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Constellations connects you to the innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs and policy makers who are making … and remaking … today’s satellite and space industries. Have a topic you’d like us to discuss? Contact us here or tweet us using #ConstellationsPodcast.

Russ Van Der Werff

The Rise of HAPS, Competition for LEOs and Promise of Connectivity Everywhere

Russ Van Der Werff, Vice President of the HAPS Alliance and VP of Stratospheric Solutions at Aerostar

Discover how High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) are enhancing global connectivity and impacting industries like telecommunications, Earth observation, and weather prediction. Russ Van Der Werff, VP of the HAPS Alliance, discusses the differences between HAPS and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and their impact on various industries.

Dec 18, 2024 – 19 min

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Dr. David Hardy

Old Versus New, Plug and Play and Responsive Satellites

Dr. David Hardy, Consultant, TC Space Consulting

In this episode, we explore the shift from large, custom satellites to smaller, standardized space vehicles and the need for rapid satellite launches. Our guest highlights how commercial space drives faster innovation and why swift satellite deployment is essential for the future of modern warfare and space technology.

Dec 4, 2024 – 40 min

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Dr. Kelly Hammett

Dynamic Space Operations, Demand Signals and Smart Buyers

Dr. Kelly Hammett, Director and Program Executive Officer, Space Rapid Capabilities Office

On the Constellations Podcast, we explore the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) and its mission to deliver rapid, combat-ready space and ground systems. Hear about key programs like SCAR and R2C2, leveraging commercial technologies, enhancing space operations, and collaboration with international partners to support the Space RCO.

Nov 20, 2024 – 23 min

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Brad Bode

Software, the Ground Truth and Why GSaaS Hasn’t Consolidated

Brad Bode, CTO, ATLAS Space Operations

In this podcast, Brad Bode, CTO at ATLAS Space Operations, explains why GSaaS providers are resisting consolidation, the growing applications beyond Earth Observation (EO), and the critical role of software in ground systems.

Nov 6, 2024 – 30 min

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Chuen Chern Loo, Ellie Xiuqi Wang

Small Satellites, Regulatory Implications and a View to the Future

Chuen Chern Loo, Head, Space Publication and Registration Division, and Ellie Xiuqi Wang, Head, Data Treatment Section of Space Service Department, ITU

Two experts from the International Telecommunications Union share their insights on the role of regulation in the rapidly growing and evolving small satellite world.

Oct 23, 2024 – 32 min

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Ron Faith

GSaaS, Smallsat Launches and Thinking About the Ground First

Ron Faith, CEO and President, RBC Signals

Ron Faith, CEO and President of RBC Signals, talks all things GSaaS and smallsats and explains why satellite operators and service providers need to start thinking of the ground segment first rather than last.

Oct 9, 2024 – 18 min

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Al Tadros

AI Hallucinations, Blockchain and Extracting Intent

Al Tadros, Chief Technology Officer, Redwire

In this episode, Al Tadros, Chief Technology Officer at Redwire discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and how it enhances Space Domain Awareness (SDA). Hear him describe datasets and simulations to train on so that characterization and intent can be determined.

Sep 25, 2024 – 19 min

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Erin Miller, Ernest Campos

Cyber, Satellite Security and the Space ISAC Vulnerabilities Lab

Erin Miller, Executive Director and Ernest Campos, Co-Chair of the Space Innovation Test Bed, Space ISAC

Erin Miller, Executive Director, Space ISAC, and Ernest Campos, Co-chair of the Space Innovations Test Bed (SITB) for Space ISAC and Senior Account Executive for Space Programs at AMERICAN SYSTEMS Corporation talk about the commercial industry facing an onslaught of cyber-attacks and other threats and ways that the Space ISAC is enabling a resource that can help.

Sep 17, 2024 – 16 min

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Paul Graziani

Uncorrelated Tracks, Differing Phenomenologies and “More Data Is More Better”

Paul Graziani, CEO, COMSPOC

In this episode, Paul Graziani, CEO of COMSPOC, talks about Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and the value of data fusion in enhancing SSA. Paul describes the various data sources for SSA, such as optical data from telescopes, RF data from sensors, and radar data from ground-based or transmitter sources. He also explains how these sources differ.

Sep 11, 2024 – 27 min

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Gabriel Deville

Tracking Objects, Commercial Solutions and Emerging SSA Markets

Gabriel Deville, Consultant, Novaspace

Novaspace consultant Gabriel Deville discusses the current state and outlook of Space Situational Awareness, the $3 billion government investment in in-orbit services, crucial for space operations' flexibility, sustainability, and safety, and the market's need for a substantial customer base before it becomes a true buyer's market.

Sep 10, 2024 – 22 min

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Alexandre Tisserant

Game Changers Series – Satellite IoT

Alexandre Tisserant, CEO of Kinéis

Constellations: Game Changers is a limited series of short podcasts focused on pivotal new technologies or trends. In this episode, Alexandre Tisserant of Kinéis explains satellite IoT and the multiple applications and benefits that come from it. This limited series is brought to you by Constellations and Novaspace and highlights some of the key innovative topics that will be addressed at the upcoming World Space Business Week.

Sep 10, 2024 – 5 min

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Phil Carrai

Game Changers Series – Virtual Ground

Phil Carrai, President, Space, Training and Cybersecurity, Kratos

Game Changers is a limited series of short podcasts focused on pivotal new technologies or trends. In this episode, Phil Carrai of Kratos Space walks us through the impact of virtual ground systems on the satellite and space industries. This limited series is brought to you by Constellations and Novaspace and highlights some of the key innovative topics that will be addressed at the upcoming World Space Business Week.

Sep 3, 2024 – 5 min

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Igor Alonso, Eliot Nelson

Consolidation, Sustainability and the Future of Satellite Innovation

Igor Alonso Portillo, Director of Sales and Business Development, and Eliot Nelson, Business Development Manager, KSAT

In this episode, Igor Alonso Portillo and Eliot Nelson from KSAT explore the dynamic landscape of satellite constellations, the impact of recent market consolidation, and spectrum allocation.

Aug 28, 2024 – 17 min

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Scott Wisniewski

Game Changers Series – Direct-to-Device

Scott Wisniewski, President and CSO, AST SpaceMobile

Game Changers is a limited series of short podcasts focused on pivotal new technologies or trends. In this episode, Scott Wisniewski of AST SpaceMobile gives us an update on the direct-to-device market, what makes it so important and what to expect next. This limited series is brought to you by Constellations and Novaspace and highlights some of the key innovative topics that will be addressed at the upcoming World Space Business Week.

Aug 27, 2024 – 8 min

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Kevin Lausten

Smallsat Mobility, Propulsion Arrays and Maneuvering for SDA at LEO

Kevin Lausten, President, Morpheus Space

Our guest Kevin Lausten, President of Morpheus Space, is joining us today to talk about the technology behind satellite mobility, how it is evolving with smallsat designs and how its applications are growing beyond collision avoidance to support an emerging need for understanding what satellites are doing in space.

Aug 21, 2024 – 22 min

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Melissa Quinn

Game Changers Series – Artificial Intelligence

Melissa Quinn, Managing Director, Slingshot Aerospace UK

Game Changers is a limited series of short podcasts focused on pivotal new technologies or trends. In this episode, Melissa Quinn of Slingshot Aerospace walks us through the impact of artificial intelligence on the satellite and space industries. This limited series is brought to you by Constellations and Novaspace and highlights some of the key innovative topics that will be addressed at the upcoming World Space Business Week.

Aug 20, 2024 – 8 min

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Michael Geist

Integrated Space Systems, Multi-Orbit Terminals and the Future of SATCOM

Michael Geist, Vice President of Product Management, SES Space and Defense

In this episode, SES Space and Defense Vice President of Product Management Michael Geist discusses the evolving landscape of multi-orbit satellite capabilities.

Aug 14, 2024 – 17 min

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Robert Carlisle

Game Changers Series – In-Space Transportation

Robert Carlisle, CEO and Co-Founder, Argo Space

Game Changers is a limited podcast series about the game-changing technologies that will be discussed at the upcoming World Space Business Week. Tune in every Tuesday leading up to the event to hear experts answer 3 quick, hard-hitting questions to explain how they are changing the game. In this episode, Robert Carlisle of Argo Space walks us through the impact of in-space transportation on the satellite and space industries.

Aug 13, 2024 – 7 min

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Jean Francois Morizur

Big Data, Small Tunnels and the Complex Shape of Light

Jean Francois Morizur, Founder and CEO, Cailabs

Globally recognized organizations are exploring different advanced communication technologies from RF to laser links. Hear Jean Francois Morizur, Founder and CEO of Cailabs, share insights on the market for laser communications and how lasers complement the role of RF signals in satellite connectivity.

Jul 31, 2024 – 23 min

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Ross Kauffman and Ashlee Vance

Exclusive Interview: Wild Wild Space

Ross Kauffman, Director and Ashlee Vance, Producer and Technology Writer

Highly-anticipated WILD WILD SPACE brings the space industry into your home! Constellations spoke with Ross Kauffman and Ashlee Vance, the team behind the upcoming HBO original documentary WILD WILD SPACE. The original HBO documentary follows three rocket and satellite companies - Astra, Rocket Lab, and Planet - and the quests of their idiosyncratic founders to conquer the burgeoning space industry.

Jul 17, 2024 – 21 min

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Florian Thirion

Software-Defined Satellites, New Business Models and Competitive Advantages

Florian Thirion, Senior Product and Portfolio Marketing Manager, Airbus Defence and Space

In this episode, Florian Thirion from Airbus Defence and Space explores the transformative potential of software-defined satellites.

Jul 3, 2024 – 20 min

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Lucas Hansen

5G from Space, Network of Networks and Connectivity for Everyone

Lucas Hansen, Vice President and General Manager, Keysight Technologies

With us today on Constellations Podcast is Lucas Hansen, Vice President and General Manager of Wireless and Satellite Direct-to-Device Communications at Keysight Technologies to discuss the opportunities, challenges, use cases and future of 5G from space.

Jun 19, 2024 – 26 min

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Colonel Kalliroi Landry

Being a Disruptor, Spiral Development and Proliferated Tactical Data Networks

Colonel Kalliroi Landry, Chief, Support Cell, Space Development Agency

During this episode, Colonel Kalliroi Landry, Space Development Agency, will discuss why the commercial model is attractive to the SDA, the challenges of DoD acquisition methods and the shift towards information services.

Jun 5, 2024 – 25 min

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Pacôme Révillon

The Evolving Maritime Market, Offices at Sea and the Impact of Starlink

Pacôme Révillon, CEO, Novaspace

Pacôme Révillon, CEO of Novaspace, joins us to explain the role of satellite in solving this challenge including the ROI of maritime connectivity, the outlook on autonomous vessels and the impact of Starlink on the market.

May 22, 2024 – 22 min

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Vinay Purohit, Dallas Kasaboski, Kevin Tobias

SD-WAN, Multi-Orbit Access and a New Age for Satcom

Vinay Purohit, Founder and CTO, CloudJuncxion, Dallas Kasaboski, Principal Analyst, Northern Sky Research, an Analysys Mason Company, and Kevin Tobias, Director of Product Management, Kratos

On this Constellations Podcast, we explore the evolution of the satellite terminals. Join our panel of experts to understand how the digital transformation of satellite networks has opened the door to orchestrated and automated operations across multiple orbits.

May 8, 2024 – 28 min

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Nathan de Ruiter, Amina Boubendir, Stuart Daughtridge

Software, Satellites and a More Dynamic World

Nathan de Ruiter, Partner and Managing Director, Novaspace, Amina Boubendir, Head of Research and Standardization, Airbus Defence and Space, and Stuart Daughtridge, VP of Advanced Technology, Kratos

In this Constellations Podcast, we have with us an outstanding panel of experts that will discuss the "softwarization" of satellites and ground systems and the increasing integration between the two.

Apr 24, 2024 – 29 min

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Michael-Christensen

Playing Poker, Changing Mindsets and Space Superiority

Colonel Michael Christensen, Director of Test and Evaluation, U.S. Space Force

Colonel Michael Christensen discusses the importance of modeling and simulation in stress-testing space defense systems before construction begins.

Apr 10, 2024 – 19 min

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Kelli Kedis Ogborn

Space Entrepreneurship, Vertical Markets and Commercial Critical Infrastructure

Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation

Hear Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation share key market drivers, growing international interest in space, and switching from the Apollo era to the era of Artemis.

Mar 27, 2024 – 36 min

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Declan Ganley and Konrad Nieradka

Spectrum Sharing, Laser Networks and Open Access

Declan Ganley, CEO, and Konrad Nieradka, Vice President of Product Management, Rivada Space Networks

Declan Ganley, CEO of Rivada and Konrad Nieradka, Vice President of Product Management of Rivada discuss connected communications with a laser mesh network in space and how standards like Carrier Ethernet are shaping the future of enterprise communications.

Mar 13, 2024 – 32 min

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John Finney

Mission Critical Comms on the Move, Multi-Orbit Handovers and Zero Packet Loss

John Finney, CEO and Founder, ALL.SPACE

Hear John Finney, CEO of ALL.SPACE, explain the details and drivers advancing terminal technology for true high performance multi-orbit connectivity on the move.

Feb 28, 2024 – 26 min

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Sethu Saveda Suvanam

Satellite Industry Softwarization, On-Board AI and Flying Routers in Space

Sethu Saveda Suvanam, Founder & CEO, ReOrbit

Hear Sethu Saveda Suvanam, CEO and Found of ReOrbit, explain how on-board computing is fundamentally changing the way data moves in space - and how it can maximize data access security and speed.

Feb 14, 2024 – 25 min

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Daniel Bar-Lev

Mainstreaming Satellite, Embracing MEF Standards and Enabling Service Delivery in Minutes

Daniel Bar-Lev, Vice President of Strategic Programs, MEF

In this podcast episode, find out how standards such as Carrier Ethernet are playing a critical role in enabling satellite and telecommunications networks to converge to deliver services such as enterprise network extension, SD-WAN and IP services to hard-to-reach areas.

Jan 31, 2024 – 26 min

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John Taylor

Standardization, Reconfiguring the Ground Segment and Meeting Gigabit per Second Demand

John Taylor, Chief Engineer, Swedish Space Corporation

Take a deep dive with John Taylor, Chief Engineer for Swedish Space Corporation, into the technology behind advancing satellite ground systems in flexibility, scalability, and standardization.

Jan 17, 2024 – 22 min

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Steve Bochinger

The Opportunities, Challenges and Future of the Middle East Space Sector

Steve Bochinger, Affiliate Executive Advisor, Euroconsult

Here to discuss the space sector development in the Middle East including the opportunities, challenges and the future is Steve Bochinger, the Affiliate Executive Advisor of Euroconsult.

Jan 7, 2024 – 24 min

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Justus Parmar

Venture Capital, Clean Tech, and AI: Investing in Space in 2024

Justus Parmar, CEO and Founder, Fortuna Investments

Explore the future of space investment with Justus Parmar, discussing the dynamic growth and opportunities in the space sector.

Jan 3, 2024 – 25 min

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David Gauthier

Commercial Data, Open Source Intelligence and Moving at the Speed of Technology

David Gauthier, Chief Strategy Officer, GXO, Inc.

During this episode, David Gauthier, Chief Strategy Officer, GXO, Inc., will discuss the challenges of DoD acquisition methods, the shift towards information services and leaning on the commercial industry for the critical advantage.

Dec 20, 2023 – 25 min

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Robbie Robertson

Digital Twins, the Engineering Metaverse and Potential for Breakthrough Designs

Robbie Robertson, CEO and Co-Founder, Sedaro

Here to discuss the massive potential of digital twins technology is Robbie Robertson, CEO and Co-founder of Sedaro, a start up that is revolutionizing engineering simulation and virtualization with digital twins in the cloud.

Dec 6, 2023 – 25 min

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Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro

Space Sustainability, the White House LEO strategy and Not Your Parents’ Moon

Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, Asst. Dir. for Space Policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Join Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro as she unveils the presidential vision for space exploration, discussing space weather, Earth observation, and innovative strategies for America's space future.

Nov 22, 2023 – 17 min

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Samer Halawi

HAPS or MISHAPS, An Evolving Journey and Stratospheric Opportunities

Samer Halawi, CEO, AALTO HAPS

Here to discuss their breakthrough HAPS technology and the opportunities and challenges of bringing the innovative solution to market is Samer Halawi, the CEO of AALTO.

Nov 8, 2023 – 21 min

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Chris Taylor

Hybrid Space Architecture, Digital Twins and Free Space Optics

Chris Taylor, CEO, Aalyria

In this episode of the Constellations Podcast, Chris Taylor, CEO of Aalyria, delves into the transformative potential of coherent light and free space optics.

Oct 25, 2023 – 30 min

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Joel Francis and Kevin Coggins

Threat Tracking, Information Sharing and the Watch Center

Joel Francis, Watch Center Lead and Kevin Coggins, Senior Advisor, Space ISAC

During this episode, guests Joel Francis, Watch Center lead at Space ISAC, and Kevin Coggins, Senior Advisor to Space ISAC will discuss the purpose of the Watch Center and the types of data brought into the Watch Center for analysis.

Oct 17, 2023 – 33 min

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Buffy Wajvoda

Generative AI: the Opportunities, Risks and Future in the Space Industry

Buffy Wajvoda, Head of Solutions Architects, AWS Space & Satellite

To learn more about the potential of generative AI for the space industry we have Buffy Wajvoda, Head of Solutions Architects, AWS Space & Satellite.

Oct 11, 2023 – 17 min

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Steve Good

Space Computers, Reprogrammable Payloads and the Satellite SWaP Game

Steve Good, Chief Business Officer, Ramon.Space

Join Steve Good, Chief Business Officer at Ramon.Space, to learn how space resilient computing infrastructure is transforming fixed satellites into flexible ones, the applications for "earth-like" computing on orbit, and how a smart satellite can leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to contribute to humankind's knowledge of space and space operations.

Sep 27, 2023 – 27 min

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Spencer Boyajian

Space Research Pre-NASA, the Next Generation of Scientists and Collaborating on an International Scale

Spencer Boyajian, Professional Research Assistant, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Spencer Boyajian, Professional Research Assistant, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) talks about the work and INSPIRE, an international program to train students to participate in internationally collaborative missions, and elaborates on the INSPIRE spacecraft bus being built as an open domain hardware architecture developed jointly by partner universities.

Sep 13, 2023 – 20 min

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Nathan de Ruiter

Satellite Industry Shift, Demand Drivers and the $60 Billion Dollar Market Opportunity

Nathan de Ruiter, Managing Director, Euroconsult Canada

In this episode, join Nathan de Ruiter, Managing Director of Euroconsult Canada, as he covers the state of play and prospects for the satellite communication sector, the shifting tides of revenue opportunities, and potential changes that will disrupt the SATCOM market.

Sep 11, 2023 – 21 min

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Dr. Rachit Bhatia

Tracking LEOs, Growth in Resident Space Objects and the Problem with Uncertainty

Dr. Rachit Bhatia, Space Safety Analytics and Research Lead, LeoLabs

Dr. Rachit Bhatia, Space Safety Analytics and Research Lead at LeoLabs, talks about surveillance of low Earth orbit (LEO) with ground-based radar and why radar is best suited for LEO monitoring and tracking.

Aug 30, 2023 – 32 min

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Giovanni Pandolfi Bortoletto

Tsunami of SmallSats, Growth of GSaaS Providers and the Future of Space

Giovanni Pandolfi Bortoletto, Co-Founder and CSO, Leaf Space

To delve deeper into the GSaaS market and its future, we have with us today, Giovanni Pandolfi Bortoletto, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Leaf Space - a GSaaS provider that operates a fully owned, globally distributed network of ground stations.

Aug 16, 2023 – 21 min

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Ken Campbell

Challenges with Geo-Registration, Advanced Remote Sensing and Utilizing AI

Ken Campbell, President, Edgybees

During this episode, Ken Campbell, President of Edgybees Incorporated, will talk about how geo-registration is aligning or matching digital maps and images to real-world locations on the Earth's surface.

Aug 2, 2023 – 25 min

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David Witkowski

Space-Based Networking Infrastructure, Broadband Communication Ecosystem and the Speed of Light Is Too Slow

David Witkowski, Co-Chair of Deployment Working Group, IEEE Future Networks

Hear David Witkowski describe how the IEEE is considering satellite in the development of future releases of the 3GPP standard and how satellite broadband is already helping to close the digital divide.

Jul 19, 2023 – 28 min

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Matt O'Connell

Space Investors, the Emergence of ChatGPT and the First Open-Source War

Matt O’Connell, Operating Partner, DCVC

Matt O'Connell, operating partner at DCVC, explains what caused this pause in space investment, and more importantly, what we should expect going forward.

Jul 5, 2023 – 28 min

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Mike Kaplan

Big Demand, Smallsat Manufacturing and New Satellite Services

Mike Kaplan, VP of Business Development, LeoStella

Explore the booming smallsat industry with Mike Kaplan, Vice President of LeoStella, as we delve into the challenges and innovations in satellite manufacturing amid a forecasted average launch of one ton of smallsats per day over the next decade.

Jun 21, 2023 – 27 min

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Christian Patouraux

Facing Natural Disasters, Endless Grit and Closing the Digital Divide in APAC

Christian Patouraux, CEO and Founder, Kacific

In this podcast, discover the technology it takes to connect the unconnected across the unique landscape and communities within APAC.

Jun 6, 2023 – 34 min

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Dr. Brian Weeden

Space Sustainability, International Collaboration and Commercial Partnerships

Dr. Brian Weeden, Director of Program Planning, Secure World Foundation

On this Constellations Podcast we’ll discuss space sustainability, what it means and how it is changing.

May 24, 2023 – 23 min

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Jaume Sanpera

Nanosatellites, IoT over Satellite and 5G IoT Solving Industry Problems

Jaume Sanpera, CEO and Co-Founder, Sateliot

In this Constellations Podcast, we are joined by Sateliot CEO Jaume Sanpera to discuss nanosatellites, the evolution of IoT over satellite, and how 5G IoT can solve big problems in the agriculture, transportation, energy industries and more all over the world.

May 10, 2023 – 28 min

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Robert Bell, Guido Neumann, Stuart Daughtridge

Mainstreaming Satcom, Convergence With Telco and Connectivity Everywhere

Robert Bell, Executive Director, World Teleport Association, Guido Neumann, Chief Development Officer and President, EMEA, AXESS Networks, and Stuart Daughtridge, VP of Advanced Technology, Kratos

In this Constellations Podcast, a panel of experts will discuss the opportunities, challenges and new business approaches taken by satellite and teleport operators to deepen integration with terrestrial telecommunications providers.

Apr 26, 2023 – 25 min

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Clemens Kaiser, Ronald van der Breggen

Terrestrial Networks in Space, Inter-Satellite Optical Links and Free Space Optics

Clemens Kaiser, Chief Program Officer and Ronald van der Breggen, Chief Commercial Officer, Rivada Space Networks

In this episode of Constellations, Rivada Space Networks executives discuss building a space network using optical satellite technology and its implications for satellite data networks and ground stations. They explore the growth of optical technology, the role of optical inter-satellite links, the trade-offs between optical and RF technology, and the future of connectivity.

Apr 12, 2023 – 35 min

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Jack Waters, Dallas Kasaboski and Kevin Tobias

Virtual Signal Processing, Software-Defined Satellite Terminals and the Evolution of the Network Edge

Kevin Tobias, Director of Product Management, Kratos, Jack Waters, CEO, XipLink Inc., and Dallas Kasaboski, Principal Analyst, NSR, an Analysys Mason company

Hear a panel of experts from Kratos, XipLink, and NSR, an Analysys Mason company, discuss how digital transformation is changing satellite communications at the remote terminal also known as "the edge."

Mar 29, 2023 – 26 min

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Colonel Michelle Idle

Intentional Collaboration, Asking the Right Questions and Turning the Ship Around

Col. Michelle Idle, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Space Systems Command

Colonel Michelle Idle, the Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California discusses SSC's Front Door Initiative to help improve their outreach into the commercial sector.

Mar 15, 2023 – 21 min

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Aravind Ravichandran

Satellite-as-a-Service, Data Fusion and Sovereign Earth Observation

Aravind Ravichandran, Founder, TerraWatch Space

Aravind Ravichandran discusses emerging business models and technical advances being employed by EO, such as "space-as-a-service" and "“satellite-as-a-service", data fusion and onboard computing.

Mar 1, 2023 – 23 min

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John Peterson

In-flight Connectivity, Seamless Air Travel and the Physics of Networks in the Sky

John Peterson, Executive Director of Aviation, Iridium

When satellites are 500 miles from their antennas, and aircraft are traveling at over 500 miles per hour, it is difficult to fathom ways to provide faster speeds and more reliable connectivity for passengers and crew. Listen to John Peterson, Iridium’s Executive Director of Aviation, as he helps us understand new technologies in the aero market that make it possible. Hear Mr. Peterson discuss how these technologies can improve performance and end-user experience and overcome the challenging physics of in-flight connectivity.

Feb 15, 2023 – 30 min

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Guillaume Tanier

Digitalization, Leveraging the Cloud and the Building Your Own Ground Segment

Guillaume Tanier, CEO and Co-Founder, Leanspace

Guillaume Tanier, CEO and Co-founder of Leanspace, joined Constellations to discuss the benefits of software for space and satellite operations. Hear Mr. Tanier discuss the digitalization of the satellite ground segment including an explanation of the concept of digital continuity, the challenges of interfaces between providers, and how it is possible for developers to build their own ground segment in weeks, rather than years.

Feb 1, 2023 – 21 min

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Sita Sonty

Future of Satellite Connectivity, New Satellite Applications and Other Key 2023 Space Trends

Sita Sonty, Partner and Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group

Sita Sonty will discuss the satellite revolution taking place in both space and on the ground including the future of satellite connectivity, the growth of non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellites, the demand for multi-orbit antennas, and the virtualization of satellite ground systems.

Jan 18, 2023 – 23 min

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Yesmean Luk

Satellites integrated with Telcos, 5G and a Converging World

Yesmean Luk, Senior Consultant, STL Partners

The impact of 5G on the mobile industry and its customers will be profound, especially with the recent inclusion of satellites into the standard. Yesmean Luk, a Senior Consultant at STL Partners, will be discussing whether the convergence of the satellite and telecom industries will be a revolution or evolution.

Jan 4, 2023 – 23 min

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Luc-Yves Pagal Vinette

Global Connectivity, Low Latency and Supporting Government Sectors in LEO

Kevin Steen, CEO, OneWeb Technologies

On this episode of the Constellations Podcast, we learn about the differences between OneWeb and OneWeb Technologies. Kevin Steen, CEO of OneWeb Technologies, talks about connectivity in places that currently do not have broadband – such as polar regions or UAV applications.

Dec 21, 2022 – 21 min

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Luc-Yves Pagal Vinette

NFV, SDN and Enabling Dynamic Satellite Ground Networks

Luc-Yves Pagal Vinette, Product Marketing Director, Amdocs

Virtualization, software-defined networking and orchestration can enable ground networks to become much more agile to meet the new capabilities in space. Luc-Yves Pagal Vinette is an expert in networking concepts such as SDN/NFV, the edge and disaggregated networks.

Dec 7, 2022 – 32 min

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Bill Milroy

Antenna Technology, Exponential Growth and Adapting to the “Multi’s”

Bill Milroy, Chairman and CTO, ThinKom Solutions

Bill Milroy, Chairman and CTO, of ThinKom Solutions, discusses the business case for an antenna. He addresses the challenges of creating antennas for deployment in space vehicles. Bill thinks the market is moving towards a fusion of GEO and LEO to help shape IP traffic.

Nov 23, 2022 – 44 min

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Chris Quilty

Satellite Networks, Mobile Operators and Cell Service from Space

Chris Quilty, Partner, Quilty Analytics

Direct satellite-to-cell phone connectivity is being explored by SpaceX and T-Mobile. Chris Quilty, from Quilty Analytics, explains how this technology could impact cellular backhaul revenues.

Nov 9, 2022 – 25 min

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Tom Stroup

5G, Satellites and Connectivity Anywhere

Tom Stroup, President, Satellite Industry Association

SIA President Tom Stroup discusses the market drivers, opportunities, and challenges that 5G presents for the satellite industry. Stroup is uniquely qualified to discuss this topic as he is well versed in regulatory and policy issues of critical importance to the space industry.

Oct 26, 2022 – 19 min

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Charles Miller

Smart Phones, Dead Zones and Cell Towers in Space

Charles Miller, CEO and Co-Founder, Lynk

On the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss the integration of satellite and terrestrial networks. Charles Miller from Lynk is co-founder and CEO of Lynk, a company developing a satellite-to-mobile phone satellite constellation. It aims to provide a cell tower and space capability for global coverage.

Oct 12, 2022 – 22 min

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Thomas Gardner

Artemis, CAPSTONE and the Challenge of Cislunar Navigation

Thomas Gardner, Director of Engineering/Mission Systems, Advanced Space

We'll discuss the impact a growing number of lunar missions will have on the satellite and space sector. Our guest is Thomas Gardner, Director of Engineering/Mission Systems at Advanced Space. We'll discuss NASA's space exploration program and Advanced Space's role in it.

Sep 28, 2022 – 29 min

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Dr. Mark Adams

Post Quantum Hacks, Quantum Key Distribution for SmallSats and the Fully Entangled Future

Dr. Mark Adams, Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Auburn University

Quantum key distribution for secure communications across optical fiber networks. The technology has yet to be applied across a constellation of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit. Dr. Mark Adams, Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Auburn University explains how quantum key distribution (QKD) works.

Sep 14, 2022 – 18 min

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Al Tadros

Building in Sustainability, Cislunar Infrastructure and Furthering Exploration

Al Tadros, Chief Technology Officer, Redwire Space

On this episode of the Constellations Podcast, we discuss the growing interest and investments in space. We are joined by Al Tadros, CTO of Redwire, who walks us through the importance of sustainable space exploration. NASA will soon launch Artemis I, an uncrewed moon-orbiting mission.

Aug 31, 2022 – 20 min

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Major General Shawn Bratton

STARCOM, Virtualized Training for Space and Breaking New Ground

Major General Shawn Bratton, Commander, Space Training and Readiness Command

Constellations Podcast celebrates the first anniversary of the U.S. Space Force's Training and Readiness Command, STARCOM. Major General Shawn Bratton explains how the command trains the Space Force for competition and conflict in the Space domain. Hear Maj Gen. Bratton explain why STARCOM is working with experts such as astronauts from NASA.

Aug 23, 2022 – 21 min

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Frank Turner

Spiral Development, Technology Readiness Levels and Being a Constructive Disruptor

Dr. Frank Turner, Technical Director, Space Development Agency

On this episode of the Constellations Podcast, we look at space-based capabilities for the warfighter. Dr. Frank Turner, Technical Director of the Space Development Agency, explains how the SDA is helping both industry and DoD understand how to support the military.

Aug 17, 2022 – 21 min

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Jono Luk

Video Communications, Deep Space and Artemis I Mission

Jono Luk, VP of Product Management, Webex

Deep space communication is becoming an important topic with the upcoming launch of NASA's Artemis 1 mission. This episode, Jono Luk, VP of Product Management at Webex will discuss the difficulties of video communications in space.

Aug 3, 2022 – 17 min

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Jordan Noone

Investing in Dual-Use Technologies, Finding Quality Space Talent and Working with the U.S. Space Force

Jordan Noone, General Partner and Co-Founder, Embedded Ventures

Jordan Noone, Co-founder of Embedded Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in space startups beyond launch. Jordan walks us through the first-of-its-kind partnership between Embedded and the U.S. Space Force. The Constellations Podcast looks at the commercial space industry's dual-use technologies.

Jul 20, 2022 – 27 min

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Shawn Williams

Software-Defined MicroGEO, Integrated Ground and a Network for Rural Alaska

Shawn Williams, VP of Government Affairs and Strategy, Pacific Dataport

In Alaska, an estimated 40,000 rural households are disadvantaged in access to the Internet. Advances in technology have aided in developing a business case for delivering service in the most remote places. Shawn Williams walks through the process of building a network that overcomes the challenges of Alaska.

Jul 6, 2022 – 20 min

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Bill Ray

The Intersection of LEO and 5G, Phased Array Antennas and Capabilities Brought by Lower Power Connectivity

Bill Ray, VP Analyst, Gartner Research

On this episode of the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the growth of LEO and how it is supporting a void 5G was meant to fill. Hear Bill Ray, VP Analyst, Gartner Research, share how several companies are starting to invest in the vertical markets rather than satellites.

Jun 22, 2022 – 20 min

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Bulent Altan

Laser Terminals as a Global Market Disruptor, the Adoption across SatCom and Creating Mesh Networks in the Sky

Bulent Altan, CEO, Mynaric

On this episode of the Constellations Podcast, we look at how satellite communications are being impacted by laser terminals. Bulent Altan, CEO of Mynaric, explains why laser terminal technology is one of the more prominent disruptors entering the global communications market.

Jun 8, 2022 – 26 min

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Josh Duncan

The Space Ecosystem, Benefits of Virtualization and Unique Opportunities in SmallSat

Josh Duncan, Principal Systems Engineer, Blue Canyon Technologies

On this episode of the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss the business of being an end-to-end spacecraft company. A lot of the actual hardware being deployed in smallsats, had its start in ground-based IT. We'll also talk about the unique opportunities in smallsat, including the ability to rideshare.

May 25, 2022 – 21 min

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Dr. Lisa Costa

Digital Service, Building an Open Architecture and the Critical Role of Industry

Dr. Lisa Costa, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, U.S. Space Force

The U.S. Space Force's office is focused on disruptive and asymmetric capabilities. Dr. Costa describes the challenge of commercial companies designing an asset to do different things that were not necessarily envisioned for that asset. The more innovative industry can be, the more the Space Force can partner with them.

May 11, 2022 – 23 min

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Chris Badgett, Araz Feyzi

Collision Avoidance Services, Transparency in Dual Use Technology and Space Domain Awareness

Chris Badgett, VP, Technology, Kratos and Araz Feyzi, CTO, Kayhan Space

The proliferation of constellations and taking advantage of different orbital regimes means there are consequences from an orbit phenomenology standpoint. Learn about sharing data and the different levels of access permissions that should be addressed so that the right data is always available to the right people.

Apr 27, 2022 – 25 min

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Nathan De Ruiter, Scott Herman

Artificial Intelligence, Maintaining Cybersecurity in LEO and a Future of 50,000 Satellites

Nathan De Ruiter, Managing Director, Euroconsult Canada and Scott Herman, CEO, Cognitive Space

A projected 50,000 satellite constellation will turn to AI to manage and enhance constellation management, security and utilization. In this Constellations Podcast, we examine the growing impact Artificial Intelligence is having on LEO constellations and how they can help satellites understand what they can and cannot do.

Apr 13, 2022 – 28 min

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Chris Boyd, Lluc Palerm

Satellite and Telecom Integration, Carrier Ethernet and Servicing New Markets

Lluc Palerm, Consultant, Northern Sky Research and Chris Boyd, Vice President of Product Management, Kratos

Hear Lluc Palerm, Consultant at NSR and Chris Boyd, Vice President of Product Management at Kratos discuss new market opportunities where satellite can extend today’s global communication networks.

Mar 30, 2022 – 21 min

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Kevin Myhre

Intellectual Property Law, the Increasing Importance of Protecting Space Assets and the 4 Types of IPs

Kevin Myhre, Patent Attorney, Barley Snyder

The concept of intellectual property is complex but critical to foster innovation in all industries. But how does it work in space?

Mar 16, 2022 – 25 min

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Carol Craig

Space-as-a-Service, 3D Printed Satellites and the Process of Spectrum Licensing

Carol Craig, CEO and Founder, Sidus Space

During this episode, Carol Craig, Founder and CEO of Sidus Space, will discuss her definition of "space-as-a-service" and all that it includes.

Mar 2, 2022 – 26 min

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Eli Naffah

Improving Space Mission Infrastructure, Leveraging Industry Innovation, and Commercial Opportunities with NASA

Eli Naffah, CSP Formulation Manager, NASA Glenn Research Center

On this Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss how NASA is looking to work with industry and adopt commercial solutions that support their infrastructure for near-earth operations.

Feb 16, 2022 – 14 min

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Dr. Kate Gilpin, Chris Mather

Networking Your Way to the Right Contact, the Difference between SBIR and STTR and Raising the Odds of Successful Entrepreneurship

Dr. Kate Gilpin, Director of Discovery and Engagement and Chris Mather, Senior Consultant, Parallax Advanced Research

Hear Dr. Kate Gilpin and Chris Mather explain APEX, a program providing free resources to academic researchers and innovators who are interested in successfully pitching new ideas to the department of Air Force.

Feb 2, 2022 – 24 min

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Walt Anderson

HAPs – Terrestrial, Satellite, and Now Stratospheric Communications

Walt Anderson, CEO and Founder, Avealto, Ltd.

To explain High Altitude Platforms, or HAPs, we have Walt Andersen, Founder and CEO of Avealto, LTD.

Jan 19, 2022 – 30 min

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Ian Stotesbury, Dr. Billy Edwards

Hot Jupiters, Super Earths and Sub-Neptunes

Ian Stotesbury, Lead Systems Engineer and Dr. Billy Edwards, Project Scientist, Blue Skies Space

Our guests explain what exoplanets are, how they differ from the planets in our solar system and why exoplanet research is so important.

Dec 29, 2021 – 27 min

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Dallas Kasaboski

Software-Defined Satellites, New Business Cases and Massive Growth Opportunities

Dallas Kasaboski, Analyst, Northern Sky Research

Dallas Kasaboski discusses software-defined-satellites and the applications that benefit most from this capability.

Dec 15, 2021 – 21 min

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Raphael Roettgen

The Global Space Economy, Space Vacations and the Final Investment Frontier

Raphael Roettgen, Managing Partner, E2MC Ventures

Raphael Roettgen shares his experience in diversification, how proposals he’s receiving are different now than in the past, and how he weighs the risk and reward of potential investment opportunities.

Dec 1, 2021 – 30 min

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Stuart Daughtridge, Lt. Col. Gary Thompson, Ben Hilburn

Interoperability, Open Standards and the Next Level of Flexibility

Stuart Daughtridge, Director and Chair, DIFI; Lt. Col. Gary Thompson, Assistant Portfolio Architect, U.S. Air Force; Ben Hilburn, Principal Program Manager, Microsoft Azure

Constellations has brought together a panel of three to discuss standards and how they will improve delivery of SATCOM services.

Nov 17, 2021 – 25 min

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Brian Barnett

Commercial Infrastructure for Space Communication, Proving the Technology Works and Social Media from Orbit

Brian Barnett, CEO and Founder, Solstar Space Company

Brian Barnett, Founder and CEO of Solstar Space Company, will discuss the evolution of space communication and how NASA has accomplished it with their deep space network, tracking and data relay satellites, and fly-over ground stations.

Nov 3, 2021 – 23 min

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Melanie Stricklan

Space Situational Awareness, Sustainability and Supporting the New Space Revolution

Melanie Stricklan, CEO, Slingshot Aerospace

In this Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss how earth orbits are becoming more crowded due to greater accessibility for all.

Oct 20, 2021 – 22 min

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Bill Joo

The Navy, Military SATCOM and the Digital IF Interoperability Consortium

Bill Joo, Special Projects Engineer, U.S. Navy

Bill Joo discusses JADC2, project OVERMATCH and aligning programs to deliver a focused capability.

Oct 6, 2021 – 18 min

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Carissa Christensen

Affordability, Productivity, Capability…Changing the Satellite Industry Dynamic

Carissa Christensen, CEO and Founder, BryceTech

Carissa Christensen will discuss the impact of advances in satellite manufacturing, including software-defined payloads, miniaturization and virtualization.

Sep 22, 2021 – 33 min

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Nathan de Ruiter

NGSO Constellations Everywhere, Déjà Vu All Over Again, and What the Future Really Holds

Nathan de Ruiter, Managing Director, Euroconsult Canada

Nathan de Ruiter will talk about the exponential growth of Non-Geostationary-Orbit (NGSO) satellite constellations, their commercial and go-to-market plans, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in realizing a bandwidth filled future.

Sep 8, 2021 – 29 min

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Tim McBride

Satellite Data, Visualization, and Finding Needles in the Haystack

Tim McBride, President, Zoic Labs

Tim McBride shares how his company is using their experience in visual effects to bring sense to the complex and massive amounts of data coming from satellites.

Aug 25, 2021 – 19 min

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Carolyn Belle

Space Debris, Climate Change and Euthanasia for Satellites

Carolyn Belle, Director, Advanced Systems, Astroscale

Listen to Carolyn Belle discuss how climate change and the Kesler effect can lead to a dramatic increase in space debris.

Aug 11, 2021 – 32 min

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Mandy Vaughn

Broadening Accessibility, Demand for Commercial Space Solutions, and America’s Tech Workforce

Mandy Vaughn, CEO & Founder, GXO Inc.

Hear Mandy Vaughn's insights on the expanding role of commercial entities in space and the SmallSat revolution, the obstacles of meeting current needs and association support, and growing America’s tech workforce which is the foundation for continued momentum and success

Jul 28, 2021 – 22 min

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Chris Quilty

SPACs, Space Bubbles, and Who’s Investing

Chris Quilty, Partner, Quilty Analytics

John Gilroy sits down with Quilty Analytics Partner Chris Quilty about SPACs

Jul 14, 2021 – 21 min

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Justin Padilla

Protecting Critical Information, Contracting with DoD and CMMC

Justin Padilla, Director, Cybersecurity Services, Kratos

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and how it will change the requirements for contracting with the DoD

Jun 30, 2021 – 21 min

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Captain Jake Singleton

The AFRL Exchange Program, Aligning Military and Commercial Needs, and the Difference between AFWERX and SPACEWERX

Capt. Jake Singleton, Exchange Officer, Air Force Research Laboratory

Listen to Captain Jake Singleton describe an exchange program with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence

Jun 16, 2021 – 32 min

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Jeff Freedman

Changing Demand, Software-Defined Satellites, and the Operating System for Space

Jeff Freedman, CEO, Kythera Space Solutions

Jeff Freedman will discuss how satellite operations are evolving with satellites that can change frequency bands, coverage areas, power allocation, and architecture on-demand.

Jun 2, 2021 – 15 min

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Mina Mitry

Industrial IoT, Cubesat Constellations, and Getting VSATs to Work with LEO

Mina Mitry, CEO and Co-Founder, Kepler Communications

Kepler Co-Founder and CEO Mina Mitry joins John Gilroy to talk about using small satellites to deliver IoT connectivity, getting Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) to work with LEO, the different subsets of IoT including Industrial IoT, and how this all affects the rollout of 5G.

May 19, 2021 – 16 min

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Nicolas Chaillan

Zero Trust, Global Data Interoperability and Breaking Silos

Nicolas Chaillan, Chief Software Officer, U.S. Air Force

Listen to Nicolas Chaillan, U.S. Air Force Chief Software Officer, describe the importance of the U.S. DoD to bring relevant software features to the warfighter in a timely manner.

May 5, 2021 – 22 min

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Stacy Kubicek

JADO, 5G and the Speed of Mission Need

Stacy Kubicek, VP & GM for Mission Solutions, Lockheed Martin

Listen to Stacy Kubicek talk about mission critical solutions that benefit the warfighter and support national defense.

Apr 21, 2021 – 30 min

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Erwin Hudson

LEO Mega-Constellations, Squaring Up with GEO, and New Market Opportunities

Erwin Hudson, Vice President, LEO, Telesat

Telesat Vice President of LEO Erwin Hudson joins the podcast to talk about these LEO mega-constellations’ role in a historically GEO-dominated market, opportunities for the future, and Telesat’s advanced LEO constellation, Telesat Lightspeed.

Apr 7, 2021 – 26 min

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Robert Bell

Virtualization, Cloud, and Growth Opportunities for the Teleport

Robert Bell, Executive Director, World Teleport Association (WTA)

Robert Bell shares the findings from the recent report entitled "The Virtual Teleport"

Mar 24, 2021 – 23 min

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David Mitlyng

Quantum Communications, “Spooky” Quantum Entanglement, and Applications in the Space Industry

David Mitlyng, CEO, SQT

SQT CEO David Mitlyng joins us to explain the ins and outs of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), applications in Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), and quantum communications' defense implications.

Mar 10, 2021 – 27 min

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Gino Bucciol

Ground- and Space-Based Telescopes, Space Factories and the New Space Economy

Gino Bucciol, Co-founder and Chief Development Officer, Officina Stellare

Gino Bucciol touches on Earth Observation, Space Situational Awareness and Contested/Congested Space

Feb 24, 2021 – 19 min

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Carl Novello

Flat Panel Antennas, Adapting to the Mega-Constellations and the Lego Analogy

Carl Novello, CTO, NXTCOMM

Carl Novello shows us a different approach to the flat panel antenna market, opportunities and challenges.

Feb 10, 2021 – 22 min

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Brian O'Toole

Inclined Orbits, Detecting Change and Having a GPS Moment

Brian O’Toole, CEO, BlackSky

Mr. O’Toole discusses cloud computing, high-performance computing, advancements in AI and machine learning algorithms as key enablers to using this data.

Jan 27, 2021 – 24 min

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Brigadier General Brook Leonard

U.S. Space Command, Innovation and Defending Space Assets

Brigadier General Brook Leonard, Chief of Staff U.S. Space Command

U.S. Space Command and the importance of innovation in a warfighting environment.

Jan 13, 2021 – 26 min

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Jeff Rowlison

Big Tech, Spectrum Utilization and Space Force’s 1st Anniversary

Jeff Rowlison, VP, Strategy and Government Relations, Velos

We sit down with Jeff Rowlison to go over major events of 2020 including the impact of COVID on the space industry, the success of SpaceX, big tech entering our industry, and C-band relocation.

Dec 30, 2020 – 22 min

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Jeff Guido

Flocks of Satellites, Virtualized Constellations and the Tenet of Interoperability

Jeff Guido, Director of Special Projects, Planet

Listen to Jeff Guido talk about a "flock" of small satellites imaging the entire Earth's land mass.

Dec 16, 2020 – 31 min

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Randy Segal

Space Law, the Artemis Accords and When Things Go South

Randy Segal, Partner, Hogan Lovells

Space law and its impact on such issues as orbital debris, geospatial analytics and space tourism.

Dec 2, 2020 – 26 min

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Colonel Eric Felt

Cislunar, Proliferated Leo and Accelerating Innovation

Colonel Eric Felt, Commander of the Phillips Research Site and Director of the Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate

Colonel Eric Felt reflects that the growing interest in cislunar and XGEO comes down to commercial activity, resources and political advantages

Nov 18, 2020 – 24 min

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John Gedmark

MicroGEO Satellites, Software-Defined Radio and Getting the World Online

John Gedmark, CEO and Co-Founder, Astranis

Listen to John Gedmark break down the advantages of MicroGEOs and how they will help us unlock new possibilities in communication

Nov 4, 2020 – 19 min

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Michael Martinez

High Resolution Imagery, Virtualization and Scaling Services on Demand

Michael Martinez, Vice President of Space Engineering, Maxar

Listen to Michael Martinez talk about software-defined technology allowing Maxar to scale for capacity only when needed

Oct 28, 2020 – 13 min

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Greg Quiggle

Space Innovation, Dynamic Ground and OpenSpace™ Platform

Greg Quiggle, Vice President, Product Management, Kratos

We discuss how space innovation is driving the ground system to become much more dynamic.

Oct 21, 2020 – 33 min

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Major General John E. Shaw

The Need to Defend Space, Operating from a Position of Strength and the Tyranny of Volume

Major General John E. Shaw, Commander, Combined Force Space Component Command, U.S. Space Command; and Commander, Space Operations Command, U.S. Space Force

Major General Shaw talks about the need to be able to defend capabilities in space and to prepare for a war that extends into space.

Oct 7, 2020 – 17 min

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Nora Zhan

Microsoft Azure Orbital, Ground Station as a Service, and Dynamic Ground

Nora Zhan, Product Manager, Microsoft

On this podcast Nora Zhan, Product Manager for Microsoft discusses Azure Orbital.

Sep 23, 2020 – 22 min

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Doug Lamborn

The Space Force, Commercial Technology and Ground Digitization

Doug Lamborn, U.S. Congressman, 5th District, Colorado

Congressman Lamborn discusses a common digital ground infrastructure being important to unify commercial and military satellite communications capabilities.

Sep 9, 2020 – 25 min

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Dylan Taylor

Investment, the Importance of Early Failures and the Social Aspect of Space

Dylan Taylor, CEO and Chairman, Voyager Space Holdings

Join our conversation with Dylan Taylor, CEO and Chairman of Voyager Space Holdings, a privately held global holding company acquiring and operating companies in the space exploration industry.

Aug 26, 2020 – 24 min

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Tom McNamara

Accelerating 5G, the Role of Satellites and C-Band Relocation

Tom McNamara, Vice President, C-Band Transition Management, Intelsat

We discuss the accelerated roll-out of 5G and the role of satellites in the C-band relocation effort.

Aug 12, 2020 – 20 min

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Keith Masback

Unleashing the Power of Geospatial Intelligence, Lessons Learned from the Government and Turning Data into Insights

Keith Masback, Owner and Principal Consultant, Plum Run

The podcast reviews GEOINTs historical roots, the evolution today across industries and looks to the future.

Jul 29, 2020 – 24 min

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Daniel Ceperley

Radar Tracking, Orbital Debris and a Safer Space

Daniel Ceperley, CEO and Co-Founder of LeoLabs Space

Daniel explains his goal to track the 12,000 known debris objects in low earth orbit.

Jul 15, 2020 – 28 min

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Wade Barnes

Earth Observation, AI and Feeding Nine Billion People in 2050

Wade Barnes, Co-Founder and CEO, Farmers Edge

Wade explains why the titans of agriculture that you see today may not be the titans of agriculture you see the tomorrow as the agribusiness transitions to the digital world.

Jul 1, 2020 – 29 min

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Adam Maher

Global Intelligence, SAR Satellites and New Insights

Adam Maher, CEO, Ursa Space Systems

Listen as we discuss how Ursa bridges the gap between information-rich data and those companies that are breaking new ground in global intelligence with their vision to "turn data into impact".

Jun 17, 2020 – 18 min

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Dan White

The Suborbital Express, Flexible Missions and More Data

Dan White, Executive Vice President, America’s Region for Satellite Ground Network Services, Swedish Space Corporation

Listen to Dan White discuss the demand for data and what it takes to address that demand, starting with flexibility, agility and costs.

Jun 3, 2020 – 16 min

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Dr. William Conley

Multi-Domain Operations, Electronic Warfare and Managing the Spectrum

Dr. William Conley, Senior Vice President and CTO, Mercury Systems

Dr. Conley will discuss why every service has to have some core capability in this part of EMS because all multi-domain operations, including space, depend on the spectrum to coordinate capabilities.

May 20, 2020 – 23 min

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Brad Bode

The Ground Station As-a-Service, Smallsat Growth and Cloud Security

Brad Bode, CTO, CIO and Founder, Atlas Space Operations

Learn how the Atlas' ground station-as a service manages risk and security in the cloud and how they stream the data through patent pending software-as-a-service solution.

May 6, 2020 – 19 min

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Robert Cardillo

Security, Privacy and the Blurred Lines between Them

Robert Cardillo, Former Director, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

During this episode we'll be talking about new developments concerning artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Apr 22, 2020 – 32 min

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Rick Tumlinson

Space Start-Ups, New Commercial Opportunities and Early Industry Pioneers

Rick Tumlinson, Founding Partner, SpaceFund Venture Capital

Some of the exciting topics we will cover in this episode of Constellations are settlements in space and creating commercial opportunities at the Russian Mir space station and at the international space station.

Apr 8, 2020 – 33 min

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Shivaprakash Muruganandham

Innovative Satellites, Virtualized Networks and Dynamic Ground

Shivaprakash Muruganandham, Analyst, Northern Sky Research

Shivaprakash Muruganandham will share insights outline how the ground segment is becoming more virtual, software defined, and cloud centric to meet the needs of the newer satellites.

Mar 25, 2020 – 22 min

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Alexandre Vallet

New Space, Smallsats and Regulatory Implications

Alexandre Vallet, Chief of the Space Services Department in the Radiocommunication Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Listen to Alexandre Vallet the Chief of the Space Services Department in the Radiocommunication Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as he shares insights into the role of regulations and the ITU in this new environment.

Mar 11, 2020 – 24 min

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Ryan Lewis

Space Start-Ups, Geospatial Analytics Using AI and New Space Technology

Ryan Lewis, Senior Vice President and Lab Director, In-Q-Tel

Listen to Ryan Lewis, Senior Vice President and Lab Director at IQT, discuss how AI and open source applied research are transforming the market today.

Feb 26, 2020 – 25 min

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Mark McIntyre

The Cloud, Security and Zero Trust

Mark McIntyre, Chief Security Advisor, Cybersecurity Solutions, Microsoft

Mark talks about the fact that avoiding adoption of the cloud might provide a sense of assurance and relief but it won't necessarily make you any more secure.

Feb 12, 2020 – 22 min

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Robert Zitz

Space Defense, Military Constellations and Knights, Bishops and Pawns

Robert Zitz, National Security Consultant, Robert Zitz & Associates, LLC

The increasingly contested space environment and the role small satellite constellations might play in the identification and mitigation of threats to our space assets.

Jan 22, 2020 – 23 min

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Alex Greenberg

New Accessibility to Space, Start-Ups and a Changing Value Chain

Alex Greenberg, Co-Founder and COO, Loft Orbital

Learn about what it takes to serve the emerging commercial market and why quick access to space is becoming more and more popular with these companies.

Jan 8, 2020 – 20 min

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Seamus Tuohy

The Difficulty of Servicing Spacecraft, Navigating without GPS and Space IoT

Seamus Tuohy, Principal Director of Space Systems, Draper

Listen to Seamus Tuohy from Draper talk about everything from what it will take to turn a wrench in space to servicing the upcoming space tourist industry.

Dec 11, 2019 – 26 min

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Chris Tucker

The Evolving Geospatial Industry, Temporal Resolution and the Evolution of Very High Resolution Satellites

Chris Tucker, Principal, Yale House Ventures

Listen to Chris Tucker, Principal of Yale House Ventures talk about his experience in the geospatial industry, advancements in remote sensor systems and his experience as a member of the board of directors of the Open Geospatial Consortium and the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation.

Nov 25, 2019 – 20 min

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Erin Miller

The Space ISAC, Cybersecurity and Innovation

Erin Miller, VP of Operations for Space ISAC

In this episode of Constellations, Erin will also discuss new developments and strategies to combat increasing cybersecurity and other threats to our space assets.

Nov 13, 2019 – 17 min

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Dan Hegel

Precision Attitude Control, Innovation in Small Companies and DARPA

Dan Hegel, Director of Advanced Development, Blue Canyon Technologies

Learn about precision attitude control for CubeSats and how Blue Canyon’s capability has been leveraged to support NASA programs all the way to Mars.

Oct 30, 2019 – 22 min

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Mark Thompson

The Emerging Ground-Segment-as-a-Service, New Business Models and the Importance of the Southern Hemisphere

Mark Thompson, CEO and Chief Engineer, Capricorn Space

On this episode of the Constellations podcast, we will talk about the emergence of the ground segment-as-a-service.

Oct 16, 2019 – 18 min

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Pacôme Révillon

New Space, the Rapidly Evolving Ground Segment and the Forecast for the Future

Pacôme Révillon, Chief Executive Officer, Euroconsult

Today, we have someone uniquely qualified to discuss how the ground segment is rapidly evolving to meet the new demands of the advanced satellites in space.

Oct 2, 2019 – 24 min

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Leena Pivovarova

New Launch and Propulsion Technologies, Intersatellite Links and Market Consolidation to Redefine SmallSats

Leena Pivovarova, Analyst, Northern Sky Research

Joining the Constellations Podcast at the recent Small Sat Conference, Leena Pivovarova, NSR Analyst, covered a range of topics that will have significant impact on the persona of the small sat industry.

Sep 18, 2019 – 18 min

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Nick Merski

Data, Geospatial Monitoring and Quality Standards Based on Time

Nick Merski, Vice President, Space Operations, Spaceflight Industries

Nick discusses the different ways that people consume data and suggests a standard or common language to communicate the attributes of data, especially as it relates to time.

Sep 4, 2019 – 16 min

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Jim Marshall

Smallsats, Sensors and Real-Time Decision-Making Data

Jim Marshall, Director, Space Dynamics Laboratory

Jim provides oversight and integration of business development operations for both the Space Dynamics Laboratory and Energy Dynamics Laboratory.

Aug 21, 2019 – 20 min

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Vint Cerf

Interplanetary Internet, “Cloudlets” and the “Inner Cloud”

Vint Cerf, Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist and one of the fathers of the Internet

With us today is Vint Cerf, considered to be one of the founding fathers of the internet, today he is Google's Chief Internet Evangelist.

Aug 7, 2019 – 25 min

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Hugh Blair-Smith

Special Episode: Apollo 11 Revisited, 50 Years Later

Hugh Blair-Smith, Apollo 11 Software Engineer and Computer Programmer, Draper

Our guest is Hugh Blair-Smith, who was one of the "Apollonauts", those engineers who worked on the Apollo missions.

Jul 25, 2019 – 15 min

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Barry Matsumori

Smallsats, Laser Links and Optical Comsats

Barry Matsumori, CEO, BridgeComm

Hear from Barry Matsumori, CEO of Bridgecomm, on how they plan to revolutionize communications while complementing existing RF communication systems.

Jul 24, 2019 – 16 min

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David Helfgott

Flat Panel Technology, Electronically Steerable Antennas (ESAs) and Transforming Mobile Connectivity

David Helfgott, CEO, Phasor

Hear from Dave Helfgott, Chief Executive Officer of Phasor, a leading developer of high throughput, enterprise-grade, modular phased array antennas.

Jul 10, 2019 – 21 min

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Chris Blackerby

Space Debris, Mega Constellations and the Orbital Highway

Chris Blackerby, COO, Astroscale

Listen to Chris Blackerby discuss how Astroscale has been leading the conversation in terms of policy, technology and who should pay for prevention.

Jul 3, 2019 – 22 min

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Brigadier General Pete Hoene

Integrated Satcom Architecture, Innovative Acquisition Strategies and War in Space

Brigadier General Pete F. Hoene, United States Air Force Retired, President and CEO of SES Government Solutions

With us today to put it all in perspective is Brigadier General Pete F. Hoene, United States Air Force Retired, President and CEO of SES Government Solutions.

Jun 26, 2019 – 22 min

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Ian Jones

New Space, Changing Face of the Teleport and Space Hubs

Ian Jones, CEO Goonhilly Earth Station

Ian Jones the founder, Chief Executive and owner of Goonhilly Earth Station is a highly experienced entrepreneur and innovator in the field of satellite communication systems engineering.

Jun 12, 2019 – 22 min

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Stewart Sanders

Digitized Payloads, Shapeable Beams and Flexible Gateways

Stewart Sanders, EVP, Technology and O3b mPOWER Program Manager, SES

Listen to Stewart Sanders discuss a satellite constellation debuting in MEO based on a fully digitized payload that can give lots of flexibility, especially for manipulating beam-forming phased arrays.

May 29, 2019 – 19 min

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Jeff Hill

People, Geography & Business Apps: The Satellite Industry Is Changing

Jeff Hill, Conference Chair, SATELLITE 2019

Jeff Hill, Conference Chair of Satellite 2019 discusses how the industry is going through significant change, integrating software technologies to improve efficiencies in our industry like machine learning, making satellites cheaper, faster and creating multiple launch options.

May 15, 2019 – 18 min

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Chad Anderson

Explosion in VC Funding, the Year of Commercial Space Travel and Earth Observation for Everyone

Chad Anderson, CEO, Space Angels

Chad Anderson, CEO of Space Angels discusses many of the exciting trends occurring in the space industry including where investment funding is going, and more importantly why.

Apr 24, 2019 – 28 min

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Robert Bell

Automation, Service Orchestration and the Future of the Teleport

Robert Bell, Executive Director, World Teleport Association (WTA)

In this podcast, Robert Bell the Executive Director of the World Teleport Association (WTA) talks about how the explosion in satellite capacity is dramatically changing the dynamics on the ground.

Apr 10, 2019 – 23 min

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Jeff Rowlison

Innovation, Speeding Up Acquisition and Space Enterprise Architecture

Jeff Rowlison, Vice President, Strategy and Government Relations of Defense, Space and Security, Velos

Listen to Jeff Rowlison discuss the effort to leverage innovations coming out of the commercial satellite communications industry to support the Warfighter.

Mar 20, 2019 – 23 min

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Beau Jarvis

Plasma Satellite Propulsion, Extended Satellite Life, and the Fourth State of Matter

Beau Jarvis, CEO, Phase Four

Beau Jarvis, CEO at Phase Four (plasma is the 4th state of matter) explains that while electric systems today typically use aerospace grade xenon because of its efficiency, it is also very expensive.

Mar 6, 2019 – 23 min

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Ralph Ewig

Space Telcos, the Spectrum Crunch and Flying Dragons

Ralph Ewig, CEO, Audacy Space

Ralph Ewig, CEO of Audacy Space shares his expertise about how real-time connectivity, addressing the spectrum crunch and building a communications backbone are all critical elements needed to support the new space economy.

Feb 20, 2019 – 23 min

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Michal Anne Rogondino

User Experience Design, Space System Standards and Enterprise Ground Services

Michal Anne Rogondino, CEO & Founder, Rocket Communications

Michal Anne explains design thinking and how it is being utilized to create a user experience for DoD space applications.

Feb 6, 2019 – 25 min

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Lluc Palerm Serra

The Ground Segment Revolution, the Paradigm Shift from Satellites to Networks and the Convergence of Satellite and Terrestrial Networking

Lluc Palerm Serra, Senior Analyst, NSR

Lluc Palerm Serra, Senior Analyst at NSR explains how a paradigm shift is needed in the satellite ground segment and how this shift towards new advanced networking capabilities has the potential to facilitate convergence between satellite and terrestrial networks.

Jan 30, 2019 – 24 min

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Guest panel: Anthony Semiao, Jay Finnigan, Loic Coulet

Big Data for Satellites, Deep Learning and Growing Security Threats

Guest panel: Anthony Semiao, Jay Finnigan, Loic Coulet

This episode brings together technology experts to discuss the role of big data in the satellite industry, the implications of deep learning and the impact of security threats.

Dec 26, 2018 – 36 min

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Bill Marks

Always-On Connectivity, Flat Panel Antennas and End-to-End Mobile Communications

Bill Marks, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, Kymeta

Bill Marks, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President of Kymeta explains how flat-panel satellite antenna systems address these challenges and is making the vision of always-on mobile and global broadband connectivity a reality.

Dec 11, 2018 – 24 min

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Brad Grady

Software Defined Capabilities, MILSATCOM Capacity and Commercial Opportunity

Brad Grady, Senior Analyst, Northern Sky Research

Listen to Brad Grady discuss the MILSATCOM market, its growth potential and the technology (like software defined) supporting it.

Nov 28, 2018 – 23 min

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Justin Oliveira

Spectral Fingerprints, Laser Communications and the Emerging Space Economy

Justin Oliveira, CEO, Analytical Space

Justin Oliveira, CEO of Analytical Space explains how Small Sats, hyperspectral imaging and the use of optical networks are revolutionizing many aspects of the traditional satellite industry.

Nov 21, 2018 – 25 min

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Guest panel: Tobias Nassif, Tom Leisgang, John Loke, Bob Potter, Steve Cooper

The New HTS Business Model, Importance of Automation and Leveraging Digital Payloads

Guest panel: Tobias Nassif, Tom Leisgang, John Loke, Bob Potter, Steve Cooper

The 2018 Kratos Users Conference brought industry leaders together to discuss High Throughput Satellites (HTS) and how this exciting technology is having a significant impact on the satellite operator's operations environment.

Nov 16, 2018 – 40 min

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Guest panel: Dan Sullivan, Eric Watko, Pedro L. Molinero, Ken Betaharon

Future Applications, New Business Models and the Holy Grail of Standardization

Guest panel: Dan Sullivan, Eric Watko, Pedro L. Molinero, Ken Betaharon

This Executive Panel Roundtable discussion brought industry leaders together to discuss where the satellite and space industry has been and where it's likely to go in the future. Highlights of the discussion included predictions about new applications on the horizon, how the industry will consume the projected vast increase in capacity - and if it will even be enough and finally if the holy grail of standardization within the satellite industry is just a pipe-dream, or might actually happen.

Nov 7, 2018 – 56 min

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Marshall Culpepper

Open Source, Smallsat Software and Eating Space

Marshall Culpepper, CEO and CTO of Kubos

Marshall Culpepper is the CEO and CTO of Kubos, a venture backed start-up that is building the first comprehensive software platform for the satellite industry.

Oct 30, 2018 – 20 min

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Katherine Monson

New Space Collaboration, Creating Standards and Sharing Assets

Katherine Monson, Director of Business Development USA at Kongsberg Satellite Services

Katherine Monson starts the conversation by suggesting that standards should be introduced, allowing for the creation of product offerings that are more cost efficient without non-recurring engineering.

Oct 17, 2018 – 24 min

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Pat Patterson

Sputnik, Constellations and the Evolution of the Small Sat Industry

Dr. Pat Patterson, Director of Advanced Concepts at Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory and Chairman of the Small Sat Conference

After referring to the 84 kg Sputnik, launched in 1957 as a "small satellite," Dr. Patterson discusses the three keys to the growth of the small sat industry: affordability, responsiveness and shorter development cycles.

Oct 3, 2018 – 24 min

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Blaine Curcio

China’s Long March Rocket Family, Its Belt and Road Space Initiative and the “Elon Musk” Factor

Blaine Curcio, Founder, Orbital Gateway Consulting

With us today is Blaine Curcio, the founder of Orbital Gateway Consulting.

Sep 26, 2018 – 32 min

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Dan Hart

Concierge Satellite Services, Resilient Launches and the Cosmic Girl

Dan Hart, President and CEO, Virgin Orbit

Listen to Dan Hart discuss the challenges of rocket launches from 747s, keeping things simple and bigger opportunities that may play out in the vast area we call Space.

Sep 19, 2018 – 22 min

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Payam Banazadeh

SAR, Any Hour…Any Where Availability and Grabbing a Beer on the Moon

Payam Banazadeh, Founder and CEO, Capella Space

Payam Banazadeh, Founder and CEO of Capella Space discusses how this problem is being solved with tiny satellites that use synthetic aperture radar (SAR), a technology that can capture images in any light or weather condition.

Sep 12, 2018 – 25 min

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Robert Bell

Satellite Cloud Services, Hop on Board or Get Left Behind?

Robert Bell, Executive Director, World Teleport Association

Robert provides his insights on how satellite and teleport operators can preserve and strengthen their competitive advantages when going head-to-head with the cloud for specific services, or when integrating the cloud into their operations is the preferred approach.

Sep 5, 2018 – 27 min

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Stanley Kennedy

Open Systems Architecture, Henry Ford, and Standards Enabling Growth in New Space

Stanley Kennedy, Jr, President and Co-Founder, Oakman Aerospace

In this episode hear about the cutting-edge techniques and approaches to space systems architectures and spacecraft/satellite design and development. Also, hear Stan's lessons learned for new companies entering the new space industry and find out what he thinks the future holds for smallsats.

Sep 5, 2018 – 26 min

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Carolyn Belle

Satellite Refueling, Life Extension and the Future of Small Sats

Carolyn Belle, Senior Analyst at Northern Sky Research (NSR)

Listen as Carolyn discusses the potential impact of SpaceX, One Web and other planned mega constellations on the GEO operators; the impact of new small sat propulsion systems and the emergence of in-orbit services including satellite refueling, life extension and salvage.

Aug 29, 2018 – 22 min

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Dr. Bruce Chesley

Viable Spectrum Ecosystem, Secure Cloud Computing and Managed Network Services

Dr. Bruce Chesley, Senior Director, Strategy Space and Missile Systems, a division of Defense, Space and Security at the Boeing Company

Listen to Dr. Bruce Chesley discuss the challenges of 5G, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and the future of commercial satellite services.

Aug 22, 2018 – 22 min

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Greg Touhill

Cyber Threats, Zero Trust and the Bane of Security

Greg Touhill, President, Cyxtera Federal Group

Brigadier General Gregory J. Touhill, President of Cyxtera Technologies' Cyxtera Federal Group (CFG), explains that satellite networks have become systems of systems, including design, manufacture, launch, payload management and terrestrial integration.

Aug 15, 2018 – 24 min

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Dr. Shay Har-Noy

Big Data, Heavy Data and Location Data Is the New Database

Dr. Shay Har-Noy, Vice President and General Manager, Platforms at DigitalGlobe

Dr. Shay Har-Noy, Vice President and General Manager, Platforms at DigitalGlobe discusses how location data is the new database and boldly states that the location map is the new operating system.

Aug 1, 2018 – 25 min

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Jack Waters

Latency, Link Optimization and the Need for Speed

Jack Waters, CEO, XipLink

Jack Waters, CEO of XipLink discusses how accelerators provide the throughput that government and commercial customers require – and can increase link efficiency from 35 percent to 95 percent.

Jul 25, 2018 – 21 min

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Susan Bull

The Growth of HTS, Death of WiMAX and the Future of Smart Antennas

Susan Bull, Senior Consultant and Partner, COMSYS

Hear Susan Bull, Senior Consultant and Partner of COMSYS share her insights on the present and future state of satellite communications.

Jul 17, 2018 – 22 min

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Tom Stroup

Balance, Certainty and Sharing the Spectrum

Tom Stroup, President, Satellite Industry Association

What is 5G? We are experiencing a change in how 5G is defined to include the growing role of satellites.

Jul 4, 2018 – 23 min

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Dave Mihelcic

Cloud Technology, Machine Intelligence & Bots

Dave Mihelcic, Federal CTO, Juniper Networks

Listen to Dave Mihelcic, former CTO of DISA and current Federal CTO of Juniper Networks, talk about self-driving networks, artificial intelligence and machine learning tools such as bots - tools to both defend the network (whether on the ground or in the cloud) and keep it healthy in the future.

May 30, 2018 – 24 min

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Matthew Desch

LEOs, IoT and M2M Communications

Matthew Desch, CEO, Iridium

Listen to Matthew Desch, CEO of Iridium as he discusses how their low-Earth orbit satellites provide global coverage for tracking of maritime vessels, equipment monitoring, and automatic vehicle location, across a variety of sectors from agriculture, to mining, energy, oil and gas, to transport.

May 15, 2018 – 20 min

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SATELLITE 2018 Panel

Smallsats, Interference and EPFD Limits

Martin Coleman, Executive Director of Satellite IRG, Mark Steel, VP of Product Development and Strategy for Inmarsat, and Bob Potter, VP of Signals and Ground System Technology for Kratos

Congestion is becoming a reality in today’s new space world. With hundreds of HTS and thousands of LEO and MEO constellations in place or planned - the potential for increased interference continues to grow. How will the satellite industry adapt to meet the challenge?

May 8, 2018 – 26 min

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David Geen

Dish, Phased Array and Now-Isotropic Antennas

David Geen, Chief Operating Officer, Isotropic Systems

This is a golden age of technology for the satellite industry-HTS satellites, LEO constellations, reusable rocket boosters, and now a potential breakthrough in satellite ground stations.

Apr 24, 2018 – 21 min

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Greg Heckler

Satellite Refueling, Deep Space Assembly Lines and Five Ball Constellations

Greg Heckler, Telecommunications Systems Manager, NASA

NASA Telecommunications Systems Manager Greg Heckler shares his thoughts on some of the latest scientific and technological achievements in space.

Apr 11, 2018 – 21 min

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Anthony Baker

Constellations, Earth Observation and Open Access to Space

Anthony Baker, CEO of Satellite Vu

The economics of space have changed dramatically... satellites today can cost one tenth of previous generations and be delivered in a fifth of the time.

Apr 6, 2018 – 22 min

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Kambiz Aghili

Vessels, Vehicles and Aircraft: You Can Run but You Can’t Hide

Kambiz Aghili, CEO, Blue Sky Network

Satellite tracking systems have been around for a while; but with the advent of mobility applications and IoT their contribution to business success increases.

Mar 27, 2018 – 18 min

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Michael Abad-Santos

Satellites, Lasers and Data at the Speed of Light

Michael Abad-Santos, Senior Vice President, LeoSat

Satellites have now become routers and are inter-connected with lasers forming an optical backbone in space.

Mar 27, 2018 – 19 min

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Kay Sears

New Space, Old Space and Government Space

Kay Sears, Vice President, Strategy & BD, Lockheed Martin

With the advent of New Space, particularly LEO satellite constellations and HTS satellites, the traditional relationships between government contractors and DoD and civilian agencies have been upended.

Mar 27, 2018 – 21 min

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Doug Loverro

Space Situational Awareness, Space Policy and Bernoulli

Doug Loverro, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy

Hear Doug share his thoughts on current space policy and the clear need for international agreements and regulation to turn space into an economic reality.

Mar 5, 2018 – 25 min

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Dr. Michael K. Simpson

Space Debris, Congestion and the Wall-E Effect

Dr. Michael K. Simpson, Executive Director, Secure World Foundation

Dr. Michael K. Simpson shares his thoughts on establishing the secure and sustainable use of the space domain.

Feb 13, 2018 – 21 min

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Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch

Assured Communications, Resiliency and Paradigm Shifts

Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, Senior Vice President, Government Policy, Strategy, and Outreach for Inmarsat

Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch has been with Inmarsat for over 9 years, plenty of opportunity to see how the commercial satellite industry has changed.

Jan 24, 2018 – 24 min

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Kirk Pysher

SmallSat Launches, Ride-Sharing and Re-usability

Kirk Pysher, President, ILS

Kirk Pysher shares his thoughts on the rapid growth of smallsats and the increasing market opportunity for traditional launch service providers.

Jan 16, 2018 – 20 min

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Caleb Williams

Hypersonics, Torpor and the Valley of Death

Caleb Williams, Space Systems Analyst for SpaceWorks

Listen as Caleb takes you on a tour of the near-term future of space and beyond.

Dec 18, 2017 – 26 min

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Chris Pearson

New Space, Advanced Composites and the Boom of Innovation

Chris Pearson, Vice President of Space Programs at Roccor

Chris discusses how recent developments in flexible and bendable Advanced Materials are significantly lowering costs in the space industry.

Dec 11, 2017 – 20 min

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Andrew Rush

3-D Printing in Space, Additive Manufacturing and Space Mining

Andrew Rush, President & CEO, Made in Space

Andrew Rush shares his thoughts on how 3-D printing in space will enable people to sustainably live and work in space.

Nov 29, 2017 – 20 min

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Rick Lober

UAVs, Disaster Recovery and Future of HTS

Rick Lober, VP/GM Defense & Intelligence Systems Division, Hughes Network Systems

Rick Lober discusses how the government can take advantage of the latest commercial satcom technologies to lower costs and improve mission performance.

Nov 29, 2017 – 23 min

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Rob Rainhart

RF Analytics, SmallSats and Dark Ships

Rob Rainhart, Senior Vice President of Engineering, HawkEye 360

Rob Rainhart shares his thoughts on the technology, applications and future potential of space based RF mapping and analytics.

Nov 15, 2017 – 22 min

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Cliff Beek

Data Centers in Space, LEO Satellites and Cybersecurity

Cliff Beek, CEO & President, Cloud Constellation

Cliff Beek shares a vision of cloud storage in space that will solve the cybersecurity and jurisdictional challenges posed by today’s worldwide networks.

Oct 27, 2017 – 23 min

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Bob Gourley

Satellites, Cyber Threats and Sun Tzu

Bob Gourley, Co-Founder and Partner of Cognitio

Bob Gourley shares his thoughts on the latest cyber threats affecting satellites and space. He discusses everything from encryption, forensics, connected aircraft to the NIST framework.

Oct 27, 2017 – 24 min

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Skot Butler

Big Data, HTS and Drone Races

Skot Butler, President of Intelsat General

Skot Butler shares his thoughts on new space discussing HTS, IoT, big data, mobility and much more. Find out how satellite connectivity is making airline flights more productive, auto manufacturers increasingly efficient, enabling big data on the move and supporting disaster recovery efforts.

Oct 12, 2017 – 23 min

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