STEM

Grounded in Space

Grounded in Space
STEM
May 28, 2026 Season 1 Episode 5
Helen Weedon

In our latest podcast, we discussed the talent gap in the satcoms industry and how to resolve. While it is clear there is a gap, there is not a shortage of young people with the right skills and mindset to fill that, so how do we ensure they are aware of the opportunities and that we make the right spaces for them to grow within the industry? 

Guests:

  • Gavin Cox, Global Invacom
  • Dave Davies, ST Engineering iDirect
  • Jack Brown, PhD Researcher, University of Birmingham
  • Chris Dix, Babcock 
Episode Artwork STEM 35:29 Episode Artwork Flat Panel Antennas 35:26 Episode Artwork Transition to Cloud 36:03 Episode Artwork Evolution of Ground Satcom 39:00 Episode Artwork Military and Defense Satcoms 37:43