Best Rachana Podcasts (2024)

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Bridging the Gap: Space Policy towards Greening of the Space Sector 34:41

1M ago34:41

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In today's episode, we are "Bridging the Gap" with Vera Pinto - Policy Coordinator at the European Commission (Directorate General for Defense Industry and Space). The discussion covers Vera's diverse background in international relations, political science, and space policy, and her current role focusing on equality, diversity, inclusion, and the …

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Journey of an Aerospace Engineer into Venture Capital 27:42

2M ago27:42

27:42

In this podcast episode, Nithish Kumar, an aerospace engineer working with the VC firm Speciale Invest, shares his diverse experiences ranging from space education and outreach to entrepreneurship. Nithish recounts his proud yet failed passion project, ALINEA, which aimed to be a startup pitching platform inspired by Shark Tank, and how it marked a…

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The Future of AI in Space Exploration: Insights from JPL NASA and ISRO Experts 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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In this episode, Asitang Mishra, a senior data scientist from JPL NASA, and Nitish Kumar, an AI team lead from ISRO, discuss the current and future applications of Artificial Intelligence in space exploration. They delve into how AI is transforming space missions, from satellite imagery analysis and space debris modeling to the automation of spacec…

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Impact of podcasting on space industry communication 36:05

3M ago36:05

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This episode of 'Those Space People' features Alice Carruth, a podcast producer at T-Minus Space Daily Podcast for a deep dive into the world of space podcasting. Alice discusses her role as a podcast producer, the similarities and differences in podcast production within the space industry, and her career journey from broadcast journalism to becom…

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Thermal Lens: Impact of directionality on Land Surface Temperature (LST) 47:13

3M ago47:13

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This episode of “Thermal Lens” features Mary Langsdale, an Environmental Scientist at King’s College London. Mary has a background in mathematics and a Phd in remote sensing. In this episode, Mary delves into her recent multi-national ESA and NASA co-funded air-borne and ground campaign that aimed to quantify the effect of directionality on land su…

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Thermal Lens: Monitoring plant health from space 51:55

4M ago51:55

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This episode of “Thermal Lens” features Charlie Siggs, Commercial Agronomist at constellr. constellr is a German satellite company providing thermal intelligence for better resource accountability in agriculture. They build satellites for imaging in thermal wavelengths, which allow analysing water stress in plants. Charlie has a background in agric…

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Sustainability through space based solar power 43:10

4M ago43:10

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Roxana Dumitru is the COO & co-founder at ParaLoon. ParaLoon is a new space start-up aspiring to harness space based solar power for both space and on Earth using inflatable parabolic balloon structures. With a background in architecture, civil engineering, and physics, Roxana shares her journey from these fields to space entrepreneurship. She disc…

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Bridging the Gap: Unveiling skills and networks in the space industry 23:18

6M ago23:18

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In today’s episode, we’re “Bridging the Gap” with Shelli Brunswick - the COO of Space Foundation. Space Foundation is a non-profit organization leading space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. All through her distinguished career as a program management leader a…

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Thermal Lens: Calibration is the poor step-child of remote sensing designs 35:36

8M ago35:36

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“Calibration is the poor step-child of remote sensing designs” - Ellis Freedman Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with Ellis Freedman, the founder of Serious Science. In the previous episode, Ellis talked about the differences between big space missions and smaller newspace ones. Today, we're diving into thermal mission design. We…

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Thermal Lens: Large legacy missions vs smaller newspace missions 28:34

8M ago28:34

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Join us in today's episode as we sit down with Ellis Freedman, the founder of Serious Science, a US-based consulting company specializing in satellite imaging systems. With over 40 years of experience in radiometry for infrared (IR) and VSWIR imaging, Ellis brings a wealth of knowledge from diverse remote sensing missions, including NASA's Landsat …

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Into the world of spacecraft guidance, navigation and control (GNC/AOCS) 38:29

9M ago38:29

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Sanket Suman Dash is an Assistant Principal Engineer (AOCS/GNC) at ST Engineering which is a Singaporean multinational technology and engineering group. His area of expertise is AOCS/GNC. Sanket takes us into the world of spacecraft GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Control) and explains in detail the different elements of attitude and orbit determinatio…

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Thermal Lens: Reflecting on ASTER's 23+ Years in Orbit 1:03:00

9M ago1:03:00

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The ASTER (Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer) instrument has been in space for nearly 25 years, riding aboard the Terra satellite. As the satellite's orbit gradually descends, we've taken the opportunity to explore the instrument's legacy, the insights gained from its mission, and its significant contributions to the ad…

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Thermal Lens: LST (Land Surface Temperature) explained 42:52

9M ago42:52

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Land Surface Temperature (LST) is a vital measure derived from thermal remote sensing satellite data. In the summer of 2023, it gained attention in the media and stirred some confusion when compared to regular air temperatures. In the first episode of the special series "Thermal Lens," we feature Michael Perry from the University of Leicester. He's…

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Pursuing a career in astronomy and astrophysics across geographies 48:46

10M ago48:46

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Abhijeet Borkar is a research scientist at the Astronomical Institute of Czech Academy of Sciences. He has a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of Cologne. Abhijeet is currently based in Prague. Having studied and spent time in universities across India, Germany and Prague, Abhijeet shares insights into building a career in astro…

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The incredibly offbeat career trajectory of a space consultant & analyst 42:50

1y ago42:50

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Omkar Nikam is the founder of Access Hub, a space technology, defense, and security research and analysis firm with a global coverage and special emphasis on Europe. Omkar is also a free-lance consultant and analyst and writes extensively around space applications for defense and international security. He is also the host of the Space, Defence, & …

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Deep dive into the world of space systems engineering 45:23

1y ago45:23

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Vinayak Vadlamani is a Chief Engineer at Redwire space and currently based in Luxembourg. He has a background in systems engineering. Redwire Space in Luxembourg designs and develops robotic arms for satellite servicing and refuelling, in-space manufacturing, debris capture, etc. Vinayak takes us through the journey of a space systems engineer and …

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Insights into market development in the earth observation space 34:48

1+ y ago34:48

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Regina Kozyra is a market development manager at Planet and she is currently located in Berlin, Germany. Regina has a background in economics and management. She had previously founded Skyvory Projects, a consulting and business development company. Having worked in the Earth Observation space at the Polish Space Research Center and then later at t…

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Learning about space situational awareness from an astrodynamics expert 52:08

1+ y ago52:08

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Harleen Kaur Mann is an astrodynamics and Space Surveillance & Tracking expert with Okapi orbits which is a Germany based SAAS startup offering collision avoidance software for satellites. She has a background in aerospace engineering and a PhD in astronomy. Harleen is currently based in Brunswick, Germany.…

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Ep:19 Everything, Everywhere All At Once 1:23:37

2y ago1:23:37

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We're back for a new ep... but for how long?...

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Fireside chat with a Geologist and Podcaster 47:41

2y ago47:41

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Gavin Tolometti is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Western University in Ontario, Canada. His current research is in planetary sciences. He has a background in geology. Gavin is also the host of the awesome podcast - The Diaries of Space Explorers - also available on all podcasting platforms.By Rachana

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Debunking Diet Culture - Social Impact 48:49

2y ago48:49

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On this episode, the Triage takes a deep dive on the last episode's discussion with Kristen Lawton. Join us as we explore the impact of diet culture socially, financially, and mentally. We talk about how it isn't always so easy to avoid social media content pushing diet culture fads, and how we're trying to balance a healthy lifestyle while combatt…

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A recruiter's perspectives on the European space scene 44:36

2y ago44:36

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Ian Stammers is the head of RPO services and workforce solutions at Sapienza consulting. He has a background in recruiting and has worked with several recruitment companies across multiple geographies.By Rachana

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Working at the world's largest academic propulsion lab 1:00:26

2y ago1:00:26

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Venkat Athmanathan is a research scientist at the Purdue University in the USA. He has a background in aerospace engineering and provides amazing insights into the finer workings of the American space ecosystem.By Rachana

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Debunking Diet Culture - Interview with Kristin Lawton 1:09:41

2+ y ago1:09:41

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Thank you for joining us on this episode of The Triage! Today we are joined by Kristin Lawton, who has a Masters in Clinical Nutrition and is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer. Tune in to hear an honest conversation about food and fitness, while Kristin breaks down common misconceptions about diet culture in the process. Where y…

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Applying aerospace concepts to biomedicine, ship building and particle research 46:46

2+ y ago46:46

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Suryakiran Peravalli is a currently a research fellow at DESY (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron) which is a particle research laboratory in Germany. He has a background in aerospace engineering and has been applying his deep knowledge across a variety of fields from biomedicine to ship building and now particle research.…

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We're Back! 9:36

2+ y ago9:36

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We’re back! After a brief hiatus, we are so excited to bring you the first episode of season 2 of The Triage. Tune in to hear what Rachana, Christie, and Natalie have been up to these past few months, as well as a sneak preview of what is to come. Connect with us on Instagram @TheTriage https://linktr.ee/TheTriage ► Music Credit: LAKEY INSPIRED Tra…

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Role of private industry in human space flight training 30:57

2+ y ago30:57

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Claudia Kessler is the founder of Astronautin GmbH which is a non-profit that aims to bring the first German woman to space. She is also the co-founder of the Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E) networking group. Claudia has a background in aerospace engineering and also holds an MBA. She is currently based in Berlin, Germany!…

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Perspectives of a geologist and Mars expert 33:48

2+ y ago33:48

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Tanya Harrison is the director of science strategy at Planet and had previously worked on several NASA Mars missions for over a decade. She has a background in geology and she specialises in planetary science and exploration. Tanya is currently based in Washington DC, United States.By Rachana

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Reversing climate change using satellite imagery 32:29

2+ y ago32:29

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Anastasia Volkova is the CEO and co-founder of Regrow, a startup empowering agriculture and trying to reverse climate change through satellite imagery and technology. Anastasia has a background in aerospace engineering and UAV navigation. She is currently based in Los Angeles, USA.By Rachana

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Deep dive with a space lawyer 39:30

2+ y ago39:30

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Deepika Jeyakodi is a space lawyer. She currently works with Airbus as a Commercial Contracts and Bid Manager. She is based in the Netherlands.By Rachana

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Being a rocket engineer at ISRO 36:25

2+ y ago36:25

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Surbhi Baghotia is an engineer at the Indian space research organisation ISRO. She has a background in aerospace engineering and has mainly been working on launch vehicles and most lately the human space flight mission of ISRO - Gaganyaan. She is also the president of the alumni association of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (I…

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Drawing parallels between maritime law and space law 1:02:16

3y ago1:02:16

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Helen Tung is a UK trained barrister and founder of Newspace2060. She has experience in maritime law and commercial disputes in the UK, UAE and consults for clients from across the world. She has previously advised the UK Maritime Coastguard, law firms in Seoul & Shanghai, the European Commission, METI and the UAE Space Agency.…

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Ground segment of space missions from a software perspective 41:58

3y ago41:58

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Vanesa Gomez Gonzalez is a ground software engineer with Capella Space. She has previously worked with NASA and also ESA as a software engineer. Vanessa has a background in software development.By Rachana

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How space policy is done 45:59

3y ago45:59

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Stephanie Wan is an international business development and government relations manager and has been supporting the U.S. and international government agencies on mapping space technologies and applications to other sectors. She has a background in international relations and Science and Technology Policy. She currently works for I.M. Systems Group …

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How headhunting works in the space industry 41:11

3y ago41:11

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Seyka Mejeur and Brian Mejeur are the co-founders of AdAstra - a headhunting and people operations firm focusing on newspace. Seyka has a background in psychology and human resources management. Brian has a background in aerospace engineering.By Rachana

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Astronaut's perspective on the role of art in space 53:39

3y ago53:39

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Nicole Stott is a veteran NASA astronaut and artist. She is also the Director of the Space for Art Foundation. She had a background in aeronautical engineering. Nicole is currently based in Florida.By Rachana

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Social Media & Mental Health 45:35

3y ago45:35

45:35

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, The Triage will be creating a multiple-episode series to raise awareness surrounding mental health and mental illness. In the second episode of the series, we talk about the heavy impact social media can have on mental health. Photo editing, cyberbullying, and online dating - we cover it all this …

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How Venture Capital works in the space industry 44:45

3y ago44:45

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Lindsey Yee works with Starbridge Venture Capital which is a VC fund that focuses on the space sector. She has a background in international business and economics. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Linsey takes us through the Venture Capital Universe and shares insights on how they evaluate space startups. She talks about how space VC fu…

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The Current State of Mental Health 42:04

3y ago42:04

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, The Triage will be creating a multiple-episode series to raise awareness surrounding mental health and mental illness. In this first episode of the series, we talk about the difference between mental health and mental illness, discuss current events and their impact on mental health, and teach you…

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Life as a space engineer at NASA JPL 44:42

3y ago44:42

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Heather Ann Bottom is a systems engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She has a background in astrophysics and space engineering. She is currently based in Hawaii. Most recently, Heather has been a part of the Perseverance rover team of the Mars 2020 mission. Unlike most space folk, Heather was once a professional dance performer and had drea…

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Exploring space archeology with Dr Space Junk 1:03:35

3y ago1:03:35

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Alice Gorman, popularly known as Dr. Space Junk, is a space archeologist. She examines defunct satellites, rocket parts and such abandoned human-made objects in space and researches their preservation as cultural heritage. She is currently based in Adelaide, Australia. Being an archeologist, it is quite interesting how Alice got interested in space…

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Astronomer's perspective on space debris, sci-fi and the drake equation 1:00:57

3y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Jonathan Mcdowell is an astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian center of astrophysics. He studies black holes, quasars and X-ray sources in galaxies and also happens to be one of the few astronomers who takes an active interest in tracking satellites and recording rocket launches. Jonathan takes us through his work at the Smithsonian and talks about…

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Let's Talk About: High Blood Pressure 26:35

3y ago26:35

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Hi there! Today we are going to give a brief, easy to understand overview of hypertension, AKA 'high blood pressure'. In this episode we discuss the causes of high blood pressure, the social factors influencing the high rates of hypertension in America, and what you can do to lower it before going on medication. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/wat…

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Building AI-powered remote sensing solutions gets accelerated with domain expertise 26:37

3+ y ago26:37

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Juan Peña Ibáñez is the CEO of Orbital EOS, a Spanish company that develops maritime solutions using Satellite Data & Artificial Intelligence. Juan has a background in Oceanography and Remote Sensing. He is currently based in Valencia, Spain. Juan explains how his decade-long experience with the Spanish Coast Guard is helping him build an AI-powere…

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How space architects design human habitats for Moon and beyond 20:01

3+ y ago20:01

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Barbara Imhof is the co-founder of Liquifer, a newspace company in Vienna, Austria. Liquifer works with space agencies across the world on space habitation and exploration technologies and similar advanced research areas. Liquifer's team is trans-disciplinary and Barbara is a space architect among other things. Barbara talks about space architectur…

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Interview with Dan Pelino - Healthcare Leader, Author, and Innovator 22:59

3+ y ago22:59

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Join us as we interview Dan Pelino! Dan is an innovator, thought leader and author. Dan is a regular contributor to the discussion on healthcare, citizen based services and Smarter Cities having appeared on CNN, Bloomberg, the BBC and other media outlets. He serves as a moderator and host to the current healthcare debate and is an adjunct professor…

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On-orbit servicing will be the next giant leap 17:17

3+ y ago17:17

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Carolyn Belle is the Director of Advanced Systems at Astroscale US. Astroscale is a newspace company dedicated to on-orbit servicing. She is currently based in Denver, Colorado. Carolyn talks about the complexity of the space debris problem and how different stakeholders in the space ecosystem need to come together to make space sustainable. She be…

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Career Chat with the Gals of the Triage! 50:56

3+ y ago50:56

50:56

Welcome back! Join us in our first episode ALL about different careers in the healthcare industry. In this episode, you get to learn a little bit more about us and how we got into our respective sectors of the healthcare ecosystem. Connect with us on Instagram @TheTriage and check out the links below to learn more about what we discussed on this ep…

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Making a career in the space industry with non-tech background 16:17

3+ y ago16:17

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Juliane Haupt is the head of business partnerships at Astrofein, a space company based in Berlin that develops satellite components and subsystems. She has a background in psychology and mobility. Juliane shares her unique experience of navigating the space scene with a background in Psychology. She elaborates on how individuals from diverse backgr…

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Scope for innovation in the earth observation domain 29:05

3+ y ago29:05

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Christian Williges is a newspace consultant based in Berlin, Germany. He had co-founded the company ConstellR which is building a satellite constellation with thermal sensors. Christian had previously worked with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and has a background in laser and opto technologies. Christian shares insights on building a satellite …

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