Planetary science and finding your space mentor -- Laura Forczyk

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Our guest today is Dr Emily Rickman, European Space Agency research fellow at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore. In the following podcast episode, we talk about Emily’s experience working towards her PhD in Astrophysics, how astrophysicists detect exoplanets, and what it’s like to visit the European Southern Observatory in Chile’s Atacama Desert. - Go to the show notes. - Make sure to share this episode on your social media!! - Music: Last Summer by Ikson:  http://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Our guest today is Mitch Hunter-Scullion, CEO of the Asteroid Mining Corporation. In the following podcast episode, we talk about Mitch’s alternative route into the space sector, why platinum from asteroids is such a valuable resource, and why Mitch prefers to work in the middle of the night as a CEO. - Go to the show notes. - Make sure to share this episode on your social media!! - Music: Last Summer by Ikson:  http://www.soundcloud.com/ikson Music On Mars by Ken Robb

Our guest today is Sam Rogers, Additive Design Lead and Test Pilot at Gravity Industries. In the following podcast episode, we talk about Sam’s experience studying Product Design & Technology at Loughborough, how 3D printing got Sam to where he is now, and what it’s like to fly a jetsuit with 143 kilos of thrust. - Go to the show notes. - Make sure to share this episode on your social media!! - Music: Last Summer by Ikson:  http://www.soundcloud.com/ikson  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/n2oTA5JSk80

Go to the show notes. - Our guest for this episode is Kathie Bowden, earth observation expert and the UKSA's National Lead for Space Skills and Careers. In the following podcast episode, we talk about how serendipity and going with the flow helped shape Kathie's career, what skills are most needed to work in the space sector, and how the UK is contributing to the global space effort. - Make sure to share this episode on your social media!! - Music: Last Summer by Ikson:  http://www.soundcloud.com/ikson  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/n2oTA5JSk80

Show notes: https://aerospace4all.com/laura-forczyk/ - Our guest for this episode is Lara Forczyk, an author and NASA subject matter expert for planetary science missions, as well as the owner of the space consultancy firm Astralytical. In the following podcast episode, we talk about Laura’s experience as a scientist on parabolic flights, how space can be used to improve life on Earth, and the challenges Laura faced when establishing her company Astralytical. - Make sure to share this episode on your social media!! - Music: Last Summer by Ikson:  http://www.soundcloud.com/ikson  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/n2oTA5JSk80

Show notes: https://aerospace4all.com/darren-charrier/ - Our guest for this episode is Darren Charrier, an Aerospace Engineering graduate from UC San Diego. Darren has interned at SpaceX and Moon Express and is now a Solutions Architect at Swedish Space Corporation. In the following podcast episode, we talk about Darren’s experience of building up his space network before university and how it helped him secure his internships, his experience of running a company at university, and what exactly it means to be a solutions architect. - Make sure to share this episode on your social media as you never know who could benefit from the advice Darren gave! - Music: Last Summer by Ikson:  http://www.soundcloud.com/ikson  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/n2oTA5JSk80

In the episode, Toni and Jamie discuss Toni's experience at university as a sponsored student, what it's like living on an aircraft carrier, and Toni's advice for someone interested in working in the aerospace sector. You can find the show notes for the episode here:  https://aerospace4all.com/toni-harding/ Music: Last Summer by Ikson:  http://www.soundcloud.com/ikson  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/n2oTA5JSk80

In the episode, Mike and Jamie discuss Mike's route through the industry to where he is now - from his ventures into the world of bars and beer kegs to founding one of the highest valued space startups in Europe. At the end of the episode, Mike shares his advice for standing out when applying to any job or internship - definitely worth listening to! You can find the show notes for this episode here: https://aerospace4all.com/mike-lawton/