Incoming US President Donald Trump has selected Jared Isaacman to lead NASA under the new administration. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €30 million loan with Sateliot to co-finance the rollout of its constellation of over 100 LEO satellites, providing internet of things connectivity across the world.  Orbex is moving its launch operations from Sutherland to SaxaVord, and more.

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Our guest today is Nicolina Elrick, the first Scottish woman in space.

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Selected Reading

Trump picks Jared Isaacman to head NASA- Reuters

EIB finances with €30 million Sateliot’s satellite network

Orbex moves launch operations to Shetland – SaxaVord

ESA - Watch eclipse-making Proba-3 launch

Sierra Space Signs Agreements to Advance Manufacturing in Microgravity- Business Wire

Rivada Tapped for Virtual Network Operator Contract with U.S. Navy

Umbra Selected for NRO's Strategic Commercial Enhancements Stage III, Strengthening U.S. SAR Capabilities

Parsons and Globalstar Announce Partnership, Demonstrate First Software Defined Satellite Communication Solutions in Low Earth Orbit- Business Wire

Altair and Auburn University to Collaborate on $1.25 Million AFWERX Contract to Advance Vortex Rocket Engines

Varda Space Wins $48M Contract For Reentry Payload Testing- Aviation Week Network

U.S. Navy Selects X-Bow Systems to Modernize and Automate Energetics Industrial Base

Redwire Partners with YouTuber Mark Rober and CrunchLabs to Enable a Unique Selfie-Taking Satellite for STEAM Outreach

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