Show Notes
As of 2026, the UK space industry is a significant and strategic driver of the national economy, contributing over £19 billion in revenue and supporting tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs. Satellite-based services and data underpin roughly 18% of UK GDP, equivalent to approximately £454 billion of the wider economy. And the sector is growing exponentially.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg. For the space industry to fully realise its potential it needs more of the right people to understand what’s happening and get involved. People like policy makers, investors, regulators, planners, communicators, lawyers and consultants.
Dr Alice Bunn, the president of UK Space, and her panel of guests, Sam Alden co-CEO of Space Solar, Nick Shave managing director of Astroscale and Anushka Sharma founder of Naaut, discuss the surprising, awe inspiring business of space and make the compelling case for why more companies and investors should get involved.
Contributors: Host: Alice Bunn, President of UKspace Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn
Guests: Nick Shave, Managing Director of Astroscale Nick Shave FRAeS | LinkedIn Astroscale: Overview | LinkedIn
Sam Adlen, CEO of Space Solar Sam Adlen | LinkedIn Space Solar: Overview | LinkedIn
Anushka Sharma, founder of Naaut Anushka Sharma | LinkedIn Naaut: About | LinkedIn
Key topics covered: Impact of Space on Everyday Life Practical Applications Environmental Monitoring Global Security
Sustainability and Innovation in Orbit Space Debris Manufacturing in Microgravity Space-Based Solar Power
Economic and Regulatory Landscape Cost Reduction Investment and Finance Regulation and Policy
The Future of Space Exploration New Platforms Academic Contribution
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