The Satellite &NewSpace Matters Podcast
Episodes
Culture, Leadership & Innovation in the Satellite Industry | Laura LeMasurier & Clara Britton
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Laura LeMasurier and Clara Britton share how SES is building an inclusive, growth-driven culture following the merger with Intelsat. They discuss the ...
The Future of Space Communications | SES Payload Engineer Miquel Albiol
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Miquel Albiol takes us deep into payload innovation at SES, from digital beamforming technology enabling LEO-to-MIO data relay to the challenges of ...
Program Planning in New Space: Risk, Agility & Team Empowerment with SES
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the third instalment of Forward Focus: The Future of SES, we speak with Alberto Patrizi, who shares insights on program planning in the new space e...
How K2 Space Is Breaking the Satellite Cost Curve | Neel Kunjur
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neel Kunjur, Co-founder and CTO of K2 Space, reveals how his company is breaking the historic correlation between satellite mass and cost. In this epi...
SES’s Neosphere Vision: MEO Satellites, Innovation & the Future of Global Connectivity
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of Forward Focus: The Future of SES, Carmel Ortiz discusses SES's bold investment in the next-generation MEO constellation - ...
Building CubeSpace: Challenges, Leadership and European Expansion - Ep 61 - Mike-Alec Kearney, CubeSpace ADCS
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Millie Hall and Tom Wilding for an in-depth conversation with Mike-Alec Kearney, CEO and Co-Founder of CubeSpace, as he shares the story of build...
From SpaceX Employee 72 to Asteroid Mining - Ep 60 - Robyn Ringuette, AstroForge
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Annie Savage and Thomas Brownbill as they sit down with Robyn Ringuette, President at AstroForge – a Californian startup pioneering the e...
Democratising Earth Observation Data - Episode 59 - Michael Bartholomeusz, CEO of NOVI
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore how Michael Bartholomeusz, CEO of NOVI, is revolutionising the earth observation industry by making satellite data affordable an...
Imaging the Future from Space - Episode 58 - Bryan Dean, CEO and Co-Founder of Dragonfly Aerospace
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore how Bryan Dean, CEO and Co-Founder of Dragonfly Aerospace, is revolutionising earth observation through high-performance imaging...
From Reddit to Orbit - Episode 57 - Julian Fernandez CEO at FOSSA Systems
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we speak with Julian Fernandez, CEO and Co-founder of FOSSA Systems, about his remarkable journey from launching a satellite project on Red...
Space Sustainability Challenges - Episode 56 - Audrey Schaffer, VP of Strategy and Policy at Slingshot Aerospace
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discover how Audrey Schaffer, Vice President of Strategy and Policy at Slingshot Aerospace, is tackling the growing challenges of space ...
Tackling the Kessler Syndrome: Innovation in Space - Episode 55 - Gaia Roncalli, COO and Co-Founder at Ecosmic
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discover how Gaia Roncalli, Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Ecosmic, is tackling the growing issue of space debris through innova...
The Inspiration of Starting Sateliot - Episode 54 - Jaume Sanpera, CEO and Co-Founder of Sateliot
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discover how Jaume Sanpera, the CEO and Co-Founder of Sateliot, is making his mission of universal IoT connectivity a reality through 5G...
Improving Gender Diversity in Aerospace - Episode 53 - Kammy Brun, Managing Director of Simera Sense
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the impact of gender imbalances in the aerospace sector with this week’s guest, Kammy Brun, the Managing Director of Simera Sense. Kammy al...
The Limitations of SmallSat Manufacturing - Episode 52 - Aleksander Fiuk, Co-Founder and COO of Revolv
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get behind the scenes of Revolv with its Co-Founder and COO, Aleksander Fiuk. He joined us to share the exciting future plans the company is working o...
Bringing Value to the Crowded Satellite Space - Episode 51 - Felix Motzki, CTO of Reflex Aerospace
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you be sure you’re hiring the right person in an early-stage space company? In this episode, you can hear from Felix Motzki, the CTO of Refl...
Developing Lunar Exploration - Episode 50 - Darren Charrier, Business Development Manager at KSAT Inc.
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the potential of lunar exploration with Darren Charrier, the Business Development Manager at KSAT Inc. Darren joined us to discuss the opportu...
Change & Opportunities in Satellite & NewSpace - Episode 49 - Tami Dias, SVP Global Sales at ST Engineering iDirect
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the growing opportunities in the satellite industry with Tami Dias, the SVP Global Sales at ST Engineering iDirect. She joined us to share her...
Commercialising Satellite Applications - Episode 48 - Martina Löfqvist, Head of Strategy & Partnerships at Picterra
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the growing applications for Earth Observation satellites with Martina Löfqvist, the Head of Strategy & Partnerships at Picterra. She j...
The Importance of Space Sustainability - Episode 47 - Philip Hover-Smoot, CEO of Scout Space
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover more about the links between space safety, sustainability, and regulations in this episode with Philip Hover-Smoot, the CEO of Scout Space. H...
Addressing Environmental Concerns With Satellites - Episode 46 - Jean-Francois Gauthier, Senior Vice President of Strategy at GHGSat
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the complexity of greenhouse gas monitoring with Jean-Francois Gauthier, the Senior Vice President of Strategy at GHGSat. He joined us to talk...
Creating a Skilled Workforce - Episode 45 - Dr. Jur. Olga Stelmakh-Drescher, Chief Policy, Legal and Government Relations Officer at Exolaunch
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability is coming to the forefront of policy decisions in the space sector. To help us explore the topic, we invited Dr. Jur. Olga Stelmakh-Dre...
Accessibility of Weather Data - Episode 44 - Michael Hurowitz, Founder and CEO of Weather Stream
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the world of commercial weather and observational data. This week, we spoke with Michael Hurowitz, the Founder and CEO of Weathe...
Extending Satellite Lifespan and Sustainability - Episode 43 - Amin Chabi, Founder & CEO of Lúnasa Space
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the inner workings on an in-orbit satellite servicing, assembly and manufacturing company with Amin Chabi, the Founder & CEO of Lúnasa Sp...
Space HR Talent Roundtable - Episode 42 - Kelly Tobin from Intelsat, Bettina Schaaf from Rivada Space Networks & Bethan McAulay from Astroscale
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special roundtable edition of The Satellite & NewSpace Matters Podcast, with three special guests: Kelly Tobin, the Senior Talent A...
The Reloaded Factory’s Mission - Episode 41 - Kevin Lausten, President of Morpheus Space
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As space becomes increasingly competitive, the demand for new solutions and supplies. Kevin Lausten, the President of Morpheus Space, joined us to tal...
Emerging vs Legacy Solutions - Episode 40 - Mustafa Murad, CEO of Appliot
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Mustafa Murad, the CEO of Appliot, who is leading the company to new heights with their innovative IoT solutions in the satellite space. During...
The Family Business of Lunar Water: Propelling a Space Economy - Episode 39 - Robert Carlisle, Co-Founder at Argo Space
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A space economy might sound like a sci-fi dream, but it’s becoming a reality thanks to innovative solutions from companies like Argo Space. The comp...
An Entrepreneur’s Approach to the Space Industry: Platform Standardisation - Episode 38 - Ian Cinnamon, CEO and Co-Founder at Apex
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Cinnamon joins us on a journey through his a-typical satellite industry career, talking us through the removal of the launch bottle neck which ins...
Revolutionising Accessibility to Space - Episode 37 - Pieter van Duijn, CTO at Loft Orbital
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how companies are shaping a more responsible and accessible NewSpace? Join us on The Satellite & NewSpace Matters Podcast as we chat...
Tackling the Idea That “Space is Hard” - Episode 36 - Gary Calnan, CEO of CisLunar Industries
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how tackling space debris is becoming an economic opportunity with this second appearance from Gary Calnan, the CEO of CisLunar Industries. ...
Scaling an Innovative Startup Team - Episode 35 - Max Gulde & Cassi Welling, Founder/CEO & COO at Constellr
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the impact of Earth Observation technology on measuring climate change with Constellr's Founder & CEO Max Gulde and COO Cassi Welling...
Embracing Change at SATELLITE - Episode 34 - Jeffrey Hill, Executive Chairman at the SATELLITE conference
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Satellite & NewSpace Matters Podcast, we explored the past, present and future of the SATELLITE conference with its...
Evolving Satellite Technology - Episode 33 - Jakub Dziwisz, CEO at Orbify
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should space be an accessible resource? Explore the topic with us with Andrew Ball and special guest Jakub Dziwisz, the CEO at Orbify. In this episo...
Developing Differentiated Solutions - Episode 32 - Adeline Pitrois, Head of Sales at Latitude
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creating innovative satellite technology requires a strong team of engineers. Join us as we discuss how to attract the best talent to your business an...
Paying Mentorship Forwards - Episode 31 - Dr. Clemens Kaiser, Chief Program Officer at Rivada Space Networks
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building a diverse and multi-discipline team is the key to creating an innovative NewSpace company. Join us as we explore how to do that with Dr. Clem...
Ethics in Space - Episode 30 - Sita Sonty, Chief Executive Officer at Space Tango
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re excited to be speaking to Sita Sonty, CEO at Space Tango. We take a look back at her impressive career both in and out of the space...
Sharing Responsibility for Space Debris - Episode 29 - Andrew Faiola, Commercial Vice President at Astroscale
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Space debris is a growing issue in today’s Satellite & NewSpace market. Join us as we dive into the issue with Andrew Faiola, the Commercial Vic...
Tried and Tested Wins the Race: Why Anuvu are Backing GEO Over LEO for New Constellation - Episode 28 - Kevin Fielder, Vice President at Anuvu
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With so many new LEO platforms being announced Anuvu are bucking the trend in launching their own fleet of micro GEO’s. This week we are joined by ...
A Combination Satellite Sensors: How Different Technologies Contribute to Climate Monitoring - Episode 27 - Tobias Reinicke, Co-Founder and CTO at Satellite Vu
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we are delighted to be joined by Tobias Reinicke CTO and Co-Founder of SatVu – a company building the world’s space-base...
Satellite Intelligence, from Cubesats to Microsats - Episode 26 - Kateryna Aheieva, Head of Business Development at LuxSpace
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in our latest episode with the fascinating Kateryna Aheieva, Head of Business Development at LuxSpace, an OHB company based in Luxembourg. K...
The Perks of Being Fully Vertically Integrated - Episode 25 - Benoît Deper, Founder & CEO at Aerospacelab
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Benoît Deper, Founder and CEO of Aerospacelab who shares his incredible journey of building a fully vertically inte...
Creating Pathways In: How Space and Satellite Can Win the Talent That Fuels Innovation - Episode 24 - Tamara Bond-Williams, Director of Engagement at SSPI
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Tamara Bond-Williams, Director of Engagement at SSPI. For years the Satellite and NewSpace industry ha...
Empowering the Future of Space - Episode 23 - Kammy Brun, Geospatial Commercial Expert
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this week's episode with Kammy Brun, commercial leader in the Geospatial industry, the ex Chairwoman of “Women in Aerospace Europe”...
First Terrestrial, Then Celestial: Meet the Father of the Robots Mining for Humanity’s Future OffWorld - Episode 22 - Jim Keravala, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Architect at OffWorld
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The line between Science and Science Fiction is ever shifting. The two are intricately woven together in a journey of imagination and discovery. Scien...
Communicating with Space Down on Earth: The NewSpace Evolution of the Ground Segment - Episode 21 - Lindsey Kemp, Director of Global Markets at CPI's Antenna & Power Technologies Business Unit
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we’re joined by Lindsey Kemp, Director of Global Markets at CPI's Antenna & Power Technologies Business Unit, where we discu...
Space Accessibility, Affordability and Availability! - Episode 20 - Nathan Monster, CEO at A-SpaX
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Nathan Monster, Founder and CEO of A-SpaX, a man who shares neuco’s passion to make space as accessible as possible. We ...
Where ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Space Collide! - Episode 19 - Harriet Brettle, Head of Market Analysis and Business Intelligence at ESA
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by Harriet Brettle, Head of Market Analysis and Business Intelligence at ESA. In this episode we lo...
The Importance of Tackling Orbital Debris - Episode 18 - Siamak Hesar, Co-Founder & CEO of Kayhan Space
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Siamak Hesar, CEO of Kayhan Space – a company on a mission to bring next-generation automation to satellite operati...
At the centre of the European space industry - Episode 17 - Árisz Kecskés, Head of Business Development at Remred
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this weeks episode with Árisz Kecskés, a young executive in the industry who wears many hats – as Head of Business Development at Remre...
Humanitarian Applications of Satellite Technologies - Episode 16 - Anastasia Kuzmenko, VP of Marketing & Communications at IEC Telecom Group
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Anastasia Kuzmenko – VP of Marketing and Communications at IEC Telecom – who shares her insights about IEC’s humanitarian ...
Creating Platforms To Increase Accessibility of Remote Sensing Insights Can Only Benefit Us All! - Episode 15 - Jakub Dziwisz, Co-Founder and CEO at Orbify
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Jakub Dziwisz, Co-Founder and CEO of Orbify, a company creating a platform and a marketplace for Earth Intelligence application...
Outer Space is No Longer Out of Reach – Episode 14 – Dennis Silin CEO and Founder of Exodus Orbital
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Dennis Silin, CEO and founder of Exodus Orbitals, a company that stands out with their unique “satellite-as-a-service” ...
On-board Processing: The Power of Computers in Space - Episode 13 - Iulia Marushchak VP of Business Development at KP Labs
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode welcomes KP Lab’s VP of Business Development: Iulia Marushchak. Iulia, with her background in Aerospace Engineering and Earth Observati...
Introducing a Software-first Approach to the Satellite Industry: An In-Space Connectivity Revolution - Episode 12 - Sethu Suvanam, Founder and CEO of ReOrbit
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Satellite and NewSpace Matters, we welcome our guest Sethu Suvanam, Founder and CEO of ReOrbit, a Helsinki based satellite comp...
The European Launcher Market is Taking Off! - Episode 11 - Jörn Spurmann, CCO at Rocket Factory Augsburg
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Jörn Spurmann, industry legend and CCO at Rocket Factory Augsburg, a company who are revolutionising the launcher market in Eur...
Don’t Write Off GEO Yet! - Episode 10 - Gregg Daffner, Founder and CEO of GapSat
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Gregg Daffner, Founder and CEO of GapSat. While the rest of the industry seems so focused on LEO and MEO, Gregg talks to us...
Debris Removal, Sustainability and In-Space Services - Episode 9 - Luc Piguet, CEO and Co-Founder at ClearSpace
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this week's podcast with Luc Piguet CEO and co-founder of ClearSpace. Luc entered the Satellite and NewSpace industry as the CEO of one of ...
Connecting Satellites: The future of the Satellite Industry - Episode 8 - Ronald van der Breggen, CCO at Rivada Space Networks
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rivada’s CCO - Ronald van der Breggen - joins us on this episode of the Satellite and NewSpace Matters podcast to share his insight into what the fu...
Space isn’t just for Rocket Scientists! - Episode 7 - Dave Hebert, Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications at Astroscale
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Dave Hebert, VP for Global Marketing and Communications at Astroscale, who joined us to talk all things NewSpace, orbital d...
From RF products to satellite manufacturer, GEO’s latest market disruptor! - Episode 6 - Emile De Rijk, CEO and Co-Founder of Swissto12
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to be joined by Emile De Rijk, CEO and Co-Founder of Swissto12 in our latest episode of the Satellite and NewSpace Matters podcast. ...
The Creator of Lithuanias First Ever Satellite - Episode 5 - Laurynas Mačiulis, CEO at Astrolight
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Laurynas Mačiulis, the founder of Nanoavionics and current CEO of Astrolight. Join us as he takes us through his journey ...
Morpheus Space’s István Lőrincz on In-Space Mobility for Industry Momentum - Episode 4 - István Lőrincz, President and Co-Founder at Morpheus Space
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the progressive István Lőrincz, President and Co-Founder of Morpheus Space. Join us as he discusses his meticulous journe...
Sustainable Satellite Services? Certainly! - Episode 3 - Andy Lucas, COO at LEUK Teleport and Data Centre
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Andy Lucas, COO at LEUK Teleport and Data Centre, as he reminisces on his time in the industry, discusses what is next for ...
“Launching” into the digitalisation of space with a new wave of space professionals! - Episode 2 - Stuart Gill, Product Manager at Leanspace
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are diving into the NewSpace with our guest Stuart Gill, Product Manager for Leanspace, who discusses everything from milestones, getting...
Connecting the unconnected in the African Continent - Episode 1 - Scott Mumford, Chief Commercial Officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of The Satellite & NewSpace Matters podcast. This episode features dual C-level executive Scott Mumford of Liquid Int...
Welcome to Satellite & NewSpace Matters
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A series of interviews with key leaders through the Satellite & NewSpace industry. All brought to you by the Satellite & NewSpace team ...