Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week , Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly. True Anomaly details a $260M Series C, lessons from Mission X toward MX-3 while building a small-form-fact...

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week , Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space. Kratos highlights a 5G NTN over GEO demonstration and argues the winners will deliver working products, match custome...

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week , Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group. Eutelsat's GEO+LEO push aligns with rising demand for sovereign constellations and a new state-backed capit...

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week , Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360. Hawkeye 360's rapidly expanding RF constellation and next-generation analytics are fueling defense innovation, leveragin...

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week , Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly. Explore Firefly Aerospace's recent lunar landing success, upcoming Blue Ghost missions, and the launch of its high‑resolution Oc...

Cislunar space may be the ultimate high ground, but its vast distance poses challenges in infrastructure, timing and tracking. Join Elvis Silva, Executive Director of Business Development and Strategy at Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's smallsat manufacturer, as he explores how advances in sensing, timing synchronization and spacecraft autonomy are reshaping our ability to operate and secure this c...

The promise of seamlessly roaming across satellite networks in different bands and different orbits is that much closer to reality. A new breakthrough in multi-band antenna technology holds the potential to make communications as seamless and automated as the cellular networks used today. Listen to Ryan Stevenson, Chief Scientist at Kymeta talks about the capabilities of the new multi-band antenna...

Jiral Shah from Gravitics discusses next-generation space structures and modular space station platforms. Hear Jiral Shal emphasizes the ability to work within a timeline that aligns with operational tempos, measured in hours, not days. He discusses how logistics and mobility are key to moving faster, supported by pre-positioned assets in orbit, rather than a dependence on terrestrial launch for a...

​ ​ Matt Magaña from Voyager Technologies discusses how partnerships can accelerate space innovation .  Matt will explain why these collaborations are more crucial than ever, particularly in overcoming the "valley of death" through shared technology. He'll also touch on the challenges of government funding with OTAs and mission-based awards, and why building a robust space industrial base requires...

From agriculture to collision avoidance, space data is becoming continuously more important in decision-making and predictive analytics for many industries in going about their day-to-day tasks. In this podcast, hear Yudhajeet Dasgupta, Head of Solutions Architecture Aerospace and Satellite at AWS, share his knowledge on cloud computing for space and all the ways generative AI can help make life o...

On the Constellations podcast, the critical role of timing in both commercial and military applications is explored. Hear from David Mitlyng, CEO of Xairos as he discusses quantum communications as a next-gen timing solution. He explains how quantum hardware is more mature and practical than quantum computing and highlights quantum time transfer – the secure, precise delivery of time using entangl...

In this episode, Awais Ahmed, founder and CEO of Pixxel, talks about building a constellation called Firefly, otherwise known as the "health monitor for the Earth." Join us to learn about hyperspectral imagery, how access to it can support faster responses to environmental issues, and how its data can be used to provide insights on terrestrial changes that haven't even happened yet.

The number of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is poised to explode over the coming years as more mega-constellations come online. This has the potential to bring rise to new potential threats in space. The massive scale of deployments is driving the need to leverage artificial intelligence to make better sense of the exponentially growing space domain. Listen to Slingshot Aerospace's VP of Str...

5G technology holds the promise of the seamless integration of satellite and telco networks – a critical development as the demand for global connectivity grows. Listen to a panel of experts discuss the convergence of satellite and telecommunications infrastructure from both a technology and a business case perspective.

Mega-constellations like Starlink are reshaping the satellite industry—and traditional operators are looking to gain competitive advantage. In this episode, Lluc Palerm, Research Director at Analysys Mason, shares key insights from a recent white paper on how software-ground systems can help legacy players compete. He will discuss what strategies can help operators thrive in the era of space disru...

In this episode, Colonel Richard Kniseley from the Space Systems Command's Commercial Space Office (COMSO) delves into the U.S. military's strategy for incorporating commercial space capabilities to strengthen national defense. Col. Kniseley outlines the "buy before build" approach, discusses the benefits of commercial services like satellite communications and tactical surveillance for military r...

Industry leaders dive deep into the revolutionary potential of software-defined satellites and how these satellites are transforming the way operators can dynamically adjust capacity and coverage in orbit to meet customer demand, opening doors to new revenue streams and innovative services. Hear from experts on how a more dynamic ground system plays a key role in unlocking these possibilities and...

On the Constellations Podcast, the overall importance of GPS by commercial and military will be discussed. Hear from Ian Canning, President and CEO of the Eutelsat America Corporation and OneWeb Technologies Inc. (EACOWT) as he discusses reasons and strategies to support position, navigation and timing. He will also describe the capabilities of operators in LEO to enhance resiliency for government...

Direct-to-Device satellite connectivity is being touted as a way to bridge terrestrial connectivity gaps, and the past year has seen major developments in the D2D space. Jacques Leduc, CEO of Terrestar Solutions and a founding member of the Mobile Satellite Services Association discusses how 3GPP 5G standards, access to spectrum and partnerships will drive the D2D market going forward.

​ ​ The satellite industry is transforming with software-defined networking, unlocking global connectivity anywhere, anytime. Software-defined satellites, which can shift capacity on-demand, are key to this change, enabling flexible business models to meet evolving needs. Carmel Ortiz, Senior VP of Technology and Innovation at Intelsat, joins us to discuss how these satellites are revolutionizing...

In a disrupted industry, new innovations and unique ways of thinking are more important than ever. In this podcast, hear from John Gedmark – CEO and Co-Founder at Astranis Space Technologies – about his knowledge on changing small GEO satellite technology, new military applications, and the shift toward scaled GEO deployments.

Communications networks underpin the services and applications that are critical to consumer well-being and business growth, which has amplified the impact of network outages. In this episode, Sergy Mummert, SVP, Sales Global Cloud & Strategic Partnerships at SES Networks, joins us to discuss how advances in satellite technology are enabling a more resilient network fabric.

While LEOs may be receiving most of the attention, an emerging technology is rising to the stratosphere in the form of High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS). HAPS have the potential to unlock the Earth's stratosphere and enhance global connectivity, offering significant opportunities across various industries, including telecommunications, high-resolution Earth observation, weather prediction, an...

In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving space and satellite industry, covering both military and commercial sectors. Our guest, a space industry veteran with over 40 years of experience in the U.S. Air Force as a senior space researcher and leader, shares insights on the challenges of building large, custom satellites in the past. Highlighting the need for rapid satellite configuration...

On this Constellations Podcast, we discuss the Space RCO and the challenges of delivering timely, combat-capable space and ground systems. This episode covers key priorities, including programs like Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) and Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2). Hear about the importance of leveraging commercial products, collaborating with international partne...