186 – Integrated Space Systems, Multi-Orbit Terminals and the Future of SATCOM
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
Release Date: 08/14/2024
197 - Interoperability, Cloud Services and Satellite-Enabled Network Resilience
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
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.
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196 - The Rise of HAPS, Competition for LEOs and Promise of Connectivity Everywhere
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
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, and modeling. Though both LEOs and HAPS are used for communication, surveillance, and data collection, they differ greatly in design, functionality, and use cases. To share insights into the...
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195 - Old Versus New, Plug and Play and Responsive Satellites
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
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 and launch capabilities, he explains that commercial space has many advantages, as it tends to innovate faster than the military and emphasizes the critical role of space in modern warfare, where...
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194 - Dynamic Space Operations, Demand Signals and Smart Buyers
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
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 partners, and enhancing space operations through better synchronization of assets.
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193 - Software, the Ground Truth and Why GSaaS Hasn’t Consolidated
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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 discuss what might be the why behind GSaaS providers continuing to hold steadfast for the most part. Listen to Brad Bode, CTO at ATLAS Space Operations, as for his take on the market, the changing applications for GSaaS beyond EO and why software is critical in ground systems.
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192 - Small Satellites, Regulatory Implications and a View to the Future
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
An estimated 26,104 smallsats will be launched between 2023-2032 according to Novaspace. With so much growth on the horizon, how will regulatory efforts keep pace? What role will regulations play in terms of protecting the spectrum? How can interference be avoided to ensure a level playing field for new and incumbent players? Constellations discussed the role of regulation in the rapidly growing and evolving small satellite world with the ITU.
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191 - GSaaS, Smallsat Launches and Thinking About the Ground First
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
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 and President of RBC Signals, as he 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.
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190 - AI Hallucinations, Blockchain and Extracting Intent
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
In this episode, Al Tadros, Chief Technology Officer at Redwire discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and how it enhances Space Domain Awareness (SDA). Artificial intelligence promises to extend the performance and capability of control systems, machine vision and robotics across the domains. Al describes one of the promises for space domain awareness as being the ability to put machine vision in orbit using AI algorithms. Hear him describe datasets and simulations to train on so that characterization and intent can be determined. Learn about AI promising to advance autonomous...
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Special Release - Cyber, Satellite Security and the Space ISAC Vulnerabilities Lab
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
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 Space ISAC and Senior Account Executive for Space Programs at AMERICAN SYSTEMS Corporation. They will 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. Learn about examples of how you test vulnerabilities as they walk through specific scenarios. Hear about the responsibilities of public disclosure and why it is important,...
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189 - Uncorrelated Tracks, Differing Phenomenologies and “More Data Is More Better”
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
On the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss data, data visualization, and processing data for better understanding. 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. David discusses observing data and determining its integrity using a Kalman filter. He highlights the vast number of live and dead...
info_outlineIn this episode, SES Space and Defense Vice President of Product Management Michael Geist discusses the evolving landscape of multi-orbit satellite capabilities. The integration of LEO, MEO and GEO orbits are poised to enhance connectivity and operational resilience. As governments and commercial entities increasingly embrace multi-orbit strategies, the industry builds a stronger foundation for a more adaptable and resilient future in satcom.
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An increase in demand for MEO and LEO services has not resulted in a drop in demand for GEO.
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CASR, or the Commercial Augmented Space Reserve, is a new way for commercial companies to support military satellites in orbit.
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Geist predicts that the largest disruptor in MILSATCOM will be digitization, which will act as a gateway technology to automating many satellite networking functions.
Chapters:
0:26 – Introducing Michael Geist, SES Space and Defense
0:58 – the unique abilities of LEO, MEO and GEO
3:44 – multi-orbit capabilities and resilience through diversity
5:49 – shifts in popularity between orbits
7:07 – military satellites in orbit via CASR (Commercial Augmented Space Reserve)
8:57 – hybrid SATCOM architecture
11:05 – challenges in making CASR successful
13:33 – space data relay services
15:03 – Prediction: what will be the biggest technology disruptors in MILSATCOM?
About Constellations: Constellations is a podcast and publication by Kratos covering the new generation of space network technologies. Our core interests are space networks, softwarization, terrestrial-space interoperability, the ground segment, security—and, of course, the growing space economy.
- The podcast publishes biweekly on Wednesday mornings.
- The podcast has featured leading CEOs, analysts, and government guests from Space Force, AFRL, the White House, and more.
- By size, our audience is space industry leaders, engineers, military/civil space, and academia.
- We publish article contributions from outside organizations and have ongoing content partnerships with DIFI, Space ISAC, Space Intel Report, and Analysys Mason.
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