SpaceBase Podcast
SpaceBase is a social enterprise who's mission is to democratize access to space through education, entrepreneurship and community building starting in New Zealand. This podcast is dedicated to creating the journey from space enthusiast to space entrepreneurs through insightful interviews with aerospace specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs sharing their experience and knowledge of the space industry, and their personal journeys.To support the podcast, please consider becoming a patron.Since its incorporation in 2017, SpaceBase has collaborated with economic development agencies, local and national governments, and advocacy groups, startups, investors, educators to deliver over 300 educational presentations, briefings, and workshops, national space and aerospace competitions, as well as helping birth space communities and organizations locally and globally. SpaceBase also assists in technical due diligence, consulting projects for investors, industry stakeholders, and space startups. SpaceBase created a platform for the NZ Aerospace Directory and has co-founded the Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN), a decentralised alliance of organizations focused on enabling the space enabler worldwide.
Episodes
80 episodes
Pioneering Astropreneurship Around the World: An Interview with Stephan Reckie
An interview with Stephan Reckie — a visionary leader, space entrepreneur, educator, and global connector. Stephan is the Executive Director of GEN Space, the space-focused arm of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, a platform operating in ove...
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Episode 78
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39:35
Building New Zealand's Satellite Capability while Addressing the Space Debris Problem: An Interview with Ben Taylor
An interview with Dr. Ben Taylor, a seasoned scientist, engineer, and project manager with over 15 years of experience delivering full-lifecycle space missions across the UK, Europe, and now Aotearoa New Zealand.Ben is currently a Senior...
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Episode 77
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37:29
Mentorship and Role Models Empower Space Innovators Worldwide: An Interview with Merve Balaban
An interview with Merve Balaban, Project Manager & Systems Engineer for Berlin Space Consortium, a german space company focused on the development, manufacturing and testing of space propulsion systems....
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29:50
Pioneering from Two Hemispheres: A Serial Entrepreneur's Perspective on NZ Space
An interview with Michael D’Angelo, the Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of Phantom Space, and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Wolverine Capital....
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35:28
On Becoming a Global Space Communicator: An Interview with Remco Timmermans
We continue the alternating series for spotlighting Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) in this episode. An interview with Remco Timmermans who represents one of GSEN's me...
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Episode 76
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46:03
Building a Laser Comms Startup in New Zealand: An Interview with Pavel Kalinin
An interview with Pavel Kalinin, CTO at OutThere Astronautics, a New Zealand startup focusing on the development of optical communications systems for space applications.Pavel was born in I...
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Episode 74
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31:33
Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) Spotlight: Hungary - An Interview with Peter Kristof
An interview with Peter Kristof on spotlighting the space ecosystem in Hungary.Peter is a multiple award-winning space professional, innovation expert, exited startup founder, corporate executive, and strategic consultant in digitalizati...
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39:21
Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) Spotlight: Thailand - An Interview with Aim Charoenphan
An interview with Amarit or "Aim" Charoenphan. Aim is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder with a deep impact on the startup and innovation landscapes across...
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Episode 73
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50:40
Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) Spotlight: Indo-Pacific Region - An Interview with Antonio Stark
This is the start of our alternating series focused on the Global Space Enablers Network, and interviews with space enablers around the world to leverage their insights, experiences, and knowledge on the ...
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Episode 72
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26:05
Building a Career in Aerospace Medicine and Founding the NZ Health Space Research Network: An Interview with Lisa Brown
An interview with Dr. Lisa Brown, a Hepatobiliary Surgeon and Aerospace Medicine Researcher at the New Zealand Space Health Research Center. Lisa’s background is in Surgery. And In addition to surgical training, Lisa complete...
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Episode 70
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33:03
It's Never too Early to Start a Career in Space: An Interview with Cairo Akehurst
An interview with Cairo Akehurst, a year 12 student at Cashmere High in Christchurch, New Zealand. And he is also already a serial entrepreneur having founded Convergence Aerospace and most recently Cattle Credit. His team was a finalist ...
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26:35
Special Episode: Establishing a Global Space Enablers Network
This is a special episode on the Global Space Enablers Network and the start of an alternating theme to feature space enablers globally working to catalyze, develop, and grow their own space sector and industry in different parts of the ...
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Episode 69
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18:12
Space for Good and Building the Aerospace Sector in Aotearoa: An Interview with Emma Renowden
An interview with Emma Renowden, Aerospace Cluster Lead at Otautahi Christchurch. Emma is an experienced strategic partnerships manager who is passionate about the role of innovation and technology in addressing some of the world's most signifi...
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Episode 68
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30:57
From Disney Rides to Building New Rockets to the Moon: An Interview with James Brice
An interview with with James Brice, Lead Systems Engineer for New Glenn, Blue Origin’s prime launch system for Moon missions. Jim has over three decades experience working with aerospace companies...
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Episode 67
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33:38
From NASA Space Architect to Commercial Space Development: An Interview with Gary Martin
An interview with Gary Martin, one of SpaceBase’s Advisors. Gary retired from NASA after 32 years supporting space science missions, advanced technology development, technology transfer and human spaceflight. In 2022, he became NASA’s...
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Episode 66
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49:27
Democratising Deployments in Space: An Interview with Max Daniels
An interview with Max Daniels, CEO and Co-Founder of Astrix Astronautics, a startup company focusing on inflatable, rigidized deployment ...
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Episode 65
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40:51
Leveraging Creative Technologies and Multi-disciplinary Problem Solving for a Career in Space: An Interview with Caleb McIvor
An interview with Caleb McIvor, Founding Director of PrintGig and CEO/CTO of Epsilum Design. PrintGig is a cutting-edge 3D printing company that...
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Episode 64
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35:26
Channeling Our Stardust Origins into Space Innovation: An Interview with Stu Potter
An interview with Stu Potter, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Stardust Me, an Innovative small payload solutions and space memorial service provider. It is the first Māori space-tech com...
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Episode 63
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39:11
From Defence and Strategic Intelligence, to STEM Education and Advocacy: An Interview with Sam Leske
An interview with Sam Leske, Sam Leske, Director at Milky-Way.Kiwi, a social enterprise whose goal is to inspire people to think about our collective future and how they can actively contribute through qual...
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Episode 62
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52:19
Superconnectors Accelerate Growth in the Space Industry: An Interview with Gill Dal Din
An iinterview with Gill Dal Din, Global Activation Executive focusing on Business Development and Growth for Space Trailblazers. Gill is a superconnector who connects people and resources that catalyze change in high growth b...
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Episode 61
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47:55
Sales and Marketing are Conduits for Growth in the New NZ Space Industry: An Interview with Erica Lloyd
An Interview with Erica Lloyd, Chief Revenue Officer at Zenno Astronautics, a New Zealand startup company revolutionizing space movement thro...
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Episode 60
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44:13
Exploring the Solar System Through Robotic Missions: An Interview with Betina Pavri
An interview with Betina Pavri, Senior Principal Engineer at the Paiahu-Robinson Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington. Betina is supporting the development of high-temperature superconducting magnet technologies for space appli...
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48:09
Optimising Space Manufacturing through 3D Printing: An Interview with Peter Sefont
An interview with Peter Sefont, Technical Director for Zenith Tecnica, a contract manufacturer specialising in Titanium 3D Printing using Electron Beam Melting (EBM) technology. Zenit...
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Episode 58
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35:44
Riding the Wave Towards Private Spaceflight Development: An Interview with Khaki Rodway
An interview with Khaki Rodway, Spaceplane Sales and Operations Director for Dawn Aerospace USA. Khaki has an extensive New Space business development and marketing experience working for launc...
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Episode 57
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