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Astro Ben Podcast

Astro Ben Podcast

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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 Science
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    • Mamta Patal Nagaraja: Ex-NASA (24 years), currently free agent in STEM

      Mamta Patal Nagaraja: Ex-NASA (24 years), currently free agent in STEM
      May 9 2025

      In Episode 117 of The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with Mamta Patel Nagaraja, former Associate Chief Scientist for Exploration and Applied Research at NASA, who recently left the agency amid its office closures in February 2025. Mamta reflects on her career leading biomedical and physical sciences for the ISS, Artemis, and commercial space missions, while sharing candid insights on NASA's challenges and opportunities in 2025. From streamlining science communication to navigating a toxic work environment, her story is one of resilience and reinvention. Now a free agent in STEM, Mamta discusses her future plans and offers some advice to the new NASA administration.

      OUTLINE:

      Here's approximate timestamps for the episode.

      00:00 Intro to Mamta Patal Nagaraja

      00:57 Mamta's passion for Space

      03:20 Working for NASA

      06:12 How to/can you quantify "is a mission worth it?"

      08:30 NASA cuts and how it was done - the timing of Manta's departure from NASA

      12:15 Jared Isaacmans involvement?

      15:00 What is NASA's mission?

      17:45 How to predict/predict other committed programs?

      22:17 Space science communication

      24:52 Whats next post NASA?

      27:54 Mamta's advice to new leadership at NASA

      33:49 Whats next for Mamta?

      36:57 Wrap Ups and Socials

      Follow Mamta on Social:

      Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mamta02

      Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamta2002

      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamtapatelnagaraja/

      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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      38 min
    • Marino Fragnito: Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director at Avio

      Marino Fragnito: Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director at Avio
      Apr 23 2025
      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 min
    • Mark Sasson: Co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group (recruiting in the space industry)

      Mark Sasson: Co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group (recruiting in the space industry)
      Apr 3 2025

      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 min
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