Edinburgh: Space Data Capital

Dr Murray Collins and journalist Kim McAllister reveal why Edinburgh is on course to become the space data capital of Europe, in association with Picture Zero.From satellite data to space robots and even landing on comets - they interview experts from across Scotland.Professors, business leaders and students share insights from their work in space and satellite technology in Edinburgh and across the world.www.ed.ac.ukwww.ed.ac.uk/bayeswww.ddi.ac.ukTwitter.com/murraybcollinstwitter.com/kimmcallisterThanks to Royal Society of Edinburgh, Young Academy of Scotland & Space Intelligenc

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Edinburgh: Space Data Capital

StartUp Space

May 04, 2020 • Kim McAllister • Season 1 • Episode 6

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Time to move away slightly from the science and into the commercial applications.

We speak to two space companies working in Edinburgh - Orbital Micro Systems and EarthWave.

American company Orbital Microsystems opened its first international office in Edinburgh - Greg Porter explains why they chose the city and what ambitions they have.

EarthWave was co-founded by Swiss scientist Livia Jacob straight after her Masters at Edinburgh University - how did she find moving straight from her studies to running a company?

Presenter Murray Collins also shares his experience of starting a company in Edinburgh.

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