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The Astro Ben Podcast

The Astro Ben Podcast

著者: Ben Gamble
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Whether you work in the Space industry or dreamed about becoming an astronaut as a kid, we all have some sort of a connection to Space. Space enthusiast, Ben Gamble, brings you a weekly podcast all about Space. Although Ben currently works in events and hospitality, he has always had an interest in the Space industry. As a preliminary jump into the Space world, Ben created this podcast to explore what goes on in the industry with the dream of launching his own Space tech company later in life. Ben hopes to connect people of all ages and encourage them to get involved in Space. AstroBen will be a podcast to empower Space enthusiasts, as well as discussing difficult topics. From rockstars to CEO's, astronomers to actors, expect to hear from diverse perspectives all with the shared obsession with the stars!(C) Astro Ben Limited 天文学 天文学・宇宙科学 科学
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  • Mamta Patal Nagaraja: Ex-NASA (24 years), currently free agent in STEM
    2025/05/09

    In Episode 117 of The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with Mamta Patel Nagaraja, former Associate Chief Scientist for Exploration and Applied Research at NASA, who recently left the agency amid its office closures in February 2025. Mamta reflects on her career leading biomedical and physical sciences for the ISS, Artemis, and commercial space missions, while sharing candid insights on NASA’s challenges and opportunities in 2025. From streamlining science communication to navigating a toxic work environment, her story is one of resilience and reinvention. Now a free agent in STEM, Mamta discusses her future plans and offers some advice to the new NASA administration.

    OUTLINE:

    Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

    00:00 Intro to Mamta Patal Nagaraja

    00:57 Mamta’s passion for Space

    03:20 Working for NASA

    06:12 How to/can you quantify “is a mission worth it?”

    08:30 NASA cuts and how it was done - the timing of Manta’s departure from NASA

    12:15 Jared Isaacmans involvement?

    15:00 What is NASA’s mission?

    17:45 How to predict/predict other committed programs?

    22:17 Space science communication

    24:52 Whats next post NASA?

    27:54 Mamta’s advice to new leadership at NASA

    33:49 Whats next for Mamta?

    36:57 Wrap Ups and Socials

    Follow Mamta on Social:

    Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mamta02

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamta2002

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamtapatelnagaraja/

    Stay connected with us!

    Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us!

    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast

    Website: www.astroben.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/

    X: https://x.com/Gambleonit

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrobenpodcast

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/

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    38 分
  • Marino Fragnito: Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director at Avio
    2025/04/23
    This week on The Astro Ben Podcast, we dive into the world of space launches with Marino Fragnito, Avio’s Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director. Appointed in September 2024, Marino drives Avio’s Vega C and Ariane 6 programs while navigating the competitive space market in March 2025. With a career spanning Airbus, Arianespace, and Thales Alenia Space, he shares insights on commercialising Vega, boosting Europe’s launch capabilities, and tackling global competition. From sustainable propulsion to defense applications, this episode explores how Avio is shaping the future of space access.

    OUTLINE:

    Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

    00:53 Introducing Marino

    01:56 Marino’s interest in Space

    04:50 Technical background

    06:19 Avio

    08:56 Vega C Program

    13:34 Lack of European ambition?

    19:30 Reusability of rockets

    21:20 AI

    23:14 Geopolitics in Europe effecting the Space industry

    26:29 Space Tourism

    27:59 Ambition for Avio

    30:34 Advice to next generation

    31:53 Wrap Up and Socials

    Follow Avio on Social:

    Website: https://www.avio.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avio_spa/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvioGroup

    X: https://x.com/avio_group

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GroupAvio

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avio-s-p-a/

    Stay connected with us!

    Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us!

    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast

    Website: www.astroben.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/

    X: https://x.com/Gambleonit

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrobenpodcast

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/

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    33 分
  • Mark Sasson: Co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group (recruiting in the space industry)
    2025/04/03

    This week on The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with Mark Sasson, co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group, as he launches Operation Voyager to tackle the space sector’s talent gap in March 2025. From his roots in cybersecurity to his new frontier in space, Mark shares a compelling story of industry evolution, drawing parallels between these booming fields. We dive into proven strategies for attracting top talent, the unique hiring challenges facing space companies, and how to build effective recruiting processes in an industry still finding its footing.

    OUTLINE:

    Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

    00:00 Intro to Mark Sasson

    01:09 Pinpoint getting into the Space Sector

    03:01 Segments

    03:58 Growth industries

    05:12 Pinpoint

    08:00 How Pinpoint works

    09:40 Operation Voyager

    11:00 Startups attracting top talent

    14:06 Graduates entering the space force

    18:30 Is space industry still mainly technical?

    20:53 Remote work vs in real life

    22:38 Company culture

    25:00 Trends in keeping staff engaged

    27:45 Soft skills for space industry candidates

    30:00 Most exciting parts about space industries future

    32:00 Wrap Up and social

    Follow Mark/Pinpoint on Social:

    Website: https://pinpointsearchgroup.com/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinpoint-search-group/

    X: https://x.com/Pinpoint_Search

    Stay connected with us!

    Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us!

    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast

    Website: www.astroben.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/

    X: https://x.com/Gambleonit

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrobenpodcast

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/

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    33 分

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