210 - Accelerating Space Innovation, Bridging the Gap and Partnerships
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
Release Date: 07/09/2025
227 - What’s the Path Forward for AI in Space?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
Paul Lasserre of Loft Orbital discusses how AI is quietly expanding its role in determining what satellites notice, flag and send home. He weighs how this progression could reshape long‑standing assumptions about who — or what — directs outcomes in orbit.
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226 - Is Orbital Cleanup the Launchpad for Asteroid Mining?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
Earth’s orbit is full of space junk like out-of-service satellites that completed their mission long ago. One study even estimated that 100 trillion pieces of space debris are floating outside the planet. Joel Sercel, CEO and Founder of TransAstra, shares insights on space debris capture technology that has the potential to make space more accessible and sustainable for future generations.
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225 - What Are the Biggest Untapped Opportunities in Satellite IoT?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
ABI Research’s newest report “Can Satellite IoT Take on the Terrestrial IoT Market and Succeed?“ predicts that the satellite IoT market will reach $3.1 billion in revenue by 2030. In this episode, Jake Saunders, Vice President at ABI Research, walks us through some of the key report data on the state of satellite IoT including the biggest untapped commercial opportunities, the competitive landscape and the evolving relationship between satellite and terrestrial.
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224 - Can 5G NTN Really Connect the Next 50 Billion Devices?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
This episode focuses on satellite IoT, the challenges of integrating with telcos, and just how far we have come from the satellite phones of the past! Listen to Omar Qaise, Founder and CEO of OQ Technology, a global satellite IoT firm that aims to connect the next unconnected 50 billion IoT devices and machines. Omar explains how a recent breakthrough in satellite IoT demonstrates that a widely adopted cellular IoT module can operate seamlessly over a 5G NTN satellite network.
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223 - Middle East, Space and Connectivity Hub and Sovereignty
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
The Middle East is one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving regions in the global space economy. As nations in the area turn space ambition into action through satellite programs and partnerships, the region is fast becoming a global space and connectivity hub. Steve Bochinger, Affiliate Executive Advisor at Novaspace discusses the space sector development in the region including the vision for space, investment opportunities, strategic partnerships and drive for sovereignty.
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222 - GNSS Resilience, Interoperability and Trust
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
In this episode, we’ll talk about the evolving role of GPS and global navigation systems in an increasingly complex and contested environment. Hear from Lisa Dyer, Executive Director of the GPS Alliance, who will talk about why resilience, interoperability and innovation across multiple GNSS constellations are becoming essential for both national security and commerce. Hear Lisa discuss the future of GPS and GNSS for policymakers, industry, and operators working to ensure trusted positioning, navigation, and timing.
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221 - 2025 Year in Review: Strategic Intelligence, Golden Dome and Advancements to Direct to Device
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
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 the introduction of Golden Dome, expansion of Starlink’s dominance, growth in Direct-to-Device (D2D) to sovereignty becoming a driving force for nation states—2025 has been a whirlwind. How will these trends shape 2026 and beyond? To help us break down the most significant happenings and provide expert insight into what it all means for our industry, we are joined by Chris Quilty, Co-CEO & President and Caleb Henry, Director of Research...
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220 - Intelligence, Automation and Turn Signals
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
Space is getting crowded, how do we avoid conjunctions? In this episode of Constellations, Kayhan Space CEO, Dr. Siamak Hesar, joins to discuss how operators can stay ahead of risk as the orbital environment grows more crowded and complex. He shares practical insights on collision avoidance, real time data integration and the value of AI tools that help fleets make faster, smarter operational decisions. It is a forward-looking conversation about how the industry can work together to keep space safe, sustainable and mission ready.
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219 - Faster Iteration, Shorter Mission Cycles and Scale
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
As the lines between commercial innovation and national defense blur, America’s space industrial base is transforming. In this episode of Constellations, Peter Krauss, President and CEO of Terran Orbital, emphasizes the importance of rapid iteration and accelerated development to build and deploy on-orbit assets more efficiently. Speed is the primary transformation reshaping the industry, driven largely by the realities of contested space. Hear Peter talk about this and what keeps him up at night.
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218 - AI for EO, Neural Network Supervisors and Overcoming the Clouds
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
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 becomes complicated and nearly impossible. Listen in as Aubrey Dunne – co-founder and CTO at Ubotica - shares his knowledge on AI-based intelligence, cloud detection and removal for Earth observation satellites that deliver insights about what’s happening on Earth now.
info_outlineMatt 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 more conversation and investment.