{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/6a8e9454d477524f47f6b0ef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Alicia Kavelaars, Senior Technology Officer at Spacedock","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/1787728964842-8356ced4-3b04-4b5a-861f-e896dedfcac1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Connect to Orbit, Joe Reed speaks with Alicia Kavelaars, Senior Technology Officer at Spacedock.</p><p>Alicia shares her journey from studying theoretical physics and astrophysics, to building space systems, founding OffWorld, and now helping shape the future of persistent space infrastructure.</p><p>The conversation explores:</p><p>• Why the future of space depends on rapid prototyping and solving real customer problems early</p><p>• How robotics, AI and hardware will drive the next wave of aerospace innovation</p><p>• The importance of systems thinking for engineers entering the industry</p><p>• Why adjacent industries are becoming a key source of aerospace talent</p><p>• The future of commercial space infrastructure and in-orbit servicing</p><p>A great conversation for engineers, founders and leaders interested in robotics, AI and the next generation of space technology.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}