The Space Industry by satsearch - sharing stories about the businesses taking us into orbit. We delve into the opinions and expertise of the people behind the commercial space companies of today, who could become the household names of tomorrow. Find out more about the companies and technologies discussed on this show at satsearch.com.
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Advanced communications applications in the modern space sector - with Alén Space
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This episode of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Nikos Nikolopoulos of Alén Space. Alén Space is a Spanish satellite technology manufacturer offering both individual space systems and turnkey solutions for new missions. In the podcast we discuss: Emerging trends in satellite communications How NewSpace suppliers are in…
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How phased array antennas enhance performance and versatility in space - with Texas Instruments
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This episode of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Michael Seidl and Adrian Helwig of Texas Instruments. Texas Instruments is a global electronics manufacturer with a strong space-grade component portfolio. In the podcast we discuss: Why the RF spectrum is getting more congested How phased array antennas can provide a po…
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Digital transformation and upgrading AIT in space engineering - with Epsilon3
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This episode of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Laura Crabtree of Epsilon3. Epsilon3 is a US-based software company on a mission to modernize space missions by building the industry standard of operational software. In the podcast we discuss: Laura's own personal motivation in the space industry and her professional b…
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Hyperspectral imaging, edge computing, and batch production for space – with cosine
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This episode of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with cosine, on hyperspectral imaging, edge computing, and the company’s strategy and production processes. cosine is a Netherlands based space company, and satsearch Trusted Supplier, that builds optical and in-situ measurement systems for space, air, and ground use. The com…
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Armada - advancing edge AI and working with SpaceX on Starlink
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In episode 67 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch, our host Hywel Curtis speaks with Dan Wright, CEO of edge computing company Armada. Armada deploys advanced artificial (AI) intelligence and other computing resources at the edge - in both terrestrial and space settings - and has a strategic partnership with SpaceX on the Starlink constellat…
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How to supply space missions - with Open Cosmos
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Episode 66 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Karthik Mallikarjuna; Head of Supply Chain at Open Cosmos. Open Cosmos is a well known brand in the industry offering end to end space mission services. And in this episode we discuss the company’s supply chain management covering: Karthik's background and work at Open Cos…
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Satellite data services for a new generation of users - with Eartheye Space
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In episode 65 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch our host Hywel Curtis speaks with Shankar Sivaprakasam from Eartheye Space. Eartheye Space is an Earth Observation data company based in Singapore, focused on bringing new innovation and business models to the sector. In the podcast we discussed: How Eartheye's "tasking-as-a-service" , "insig…
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The supply chain for space logistics - with D-Orbit
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Episode 64 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Paolo Mori, Procurement Specialist at D-Orbit SpA. D-Orbit is aiming to develop the next generation of space logistics hardware and services, building on the company's strong heritage of orbital transport missions, hosted payloads, and satellite missions. D-Orbit's supply …
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How SpaceX builds for space - with Chris Prophet
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Episode 63 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with author Chris Prophet about SpaceX. Chris has written 3 books about SpaceX, one of which he is currently serializing on a Substack newsletter. In this discussion we cover various aspects of SpaceX's work and Chris' writing and research on the company, including: How SpaceX …
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Packaging innovation for space applications - with Texas Instruments
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Episode 62 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Adrian Helwig, Analog Field Application Engineer, and Michael Seidl, Systems Engineer from Texas Instruments, about the packaging of electronic components for space. In the episode we cover: The benefits of using plastic packages vs. ceramic packaging These include SWaP+C advantages, sim…
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Episode 61 of the Space Industry podcast is a conversation with Ian Cinnamon, CEO and Co-founder of Apex, on what it takes to continually produce reliable satellites on very short time scales. In the episode we discuss many different aspects of supply chain management and engineering that companies like Apex need to consider in order to enable trul…
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Planetary science, lunar exploration, and space in India - with Jatan Mehta
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Episode 60 of the Space Industry podcast is a conversation with Jatan Mehta from Jatan’s Space. Jatan is a writer, speaker, and consultant covering various aspects of the space industry, and authors the Moon Monday and Indian Space Progress newsletters. Our host Hywel Curtis discussed various topics with Jatan relating to planetary science, lunar m…
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Insights into the launch segment, upcoming missions, and global space industry - with John Holst
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Episode 59 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with John Holst from Ill-Defined Space. We discuss all aspects of the launch segment and wider movements in the space industry around the world. In particular we focus on: The impacts of the industry's reliance (or over-reliance) on SpaceX for launch How the other big players i…
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Trends in the Earth Observation sector - with Aravind Ravichandran of TerraWatch Space
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Trends in the Earth Observation sector - with Aravind Ravichandran of TerraWatch Space Episode 58 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Aravind Ravichandran, founder of TerraWatch Space. In the episode we discuss trends and movements in the Earth Observation (EO) sector, from a variety of perspectives. In particular we c…
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Building a safer orbital environment - with the Space Sustainability Rating (SSR)
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Episode 57 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Adrien Saada, Operations Officer of the Space Sustainability Rating (SSR), based in Switzerland. In the episode we discuss the progress that has been made in the industry to make space a safer and more sustainable operating environment - as well as all of the work still to…
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Investing in the space industry in 2024 - with Fortuna Investments
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In episode 56 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch, our host Hywel Curtis spoke with Justus Parmar, CEO of Fortuna Investments, about investing in the space industry in 2024 and beyond. Fortuna Investments is a US-based private investment company operating in various high growth sectors including, space. Int he podcast we discussed various as…
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Space commercialization in 2024 and beyond, with Kelli Kedis Ogborn of the Space Foundation
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Episode 55 of the Space Industry podcast is a conversation with Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at Space Foundation. Kelli is an experienced space industry professional who has worked in both the public and private sectors, so we discussed a wide range of issues and insights from both domains, and how they ma…
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Key enablers for next generation satellite communications payload - with Texas Instruments
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Episode 54 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Adrian Helwig, Analog Field Application Engineer, and Michael Seidl, Systems Engineer from Texas Instruments, about how to develop a high-performing satellite communications payload. The evolution of satellite communications technology has pushed the innovation boundaries of subsystems a…
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Partnering for faster and more assured mission success - with GomSpace
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In episode 53 of the Space Industry podcast Hywel Curtis speaks with Frank Tobin of nanosatellite manufacturer GomSpace North America about the pros and cons of working with external partners in space missions today. The ‘build vs. buy’ question is faced by engineers at all levels of satellite and spacecraft development. And it isn’t always simple …
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Decision making and agility in space mission development - with Epsilon3
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In episode 52 of The Space Industry podcast, Hywel Curtis speaks with Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO of Epsilon3. Epsilon3 is a US-based software solutions company providing services in the space as well as other commercial industries. Epsilon3 modernizes space missions by building the industry standard of operational software. Its software platf…
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Atmospheric re-entry: facilitating the launch and return of materials in space - with Space Forge and Southern Launch
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In Episode 51 of the Space Industry podcast Hywel Curtis speaks with Joshua Western, CEO of Space Forge, and Lloyd Damp, CEO of Southern Launch. Space Forge is a UK-based company aiming to develop reusable on-orbit fabrication capabilities in order to carry out in-space manufacturing procedures, offer microgravity as a service, and return materials…
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On the verge: bringing satellite-to-phone (Sat2Phone) connectivity to billions - with Lynk
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In episode 50 of the Space Industry podcast our host Hywel Curtis speaks with Charles Miller, co-founder and CEO of Lynk about the rapidly growing satellite-to-phone (Sat2Phone) sector. With the potential of connecting billions of new customers on the table, several new and established companies are looking into this area, with Lynk being one of th…
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Powering the latest trends of space electronics - with Texas Instruments
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Episode 49 is a conversation with Adrian Helwig, Analog Field Application Engineer, and Michael Seidl, Systems Engineer from Texas Instruments, about the trends in space electronics. Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor manufacturing company with expertise in analog and embedded processing chips. The company was founded in 1930 and headquart…
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Many-to-one: (the not so) hidden benefits of the Ground Segment as-a-Service - with Leaf Space
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Episode 48 is a conversation with Giovanni Pandolfi Bortoletto, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Leaf Space, about Ground Segment as-a-Service and its benefits to the space industry. Leaf Space is a ground segment developer, operator, and service provider based in Italy. In this podcast, we discuss: It is never too early to start planning y…
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The advantages of new communication payloads to face the challenges of modern space missions - with Alén Space
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Episode 47 is a conversation with Maria Marante, Presales Engineer at Alén Space, about the advantages of new communication payloads to face the challenges of modern space missions. Alén Space is a small satellite product manufacturer and service provider based in Spain. In this podcast, we discuss: The industry growth and challenges in LEO communi…
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An alternative approach to building space software infrastructure - with Bright Ascension
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Episode 46 is a conversation with Peter Mendham, CEO of Bright Ascension, about space software development. Bright Ascension is a Scotland-based software company that builds tools, model-based platforms, and solutions for space engineers and other stakeholders. In the podcast we discuss: Typical timelines for software development in different types…
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Optimizing data acquisition systems in space applications - with Texas Instruments
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Episode 45 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Michael Seidl, Systems Engineer with a focus on space applications, and Adrian Helwig, Analog Field Application Engineer, of satsearch member Texas Instruments (TI). TI is a global electronics manufacturer and innovation company with a strong interest in space. In this podcast Michael an…
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Episode 42 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Fedor Antonov, CEO of Anisoprint. Anisoprint is a Luxembourg-based provider of continuous fiber 3D printing solutions and in this podcast we delve into additive manufacturing processes for, and in, space. We discuss: What we've learned about 3D printing in space in the last 10 years The …
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Building space-based digital products incorporating AI - with Cloudflight
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Episode 44 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Michael Aspetsberger, Head of Aerospace, at Cloudflight, on building digital products that incorporate AI. Cloudflight is a digital innovation and solutions provider working across many sectors, including space. In the podcast we cover: The key roles that data processing algorithms play …
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The state of Space Situational Awareness - with Vyoma
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Episode 43 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Stefan Frey, Co-founder of satsearch member Vyoma, on space situational awareness (SSA). Vyoma is a space debris monitoring company, based in Germany, developing solutions designed to ensure safe passage through space. In the podcast we cover: An overview of the current space debris envi…
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Building ground station antennas and feeds for today's space missions - with EOSOL Group
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Episode 41 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Gonzalo Crespo, Aerospace Manager at satsearch member EOSOL Group. EOSOL Group is a global engineering and technical assistance services company. With experience in more than 40 countries around the world, the company operates in the strategic energy, industry, automobile, civil works, t…
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Enhancing phased array antenna performance by optimizing beamforming - with Texas Instruments
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Episode 40 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Michael Seidl, Systems Engineer with a focus on space applications, and Adrian Helwig, Analog Field Application Engineer, of satsearch member Texas Instruments (TI). TI is a global electronics manufacturer and innovation company with a strong interest in space. In this podcast Michael an…
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Insights into space procurement - with Space Kidz India
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Episode 39 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Rifath Shaarook, Chief Technology Officer at Space Kidz India on procurement in the modern space supply chain. Space Kidz India is a Chennai, India, based company that develops satellite and high-altitude balloon missions, technology demonstrations, educational programs, and a range of o…
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Deployable antennas: the skills needed to go from design to space - with Oxford Space Systems
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Episode 38 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with the Oxford Space Systems (OSS) team on the development of deployable antenna systems. Oxford Space Systems is a UK-based specialist in the manufacture of deployable antennas and structures across a variety of CubeSat and smallsat mission profiles. We covered: How a project is initiated a…
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High-power, deployable solar arrays for CubeSats - with DcubeD
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Episode 37 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Antonio Pedivellano, Lead Deployables Engineer, and Thomas Sinn, CEO of Deployables Cubed (DcubeD). DcubeD is a Munich-based NewSpace company specializing in the development of deployable components and sub-systems for small satellites. In the podcast we cover: The technology limitations…
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NewSpace, spacecraft architectures, and software-defined satellites - with ReOrbit
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Episode 36 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Ignacio Chechile, Chief Technology Officer of ReOrbit - a Finland-based manufacturer of reusable space systems - about innovation in NewSpace. We cover: What the NewSpace sector is and how it is characterized What makes spacecraft architectures different in today's missions The importanc…
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The modern space supply chain - with Pixxel
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Episode 34 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Kshitij Khandelwal, founder and CTO of Pixxel, about procurement in today's space industry. We cover: What upstream manufacturers look for in new potential suppliers How to work with prospective clients to ensure your proposals are effectively assessed Lead times and logistics considerat…
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In this episode I speak with Maciej Ziaja, Machine Learning Software Engineer at satsearch member company KP Labs https://satsearch.com/suppliers/kplabs. KP Labs is a Poland-based company offering AI computers and software to bring autonomy to demanding space missions. In the podcast we discuss: The factors driving the increase in adoption of on-bo…
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The evolution of commercial human spaceflight - with Epsilon3
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Episode 33 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Laura Crabtree, CEO of Epsilon3 - a US-based provider of mission and engineering operations software. In the podcast we discuss: Commercial drivers in the human spaceflight (HSF) sector The economic impacts of commercial providers on NASA's future missions How the various proposed privat…
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Improving optical performance in NewSpace missions using black coatings - with ACM Coatings of Acktar
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In this episode I speak to Alexander Telle, CEO of satsearch member ACM Coatings GmbH of Acktar Ltd. ACM Coatings specializes in ultra-black coatings and foils that improve the efficiency and performance of optical equipment. In this episode we discuss how coatings can be used to suppress stray light, and reduce noise and reflections, as well as ho…
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Enhancing component procurement in the space sector - with Dimac Red
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In this episode I speak to Michele Pergola, product manager at satsearch member Dimac Red. Dimac Red is a global professional sales organization with a focus on providing high-reliability electronic components for the space sector. In this episode we discuss the procurement of such components and what factors engineers need to weigh up during selec…
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Optimizing risk, quality, and price while procuring components for NewSpace missions - with Texas Instruments
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In this episode Hywel speaks with Michael Seidl, Systems Engineer for space applications at Texas Instruments. Texas Instruments is a global manufacturer of semiconductors, integrated circuits, and other electronic components, with headquarters in Dallas, Texas, in the US. The company has a suite of products for the defense, aerospace, and space se…
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Innovation in the use of blockchain technology for satellite ground station services - with Sfera Technologies
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In this episode we speak with Zdravko Dimitrov, CEO of Sfera Technologies. Sfera is a Bulgarian NewSpace company that develops technologies to integrate satellite data systems. In the podcast we discuss: Uses of blockchain in the space industry, particularly in the ground segment The existing bottlenecks in ground station services The changes to pr…
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Improving space missions using software-based procedures and communications - with Epsilon3
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In this episode we speak to Laura Crabtree Epsilon3 is a California, USA, based space software developer that creates tools to better communicate and manage operational procedures. The team includes engineering and design professionals from Northrop, Google, and SpaceX, with experience that includes first-hand operational management of sending Amer…
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The emergence of electrothermal water-based propulsion for CubeSats - with SteamJet Space Systems
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In this episode we speak to Marco Pavan, CEO and co-founder of satsearch member SteamJet Space Systems. SteamJet Space Systems is a small satellite propulsion system manufacturer based in the UK specializing in electrothermal water-based propulsion for CubeSats. In the podcast we discuss: The current maturity level of electrothermal water-based pro…
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Creating deployable antennas for CubeSat missions - with Oxford Space Systems
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In this episode we speak with Lucille Baudet from satsearch member Oxford Space Systems (OSS). Oxford Space Systems is a UK-based manufacturer of deployable antennas for the space industry. In this conversation we discuss the challenges of creating deployable antennas and systems for CubeSat missions, covering: The use of origami processes to stow …
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The evolution of testing and qualification for deployables in the NewSpace industry - with DcubeD
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In this episode we speak with Thomas Sinn, CEO and founder of Deployables CubeD (DcubeD). DcubeD is a Germany-based manufacturer of actuators and deployable structures for nanosats and smallsats, and the wider commercial space industry. In this conversation, we discuss testing and qualification for deployables and other technologies. We cover: How …
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Solving integration and operational challenges for shared and dedicated satellite missions - with EnduroSat
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In this episode we speak to Viktor Danchev, Chief Technology Officer at satsearch member EnduroSat. EnduroSat is a nanosatellite manufacturer and operator with headquarters in Bulgaria. EnduroSat has quickly built a strong brand in the space sector since being founded in 2015 and has worked with customers all across the globe. In the show we discus…
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Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS); streamlining procurement across multiple missions - with Leaf Space
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In this episode we speak with Giovanni Pandolfi of Leaf Space, a Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) provider headquartered in Italy and with facilities around the world. Leaf Space has a major focus on the Ground station as a Service (GSaaS) business model and has served a range of clients across the industry running both single and multiple missi…
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Creating a hardware and software ecosystem to bring AI-powered algorithms for autonomy into space missions - with KP Labs
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In this episode we're joined by Helena Milevych and Jakub Nalepa from satsearch member KP Labs. KP Labs is a Polish NewSpace business founded in 2016 that develops autonomous spacecraft and robotic technology. In the episode we discuss creating a hardware and software ecosystem to bring AI-powered algorithms for autonomy in space missions. We cover…
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