Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsConstellations is your connection to the innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs and policy makers who are making—and remaking—today’s satellite and space networks.
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Episodes
177 - Playing Poker, Changing Mindsets and Space Superiority
April 10, 2024 15:00 - 19 minutes - 8.74 MBListen to Colonel Michael Christensen, currently stationed at the Pentagon and serving as the director of test and evaluation for the US Space Force. Discover why it's imperative to transform our testing approach to meet the unique challenges of space. Learn about the significance of integrated testing and why involving real operators in test teams is crucial to ensure testing meets the demands of end operators. Colonel Christensen discusses the importance of modeling and simulation in stres...
176 - Space Entrepreneurship, Vertical Markets and Commercial Critical Infrastructure
March 27, 2024 15:30 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBLast year Space Foundation valued the space economy at $546 billion, a number they expect to reach $772 billion by 2027. Through technological advancements and decreased barriers to entry companies across the globe have entered the space ecosystem in hopes off growing their businesses portfolios and revenue streams. Hear Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation share key market drivers, growing international interest in space, and switching ...
175 - Spectrum Sharing, Laser Networks and Open Access
March 13, 2024 15:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBOn this Constellations Podcast hear about a communications network that does not have to touch the Internet. 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.
174 - Mission Critical Comms on the Move, Multi-Orbit Handovers and Zero Packet Loss
February 28, 2024 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBIn the history of space, satellite terminal designs have expanded and changed with the needs of end use cases and at the mercy of demanding applications…but not more so than the past 10 years. 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.
173 - Satellite Industry Softwarization, On-Board AI and Flying Routers in Space
February 14, 2024 16:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBIn the past, “mission-adaptable” was not a phrase used to describe a satellite. 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.
172 - Mainstreaming Satellite, Embracing MEF Standards and Enabling Service Delivery in Minutes
January 31, 2024 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBSatellite has often been viewed as a transport of last resort, however that is rapidly changing as satellite networks digitally transform and adopt standards to become like today’s mainstream telecom networks. 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. Here to discus...
171 - Standardization, Reconfiguring the Ground Segment and Meeting Gigabit per Second Demand
January 17, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBTake 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. Many satellite industry players are embracing the “as-a-service” model for satellite service delivery especially in earth observation. Find out how today’s ground systems are supporting missions that are over a gigabit per second.
Special Release - The Opportunities, Challenges and Future of the Middle East Space Sector
January 08, 2024 04:30 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBThe space sector in the Middle East is highly dynamic, growing and being driven by evolving national ambitions and strategies. Leveraging their vast financial resources and strategic geographic location, the Middle East nations have increasingly gained prominence in the global space industry. 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. Steve has over ...
170 - Venture Capital, Clean Tech, and AI: Investing in Space in 2024
January 03, 2024 16:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MB2021 saw a record amount of private investment in space, followed by a significant downturn in 2022. Investments in the space sector once again fell in 2023, but many venture capitalists expect significant growth looking forward to the next few years. Space can be a tricky investment, requiring a long term view, but companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX show that massive innovation is still possible and likely. Our guest for today's episode is Justus Parmar, CEO of Fortuna Investments, here ...
169 - Commercial Data, Open Source Intelligence and Moving at the Speed of Technology
December 20, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBOn the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the DoD using commercial space capabilities, from launch to ISR data. During this episode, Dave 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. The Space Force Commercial Services Office looking at bringing capabilities in as fast as their ready and incentivizing industry to work with the go...
168 - Digital Twins, the Engineering Metaverse and Potential for Breakthrough Designs
December 06, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBA digital transformation has begun in the modelling and simulation of spacecrafts. Today complete complex simulations can occur within minutes as opposed to days. Legacy desktop software solutions and costly in-house machines are being replaced by high-performance and scalable simulation in the cloud. Bridging the virtual and physical world has the potential to offer organizations substantial costs savings, cut-time-to-orbit and improve the entire process for developing spacecrafts. Here to ...
167 - Space Sustainability, the White House LEO strategy, and Not Your Parents' Moon
November 22, 2023 16:00 - 17 minutes - 8.18 MBOn the Constellations podcast, hear how the White House wants to impact the next generation of space exploration. During this episode, Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, Assistant Director for Space Policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) talks about space weather, Earth observation, and space data. There are several areas that require attention from the White House, either in providing a presidential vision or an executable strategy that the entire Federal Government ca...
166 - HAPS or MISHAPS, An Evolving Journey and Stratospheric Opportunities
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 9.96 MBThe idea of High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) is not new…it has been around since 1945, but over the years the technology has been evolving and maturing to be able to effectively support the needs of the market. This is in large part because of a growing number of new players and approaches in the HAPS market moving beyond technology demonstrations to viable commercial solutions. Here to discuss their breakthrough HAPS technology and the opportunities and challenges of bringing the inno...
165 - Hybrid Space Architecture, Digital Twins and Free Space Optics
October 25, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBOn this Constellations Podcast, we explore taking advantage of high-speed bandwidth that coherent light free space optics can provide and driving that capacity into space. During this episode, Chris Taylor, CEO of Aalyria talks about connecting everything we touch through sea, air and space. He discusses spectrum being finite and explains that by using light, free space optics, you are broadening choices and opening up capability where it did not exist. In addition, he addresses the demands...
Special Release - Threat Tracking, Information Sharing & the Watch Center
October 17, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBOn the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the Watch Center at the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center or 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. The Watch Center looks to monitor, analyze, and report information for its members, for example, the recent cyberattacks targeting g...
164 - Generative AI: the Opportunities, Risks and Future in the Space Industry
October 11, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 7.92 MBAccording to a recent Bloomberg Intelligence report, “The world is poised to see an explosion of growth in the generative AI sector over the next ten years that promises to fundamentally change the way the technology sector operates.” To learn more about the potential of this transformational technology for the space industry, we have with us, Buffy Wajvoda, Head of Solutions Architects, AWS Space & Satellite. She will provide her perspective on the opportunities, risks and future of the te...
163 - Space Computers, Reprogrammable Payloads and the Satellite SWaP Game
September 27, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBJoin 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.
162 - Space Research Pre-NASA, the Next Generation of Scientists and Collaborating on an International Scale
September 13, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 9.13 MBOn the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), Colorado University's oldest research institute. LASP has a rich history, going back to World War II, launching science payloads on captured German B2s in the White Sand Missile Range. It is now an international organization, reaching universities across the world engaged in research leveraging Cubesats. During this episode, Spencer Boyajian, Professional Research Assistant, Laboratory for ...
Special Release - Satellite Industry Shift, Demand Drivers and the $60 Billion Dollar Market Opportunity
September 11, 2023 07:30 - 21 minutes - 9.68 MBIn 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.
161 - Tracking LEOs, Growth in Resident Space Objects and the Problem with Uncertainty
August 30, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBOn the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the changing face of space sustainability, autonomously tracking objects with radar and leveraging artificial intelligence to manage large quantities of dynamic data. During this episode, Dr. Rachit Bhatia, Space Safety Analytics and Research Lead, LeoLabs, talks about surveillance of low Earth orbit (LEO) with ground-based radar and why radar is best suited for LEO monitoring and tracking. Hear Dr. Bhatia elaborate on the difference between conju...
160 - Tsunami of SmallSats, Growth of GSaaS Providers and the Future of Space
August 16, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 9.93 MBOver 20,000 smallsats are being launched over the next decade driven by the growing demand for data and services across the globe. All these new constellations need scalable, flexible, and on-demand ground services. This is driving the growth of the Ground Station as a Service (GSaaS) market. The market grew at 8.5% CAGR over the last five years and will continue to grow at a slightly slower pace over the next five years according to Euroconsult. To delve deeper into the GSaaS market and its...
159 - Challenges with Geo-Registration, Advanced Remote Sensing and Utilizing AI
August 02, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBOn the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss geo-registration incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve accuracy greatly. 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. Ken talks about how crucial it is for navigation, remote sensing, and many other fields where precise location is essential. He describes gro...
158 - Space-Based Networking Infrastructure, Broadband Communication Ecosystem and the Speed of Light Is Too Slow
July 19, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBOn the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss how future satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi communication technology might evolve. During this episode, David Witkowski will talk about the evolving communication ecosystem. Hear David 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. LEO broadband has already begun serving ground networks and David raises concerns a...
157 - Space investors, the Emergence of ChatGPT and the First Open-Source War
July 05, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBThe past two years have been rocky for space investors. Matt O’Connell, operating partner at Data Collective Venture Capital, explains what caused this pause in space investment, and more importantly, what we should expect going forward. Matt will also discuss what space investors are looking for, and how those seeking investment can improve their investment pitches. He’ll also discuss the applications that will drive the market in 2023 and beyond, ChatGPT, AI, and the impact of government s...
156 - Big Demand, Smallsat Manufacturing and New Satellite Services
June 21, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBThe smallsat industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Euroconsult estimates that one ton per day of smallsats will be launched on average over the next ten years. With this insatiable demand in the market, how is the manufacturing of smallsats keeping pace? To shed some light on this question, we have with us today, Mike Kaplan, the Vice President of Business Development for LeoStella, a specialized satellite constellation design and manufacturing company. Mike is an expert across multiple s...
155 – Facing Natural Disasters, Endless Grit and Closing the Digital Divide in APAC
June 06, 2023 21:30 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBFifty-six spot beams, 25 countries, and 600 million people – with even more performance and capacity on the horizon. These are the numbers supported by next-gen satellite operator, Kacific, in their mission to close the digital divide by providing universal, fast, high-quality low-cost broadband access across the Asia Pacific (or APAC) region. Until 2020, there were millions of people in the region with little or no access to the Internet. Hear Christian Patouraux as he discusses the technol...
154 – Space Sustainability, International Collaboration and Commercial Partnerships
May 24, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBOn this Constellations Podcast we’ll discuss space sustainability, what it means and how it is changing. During this episode, Dr. Brian Weeden, Director of Program Planning, Secure World Foundation will discuss working with governments, industry, international organization and others to hopefully avoid conflicts in space, supporting a safer, more sustainable space environment. Hear Dr. Weeden talk about the number of constellations currently in space and the role commercial industry has play...
153 – Nanosatellites, IoT over Satellite and 5G IoT solving Industry Problems
May 10, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBWe know that we can use satellite earth observation technology to better understand our world – but now it seems possible to leverage satellites to maximize operational efficiency across multiple industries. 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.
152 – Mainstreaming Satcom, Convergence with Telco and Connectivity Everywhere
April 26, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBIn the past satellites have often been viewed by telecom service providers as a last resort of transport. As satellite looks to move from being a niche application that holds 1% of the telecom market to becoming a mainstream part of the global telecom eco-system where there is a growing move towards convergence. 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 integrat...
151 - Terrestrial Networks in Space, Inter-Satellite Optical Links and Free Space Optics
April 12, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBWith billions of new devices coming online, satellite and network connectivity will become increasingly more complex and our expectations more demanding. In this episode of Constellations, we will look at what it will take to enable the new connectivity of the future. Our guests today are Rivada Space Networks' Chief Program Officer, Clemens Kaiser and Chief Commercial Officer, Ronald van der Breggen. Rivada is in the process of building a space network comprised of satellites linked by opti...
150 - Virtual Signal Processing, Software-Defined Satellite Terminals and the Evolution of the Network Edge
March 29, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBDigitally transformative technologies have been making their way across the satellite industry. From the core to gateways, in orbit and on the ground – there’s no denying that space communications is starting to become more like space IT. Hear a panel of experts from XipLink, Kratos, and NSR, an Analysys Mason company, discuss how digital transformation is changing satellite communications at the remote terminal also known as “the edge.”
149 - Intentional Collaboration, Asking the Right Questions and Turning the Ship Around
March 15, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 9.77 MBOn the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss how the government can pivot and adjust in the way it procures defense technology. During this episode, Colonel Michelle Idle, the Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California will discuss SSC’s Front Door Initiative to help improve their outreach into the commercial sector. Space Systems Command (SSC) is looking to capture the vast amounts of commercial space industry expertise as quickly...
148 - Satellite-as-a-Service, Data Fusion and Sovereign Earth Observation
March 01, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBOn today’s Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss emerging business and technology trends in Earth observation. With us today is Aravind Ravichandran, founder of TerraWatch Space, a company devoted to providing insight to satellite Earth observation. In this episode, Aravind will discuss 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. He will also discuss the difference betwe...
147 - In-flight Connectivity, Seamless Air Travel and the Physics of Networks in the Sky
February 15, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBWhen 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 ...
146 - Digitalization, Leveraging the Cloud and the Building Your Own Ground Segment
February 01, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 9.58 MBGuillaume 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.
145 - Future of Satellite Connectivity, New Satellite Applications and Other Key 2023 Space Trends
January 18, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBOn this Constellations Podcast, we’ll cover a lot of territory... from space to the ground. Our guest today is Sita Sonty, Partner and Associate Director at Boston Consulting Group and their global lead for commercial space. In this episode, Sita 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 o...
144 - Satellites integrated with Telcos, 5G and a Converging World
January 04, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB5G is the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks predicted to have more than 1.2 billion connections and cover one-third of the world’s population by 2025. The impact on the mobile industry and its customers will be profound, especially with the recent inclusion of satellites into the standard. This offers new opportunities for satellites to integrate with terrestrial networks to manage connectivity to cars, ships, planes and other IoT devices in remote and rura...
143 - Global Connectivity, Low Latency and Supporting Government Sectors in LEO
December 21, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 9.56 MBOn this episode of the Constellations Podcast, we’ll learn about the differences between OneWeb and OneWeb Technologies. Kevin Steen, CEO of OneWeb Technologies, will discuss how demand for broadband connectivity continues unabated with many government agencies requiring services. This includes not only the military but border protection, prison bureaus, policemen and first responders. IoT itself is not the reason for a LEO constellation, it is about mission-critical connectivity with low l...
142 - NFV, SDN and Enabling Dynamic Satellite Ground Networks
December 07, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBThe satellite industry has gone through tremendous innovation over the last few years with the emergence of software-defined payloads and LEO and MEO constellations. These new satellite architectures bring much more capacity and the ability to reconfigure and adjust payloads to changing missions on demand. Ground segment providers are embracing approaches proven in telecom and IT to overcome the scale and automation challenges being faced in the satellite industry. This has led to discussion...
141 - Antenna Technology, Exponential Growth and Adapting to the “Multi’s”
November 23, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the need for more terminals to be interoperable, including working on different frequency bands, different orbits, and different types of constellations. How the need is handled is less of a technology decision than a business discussion. During this episode of Constellations, Bill Milroy, Chairman and CTO, of ThinKom Solutions, discusses the business case for the types of capabilities needed in an antenna. He addresses the challenges of creatin...
140 - Satellite Networks, Mobile Network Operators and Cell Service from Space
November 09, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBOn the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss emerging direct satellite-to-cell phone technology and how it could dramatically alter the relationship between satellite and terrestrial networks. With us today is Chris Quilty, Partner in Quilty Analytics, who will discuss the financial, technical and regulatory implications of direct satellite to cell phone connectivity now being explored, and in some cases deployed, by SpaceX and T-Mobile, Globalstar and Apple, and Iridium among others. Chr...
139 - 5G, Satellites and Connectivity Anywhere
October 26, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 9.06 MBImagine being able to download a full-length high-definition movie to your phone in seconds even when you’re in a car, ship or plane in remote and rural areas. That is the potential that 5G brings. High bandwidth and seamless connectivity to end users across a range of networks from terrestrial to satellite. 5G is about connecting things everywhere – reliably, without lag – and delivering a high-quality user experience. During this episode, Tom Stroup the President of the Satellite Industry...
138 - Smart Phones, Dead Zones and Cell Towers in Space
October 12, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBOn the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the most recent development in the integration of satellite and terrestrial networks – direct satellite to smart phone communications! Soon, someone with no cellular connectivity in a remote part of the country, or merely in a dead zone on the way to work, will have a new option — satellite connectivity without the need of a satellite phone. Charles Miller, co-founder and CEO of Lynk, a company developing a satellite-to-mobile phone satellite cons...
137 - Artemis, CAPSTONE and the Challenge of Cislunar Navigation
September 28, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBOn this Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the impact a growing number of lunar missions, like NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration program, will have on the satellite and space sector, especially the ground segment. We’ll discuss the differences between NHRO and GEO orbits and the CAPSTONE program from Advanced Space. Our guest today is Thomas Gardner, Director of Engineering/Mission Systems at Advanced Space, a Colorado space technology company now working with NASA on cislunar programs. T...
136 - Post Quantum Hacks, Quantum Key Distribution for SmallSats and the Fully Entangled Future
September 14, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 8.24 MBThere are a number of companies introducing quantum key distribution for secure communications across optical fiber networks but the technology has yet to be applied across a constellation of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit to produce secure global coverage. Until now. On this Constellations Podcast, we welcome Dr. Mark Adams, Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Auburn University to discuss the basics of quantum information processing, how quantum key distribution (QK...
135 - Building in Sustainability, Cislunar Infrastructure and Furthering Exploration
August 31, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 9.36 MBOn this Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the growing interest and investments surrounding today’s space efforts, particularly cislunar space. NASA is leading the forefront of this initiative and will soon launch Artemis I, an uncrewed moon-orbiting mission that includes different technology solutions offered by multiple commercial players. During this episode, we are joined by Al Tadros, CTO of Redwire, who walks us through the importance of sustainable space exploration and how Redwire...
Special Release - STARCOM, Virtualized Training for Space and Breaking New Ground
August 23, 2022 15:30 - 21 minutes - 10 MBOn this Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the first anniversary of STARCOM. Major General Shawn Bratton, Commander, Space Training and Readiness Command of the United States Space Force explains STARCOM and how it is training 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 that do an incredible amount of training with simulators, the advice they’re receiving from other parts o...
134 - Spiral Development, Technology Readiness Levels and Being a Constructive Disruptor
August 17, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 9.98 MBOn the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss how the Space Development Agency (SDA) is accelerating the development of space-based capabilities for the warfighter. The SDA is accelerating capabilities with spiral development, working with the idea that getting to a solution that is 80% complete and viable in two years is better than an exquisite solution that will take five years. During this episode, Dr. Frank Turner, Technical Director of the Space Development Agency, discusses how the SDA...
133 - Video Communications, Deep Space and Artemis I Mission
August 03, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 8.13 MBReal-time video collaboration is a given in our day-to-day lives here on Earth, but how about in deep space? On this Constellations Podcast, we’ll talk about how deep space video collaboration differs from video collaboration here on Earth. Deep space communication is becoming an important topic with the upcoming launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission around the Moon. The mission will be the first test of video collaboration technology off planet. During this episode, Jono Luk, VP of Product Ma...
132 - Investing in Dual-Use Technologies, Finding Quality Space Talent and working with the U.S Space Force
July 20, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBOn this Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the emerging dual-use technologies coming from the commercial space market and what to consider when making investments in these technologies. Joining us today is Jordan Noone, Co-founder of Embedded Ventures, a next-generation venture capital firm investing in dual-use space startups beyond launch. During this episode, Jordan walks us through the first-of-its-kind partnership between Embedded Ventures and the United States Space Force, the ‘beyo...