226 - Is Orbital Cleanup the Launchpad for Asteroid Mining?
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Release Date: 03/04/2026
236 - How Is Earth Observation Evolving to Meet Time Critical Demands?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
Earth observation is evolving as users demand faster decisions, tighter workflows and more dependable data. Satellogic VP of Space Systems Luciano Giesso shares how these rising expectations are reshaping EO missions, influencing everything from how organizations approach responsiveness to how they define truly trusted insights.
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235 - What Forces Will Redefine Sovereignty in Space?
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Nations are rethinking how much control they need over their space infrastructure and what real sovereignty looks like in practice. Boston Consulting Group’s Alessio Bonucci explores the industrial limits, geopolitical pressures and shifting partnerships shaping space sovereignty in Europe and beyond.
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234 - How Is Mission Delta 3 Advancing Electronic Warfare to Counter Fast Evolving Space Threats?
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Live at the Space Symposium, Constellations spoke with Colonel Eddie Gutierrez who discussed rapid capability delivery, near peer readiness and the importance of integrating operators, acquirers and industry partners to shorten development cycles. He highlights the need for adaptable Guardians, improved targeting and resilient global EW operations, emphasizing that owning the spectrum is critical for joint force success. The conversation underscores how unified vision, reduced process barriers and mission-focused collaboration enable the Space Force to field effective EW systems faster than...
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233 - How Are Missions Evolving Beyond Low Earth Orbit?
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Heather Pringle of Space Foundation examines how organizations across government, industry and the international community are preparing for a new phase of operations beyond low Earth orbit. She breaks down how technology shifts, evolving partnerships and changes in mission architecture are influencing long-term capability and strategic positioning. Pringle also highlights the decision-making habits leaders need as technical complexity and competitive pressure accelerate.
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232 - How Is 5G NTN Shaping Long-Term Strategy Across the Satellite Industry?
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Live at SATshow 2026, Constellations is joined by Blane Boynton, SVP of Product Management and Development at SES, Andrew Cavalier, Senior Analyst at ABI Research and Greg Quiggle, SVP of Product Management at Kratos to unpack how satellite industry players are weaving 5G NTN into their long-term strategies. Listen to find out how competitive pressure is accelerating ground system transformation and how early implementations point towards commercial readiness.
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231 - What Will Define Operator Advantage in Asia’s Satellite Market?
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Nathan de Ruiter, Partner and Managing Director at Novaspace, joins the show to unpack the shifting supply and demand dynamics shaping satellite capacity across Asia. De Ruiter discusses how pricing pressures, national space programs, government connectivity initiatives and network modernization efforts are influencing operator decisions across the region. He also outlines how these trends are redefining competition and informing long term fleet planning and partnerships. Listen as he breaks down the key forces reshaping Asia’s satellite market.
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230 - Which System Wins, When Comparing Virtual Ground With Traditional Hardware ROI?
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Grace Khanuja of Novaspace investigates how satellite operators embracing virtual ground systems aren’t simply trying to reduce their hardware footprints but also to integrate with telecom networks, maximize capacity and move customers to an OpEx model to compete with megaconstellations such as Starlink. Novaspace laid out the business case for virtual ground in a February white paper, even comparing the financial models for a virtualized versus traditional hardware-based systems over five years.
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229 - What Does It Take to Maintain Decision Advantage in Space?
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Colonel Tim Trimailo is the Director of the Commercial Space Office (COMSO), the Space Force’s front door to industry. He leads efforts to integrate commercial capabilities directly into operational missions. Colonel Trimailo has played a key role in bringing commercial systems into military operations, strengthening resilience across constellations, and rethinking how the U.S. and its allies operate in increasingly contested domains. Listen to Colonel Trimailo as he explores how the commercial industry is accelerating the future of military space operations.
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228 - What Hidden Factors Decide Whether Space Missions Succeed?
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Melanie Stricklan, Executive Director, SWFT & Chief Innovation & Advancement Officer at Space Foundation discusses the hidden complexity of modern space operations—why success isn’t just about satellites, but about orchestrating entire ecosystems across space, ground, and cloud. Listen to Melanie as she unpacks the unseen challenges like semantic misalignments, operational debt, and AI-driven autonomy that shape the future of space missions.
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227 - What’s the Path Forward for AI in Space?
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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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