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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!
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!
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Here's a quick summary of the last 4 episodes on The Astro Ben Podcast.
Hosts
Ben Gamble
Previous Guests
Marino Fragnito
Marino Fragnito is the Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director at Avio, appointed in September 2024. He has a rich background in the aerospace industry, having worked with major companies such as Airbus, Arianespace, and Thales Alenia Space. Marino is responsible for driving Avio's Vega C and Ariane 6 programs and plays a crucial role in navigating the competitive space market. His expertise includes commercialising launch services, enhancing Europe's launch capabilities, and addressing global competition in the space sector. Marino is also involved in discussions around sustainable propulsion and defense applications, making significant contributions to the future of space access.
Marino Fragnito is the Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director at Avio, appointed in September 2024. He has a rich background in the aerospace industry, having worked with major companies such as Airbus, Arianespace, and Thales Alenia Space. Marino is responsible for driving Avio's Vega C and Ariane 6 programs and plays a crucial role in navigating the competitive space market. His expertise includes commercialising launch services, enhancing Europe's launch capabilities, and addressing global competition in the space sector. Marino is also involved in discussions around sustainable propulsion and defense applications, making significant contributions to the future of space access.
Mark Sasson
Mark Sasson is the co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group, a recruiting firm specializing in the space industry. With a background in cybersecurity, Mark has transitioned into the space sector, where he is launching Operation Voyager to address the talent gap in the industry. His expertise lies in developing effective recruiting strategies and understanding the unique hiring challenges faced by space companies. Mark is passionate about connecting top talent with opportunities in the evolving space sector.
Mark Sasson is the co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group, a recruiting firm specializing in the space industry. With a background in cybersecurity, Mark has transitioned into the space sector, where he is launching Operation Voyager to address the talent gap in the industry. His expertise lies in developing effective recruiting strategies and understanding the unique hiring challenges faced by space companies. Mark is passionate about connecting top talent with opportunities in the evolving space sector.
Jonathan McDowell
Jonathan McDowell is a renowned astronomer known for his extensive work in cataloging space objects and his contributions to the space community. He is the owner of Jonathan's Space Report, a resource that provides detailed information on space activities and objects. McDowell has a significant educational background in astronomy and has worked with various institutions, including the Chandra X-ray Center. He is actively involved in public engagement and is currently seeking support for transitioning his private space library to the UK.
Jonathan McDowell is a renowned astronomer known for his extensive work in cataloging space objects and his contributions to the space community. He is the owner of Jonathan's Space Report, a resource that provides detailed information on space activities and objects. McDowell has a significant educational background in astronomy and has worked with various institutions, including the Chandra X-ray Center. He is actively involved in public engagement and is currently seeking support for transitioning his private space library to the UK.
Kate Van Dam
Kate Van Dam is a former Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot who has transitioned into a strategic leadership role in the space industry with SkyFi. She leverages her military background to shape her strategic vision and is involved in democratizing access to geospatial data. Kate is focused on the ethical implications and privacy concerns surrounding this technology, as well as the integration of AI and machine learning in geospatial analysis. She is also engaged in upcoming projects at SkyFi and advocates for initiatives like Austin 4 America.
Kate Van Dam is a former Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot who has transitioned into a strategic leadership role in the space industry with SkyFi. She leverages her military background to shape her strategic vision and is involved in democratizing access to geospatial data. Kate is focused on the ethical implications and privacy concerns surrounding this technology, as well as the integration of AI and machine learning in geospatial analysis. She is also engaged in upcoming projects at SkyFi and advocates for initiatives like Austin 4 America.
Topics Discussed
space launches
Marino Fragnito
Avio
Vega C
Ariane 6
commercialisation
European launch capabilities
sustainable propulsion
defense applications
space tourism
geopolitics
space industry
talent gap
recruiting
cybersecurity
Operation Voyager
hiring challenges
company culture
soft skills
astronomy
space tracking
space cataloging
Jonathan's Space Report
space history
space junk
public engagement
Marine Corps
attack helicopter pilot
SkyFi
geospatial data
ethical implications
privacy concerns
AI
machine learning
commercial space technology
Whether you work in the space industry or dreamed of becoming an astronaut as a child, we all have some form of connection to space. Space enthusiast Ben Gamble brings you a weekly podcast all about space. As a first step into the world of space travel, Ben created this podcast to explore what's going on in the space industry with the dream of starting his own space company down the road. Ben hopes to connect people of all ages and encourage them to get involved in space travel. “Astro Ben” is a podcast that encourages space enthusiasts, but also discusses complex topics. The conversation discusses everything in the industry from dark matter, to the overview effect, UFO's, and space entrepreneurism.
Past guests include former Blink 182 frontman, and UFO obsessive Tom De Longe, Co Founder of Planet Dr Chris Boshuizen, CEO of the UK Space Agency Dr Paul Bate, Bill Nye The Science Guy and Inspiration4 Commander Jared Isaacman.
Look Up at the Stars (not down at your phones!) Ad Astra!
Here's the recent few episodes on The Astro Ben Podcast.
0:0033:25
Marino Fragnito: Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director at Avio
Hosts
Hosts of this podcast episode
Ben Gamble
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Marino Fragnito
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
space launchesMarino FragnitoAvioVega CAriane 6commercialisationEuropean launch capabilitiessustainable propulsiondefense applicationsspace tourismgeopolitics
This week onThe 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
This week onThe 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
Mark Sasson: Co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group (recruiting in the space industry)
Hosts
Hosts of this podcast episode
Ben Gamble
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Mark Sasson
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
space industrytalent gaprecruitingcybersecurityOperation Voyagerhiring challengescompany culturesoft skills
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
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
Jonathan McDowell: Astronomer and owner of Jonathan's Space Report
Hosts
Hosts of this podcast episode
Ben Gamble
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Jonathan McDowell
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
astronomyspace trackingspace catalogingJonathan's Space Reportspace historyspace junkpublic engagement
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!
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!
Kate van Dam: Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot, now strategic leader in the space industry with SkyFi
Hosts
Hosts of this podcast episode
Ben Gamble
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Kate Van Dam
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
Marine Corpsattack helicopter pilotSkyFigeospatial dataethical implicationsprivacy concernsAImachine learningcommercial space technology
In this episode, sponsored by Sky Fi, Ben journeyed with Kate Van Dam from her days as a Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot to her current role leading strategy at SkyFi. They explore SkyFi's mission to democratise access to geospatial data, touching on the ethical implications, privacy concerns, and the revolutionary potential of this technology. Kate shared insights on how her military background shapes her strategic vision, how SkyFi navigates the evolving space industry landscape, and the role of AI and machine learning in transforming geospatial analysis. They also discussed upcoming SkyFi projects and the next frontier in commercial space technology. Kate also discusses “Austin 4 America” and tells people how to get free tickets!
In this episode, sponsored by Sky Fi, Ben journeyed with Kate Van Dam from her days as a Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot to her current role leading strategy at SkyFi. They explore SkyFi's mission to democratise access to geospatial data, touching on the ethical implications, privacy concerns, and the revolutionary potential of this technology. Kate shared insights on how her military background shapes her strategic vision, how SkyFi navigates the evolving space industry landscape, and the role of AI and machine learning in transforming geospatial analysis. They also discussed upcoming SkyFi projects and the next frontier in commercial space technology. Kate also discusses “Austin 4 America” and tells people how to get free tickets!
