Best NewSpace Podcasts (2025)

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204 - Mega-Constellations, Gaining Competitive Advantage and Software-Ground 15:43

6d ago15:43

15:43

Mega-constellations like Starlink are reshaping the satellite industry—and traditional operators are looking to gain competitive advantage. In this episode, Lluc Palerm, Research Director at Analysys Mason, shares key insights from a recent white paper on how software-ground systems can help legacy players compete. He will discuss what strategies c…

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Branch Out Podcast with Jeff Henningsen 39:50

12d ago39:50

39:50

We’re excited to share a special episode of the Branch Out Podcast featuring Jeff Henningsen! Jeff has always been curious, creative, and committed to his goals—traits that have fueled his success across a variety of industries. Jeff’s entrepreneurial journey began early, mowing lawns as a student to earn extra cash. That side hustle eventually gre…

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203 - Innovative Commercial Solutions, Expanding CASR and Accelerating Space Readiness 28:23

20d ago28:23

28:23

In this episode, Colonel Richard Kniseley from the Space Systems Command's Commercial Space Office (COMSO) delves into the U.S. military’s strategy for incorporating commercial space capabilities to strengthen national defense. Col. Kniseley outlines the "buy before build" approach, discusses the benefits of commercial services like satellite commu…

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Lucy Heintz - Actis 28:01

26d ago28:01

28:01

The description of Actis' process in evaluating investments reflects the opinions of Actis and of the typical investment process (or intended investment process) as of March 2025, but this investment process can vary for particular investments and is subject to change at Actis' discretion and without prior notice. References to 'mitigating risk' do…

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Thermal Lens: Understanding Uncertainties in Land Surface Temperature (LST) 40:21

1M ago40:21

40:21

This episode of "Thermal Lens" features Dr. Claire Bulgin, a Senior Research Scientist in Earth Observation at the University of Reading. Claire takes us into the often-overlooked world of uncertainties in land surface temperature (LST) measurements and elaborates on the differences between error and uncertainty, the roles of accuracy, precision, a…

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202 - Flexible Payloads, Orchestrated Ground and Service on Demand 28:01

1M ago28:01

28:01

Industry leaders dive deep into the revolutionary potential of software-defined satellites and how these satellites are transforming the way operators can dynamically adjust capacity and coverage in orbit to meet customer demand, opening doors to new revenue streams and innovative services. Hear from experts on how a more dynamic ground system play…

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Quotes & Motto's from Female Private Equity Professionals 33:03

1M ago33:03

33:03

Powerhouse Women in Private Equity & Investment Banking Our Female Quotes & Montage spotlights an extraordinary lineup of women who are shaping the future of private equity and investment banking. From driving strategic investments to leading top firms, these industry trailblazers embody leadership, innovation, and impact. Featuring insights from S…

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201 - GPS, LEO and the Speed of Decision 15:22

2M ago15:22

15:22

On the Constellations Podcast, the overall importance of GPS by commercial and military will be discussed. Hear from Ian Canning, President and CEO of the Eutelsat America Corporation and OneWeb Technologies Inc. (EACOWT) as he discusses reasons and strategies to support position, navigation and timing. He will also describe the capabilities of ope…

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Andrew Weinberg - Brightstar Capital Partners 31:10

2M ago31:10

31:10

Andrew Weinberg is Founder and CEO of Brightstar Capital Partners. Andrew serves as Chair of Brightstar’s Investment Committee. Prior to founding Brightstar, Andrew was a Partner at Lindsay Goldberg, a New York-based private equity firm. Andrew served on the Boards of 13 portfolio companies during his tenure at Lindsay Goldberg. In addition, from 2…

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200 - Standards, Spectrum and Seamless Connectivity for D2D Services 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

Direct-to-Device satellite connectivity is being touted as a way to bridge terrestrial connectivity gaps, and the past year has seen major developments in the D2D space. Jacques Leduc, CEO of Terrestar Solutions and a founding member of the Mobile Satellite Services Association discusses how 3GPP 5G standards, access to spectrum and partnerships wi…

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Marshall Adkins - Raymond James 42:04

2M ago42:04

42:04

Marshall Adkins joined Raymond James in 1995 and serves as the head of the firm’s Energy Investment Banking practice. Prior to this role, Mr. Adkins served as the director of Energy Research and focused on oilfield services and products. Prior to Raymond James, he spent 10 years in the oilfield services industry as a project manager, corporate fina…

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199 - Software-Defined Satellites, Follow-Me Beams and Always-On Customer Connectivity 23:24

3M ago23:24

23:24

The satellite industry is transforming with software-defined networking, unlocking global connectivity anywhere, anytime. Software-defined satellites, which can shift capacity on-demand, are key to this change, enabling flexible business models to meet evolving needs. Carmel Ortiz, Senior VP of Technology and Innovation at Intelsat, joins us to d…

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Jeff Aiello - Agellus Capital 30:31

3M ago30:31

30:31

Jeff co-founded Agellus Capital in 2024 after spending 13 years in the private equity industry. Prior to Agellus, Jeff was a Managing Director at Thompson Street Capital Partners. Prior to Thompson Street, Jeff was a Senior Associate at Audax Private Equity. Prior to Audax, Jeff served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. Jeff holds a BS in Aeronaut…

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198 - Micro Satellites, Big Disruptors and the Trajectory of the Space Race 25:07

3M ago25:07

25:07

In a disrupted industry, new innovations and unique ways of thinking are more important than ever. In this podcast, hear from John Gedmark – CEO and Co-Founder at Astranis Space Technologies – about his knowledge on changing small GEO satellite technology, new military applications, and the shift toward scaled GEO deployments.…

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Erik Brooks - Ethos Capital 39:43

3M ago39:43

39:43

Erik has spent his entire career in the investment industry and prior to founding Ethos was a Managing Partner leading Abry Partners. During his 20-year tenure at Abry he originated, supervised, and sold companies in information services, digital infrastructure, enterprise systems, healthcare IT, financial services and media, representing an aggreg…

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197 - Interoperability, Cloud Services and Satellite-Enabled Network Resilience 18:49

3M ago18:49

18:49

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…

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Quotes and Mottos Montage from Private Equity and Investment Banking Professionals 38:18

4M ago38:18

38:18

We are excited to present a montage of quotes and mottos from prior guests that have inspired them throughout the years in both their careers and personal lives. As we begin a new year, we hope this special episode sets the stage and provides you with a new mindset for conquering the challenges & opportunities that lie ahead.…

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Bogdan Gogulan - NewSpace Capital 31:07

4M ago31:07

31:07

Bogdan Gogulan has 20 years of experience in finance, product and business development. Before initiating NewSpace Capital, he had accumulated a unique combination of cross-border experience in communication, security and defense industries. He served as VP of international operations and business development for AT Communication (Switzerland), Def…

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196 - The Rise of HAPS, Competition for LEOs and Promise of Connectivity Everywhere 18:39

4M ago18:39

18:39

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-re…

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Patrick Maciariello, Compass Diversified 27:27

5M ago27:27

27:27

Pat Maciariello is Chief Operating Officer of Compass Group and a member of Compass Diversified’s Investment Committee, which is responsible for evaluating all of the organization’s investment opportunities. In this role, he manages Compass’s investment teams and is responsible for financial and strategic oversight of its subsidiaries. Pat is curre…

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195 - Old Versus New, Plug and Play and Responsive Satellites 34:54

5M ago34:54

34:54

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. Highli…

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Jeff Jenkins - Bernhard Capital Partners 24:11

5M ago24:11

24:11

Jeff Jenkins is a Founder and Partner of BCP. He serves as a member of the Investment Committee, serves on the Portfolio Committee and is involved in all areas of the firm’s investment activities. Prior to founding BCP, Jeff spent ten years working for The Shaw Group where he served many vital positions. During his tenure at Shaw, Jeff served as Ch…

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194 - Dynamic Space Operations, Demand Signals and Smart Buyers 22:36

5M ago22:36

22:36

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…

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Mark Strauch - Alpine Investors 38:25

6M ago38:25

38:25

Mark is a founding partner and President of Alpine. Mark also co-founded ASG, the firm’s vertical SaaS platform. He has been involved as board member in over 25 past and present Alpine investments. Prior to Alpine, Mark has served in several CEO roles for venture and PE-backed businesses and has over 30 years of experience as an investor and operat…

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193 - Software, the Ground Truth and Why GSaaS Hasn’t Consolidated 29:40

6M ago29:40

29:40

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 appl…

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Paul W. Swaney III - Swaney Group Capital 37:01

6M ago37:01

37:01

Paul W. Swaney III is the founder of Swaney Group Capital, a private equity firm focused on revitalizing and scaling industrial companies in the lower middle market. He applies a hands-on approach to value creation, emphasizing efficiency, process optimization, and growth initiatives. His career began with service in the US Navy, followed by key op…

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192 - Small Satellites, Regulatory Implications and a View to the Future 32:26

6M ago32:26

32:26

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 discuss…

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Jack Purcell - Ridgemont Equity Partners 32:02

6M ago32:02

32:02

Jack Purcell, Managing Partner – Jack is a Managing Partner and member of the Management and Investment Committees at Ridgemont Equity Partners. He is primarily responsible for general management of the firm and additionally focuses on the group’s investment activity in the Business & Tech-enabled Services and Industrial Growth sectors, serving on …

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191 - GSaaS, Smallsat Launches and Thinking About the Ground First 18:40

7M ago18:40

18:40

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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Steve Gord - Hidden River Strategic Capital 43:20

7M ago43:20

43:20

Steve Gord, Partner, Hidden River Strategic Capital Steve Gord has over 25 years of experience in the small company investment business. He is one of the co-founders of Hidden River Strategic Capital, a Radnor, PA-based SBIC fund that invests structured junior capital into owner-operator run small businesses. From 2008-2020, Steve was a co-founder …

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190 - AI Hallucinations, Blockchain and Extracting Intent 18:58

7M ago18:58

18:58

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 aware…

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Special Release - Cyber, Satellite Security and the Space ISAC Vulnerabilities Lab 16:57

7M ago16:57

16:57

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 t…

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Steve Young - HGGC 48:35

7M ago48:35

48:35

Steve Young a Partner, the Chairman and Co-founder of HGGC Steve is a Partner, the Chairman and Co-founder of HGGC. Steve is a member of HGGC’s Management Committee, Investment Committee and Valuation Committee. He serves as Chairman of the Board of three HGGC portfolio companies: IDERA, Integrity and AutoAlert. Prior to their sales, he also served…

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189 - Uncorrelated Tracks, Differing Phenomenologies and “More Data Is More Better” 27:48

7M ago27:48

27:48

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 da…

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