S4 EP14: The Future of Space with John Abbott

In this episode, in our series finale, we’re sitting down one-on-one with the CEO of the Satellite Applications Catapult – John Abbott.

We’ll be reflecting on John’s career journey, what brought him into the space industry to lead the Catapult, and the vision he has for its future. Plus, we’ll discuss the importance of building a learning culture in business, the power of collaboration – whether with government, non-space companies, or academia – and explore the technologies shaping the next generation of the sector.

Dallas presents some of television’s most popular factual programmes, his immersive documentaries lift the curtain on our human planet, giving audiences of all ages and backgrounds an exclusive backstage pass to some of the world’s most fascinating stories, ideas and places.

Beyond television, Dallas is an author, speaker, and ambassador for STEM education. He works closely with several major outreach initiatives which help kids across the UK think creatively about technology and innovation. He works internationally with the British Council’s FameLab project, designing and running workshops for early career academics, helping them hone their science communication skills.

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