SpaceBase Podcast

An interview with Michael D’Angelo, the Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of Phantom Space, and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Wolverine Capital.Mike is an innovator and entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in space, aviation, biotech, and investment management. He has been a founding and executive team member of more than ten companies. He has held leadership roles at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, POET, Pratt & Whitney, and a multi-billion-dollar family office as EVP of Direct Ventures. Earlier in his career, Mike was an executive at a venture-backed aerospace startup where he led the development, flight testing, and FAA certification of three manned, rocket-powered aircraft. He holds multiple patents, and degrees in Mechanical and  Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from New Hampshire Univ and MIT, as well as an MBA from Cornell. He is an Edmund Hillary Fellow and a 5 time recipient of the Jonas Weil Entrepreneurship Fellowship from Cornell University.Resources:Rocket Racing LeagueCeres RoboticsQuitnet VenturesHosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-DahlstromSupport the show

We continue the alternating series for spotlighting Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) in this episode.  An interview with Remco Timmermans who represents one of GSEN's member organization Space Agenda, the leading global space industry events calendar in 2024.Remco is an online marketing and communications specialist in the international space sector. He is a well-known space influencer and mentor to aspiring space communicators. Since 2025 he is the Communications Manager at space electronics manufacturer EmTroniX in Luxembourg.  Before joining EmTroniX, Remco was founder and owner at Spaceside, a dedicated space marketing and communications agency. Remco is also co-owner and space event specialist at Space Agenda. He is a global faculty member at the International Space University, co-founder of the Space Communications Alliance, and a vice chair and symposium lead of the IAF Space Education and Outreach Committee. Remco has an undergraduate degree in business administration and mechanical engineering, a master’s degree in business sciences, and he is a graduate of the International Space University Space Studies Program, where he also periodically teaches space management and business, with an emphasis on marketing and communications.ResourcesInternational Space University Space Studies ProgramSpace Communications AllianceHosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-DahlstromIf you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net  We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions. GSEN Net Connect #5:  15 September 2025, Noon Pacific Time.  RSVP Support the showSupport the show

An interview with Pavel Kalinin,  CTO at OutThere Astronautics, a New Zealand startup focusing on the development of optical communications systems for space applications.Pavel was born in Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia. He came to New Zealand with his family when he was 5 years old. Pavel has a degree in physics as well as aerospace engineering from the University of Auckland. While at the university, he participated in the Auckland Programme for Space Systems (APSS) competition where his team's proposal was selected to begin building a cubesat to send into Low Earth Orbit. ResourcesAuckland University Program on Space Systems (APSS)University of Auckland Velocity ChallengeMark Rober (Youtube)The Martian by Andrew WeirHosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-DahlstromSupport the showSupport the show

An interview with Peter Kristof on spotlighting the space ecosystem in Hungary.Peter is a multiple award-winning space professional, innovation expert, exited startup founder, corporate executive, and strategic consultant in digitalization, venture capital, as well as technology and economic development. He is a sought-after speaker at domestic and international conferences on these topics.Serving as the chief innovation officer for DATelite, noted as a qualified Earth Observation solution provider, he realizes flagship projects aimed at digitalization, the creation of innovation ecosystems, and the development of the space and defense sectors, alongside colleagues with decades of international experience. As a leading expert and researcher for OpenExO with global presence, he investigates the connections and mechanisms of impact between disruptive innovations, accelerating technological advancement, and organizational and national economic transitions. As a member of the advisory board for Stradamus Inc., he deals with equity financing, creation of venture capital funds, and transaction advisory. Very recently, he joined KickSky Space Tech Accelerator and NATO DIANA as senior mentor. Recently, he co-founded the Space Lab at Obuda University, a cross-disciplinary unit fostering space research, engineering and student innovation.In his social-professional roles, he works on strengthening the regional innovation culture as the vice president and space and defense working group lead of the Hungarian Association for Innovation, president of the Society of IT Leaders, and invited lecturer at University of Pécs and John von Neumann University. As the member of the advisory board of the Infotér Association, he organizes Central and Eastern Europe’s largest Space&DefenseConference.ResourcesInfoter Conference 2025 - Space and Defense Day: 14-16 October 2025Hungarian Space Kaleidoscope 2023/2024Obuda University Space LabUNISPACE Hungary 4iG GroupAxiom 4 Mission - with Hungarian astronautHosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-DahlstromIf you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net  We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions. GSEN Net Connect #4:  13 May 2025, 2pm CEST.  RSVP Support the showSupport the show

An interview with Amarit or "Aim" Charoenphan.  Aim is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder with a deep impact on the startup and innovation landscapes across Asia-Pacific. As President of the New Zealand-Thai Chamber of Commerce and Managing Partner of Aim Ventures, he has backed over 40 investments, while also playing a key role in Thailand’s tech scene as a Partner at Unfold Ventures. His expertise spans from venture funding to community-driven acceleration, having served as ASEAN Director of Impact Collective and a Venture Partner at Mandalay Venture Partners, focusing on sustainable farm-to-fork innovations. In recent years, Aim has been actively involved in growing Thailand’s space ecosystem, working to connect local stakeholders with global space networks like GSEN. Recognized as an Obama Foundation Asia Pacific Leader and an Edmund Hillary Fellow, he has coached over 1,000 startup founders and advised ecosystem hubs in 30+ cities. A Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honoree and Thailand Startup Enabler of the Year, he continues to drive impact through investments, mentorship, and fostering tech and space communities worldwide.Aim through Aim Ventures is a Core Member of the Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) and is a SpaceBase Ambassador.ResourcesAim VenturesHosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom If you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net  We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions. GSEN Net Connect #3:  18 March 2025, 7pm NZT.  RSVP Support the showSupport the show

This is the start of our alternating series focused on the Global Space Enablers Network, and interviews with space enablers around the world to leverage their insights, experiences, and knowledge on the needs, challenges, and opportunities, for budding or growing space enablers worldwide. These interviews have been conducted by SpaceBase co-founders - Eric Dahlstrom and myself.An interview with Antonio Stark.  Antonio is a space strategy expert on policy, satellites, security, sustainability, and the cislunar economy. Antonio is currently the Global Alliance Lead for iSpace, Japan’s premiere lunar space company. Among his multiple affiliations, he is also the Asia Pacific Editor for Spacewatch.Global, a Research Fellow for the Interstellar Foundation, and the Operations Strategy Officer for The Space Court Foundation.  He is also the Asia Regional Coordinator for the Moon Village Association, Co-founder & Community Coordinator for the Singapore Space Network, as well as numerous sub-committee memberships at the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). Antonio is a Founding Member of the Global Space Enablers NetworkNote. This interview was conducted during the first half of 2024 and may refer to events that happened in the previous year.ResourcesSpace Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)Beyond Earth Foundation Space FoundationHosts:  SpaceBase Founders:  Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom and Eric DahlstromIf you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net  We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions. Thanks for listening and see you next time. Support the show

An interview with Dr. Lisa Brown, a Hepatobiliary Surgeon and Aerospace Medicine Researcher at the New Zealand Space Health Research Center.  Lisa’s background is in Surgery.  And In addition to surgical training, Lisa completed training and research in Aerospace Medicine, including as the Aerospace Medicine Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, an internship at the European Space Agency, and the University of Texas Medical Branch Principles of Aerospace Medicine Short Course with NASA. She is on the organising committee of Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand and Lead of the New Zealand Space Health Research Network.Resources:Space Medicine Coures:Principles of Space Medicine, University of Texas Medical BranchSpace Physician Training Course, European Space AgencyAerospace Medicine, Kings College, London UKNotable Associations:Aerospace Medical AssociationAerospace Medicine Student Residence OrganizationThe Space Surgery AssociationTo participate in the New Zealand Space Health Research Network, visit the website.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.) 🚀Support the show

An interview with Cairo Akehurst, a year 12 student at Cashmere High in Christchurch, New Zealand.  And he is also already a serial entrepreneur having founded Convergence Aerospace and most recently Cattle Credit. His team was a finalist to the Space for Planet Earth Challenge 2023-24, High School level.  He won the Emerging Technology Award as part of the Otautahi Christchurch Smart Cities Challenge 2024.  He was also an elected participant in the validator programme at the University of Christchurch Center for Entrepreneurship. And just recently, he was short listed as one of three finalist for the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) New Zealand Entreprenuerial Ecosystem Awards in the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year category.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.) 🚀Support the show

This is a special episode on the Global Space Enablers Network and the start of an alternating theme to feature space enablers globally working to catalyze, develop, and grow their own space sector and industry in different parts of the world. The aim is to share lessons learned, best practices, and resource opportunities specially for nascent and emerging regions and countries.   In this episode co-founders of SpaceBase Limited discuss the motivations, goals, and activities this newly formed alliance of ecosystem builders around the world.Joining the host is SpaceBase co-founder Eric Dahlstrom.  Eric has worked in both public and private space industry in the US and abroad for four decades. A physicist, astronomer, and aerospace engineer by training, he has contributed to the design and re-design of the International Space Station as a NASA contractor. He has also mentored and worked on space startup companies that are building launchers, to landers and rovers on the Moon.  Eric is an ISU Faculty who has taught in  at least11 countries around the world, often as Chair of the ISU Space Studies Program’s Space Sciences Department.  He also often chairs as Team Project Chair.ResourcesGlobal Space Enablers Network - alliance to support space ecosystem builders globally.The paper on Establishing a Global Space Enablers Network was published at the IAC Conference along with the GSEN Poster which was presented in the Internactive Poster session.To contribute to the global Knowledge Base supporting space enablers, take the GSEN Survey.Next Events: GSEN Net Connect#1, 18 November 2024, Noon, CEST (12 midnight, 19 Nov, NZT) Meet fellow space enablers from across the globe.  Learn and create opportunities to collaborate.  Register today.Next GSEN physical event will take place at the Singapore Space and Technology Limited Global Space Technology Convention and ExhibitionHosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.) 🚀Support the show

An interview with Emma Renowden, Aerospace Cluster Lead at Otautahi Christchurch. Emma is an experienced strategic partnerships manager who is passionate about the role of innovation and technology in addressing some of the world's most significant challenges. In her role at ChristchurchNZ, Emma is responsible for developing an ambitious city strategy for the Aerospace sector, with the goal of harnessing the economic opportunities it presents. She holds degrees in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Canterbury. Emma is also a Committee Board Member of the Aerospace New Zealand, the national industry body promoting Aerospace in Aotearoa.ResourcesChristchurchNZ  - Christchurch's economic development agencyAerospace New Zealand - Aerospace industry cluster for New ZealandAotearoa Aerospace Academy -an educational programme inspiring the next generation of Astronomers, Engineers and Space Scientists in NZ. New Zealand Aerospace Summit  (Sept 23-24, 2024) - primier annual aerospace event in New Zealand.Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBaseMusic: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)If you like our work, please consider donating to SpaceBase through the SpaceBase Open Collective. Or be a SpaceBase Patreon sponsor.  (E.g. $3 dollars a month or $36 NZD a year will go a long way in supporting the production of the podcast.) 🚀Support the show