The Kármán Line

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Interested in the business of space? Dr Alice Bunn, former-international director of UK Space Agency and now president of UKspace, helps you identify investment opportunities, cut through policy and regulation, assemble your supply chains and get stuff done.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4d ago ·  Video

    Debris removal: “The largest single national contract the UK Space Agency has ever awarded”

    How does winning the UK Space Agency's Active Debris Removal (UK ADR) contract position ClearSpace to capture defunct satellites? How do their multi-arm robotics and advanced machine-learning algorithms match up to the task? How does active debris removal establish a long-term national capability and commercial service layer in space? And what does a transition from R&D grants to major anchor contracts mean for hyper-scaling UK In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM)? Join Jonners as he talks with Rob Atchison, Managing Director of ClearSpace UK, about active debris capture, cross-domain defence resilience, and setting firm foundations for ISAM across Europe. Contributors: Jonathan Davies, The Karman Line Jonathan Davies | LinkedIn The Karman Line | Website Rob Atchison, Managing Director, ClearSpace UK Rob Atchison | LinkedIn ClearSpace UK | LinkedIn Key topics covered: The UK Active Debris Removal (UK ADR) missionRobotic multi-arm capture of non-cooperative, defunct satellitesIn-orbit inspection, station-keeping, hardware replacement, and deorbitingTransitioning from R&D grants to government anchor procurement contractsIn-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM)Unlocking institutional private capital & venture hyper-scalingOrbital resilience for essential terrestrial infrastructure (maritime, healthcare)Cross-domain space defence (UK Space Command) & soft powerDesigning future satellites for modularity, servicing, and recycling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Debris removal: “The largest single national contract the UK Space Agency has ever awarded”

  2. Oct 9 ·  Video

    Metalysis: How lunar life support, deep space refuelling and 3D-printed infrastructure will transform space exploration

    How does Metalysis strip oxygen as a captured gas from metal oxides and convert the oxide into pure metal alloys? How will this help us to supply life support for lunar bases or create rocket propellant for deep-space refuelling? Once the oxygen is stripped away how can the remaining metal alloys be repurposed for 3D-printed infrastructure, landing pads or road surfaces? And how can Metalysis’ research help regolith inks to print electronic components directly in space? Join Jonners as he talks with Nitesh Shah, Director CEO, and Ian Mellor, Managing Director of Metalysis, about the extraction of lunar oxygen, high-performance engine alloys and domestic supply chain resilience. Find out how a UK company is pioneering technologies that will allow future exploration missions to “live off the land”. Contributors: Jonathan Davies, The Karman Line Jonathan Davies | LinkedIn The Karman Line | Website Nitesh Shah, Director CEO, Metalysis Nitesh Shah | LinkedIn Metalysis | LinkedIn Ian Mellor, Managing Director, Metalysis Ian Mellor | LinkedIn Metalysis | LinkedIn Key topics covered: Solid-state Cambridge FFC process & electrochemical oxide reductionIn-situ resource utilization (ISRU) on the MoonExtracting ~95% oxygen yield from aluminosilicate lunar regolithRegolith metal byproducts for lunar roads, landing pads, and constructionAI and machine-learning-driven alloy discoverySovereign production of C-103 (niobium-hafnium) rocket engine alloyClean, energy-efficient domestic titanium production vs. traditional Kroll processingIn-space 3D printing, conductive regolith inks, and electronics manufacturingTransitioning from R&D to commercial midstream manufacturing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Metalysis: How lunar life support, deep space refuelling and 3D-printed infrastructure will transform space exploration

  3. Oct 2 ·  Video

    Space debris: 130 million “poppy seed bullets flying around, punching holes in things”

    Does sub-centimetre, non-trackable space debris pose an existential threat to satellites and orbital infrastructure? How can ultra-lightweight "black box" sensors turn a spacecraft's surface into an impact detector to diagnose anomalies? What do satellite operators need to unlock affordable, named-peril collision insurance through Lloyd's of London? And how can a "neighbourhood watch" network of sensor-equipped satellites build live space domain awareness to protect the space economy? Join Jonners as he talks with Dan Terrett, Co-Founder and COO of Odin Space, about the 130 million rogue “poppy seed bullets” flying around, punching holes in satellites and the challenge this presents to insuring a market that is moving from frontier to real economy at an incredible pace. Contributors: Jonathan Davies, The Karman Line Jonathan Davies | LinkedIn The Karman Line | Website Dan Terrett, Co-Founder & COO, Odin Space Dan Terrett | LinkedIn Odin Space | LinkedIn Key topics covered: Lethal, non-trackable sub-centimetre orbital debrisOdin Space "black box" impact sensing & diagnosticsInstant failure attribution vs. unexplained spacecraft anomaliesLloyd's of London & named-peril collision insuranceSpace Domain Awareness (SDA) & "Neighbourhood Watch" network alertsTransitioning from seed venture risk to mature institutional capitalCommercial space platforms & hosted payload risk management (D-Orbit)Space sustainability & the Astra CartaTransatlantic synergy: US satellite ecosystem & UK financial/insurance markets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Space debris: 130 million “poppy seed bullets flying around, punching holes in things”

  4. Sep 25 ·  Video

    Tim Peake: "Put a human and our best robot with AI on Mars today... and a human will still do more."

    What is the true balance between human spaceflight and robotic exploration when it comes to science, inspiration, and decision-making capabilities? How is space transitioning from a niche frontier to an everyday commercial workplace? What role do regulatory frameworks, such as the United Nations, the Artemis Accords, and the Astra Carta, play in keeping orbit and the lunar surface safe and sustainable? And how can the UK Government act as an "anchor customer" to bridge the commercial "valley of death" for domestic space startups? Join Alice and Jonners in this special episode recorded in Chichester Marina with British astronaut Tim Peake as he shares insights on space adaptation syndrome, commercial space stations, lunar research bases, global space traffic management, and the future of human exploration to Mars. Contributors: Alice Bunn, President of UKspace Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn Jonathan Davies, The Karman Line Jonathan Davies | LinkedIn The Karman Line | LinkedIn Tim Peake, Astronaut Tim Peake | LinkedIn Key topics covered: Human spaceflight vs. robotic explorationSpace Adaptation Syndrome (nausea & gravity adjustment)Normalising space as a commercial workplaceTransition from space stations to commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO)Artemis programme & sustainable lunar research basesAstronaut selection mindsets, psychological profiles, and stress testingInternational space cooperation & soft power (ISS legacy)Governance, leaseholds, and regulatory frameworks on the MoonThe Astra Carta & space sustainabilityHuman exploration of MarsGovernment as “anchor customers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tim Peake: "Put a human and our best robot with AI on Mars today... and a human will still do more."

  5. Sep 18 ·  Video

    Alisha Fuller-Armah: A story so sensational it made Alice Bunn cry

    How can a malleable, plant-based bio-leather grown off-grid in Scotland transform under extreme heat into an RF-transparent, rock-like ceramic shield? What does Draconite mean for the economics of spacecraft re-entry and thermal protection systems? How does self-taught material science disrupt traditional "old space" gatekeeping and university lab paradigms? What are the dual-use applications of biomimetic thermal shields across space re-entry, defence satellite protection, and terrestrial wildfire mitigation? Join Alice and Jonners as they talk with the astonishing Alisha Fuller-Armah, CEO and founder of Draconite, about her journey from scaling a Caribbean wedding venue to inventing a self-vitrifying, plastic-free thermal protection material and proving it works by pointing a blow torch at her own hand! Contributors: Alice Bunn, President of UKspace  Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn   Jonathan Davies, The Karman Line Jonathan Davies | LinkedIn The Karman Line | LinkedIn Alisha Fuller-Armah, CEO & Founder, Draconite Alisha Fuller-Armah | LinkedIn Key topics covered: Draconite bio-based thermal shield technologySelf-vitrification and heat-soak insulation vs. traditional ablationRF transparency during re-entry communicationsOff-grid, low-cost cellulose fermentation & sovereign manufacturingUK Space Agency Accelerator & scaling deep techDefence applications (anti-laser satellite shrouds)Overcoming academic gatekeeping through self-taught sciencePFAS-free, traceless, and non-toxic space materialsTerrestrial wildfire and passive fire protection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alisha Fuller-Armah: A story so sensational it made Alice Bunn cry

  6. Sep 11 ·  Video

    The UK National Space Strategy: Groundbreaking Government commitment but no new money

    Does the Government's latest space strategy properly connect defence, civil policy and commercial space growth? How will the MOD and DSIT merge procurement approaches? What are the specific outcomes targeted across the four core focus areas: Satcoms, Space Domain Awareness, Launch, and In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing? How do freedom of action and assured access balance sovereign UK capabilities with NATO and ESA alliances? And what major regulatory, insurance, and procurement changes are coming down the line? Join Jonners and Stephanie Ayres, Head of Policy at UKspace, as they debate whether the machinery of Government is fully backing a practical blueprint for picking winners and driving national security and economic growth or delivering just another false dawn. Contributors: Jonathan Davies, The Karman Line Jonathan Davies | LinkedIn  The Karman Line | Website Stephanie Ayres, Head of Policy UKspace Stephanie Ayres | LinkedIn  UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn Key topics covered: New National Space Strategy overview MOD and DSIT procurement alignment Government as an "anchor customer" Four core capability pillars (Satcoms, SDA, Launch, ISAM) Sovereign ISR and Space Control Freedom of action vs. Allied integration (NATO/ESA) Assured launch (SaxaVord & Spaceport Cornwall) "Picking winners" and targeted funding awards Regulatory and insurance sandboxes (City of London) Enterprise Category Management and cross-departmental governance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The UK National Space Strategy: Groundbreaking Government commitment but no new money

  7. Sep 3 ·  Video

    Hetti Barkworth-Nanton: Turning swords into ploughshares

    How does Ploughshare turn Ministry of Defence owned R&D into commercial businesses serving wider society? Why has commercialising defence technology historically been "suboptimal," and how is the newly launched Technology and Growth Alliance (TAG) shifting the dial? How can classified innovations be declassified by separating the underlying core technology from its military application? What structural changes are required in UK venture capital to build "bolder, braver" scale-ups capable of navigating defence procurement and space markets? Join Alice and Jonners as they talk with Hetti Barkworth-Nanton, CEO of Ploughshare, about how to take brilliant defence innovation out of Government labs and apply it to wider commercial markets like healthcare and telecoms. Plus, navigating the rules, regulations and protection rackets. “No, you can’t go speak to the Minister”. 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 The Karman Line | LinkedIn Hetti Barkworth-Nanton CBE, CEO, Ploughshare Hetti Barkworth-Nanton | LinkedIn Ploughshare | LinkedIn Key topics covered: Commercialising defence R&D & Ploughshare's missionThe Technology and Growth Alliance (TAG)Declassifying top-secret defence techReverse dual-useCultural shifts in academia and corporate defence primesSpace and defence tech synergyDefence procurement challengesThe Defence Investment Plan (DIP)UK venture capital gapsFunding dual-use scale-upsPurpose-driven leadership & organisational culture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hetti Barkworth-Nanton: Turning swords into ploughshares

  8. Aug 27 ·  Video

    Satellite Applications Catapult: Ruthless selection, world-class winners, and executive engineers

    How does the Satellite Applications Catapult evaluate and select "high-potential" space ventures? What role does commercial matchmaking, tech validation, and international growth strategy play in scaling startups into global leaders? How can the UK shift from passive R&D grants to an "Olympic-style" industrial policy that goes all-in on world-class space "winners"? What structural changes—such as rapid regulatory approvals, sovereign capital funds, and secure defence gateways—are needed to cut a path through the space growth jungle? Join Alice and Jonners as they talk with John Abbott, CEO of the Satellite Applications Catapult, about the ruthless selection strategies to unleash businesses with the highest potential for growth. And why this process is worth it, even if you pass on The Beatles. 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 The Karman Line | LinkedIn John Abbott, CEO, Satellite Applications Catapult John Abbott | LinkedIn Satellite Applications Catapult | LinkedIn Key topics covered:  Satellite ApplicationsCatapult operating model & impactEvaluating "high-potential" space businessesOpen Cosmos, Mag Drive, and UK space scale-upsThe three core Catapult missions: Beyond Earth, Autonomous & Connected Earth, Resilient EarthMatchmaking vs. ChallengeAccelerating Sovereign space capability & international trustIndustrial Strategy: "Picking winners" vs. broad SME supportCross-government alignment, capital growth, and rapid regulationThe Space and Defence Gateway at Harwell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Satellite Applications Catapult: Ruthless selection, world-class winners, and executive engineers
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Interested in the business of space? Dr Alice Bunn, former-international director of UK Space Agency and now president of UKspace, helps you identify investment opportunities, cut through policy and regulation, assemble your supply chains and get stuff done.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2026
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