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How Space Will Transform the Future of Technology | Joshua Western

How Space Will Transform the Future of Technology | Joshua Western

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 What if the future of manufacturing isn’t on Earth at all? In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, hosts Oli Barrett and Victoria Usher sit down with Joshua Western, CEO of Space Forge, to explore how space is becoming the next frontier for industrial innovation. Joshua explains how his company is manufacturing ultra-pure semiconductor materials in space, unlocking breakthroughs that could transform AI, energy efficiency, and global supply chains. Joshua Western, CEO; Co-founder, Space Forge Joshua Western is the CEO and co-founder of Space Forge, the advanced materials company pioneering a new era of manufacturing by using space to engineer the semiconductors that will power tomorrow’s technologies. Since co-founding the company in 2018 with Andrew Bacon, Josh has led Space Forge from its Bristol origins to its position as a global materials leader – operating across the UK, US and EU – and establishing the world’s first returnable and relaunchable in-space manufacturing platform. Josh’s work has been recognised across the international space and technology sectors, including at the Global Space Awards, reflecting his contribution to advancing responsible, high-impact innovation in one of the world’s most critical emerging industries. About the Podcast The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity. Chapters 00:00 – Why space matters more than ever 00:30 – Introduction to the podcast & guest 01:10 – Why space is becoming a new industry 03:20 – The breakthrough: bringing materials back from space 05:20 – What Space Forge actually does 07:00 – How space improves manufacturing processes 09:40 – Why semiconductors are critical to everything 12:10 – The UK’s role in the global space race 13:15 – Joshua Western’s unexpected career path 15:50 – Starting Space Forge from scratch 16:10 – Lessons from working across industries 19:15 – “Failure of the Month” culture 20:10 – Customers, growth & future plans 20:45 – The biggest challenge: regulation 23:10 – Building a deep-tech team in Wales 25:10 – Who is winning the space race? 28:45 – Space as an economic platform, not an industry 32:15 – Why government support matters 32:40 – Space, sustainability & Earth’s future 35:10 – Is space environmentally sustainable? 37:25 – Why space needs better storytelling 38:00 – New scientific possibilities in space 40:35 – The most exciting future discovery 41:10 – Are we alone in the universe? 42:20 – Memo to the future: what really matters 43:30 – Final reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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