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In this episode, Ben sits down with Remco Timmermans to explore the dynamic world of space industry marketing and events. They discuss Remco's journey into space, the emotional power of rocket launches, and how space is becoming a true people's industry. The conversation covers the space industry's outlook for 2025, the curation of industry events, the debate between live and virtual events, and the critical role of social media in engaging the public. Remco also shares his predictions for the sector's future. To celebrate the start of this dynamic year, we invite you to download Remco's exclusive FREE Space Agenda 2025 events poster! This printable PDF highlights a selection of key events happening around the world—one for each week of the year! Download your FREE copy now: https://lnkd.in/e5yB5VeU This weeks episode is sponsored by Sky Fi. Check them out: https://skyfi.com/ OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:16 Bens proposal - thanks to Sky Fi! See the pics of Bens proposal here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEqMzU4xAV-/?img_index=1 01:10 Remco Timmermans 02:15 New Year 03:44 Remco's interest in space 13:50 The Power of a Launch! 15:00 A true peoples industry 17:20 Space industry in 2025 19:50 Space Agenda https://www.spaceagenda.com/ 22:50 How to decide which events to include in "industry events calendar" 26:44 Live events vs virtual events 34:38 Social Media and Marketing in the space industry. 36:47 Predictions for Space Industry 2025 39:28 Wrap Up and Socials Follow Remco Timmermans: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/remcotimmermans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelsinorbit/ X: https://x.com/timmermansr Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Youtube: www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ X: https://x.com/Gambleonit Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrobenpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/

In this episode of the Astro Ben Podcast, we chat with Emily Carney, space historian, journalist, and co-author of the new book Star Bound: A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program. OUT JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS (LINK BELOW) Emily shares her insights on the cultural and societal impact of America's space exploration journey and why understanding our space history is vital for the next generation. From her iconic Space Hipsters community to her thoughts on mining the Moon and asteroids, Emily brings her trademark wit and wisdom to the conversation. We also touch on the lessons the U.S. space program can teach us about innovation, reactionary progress, and global collaboration. This is a must-listen for space enthusiasts and newcomers alike! This weeks episode is sponsored by AIDAA. Check them out: https://www.aidaa.it/ OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 01:05 Introducing Emily Carney 01:40 Co-authoring a book! 02:47 Inspiration 05:50 Writing pattern 10:11 Keeping the book culture 12:44 Politics in the US - is Space always a positive?! National Pride! 17:00 Artemis & Cultural Commitments 19:32 Emilys Military background 23:10 Space Hipsters Facebook Group 28:33 Space & Things Podcast 34:10 Dreams for the book! 36:22 Wrap Up and Socials Connect with Emily Carney: X: https://x.com/EmilyLCarney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilycarneyspace/ Space Hipsters: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fspacehipsters%2F Pre-order Emilys Book: Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Bound-Goldilocks-Everything-Spaceflight/dp/1496241398 Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/star-bound-a-beginner-s-guide-to-the-american-space-program-from-goddard-s-rockets-to-goldilocks-planets-and-everything-in-betwe-bruce-mccandless/21091286?ean=9781496241399 Nebraska: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9781496241399/star-bound/ Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Youtube: www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ X: https://x.com/Gambleonit Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrobenpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/