Julia Balm

Research Associate & PhD candidate, FASI, @KingsCollegeLon @freeman_air @DefAcUK | space, security, strategy, ballet |

[Julia Balm @Nuclear_Balm]

I am over the moon and delighted to share my Freeman Paper ‘Mediating Space Security: how new and social media are shaping the security discourse’ alongside 'Space Situational Awareness' by Dr Stuart Eves

[Freeman Air and Space Institute @freeman_air]

Two for the price of one! It's a space special day 🛰️Today we publish two Freeman papers on 'Space Situational Awareness' by Dr Stuart Eves and 'Mediating Space Security' by @Nuclear_Balm . See more with links to the papers here: https://t.co/S78Kr7z8zC Please RT! @Godderstwit

[King's Security Studies @KCLSecurity]

Can Britain achieve its Arctic ambitions?

Join @freeman_air for an online panel discussion to explore the UK’s Arctic ambitions across air, land & sea. What does it want to achieve, and what trade-offs are being accepted?

📅 17 April
⏲️10am BST
🔗 https://t.co/83SexCRe4d

[Freeman Air and Space Institute @freeman_air]

🚀Are you a @KingsCollegeLon BA or MA student interested in a career in air and space?

This is your chance to get candid advice from industry experts and discover the diverse careers available in air and space.

📅 20 Jan 2026
🕕18.00 - 20.30

Register 👇
https://t.co/oDm5nVsmWO

[IISS News @IISS_org]

China’s commercial space sector has proliferated over the last decade thanks to political prioritisation and extensive venture-capital funding. Whilst it has not yet fulfilled Beijing’s aim of surpassing the US as a space power, this industry is now a key strength for China.

Explore the latest #ChartingChina analysis by Henry Boyd, @Erik_Green8 & @MeiaNouwens. https://t.co/aj8z6dVIOD

[UK Space Command @UKSpaceCmd]

Interested in space at #DSEI2025? Come meet our team on the UK Space Command stand in the space zone, S1-320.

@ComdUKSpaceCmd - Major General Paul Tedman - will deliver a keynote address at 1130 on Tuesday 9th September, in the space zone theatre.

[King's Security Studies @KCLSecurity]

How should the UK respond to the growing threat of war in space?

FASI's @Nuclear_Balm explains "The use of dual-use civilian space systems further complicates escalation, as interference may unintentionally draw private actors into conflict"

Read 👇
https://t.co/OHMiGLj6bq

[Secure World Foundation @SWFoundation]

🚨 Job Opening: Program Analyst

We’re hiring at Secure World Foundation. Come work on real space sustainability challenges — from orbital debris to STM to space security.

Full-time, hybrid in DC or Colorado.

Apply by July 14

https://t.co/ifiufINq1y

[Royal Air Force @RoyalAirForce]

The Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP & Sir Chris Bryant MP, alongside @ChiefofAirStaff, have opened a National Space Operations Centre facility at @RAFHighWycombe.
Space is a critical national infrastructure sector, a site of growing competition, and a domain that is central to warfighting.

[Tim Robinson @RAeSTimR]

Next up at #FCAS25 - European space capabilities moderated by Julia Balm, @freeman_air with Raul Gonzalez Munoz, University of Leicester, Bleddyn Bowen, Durham Uni and Marco Alberti, European Space Policy Insitute

[Freeman Air and Space Institute @freeman_air]

This afternoon’s fireside chat at #LDC2025 explores ‘The Private Sector’s Role in Allied Space Defence’

Featuring FASI’s @Nuclear_Balm as Co-Chair, the panel explore how the increasing accessibility of space is reshaping global dynamics.

[Defence Committee @CommonsDefence]

Our one-off session on space defence has started. Watch live👇

[Freeman Air and Space Institute @freeman_air]

🚨 Last chance to apply - deadline is tomorrow!🚨

📢 The Freeman Air and Space Institute is hiring:

We are looking for a PhD Studentship to support FASI’s research in the field of air power.

💡 Fully funded
🗓️ Deadline to apply: 9 April

Apply now 👇
https://t.co/k1kAl6qP7X

[Freeman Air and Space Institute @freeman_air]

How has the RAF’s approach to sUAS evolved in response to the Ukraine war?

FASI’s @ArunPDawson & @AleixNadal discuss in new research titled ‘Concept to Combat: The Royal Air Force, Small Drones and the War in Ukraine’

Read here
https://t.co/VDC0s6aomu

[Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk]

The UK space sector is embarking on a Martian adventure 🚀✨

@peterkyle visited @AirbusintheUK to find out more about their mission to get Europe’s first Mars Rover safely to the red planet in 2030.

Read more: https://t.co/yvTDeYuVHw

[Freeman Air and Space Institute @freeman_air]

📢 The Freeman Air and Space Institute is hiring!

We are looking for a PhD Studentship to support FASI’s research in the field of air power.

💡 Fully funded, stipend, tuition, & research support
🗓️ Deadline to apply: 9 April

Apply now 👇
https://t.co/k1kAl6qP7X

[Freeman Air and Space Institute @freeman_air]

Today we celebrate the incredible achievements & contributions of women across the world.

FASI are proud partners of @Women In Aviation & Aerospace Charter. Together we will continue building a balanced & fair aviation & aerospace industry.
#AccelerateAction #WiAAxIWD #IWD2025

[IISS News @IISS_org]

🚨 The Arms Control Poseur is back 🚨 How independent is the UK’s nuclear arsenal? Podcast host @alexbollfrass is joined by @mgmessmer, @Seb_BW and Dr Daniel Salisbury to discuss the evolution of Britain’s nuclear capabilities from its origins in World War II to its current nuclear arsenal.

🎙️ Listen now: https://t.co/X00ykcJprF

[Freeman Air and Space Institute @freeman_air]

💡Join FASI's @Nuclear_Balm & @sophy_higgins who will be celebrating Intl. Women’s Day with a panel discussion highlighting the contributions of women to diplomacy & security.

Organised by our colleagues @KCL_CSSS

📆 6 March, 12:15
📍 Bush House(SE)2.06
https://t.co/Fv9WcwoKSE

[Freeman Air and Space Institute @freeman_air]

Preventing an Arms Race in Space: New Challenges, New Solutions?

Join us for an online panel discussion exploring the rapidly increasing importance of space as a diplomatic and military domain.

📅 13 March
⏲️14:00 GMT
📌 Zoom

Register now 👇
https://t.co/OPqYvqJyYz

[Centre for Science & Security Studies @KCL_CSSS]

📢 Join us in celebrating International Women's Day with a special panel discussion highlighting the contributions of women to diplomacy and security!

📆 6th March, 12:15 - 13:30
📍 Bush House (SE)2.06

🚨Limited tickets available at: https://t.co/kwI24zhpsP

[Freeman Air and Space Institute @freeman_air]

🚨Two weeks to go!

There's still time to submit your abstract for FASI's Inaugural Air & Space Postgraduate Conference

📅11th June 2025
🗨️Submissions welcome from postgraduate researchers, Masters & PhD students

To find out more visit 👇
https://t.co/jZjIeJ5d71