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NewSpace India

Narayan Prasadwww.newspaceindia.com
The NewSpace India podcast brings you insights by providing glimpses of the past, addresses the present challenges and installs a vision for the future from experts who have been involved in India's space activities. Stay connected to the space community by joining the Telegram group using the link below https://t.me/spaceindia
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Episodes

Secure optical communication systems for satellites

More about Astrogate Labs - http://astrogatelabs.com/ White paper on Indian supplier landscape: “Driving innovation in the Indian space sector using digital technologies” Discover how Dassault Systèmes can help New Space companies achieve fast, sustainable innovation: The New Frontier of Satellite Technology 3D Perspective on New Space, new horizons Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia Want to keep in touch with the NewSpace India commu...

Jun 04, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 51

Reflections of DOS/ISRO from a Secretary/Chairman's perspective

Thanks to Asian Pathfinders for allowing me an opportunity to conduct this session. The full profile fo AS Kiran Kumar is available here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._S._Kiran_Kumar White paper on Indian supplier landscape: “Driving innovation in the Indian space sector using digital technologies” Discover how Dassault Systèmes can help New Space companies achieve fast, sustainable innovation: The New Frontier of Satellite Technology 3D Perspective on New Space, new horizons Support the New...

May 21, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 54

Four decades spent on developing applications using space technology for India

Dr. Ranganath Navalgund's scientific contributions are in the broad area of earth observation systems, science and applications. He was Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Professor at ISRO (2012-17). As Director of the National Remote Sensing Centre (2001-2005) and the Space Applications Centre (2005-2012), the two major centres of ISRO, he has over seen development of electro-optical and microwave sensors for Indian earth observation and planetary science missions, communication and navigation paylo...

May 07, 20211 hr 54 minEp. 50

An economist's view of the space industry

Pierre joined EUROSPACE in 1994 as a research Analyst after an 18 months period as a hired contractor for the European Space Agency. In EUROSPACE he was gradually given full responsibility over a series of studies and research activities for internal and external customers in the technico-economic domain, as well as in the policy area. In parallel he was also given management responsibility over various industry working groups (such as REACH. GMES, Navigation, Research and Technology, Standardis...

Apr 23, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 53

Evolution of solid propellants for rocketry in India

Prof Rajaram Nagappa has specialised in aerospace propulsion and has worked extensively in the design and development of solid propellant rockets. His interests are in missile technology and space weaponisation. He has served in the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO as its Associate Director, and later was Pandalai Memorial Chair Professor at Anna University, Chennai. He has also taught at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel. He is a recipient of the Astronautical Society of India A...

Apr 09, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 49

The story behind the development of the first 100 industry partners to work with ISRO

Sudarshan served in the atomic energy program between 1970-76 and then at ISRO between 1976-88. He was the Chairman of the Technology Transfer and Industry Cooperation committee at ISRO and helped directing ISRO's budget & economic analysis. White paper on Indian supplier landscape: “ Driving innovation in the Indian space sector using digital technologies ” Discover how Dassault Systèmes can help New Space companies achieve fast, sustainable innovation: The New Frontier of Satellite Technol...

Mar 26, 20211 hr 40 minEp. 48

Why some Indians are starting space startups abroad?

ReOrbit makes space sustainable and affordable using next-generation reusable and modular microsatellite platform (50 - 250 kg). We are a startup headquartered in Helsinki and provide complete end to end solutions for your missions. Full profile of Sethu - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethu-saveda-suvanam-426a9421/ White paper on Indian supplier landscape: “ Driving innovation in the Indian space sector using digital technologies ” Discover how Dassault Systèmes can help New Space companies achie...

Mar 12, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 47

The similarities of Israel and India in space - Exploring the history and the future

Dr. Deganit Paikowsky is an expert on International Relations with a unique focus, and first-hand experience, in the interface between space and world politics. Over a period of 17 years, Dr. Paikowsky’s passion and research expertise enabled her to develop a comprehensive understanding of current and future trends of the global space market, as well as an intimate acquaintance with Israel’s space community in government, industry, and academia. Full profile of Dr. Deganit Paikowsky https://www....

Feb 26, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 45

Godrej's contributions to realising launch vehicle (Vikas) engines in India

Full profile of Mr. S M Vaidya - http://iitram.in/workshop/Bilateral_Workshop_Speaker_Profile%20of%20Mr%20%20S%20M%20Vaidya.pdf White paper on Indian supplier landscape: “ Driving innovation in the Indian space sector using digital technologies ” Discover how Dassault Systèmes can help New Space companies achieve fast, sustainable innovation: The New Frontier of Satellite Technology 3D Perspective on New Space, new horizons Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.p...

Feb 12, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 44

Gareeb Scientist - India's biggest space science and technology YouTuber

Gareeb Scientist's channel YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS1abmNrZSkWM1vq-sMm63g White paper on Indian supplier landscape: “ Driving innovation in the Indian space sector using digital technologies ” Discover how Dassault Systèmes can help New Space companies achieve fast, sustainable innovation: The New Frontier of Satellite Technology 3D Perspective on New Space, new horizons Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia Want to k...

Jan 29, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 43

Five decades of contribution of Walchandnagar Industries to the Indian space program

Walchandnagar Industries has actively participated in manufacture of booster motor casings and nozzles for the ISRO space programs commencing from SLV-3, ASLV to PSLV & GSLV Mk II and Mk III programs. You can reach Chirag on <ccdoshi@walchand.com> White paper on Indian supplier landscape: “ Driving innovation in the Indian space sector using digital technologies ” Discover how Dassault Systèmes can help New Space companies achieve fast, sustainable innovation: The New Frontier of Satel...

Jan 15, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 42

Expanding astronomy education and research possibilities in India

Dr. Jayant Murthy is a Senior Professor at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). Prior to joining IIA he received his PhD in Physics from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, USA and later joined as a Research Scientist in the same. His research revolves in Space missions starting with a payload on the Space Shuttle (TAUVEX and UVIT missions), Interstellar dust and Diffuse radiation field studies, SETI (Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) project a...

Jan 01, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 46

Lessons for Indian space ecosystem from an Argentinian entrepreneur

Emiliano Kargieman is bringing outer-space down to Earth. The 2010 launch of his company Satellogic has created a network of mass-produced, nano-satellites, providing high-resolution data of expansive areas at a low cost compared to traditional Earth Observation (EO) data streaming. Kargieman, Satellogic’s Founder and CEO, is a major player in the Argentinian tech ecosystem and a serial entrepreneur. He has taken time to analyze major obstacles to the emerging tech industry, and has dedicated hi...

Jan 01, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 38

How to get into the space industry

Aravind has over 7 years of cross-functional, cross-domain work experience in the software and space industry. He is advising startups, investors and private companies in the Earth observation sector and the wider space industry: strategic market assessments, competitive landscape & positioning, go-to-market strategies and business development consulting https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravindravichandran/ Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspac...

Dec 18, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 41

ISRO's Capacity Building Program Office's role in helping Indian space industry

More about Capacity Building Programme Office (CBPO) https://www.isro.gov.in/capacity-building/contact-information Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia Want to keep in touch with the NewSpace India community? Do join us on Discord https://discord.gg/WRJ8Yagb8T For comments/suggestions, write to curator@newspaceindia.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Dec 04, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 40

Space security from an Indian perspective

Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan is a Distinguished Fellow and heads the Nuclear and Space Policy Initiative at the Observer Research Foundation. https://www.orfonline.org/people-expert/rajeswari-pillai-rajagopalan/ Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia Want to keep in touch with the NewSpace India community? Do join us on Discord https://discord.gg/WRJ8Yagb8T For comments/suggestions, write to curator@newspaceindia.com ★ Support this podcas...

Nov 20, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 39

A space historian's perspective of the early days of the Indian space activities

Asif Siddiqi is Associate Professor of History at Fordham University and specializes in the history of science and technology and modern Russian history. His interests include the history of Soviet science and technology, popular science in Russian culture, the Soviet space program, and myth and memory in the Soviet context. More about Asif - https://www.fordham.edu/info/20762/faculty/6428/asif_siddiqi Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceind...

Nov 06, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 37

How Bellatrix evolved to address a gap in satellite propulsion technology

Bellatrix Aerospace is an Indian New Space company specialising in In-space propulsion systems & orbital launch vehicles. Based out of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, the company is constantly evolving to facilitate the development of key technologies in electric propulsion, new generation propellants and launch vehicles. Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia Want to keep in touch with the NewSpace India community? Do join us...

Oct 23, 202052 minEp. 36

The story of Agnikul Cosmos (a small satellite launch startup)

At AgniKul, they design, manufacture, test and launch orbital class rockets for micro and nano satellites. We currently work out of the National Center for Combustion R&D at IIT-Madras. Rocket scientists, engineers, ex-bankers and space lawyers are a part of their team. This unique blend of people is one of their biggest strengths. Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia Want to keep in touch with the NewSpace India community? Do join ...

Oct 09, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 35

Outcomes of Mangalyaan and broadening the horizon of space exploration

Jatan Mehta is a science writer passionate about humanity's future in space. He was the former science officer at TeamIndus Moon Mission. His portfolio can be found at jatan.space and his Twitter profile is @uncertainquark . Missing Science from Mangalyaan - https://jatan.space/missing-science-from-mangalyaan/ Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia Want to keep in touch with the NewSpace India community? Do join us on Discord https://disc...

Sep 23, 202050 minEp. 34

How Australia matured as a NewSpace destination

Prior to founding Saber Astronautics, Dr. Jason Held was a US Army Major for US Space Command and deployed internationally in support of military missions. He was a lead instructor at the Interservice Space Fundamentals Course and an engineer at Army Space and Missile Command Battle Lab. He conducted flight software for the Wide Field Camera 3 of the Hubble Space Telescope and testing for the International Space Station. Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patr...

Sep 11, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 32

How legal is it to build satellites/rockets in India?

A dispute resolution counsel, Ashok advises clients in the U.K., Singapore, India and Switzerland on their global contractual requirements. He also assists clients in these jurisdictions for Investment funding, Intellectual Property protection and Enforcement, Telecommunication regulations, space law, Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement and Licensing, space law, taxation, gender sensitivity and data privacy. Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patr...

Aug 28, 20201 hr 27 minEp. 33

Integration of space into the Indian armed forces

Lt. Gen. (Retd) Prakash Menon is the Director of the Strategic Studies Programme. He is also Professor Emeritus at Trans Disciplinary University (TDU), Bangalore and Adjunct Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore. Lt Gen Menon joined the Indian Army in 1972. He has extensive operational experience in commanding counter-insurgency operations in Central, North and South Kashmir. He was the Major General Staff of the army’s Northern Command responsible for operations in J&...

Aug 14, 20201 hrEp. 31

Understanding China's commercial space sector from an Indian lens

China has had a space program since roughly the same time that NASA was created in 1958. Since the 1970s, China has launched increasingly complicated military, robotic, and human missions into space, making China a major spacefaring nation. Until recently, however, China has not had a commercial space sector in which firms vie to sell space products and services to state and private customers domestically and internationally. Using original documents and first-hand Chinese-language interviews wi...

Jul 31, 20201 hr 57 minEp. 29

Space industry in India: Perspective of a foreign investor

Michael co-founded Masten Space Systems, was CTO of Seraph Group (a seed stage VC fund), is the CEO of the Waypaver Foundation, and the President of the Moon Society. His experience building companies and teams from scratch, raising money for those companies, and investing in similar companies has given Michael a view both the successes and failures at every stage of building sustainable companies. Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia W...

Jul 17, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 28

Investing at seed stage in NewSpace India startups

Vishesh has over 10 years of investing experience across enterprise technologies and consumer services. He has been actively involved across the life-cycle of venture capital investing from deal sourcing, building networks, investing, monitoring and creating value and exit engineering. More about Speciale Invest on https://www.specialeinvest.com/ Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia Want to keep in touch with the NewSpace India communit...

Jul 03, 202048 minEp. 27

India’s forgotten rocket pioneer

Gurbir Singh is a UK based space writer. His professional background is in the IT sector as a Senior Cyber Security Consultant for a large IT company. He studied science and computing and holds a science and an arts degree. Once keen on aviation, he has a private pilot’s licence for the UK, USA and Australia. He was one of 13,000 unsuccessful applicants responding to the 1989 advert in the UK “Astronaut wanted. No experience necessary” to become the first British astronaut, for which Helen Sharm...

Jun 19, 20201 hr 26 minEp. 26

Building small satellite/cubesat missions in Indian universities

You can reach out to Sharan at sasundi@odu.edu Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia Want to keep in touch with the NewSpace India community? Do join us on Discord https://discord.gg/WRJ8Yagb8T For comments/suggestions, write to curator@newspaceindia.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jun 05, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 25

India's ASAT test and its role in space security

Daniel Porras is a Space Security Fellow at UNIDIR. He focuses on political and legal issues surrounding space security, in particular the progressive development of sustainable norms of behaviour for space. Follow him on https://twitter.com/spacedaporras Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia Want to keep in touch with the NewSpace India community? Do join us on Discord https://discord.gg/WRJ8Yagb8T For comments/suggestions, write to cur...

May 22, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 24

Setting up a Space Regulatory Authority of India (SRAI)

The New Space Policy 2020 proposes a clear policy and regulatory structure that paves the way for growth of the nascent private space sector in India, thus contributing towards national development and advancing the frontiers of science and technology. The policy proposal is available on https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-policy-proposal-the-new-space-policy-2020/ Support the NewSpace India podcast by becoming a Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newspaceindia Want to keep in touch with the N...

May 08, 202047 minEp. 23
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