Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders

221 - 2025 Year in Review: Strategic Intelligence, Golden Dome and Advancements to Direct to Device

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we near the close of 2025, it's a pivotal moment to reflect on this past year and the advances and changes that have impacted the industry. From th...

220 - Intelligence, Automation and Turn Signals

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Space is getting crowded, how do we avoid conjunctions?  In this episode of Constellations, Kayhan Space CEO, Dr. Siamak Hesar, joins to discuss how ...

219 - Faster Iteration, Shorter Mission Cycles and Scale

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the lines between commercial innovation and national defense blur, America's space industrial base is transforming. In this episode of Constellatio...

218 - AI for EO, Neural Network Supervisors and Overcoming the Clouds

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With more than 50% of the Earth covered in clouds on any given day, the ability to provide real-time insights about what is happening on the ground be...

217 - On-Orbit Refueling, Hybrid Architecture and Dynamic Space Operations

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's satellite industry, the ability to refuel satellites in orbit is key to building a dynamic space operation. As space mobility and logistics...

216 - SAR Imaging, Signal-to-Noise and Unlocking Unparalleled Insights

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's rapidly changing world there are threats, natural disasters and environmental changes that can occur without notice that can negatively imp...

215 - Advanced Digital Ecosystems, Autonomy and Space Superiority

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As satellites become more maneuverable and denial strategies evolve, orbit selection and agility are shaping the future of space advantage. In this ep...

Starlink's Dominance, Satcom for Mobility and Competing with Fiber

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX has an outsized influence on the satellite industry as the preeminent launch provider. But in 2024, revenue from Starlink outstripped launch fo...

214 - COTs Infrastructure, Space-Grade Computers, and Opening New Mission Architectures

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that a graphing calculator has more processing power than most satellites? In this episode, hear how Edward Ge, Co-Founder and CEO of Aet...

Trusted Information Sharing, ITAR Exemptions and Lots of Test Beds

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Advancing the security and resilience of the space industry is the goal of the Space ISAC, requiring universally adopted standards with extensive test...

Executive Insights: Interview with John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 quest...

Executive Insights: Interview with Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 quest...

Executive Insights: Interview with Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 quest...

Executive Insights: Interview with Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 quest...

Executive Insights: Interview with Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 quest...

213 - Cislunar Space, Competition and Strategic Importance

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cislunar space may be the ultimate high ground, but its vast distance poses challenges in infrastructure, timing and tracking. Join Elvis Silva, Execu...

212 - Holy Grail of Connectivity, Seamless Roaming and Multi-Band Antenna Technology

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The promise of seamlessly roaming across satellite networks in different bands and different orbits is that much closer to reality. A new breakthrough...

​​211 - Technology, Competition and the Tactically Responsive Space

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jiral Shah from Gravitics discusses next-generation space structures and modular space station platforms. Hear Jiral Shal emphasizes the ability to wo...

​​210 - Accelerating Space Innovation, Bridging the Gap and Partnerships​

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

​​Matt Magaña from Voyager Technologies discusses how partnerships can accelerate space innovation.  Matt will explain why these collaborations ...

209 - AI, Spacecraft Autonomy and Space Data for Humanity

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From agriculture to collision avoidance, space data is becoming continuously more important in decision-making and predictive analytics for many indus...

208 - PNT, Quantum Time Transfer and Entangled Photon Systems

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations podcast, the critical role of timing in both commercial and military applications is explored. Hear from David Mitlyng, CEO of X...

207 - Hyperspectral Imagery, 1,000 Mbps from Space, and a Health Monitor for the Earth

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Awais Ahmed, founder and CEO of Pixxel, talks about building a constellation called Firefly, otherwise known as the "health monitor f...

206 - Massive NGSO Deployments, New AI Capabilities and Enhanced Space Domain Awareness

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 pot...

205 - 5G-Enabled Convergence, Competition and Cooperation

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

5G technology holds the promise of the seamless integration of satellite and telco networks – a critical development as the demand for global connec...

204 - Mega-Constellations, Gaining Competitive Advantage and Software-Ground

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mega-constellations like Starlink are reshaping the satellite industry—and traditional operators are looking to gain competitive advantage. In this ...

203 - Innovative Commercial Solutions, Expanding CASR and Accelerating Space Readiness

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Colonel Richard Kniseley from the Space Systems Command's Commercial Space Office (COMSO) delves into the U.S. military's strategy fo...

202 - Flexible Payloads, Orchestrated Ground and Service on Demand

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Industry leaders dive deep into the revolutionary potential of software-defined satellites and how these satellites are transforming the way operators...

201 - GPS, LEO and the Speed of Decision

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations Podcast, the overall importance of GPS by commercial and military will be discussed. Hear from Ian Canning, President and CEO o...

200 - Standards, Spectrum and Seamless Connectivity for D2D Services

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Direct-to-Device satellite connectivity is being touted as a way to bridge terrestrial connectivity gaps, and the past year has seen major development...

199 - Software-Defined Satellites, Follow-Me Beams and Always-On Customer Connectivity

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

​​The satellite industry is transforming with software-defined networking, unlocking global connectivity anywhere, anytime. Software-defined sate...

198 - Micro Satellites, Big Disruptors and the Trajectory of the Space Race

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

197 - Interoperability, Cloud Services and Satellite-Enabled Network Resilience

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Communications networks underpin the services and applications that are critical to consumer well-being and business growth, which has amplified the i...

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

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

195 - Old Versus New, Plug and Play and Responsive Satellites

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving space and satellite industry, covering both military and commercial sectors. Our guest, a space ind...

194 - Dynamic Space Operations, Demand Signals and Smart Buyers

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this Constellations Podcast, we discuss the Space RCO and the challenges of delivering timely, combat-capable space and ground systems. This ep...

193 - Software, the Ground Truth and Why GSaaS Hasn't Consolidated

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There have been many predictions about the consolidation of the GSaaS players, but it doesn't seem to be as quickly as expected. In this podcast, we d...

192 - Small Satellites, Regulatory Implications and a View to the Future

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An estimated 26,104 smallsats will be launched between 2023-2032 according to Novaspace. With so much growth on the horizon, how will regulatory effo...

191 - GSaaS, Smallsat Launches and Thinking About the Ground First

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we focus on how the ground segment is evolving to support the emergence of small satellites in orbit. Join our guest, Ron Faith, CEO ...

190 - AI Hallucinations, Blockchain and Extracting Intent

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Al Tadros, Chief Technology Officer at Redwire discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and how it enhances Space Domain Awareness (SDA...

Special Release - Cyber, Satellite Security and the Space ISAC Vulnerabilities Lab

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, hear from Erin Miller, Executive Director, Space ISAC, and Ernest Campos, Co-chair of the Space Innovations Test Bed (SITB) for Sp...

189 - Uncorrelated Tracks, Differing Phenomenologies and "More Data Is More Better"

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss data, data visualization, and processing data for better understanding. In this episode, Paul Graziani, C...

Special Release - Tracking Objects, Commercial Solutions and Emerging SSA Markets

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Novaspace consultant Gabriel Deville will cover the current state and outlook of Space Situational Awareness. SSA is a rapidly growin...

Game Changers Series: Episode 5 – Satellite IoT

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Game Changers is a limited series of short podcasts focused on pivotal new technologies or trends. In this episode, Alexandre Tisserant of Kinéis exp...

Game Changers Series: Episode 4 – Virtual Ground

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

188 - Consolidation, Sustainability and the Future of Satellite Innovation

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Game Changers Series: Episode 3 – Direct-to-Device

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Game Changers is a limited series of short podcasts focused on pivotal new technologies or trends. In this episode, Scott Wisniewski of AST SpaceMobil...

187 – Smallsat Mobility, Propulsion Arrays and Maneuvering for SDA at LEO

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The need for operational flexibility for satellites in orbit has only grown. Tens of thousands of satellites means tens of thousands of opportunities ...

Game Changers Series: Episode 2 – Artificial Intelligence

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Game Changers is a limited series of short podcasts focused on pivotal new technologies or trends. In this episode, Melissa Quinn of Slingshot Aerospa...

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

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Game Changers Series: Episode 1 – In-Space Transportation

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Game Changers is a limited podcast series about the game-changing technologies that will be discussed at the upcoming World Space Business Week. Tune...

185 – Big Data, Small Tunnels and the Complex Shape of Light

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Globally recognized organizations are exploring different advanced communication technologies from RF to laser links. Hear Jean Francois Morizur, Fou...

184 - Exclusive Interview: Wild Wild Space

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Highly-anticipated WILD WILD SPACE brings the space industry into your home! Constellations spoke with Ross Kauffman and Ashlee Vance, the team behind...

183 – Software-Defined Satellites, New Business Models and Competitive Advantages

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New business models for software-defined satellites: this episode features Florian Thirion, Senior Product and Portfolio Marketing Manager at Airbus D...

182 – 5G from Space, Network of Networks and Connectivity for Everyone

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

5G from space holds the promise to make mobile connectivity accessible to everyone and everywhere. Past efforts to mainstream satellite communications...

181 – Being a Disruptor, Spiral Development and Proliferated Tactical Data Networks

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations Podcast we'll discuss the Space Development Agency (SDA) looking at taking capabilities and technologies that are already matur...

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

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As more than 80 percent of global trade volume is shipped by sea, countries' participation in the international supply chains depends on reliable mar...

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

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this Constellations Podcast, we explore the evolution of the satellite terminals. Join our panel of experts to understand how the digital transfo...

178 - Software, Satellites and a More Dynamic World

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As space becomes increasingly dynamic, the industry is turning to software to move faster, become more automated, and agile. This is evident in how sa...

177 - Playing Poker, Changing Mindsets and Space Superiority

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Colonel Michael Christensen, currently stationed at the Pentagon and serving as the director of test and evaluation for the US Space Force. ...

176 - Space Entrepreneurship, Vertical Markets and Commercial Critical Infrastructure

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last year Space Foundation valued the space economy at $546 billion, a number they expect to reach $772 billion by 2027. Through technological advance...

175 - Spectrum Sharing, Laser Networks and Open Access

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this Constellations Podcast hear about a communications network that does not have to touch the Internet. Declan Ganley, CEO of Rivada and Konrad N...

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

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the history of space, satellite terminal designs have expanded and changed with the needs of end use cases and at the mercy of demanding applicati...

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

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 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-bo...

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

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Satellite has often been viewed as a transport of last resort, however that is rapidly changing as satellite networks digitally transform and adopt st...

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

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The space sector in the Middle East is highly dynamic, growing and being driven by evolving national ambitions and strategies. Leveraging their vast f...

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

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2021 saw a record amount of private investment in space, followed by a significant downturn in 2022. Investments in the space sector once again fell i...

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

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss the DoD using commercial space capabilities, from launch to ISR data. During this episode, Dave Gauthier,...

168 - Digital Twins, the Engineering Metaverse and Potential for Breakthrough Designs

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A digital transformation has begun in the modelling and simulation of spacecrafts. Today complete complex simulations can occur within minutes as oppo...

167 - Space Sustainability, the White House LEO strategy, and Not Your Parents' Moon

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations podcast, hear how the White House wants to impact the next generation of space exploration.  During this episode, Dr. Ezinne Uz...

166 - HAPS or MISHAPS, An Evolving Journey and Stratospheric Opportunities

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 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...

165 - Hybrid Space Architecture, Digital Twins and Free Space Optics

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Constellations Podcast, we explore taking advantage of high-speed bandwidth that coherent light free space optics can provide and driving tha...

Special Release - Threat Tracking, Information Sharing & the Watch Center

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss the Watch Center at the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center or Space ISAC. During this episode...

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

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According 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...

163 - Space Computers, Reprogrammable Payloads and the Satellite SWaP Game

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Steve Good, Chief Business Officer at Ramon.Space, to learn how space resilient computing infrastructure is transforming fixed satellites into fl...

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

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), Colorado University's oldest research institute....

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

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, join Nathan de Ruiter, Managing Director of Euroconsult Canada, as he covers the state of play and prospects for the satellite commu...

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

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss the changing face of space sustainability, autonomously tracking objects with radar and leveraging artifi...

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

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over 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 const...

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

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss geo-registration incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve accuracy greatly. ...

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

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss how future satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi communication technology might evolve. During this episode, ...

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

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The past two years have been rocky for space investors. Matt O'Connell, operating partner at Data Collective Venture Capital, explains what caused thi...

156 - Big Demand, Smallsat Manufacturing and New Satellite Services

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The smallsat industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Euroconsult estimates that one ton per day of smallsats will be launched on average over the nex...

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

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fifty-six spot beams, 25 countries, and 600 million people – with even more performance and capacity on the horizon. These are the numbers supported...

154 – Space Sustainability, International Collaboration and Commercial Partnerships

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Constellations Podcast we'll discuss space sustainability, what it means and how it is changing. During this episode, Dr. Brian Weeden, Direct...

153 – Nanosatellites, IoT over Satellite and 5G IoT solving Industry Problems

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We know that we can use satellite earth observation technology to better understand our world – but now it seems possible to leverage satellites to...

152 – Mainstreaming Satcom, Convergence with Telco and Connectivity Everywhere

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 nich...

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

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With billions of new devices coming online, satellite and network connectivity will become increasingly more complex and our expectations more demandi...

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

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Digitally transformative technologies have been making their way across the satellite industry. From the core to gateways, in orbit and on the ground ...

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

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss how the government can pivot and adjust in the way it procures defense technology.  During this episode,...

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

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss emerging business and technology trends in Earth observation.  With us today is Aravind Ravichandran...

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

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 fa...

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

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Guillaume Tanier, CEO and Co-founder of Leanspace, joined Constellations to discuss the benefits of software for space and satellite operations. Hear ...

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

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Constellations Podcast, we'll cover a lot of territory... from space to the ground. Our guest today is Sita Sonty, Partner and Associate Direc...

144 - Satellites integrated with Telcos, 5G and a Converging World

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

5G is the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks predicted to have more than 1.2 billion connections and cover one-third...

143 - Global Connectivity, Low Latency and Supporting Government Sectors in LEO

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Constellations Podcast, we'll learn about the differences between OneWeb and OneWeb Technologies.  Kevin Steen, CEO of OneWeb ...

142 - NFV, SDN and Enabling Dynamic Satellite Ground Networks

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The satellite industry has gone through tremendous innovation over the last few years with the emergence of software-defined payloads and LEO and MEO ...

141 - Antenna Technology, Exponential Growth and Adapting to the "Multi's"

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss the need for more terminals to be interoperable, including working on different frequency bands, differe...

140 - Satellite Networks, Mobile Network Operators and Cell Service from Space

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss emerging direct satellite-to-cell phone technology and how it could dramatically alter the relationship b...

139 - 5G, Satellites and Connectivity Anywhere

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine 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 rur...