Space Entrepreneurs – Interview Series
In line with our mission to highlight the limitless opportunities within the space sector, we are introducing our new series of interviews spotlighting global space entrepreneurs.
Start where you are, use what you have!
Our interview series offers insights into the dynamic world of space entrepreneurship by connecting with those who are pioneering new pathways in the space sector. We understand that every groundbreaking space venture begins with a dream, a spark of imagination. No matter who you are or where you come from, if you harbor a vision for space and pursue it, your dream can be realized. In these interviews, we delve into the visions, challenges, and triumphs of those shaping the future of the space industry.
Join us as we tap into the collective wisdom of these trailblazers to understand how we can steer ourselves towards a future where entrepreneurship and space exploration go hand in hand. Discover, learn, and get inspired!
Space Entrepreneurs Interview Series – Susan Murabana
Susan Murabana's story begins with a moment of awe – a glimpse of Saturn and the Moon through a telescope – kindling a passion that would redefine her life's trajectory. Her venture, The Travelling Telescope, embodies the essence of space entrepreneurship, blending...
Space Entrepreneurs Interview Series – Kevin J DeBruin
My name is Kevin J DeBruin and I am a former NASA Rocket Scientist turned public Space Expert & Motivator. I teach about space exploration through my Instagram @kevinjdebruin and company Space Class. I also provide motivation and life coaching through my latest...
Space Entrepreneurs Interview Series – Carissa Bryce Christensen, BryceTech
For our first Space and Entrepreneurship Interview, we were honored to have Carissa Bryce Christensen, the esteemed founder and CEO of Bryce Space and Technology, answer some of our questions. Her perspectives on the future of the sector, the major challenges it faces, and the role events like World Space Week play in highlighting the sector’s importance are both brief and deeply insightful. Don’t miss out on her valuable thoughts! Read more on:
The official podcast of the World Space Week Association
In celebration of humanity’s remarkable achievements in space, we are proud to introduce our podcast series, featuring inspirational stories from space visionaries around the globe.
Think big, start small!
Our podcast series engages the public with cutting-edge advancements in space exploration by connecting with global thought leaders who are shaping the future of their space environment. Every space endeavour begins as a dream, and no matter who or where you are, pursuing that dream can make it a reality. In these episodes, we dive into goal setting and uncover sources of inspiration, tapping into the collective wisdom of pioneers to chart the course toward a future as a spacefaring civilisation.
World Space Week Association Podcast – Michael Paolucci, Explore Space. Slooh and World Space Week
Michael Paolucci is the visionary founder of Slooh, a pioneering online platform that brings space exploration directly to the public. Through Slooh’s network of robotic telescopes stationed around the world, Paolucci has revolutionized access to live celestial events, allowing space enthusiasts to observe and capture astronomical phenomena in real-time. His passion for democratizing space observation has opened up the cosmos to schools, individuals, and citizen scientists, inspiring countless people to look up and explore the universe.
World Space Week Association Podcast – Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher, MethaneSAT. Space and Climate Change
Sarah Mikaloff-Fletcher, principal scientist at the National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) in New Zealand, discussed the MethaneSAT mission, the first international space mission New Zealand has officially participated in. Funded by charitable donations and led by the Environmental Defense Fund, the mission aims to quantify and map agricultural emissions globally from space. The satellite was launched recently, and initial data from New Zealand were collected and validated through ground-based and aircraft measurements. Sara emphasized the role of space in monitoring climate change, particularly methane leaks from oil and gas, and highlighted the importance of global observations for effective climate action.
World Space Week Association Podcast – Rosaly Lopes JPL. Explore Space
Rosaly Lopes, Deputy Director for the Planetary Science Directorate at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, discussed her career journey, starting with her fascination with space during the Apollo era. She transitioned from astronomy to planetary geology and volcanology, eventually joining JPL through a postdoctoral program. Lopes highlighted her work on the Galileo mission, where she discovered 71 new volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Io, and her contributions to the Cassini mission, which revealed details of Saturn’s moon Titan. She emphasized the importance of inspiring young people in science and the technological spin-offs from space exploration, such as miniaturization for cell phones. Lopes also underscored the value of science literacy and the hope in humankind’s ability to solve global challenges through scientific and technological advancements.
World Space Week Association Podcast – Steven Freeland on Space Law
Listen to Emeritus Professor Steven Freeland talking about space law and his own thoughts on space exploration in this new episode of the World Space Week Podcast.
Interview with Siân Cleaver
Siân Cleaver is an Industrial Manager Orion ESM and ESM-2 AIT Scheduler at Airbus Defence and Space. Part of the World Space Week Women in Space celebrations in 2021, we talked to Siân about her interest in spacel, her career path and her advice for young women who wish to follow a space sciences career.
Celebrating women in space with Maruška Strah in 2021
This year, we are celebrating women in space. To open the conversations, we interviewed our Executive Director World Space Week Association, Maruška Strah. Listen to Maruška as she explains what her hopes and thoughts are for the World Space Week in 2021 and what we can all do to make it happen.
Maruška is also a mentor at UNOOSA’s Space4Women program, and she would be very happy to hear from you.
Satellites improve life – An interview for the World Space Week 2020 with the New Zealand Space Agency
In 2020, we took the opportunity to learn more about New Zealand’s plans on using satellites to improve life.
In this interview, Dr Peter Crabtree, Head of the NZ Space Agency, Dr Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher, Lead Researcher for the mission and Steven Hamburg, Chief Scientist, EDF, talk with Haritina Mogosanu, Senior Science Communicator for WSWA and Country Coordinator for New Zealand about MethaneSAT, during World Space Week 2020.
World Space Week Association Podcast – Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at SETI.
Hear Seth Shostak, Earth’s official Alien Hunter, talking about space exploration with host Haritina Mogoșanu.
Seth Shostak directs the search for extraterrestrials at the SETI Institute in California—trying to find evidence of intelligent life in space. He is also committed to getting the public, especially young people, excited about astrobiology and science in general.
World Space Week Association Podcast – Maruška Strah, Executive Director of the World Space Week Association.
Listen to Maruška Strah, Executive Director of the World Space Week Association talking about her aspirations for the future of the World Space Week as an international event and also for the Association.