
  • Investment and Finance
  • Regulation and Policy


The Future of Space Exploration

  • New Platforms
  • Academic Contribution

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]]> As of 2026, the UK space industry is a significant and strategic driver of the national economy, contributing over £19 billion in revenue and supporting tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs. Satellite-based services and data underpin roughly 18% of UK GDP, equivalent to approximately £454 billion of the wider economy. And the sector is growing exponentially.


But this is just the tip of the iceberg. For the space industry to fully realise its potential it needs more of the right people to understand what’s happening and get involved. People like policy makers, investors, regulators, planners, communicators, lawyers and consultants.


Dr Alice Bunn, the president of UK Space, and her panel of guests, Sam Alden co-CEO of Space Solar, Nick Shave managing director of Astroscale and Anushka Sharma founder of Naaut, discuss the surprising, awe inspiring business of space and make the compelling case for why more companies and investors should get involved. 


Contributors:

Host:

Alice Bunn, President of UKspace 

Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn

UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn


Guests:

Nick Shave, Managing Director of Astroscale

Nick Shave FRAeS | LinkedIn

Astroscale: Overview | LinkedIn


Sam Adlen, CEO of Space Solar

Sam Adlen | LinkedIn

Space Solar: Overview | LinkedIn


Anushka Sharma, founder of Naaut

Anushka Sharma | LinkedIn

Naaut: About | LinkedIn


Key topics covered:

Impact of Space on Everyday Life

  • Practical Applications
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Global Security


Sustainability and Innovation in Orbit

  • Space Debris
  • Manufacturing in Microgravity
  • Space-Based Solar Power


Economic and Regulatory Landscape

  • Cost Reduction
  • Investment and Finance
  • Regulation and Policy


The Future of Space Exploration

  • New Platforms
  • Academic Contribution

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]]> Introducing the Kármán Line Introducing the Kármán Line Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:22:18 GMT 1:29 698cbaca5a0d566e5b35b0b2 false https://shows.acast.com/the-karman-line/episodes/introducing-the-karman-line 698cbaca5a0d566e5b35b0b2 6978e276a40f59499ea82365 introducing-the-karman-line Championing the UK space industry trailer 1 Introducing the Kármán Line, the only channel dedicated to the UK space industry.


Whether you're an investor, innovator, lawyer or scientist, if you want to keep up to date with this fast moving, full-of-potential sector listen to our interviews with the leading figures in the sector.


Dr Alice Bunn, former-international director of UK Space Agency and now president of UKspace, joins the show.


More to come. Subscribe here.

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]]> Introducing the Kármán Line, the only channel dedicated to the UK space industry.


Whether you're an investor, innovator, lawyer or scientist, if you want to keep up to date with this fast moving, full-of-potential sector listen to our interviews with the leading figures in the sector.


Dr Alice Bunn, former-international director of UK Space Agency and now president of UKspace, joins the show.


More to come. Subscribe here.

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