• The Astro Ben Podcast

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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
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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
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  • 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
  • Jonathan McDowell: Astronomer and owner of Jonathan's Space Report
    2025/02/14

    In this week's episode of The Astro Ben Podcast (sponsored by SkyFi), we dive into the cosmos with the legendary Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer known for his extensive work in cataloging space objects and his invaluable contributions to the space community. Ben and Jonathan discuss his journey, the importance of space tracking, and his monumental effort to transition his private space library to the UK, for which he's currently seeking support through a GoFundMe campaign (link below). Tune in to learn about the significance of his work, the future of space cataloging, and how you can contribute to preserving space history!

    This weeks episode is sponsored by Sky Fi.

    Check them out: https://skyfi.com/

    OUTLINE:

    Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

    00:00 Intro and thanks SkyFi!

    00:52 Intro to Jonathan Mc Dowell and journey to Jonathan's Space Report

    02:48 Educational foundation

    04:57 Chandra X-ray Center (X-ray cousin of the Hubble!)

    07:10 AI and effect on Astrophysics

    08:45 Space tracking

    10:58 UFO Misinterpretations

    13:15 Most unusual item catalogued

    15:16 Space Junk

    17:09 Public Engagement

    18:16 Favourite era of space history

    22:14 Jonathans library

    26:48 Moving the library!

    27:47 Book recommendations

    30:30 Space culture

    33:10 Final thoughts

    34:44 Wrap Up and Socials

    Follow Jonathan on Socials:

    Website: https://planet4589.org/

    X: https://x.com/planet4589

    Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-jonathans-space-report-library-transition

    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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    36 分

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