228 - What Hidden Factors Decide Whether Space Missions Succeed?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
Release Date: 04/09/2026
Can the Space Economy Grow Sustainably?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
In this episode, Kat Hickey and Federico Trovarelli of Novaspace discuss the industry’s transition from voluntary best practices to measurable economic, operational and regulatory strategies for preserving the space environment. Kat and Federico explore how orbital sustainability is evolving from an environmental concern into a business imperative shaping investment, regulation, spacecraft design and operations.
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241 - What Are the Technologies Behind the New Infrastructure of Space?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
Live from the show floor of Smallsat, Constellations is joined by Jonas Aslund and Viktor Pankov of SSC Space, who dive into one of the most important shifts happening across the sector: the emergence of a new space infrastructure built on global ground networks. As satellite demand continues to grow, the next generation of infrastructure is becoming more essential.
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Is the Space Industry Ready for Quantum?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
Dr. Kelly Backes of MITRE addresses why Space ISAC launched its Quantum Community of Interest, how the space industry can prepare for the quantum era and which technologies are poised to have the greatest impact on the security and resilience of future space systems.
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240 - Can Regional Satellite Operators Thrive in the Mega-Constellation Era?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
As governments across the Middle East invest in sovereign space capabilities and secure communications, regional operators are playing an increasingly important role in shaping the future of satellite services. Mohamed Sayed, Vice President of Commercial at Es'hailSat, Qatar's national satellite operator, joins Constellations to discuss how they are navigating the rise of mega-constellations, supporting national resilience and digital sovereignty, and helping build a more collaborative and competitive space ecosystem across the region.
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239 - How Is Space Law Adapting to Autonomous Missions?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
As autonomous systems play a bigger role in spacecraft decision making, Jesús Bernal Allende, space lawyer and founder and director of IURUS Consulting, discusses how existing space law should be applied. Jesús unpacks how responsibility, licensing and coordination are being interpreted as autonomy becomes part of modern mission design.
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238 - Is Aerospace Asset Leasing the Key to Unlocking the Next Wave of Space Growth?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
Financing in the space industry is often overlooked, yet a critical aspect to growth within the industry. Joining Constellations is Phaedra Chrousos and Max Yergan of SLI Aerospace, pioneering aerospace asset leasing to help manufacturers and operators finance the satellites, ground infrastructure and other space assets they need without the burden of large upfront investments. In this episode, Phaedra and Max will discuss how innovative financing models could accelerate the commercialization of space and reshape the economics of the industry for years to come.
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237 - Is the Outer Space Treaty Built for Today’s Space Race?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
As humanity pushes toward sustained activity beyond Earth, legal and operational questions around resource extraction, safety, and behavior in shared environments are coming to the forefront. Hon. Peter Beshar, former Air Force and Space Force General Counsel, joins Constellations to unpack how long‑standing treaties intersect with modern lunar ambitions, what safeguards can prevent gray‑zone behavior and how nations can build trust as more actors crowd the space domain.
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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?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
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?
Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
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...
info_outlineMelanie 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.