SpaceBase Podcast
Interviews with space entrepreneurs, investors, and aerospace professionals.
Breaking Into Space - Careers in Communications, Marketing, and PR: An Interview with Suk Narayanan
In this episode, Emmeline Pat‑Dahlstrom interviews Sukh Narayanan, a global leader in space communications and entrepreneurship, about her unconventional path from electrical engineering in India to founding a robotics and AI outreach NGO that has reached over half a million students, and her current work driving inclusive space initiatives like Mission Shakti Sat and Space Kits India. Sukh shares how early experiences as the only woman in male‑dominated labs shaped her confidence, the importance of lean, fast‑decision‑making for scaling impact, and the power of authentic public‑relations to amplify STEM outreach. She also discusses the challenges of gender bias, the role of mentorship, and how she leverages partnerships across 58 countries to empower girls in space and technology.
Catalysing a Space Cluster in South New Zealand: An Interview with David Powell
In this episode, host Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom interviews David Powell, Business Development Manager at the University of Otago and convener of the Aero+Space South initiative, about the creation of a space cluster in South New Zealand. Powell outlines how the Aero+Space...
Accelerating Access to Space Through Startup Ecosystem Building and Innovation: An Interview with Vedika Latchman-Singh
In this episode, host Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom talks with Vedika Latchman‑Singh, Director of Exotopic, about building a vibrant space startup ecosystem across Australia and the Asia‑Pacific. Vedika shares how strategic partnerships, mentorship programs, and inclusive initiatives—especially for women and young engineers—can...
