We talk IoT: The Next Space Age: Intelligent Systems, Data, and the Journey Beyond - Episode 40

While Space might seem a world away from our everyday experiences with the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and data, our guest bridges that gap today. I'm excited to introduce Kate Underhill, a rocket scientist from the European Space Agency (ESA). Kate works with the 'Future Launchers Preparatory Programme' at ESA, blending cutting-edge technology with space exploration, from implementing AI in non-destructive hardware inspections to creating intelligent propulsion systems. We'll explore if the answer to our global challenges is written in the stars. #space #esa #rocketscience #data #ai #wetalkiot Summary of this week's episode: (02:05) Introductions (03:21) It's rocket science, literally (04:44) Intelligent engines (07:13) About satellite IoT (08:31) Artificial intelligence and non-destructive inspections (10:29) Intelligent propulsion (11:51) What are cyber-physical systems? (12:34) The role data plays in Space (14:55) Space can help with climate change (21:33) Working in Space (23:51) Career advice (26:12) Diversity is an asset (33:08) The soundtrack   Show notes: Kate Underhill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-underhill-5153922/ ESA TV: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/ESA_Web_TV ESA Earth Observation and Climate Change data: https://datalabs.esa.int/ https://climate.esa.int/en/odp/#/dashboard https://earth.esa.int/eogateway Space and AI: https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Preparing_for_the_Future/Discovery_and_Preparation/Artificial_intelligence_in_space Space IoT: https://research.tudelft.nl/en/publications/space-internet-of-things-space-iot   Kate's playlist Jamiroquai – Cosmic Girl (https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/6y0Etr2KJr0sdcEp7ajoUK?si=5adb54db3f644766) Prodigy – Firestarter (https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/79CUrU5o2KAVDTNm4x3eGU?si=06ab422ede084bd0) Prodigy – Out of Space (https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/6cYJBIE9FC1QAoPw5EhdLA?si=0a97597b1e284597) David Bowie – Space Oddity (https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/3CDd3KJKMdkN13BCzsj9ch?si=56c23ac9942a4d9b) Peter Schilling – Major Tom (https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/709ffFK4o4MtG1NKoLvOma?si=28ff1383d97742e8) Public Service Broadcasting – Race for Space (https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/65KwtzkJXw7oT819NFWmEP?si=yRDptIshTN6A7128HVBpdg) Hen Ogledd – Space Golf (https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/3phtWNZEYBtiNvlJefa0Uq?si=6a06165870344d20)   About Avnet Silica: This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution: https://my.avnet.com/silica/resources/podcast/ You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/.