Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders

Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders

Constellations is your connection to the innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs and policy makers who are making—and remaking—today's satellite and space networks. Whether you're in the industry or just have a desire to learn, this podcast is for you. For more information and to subscribe to the biweekly newsletter go to www.ConstellationsMag.com

Episodes

October 15, 2025 12 mins

In today's satellite industry, the ability to refuel satellites in orbit is key to building a dynamic space operation. As space mobility and logistics become more advanced, refueling in GEO will give a significant advantage to military customers and commercial operators. Will Armijo, VP of Space Systems at Orion Space Solutions, breaks down the path to robust refueling technology.

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In today's rapidly changing world there are threats, natural disasters and environmental changes that can occur without notice that can negatively impact business and government operations. Delivering persistent, high-resolution insights anytime and anywhere using remote sensing is critical. Listen to this episode to better understand the powerful capabilities of high-resolution SAR imaging.

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As satellites become more maneuverable and denial strategies evolve, orbit selection and agility are shaping the future of space advantage. In this episode, Tom Campbell, President of Space Missions at Redwire joins us to discuss the benefits of various orbital regimes, the role of maneuverability in maintaining resilience and how technology is enabling new strategies for contested space.

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SpaceX has an outsized influence on the satellite industry as the preeminent launch provider. But in 2024, revenue from Starlink outstripped launch for the first time. Grace Khanuja, Manager at Novaspace, discusses Novaspace's biannual report on SpaceX, the growing verticals that SpaceX will likely target in the next few years, and what it will take for satcom to compete with fiber.

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Did you know that a graphing calculator has more processing power than most satellites? In this episode, hear how Edward Ge, Co-Founder and CEO of Aethero, is working to change all of that by building the next generation of space-grade computers for computationally heavy space missions. Listen as he shared the details on what it takes to build powerful compute for space, how it benefits the industry and some of the challenges still...

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Advancing the security and resilience of the space industry is the goal of the Space ISAC, requiring universally adopted standards with extensive testing and information sharing. Join Erin Miller, Executive Director of the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and Lori Gordon, Systems Director for Space Enterprise Evolution at The Aerospace Corporation, as they discuss a new cybersecurity standard setting the foundation fo...

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Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them ...

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Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them ...

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Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them ...

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Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellation...

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Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them ...

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Cislunar space may be the ultimate high ground, but its vast distance poses challenges in infrastructure, timing and tracking. Join Elvis Silva, Executive Director of Business Development and Strategy at Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's smallsat manufacturer, as he explores how advances in sensing, timing synchronization and spacecraft autonomy are reshaping our ability to operate and secure this critical domain.

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The promise of seamlessly roaming across satellite networks in different bands and different orbits is that much closer to reality. A new breakthrough in multi-band antenna technology holds the potential to make communications as seamless and automated as the cellular networks used today. Listen to Ryan Stevenson, Chief Scientist at Kymeta talks about the capabilities of the new multi-band antenna technology and discuss the potenti...

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Jiral Shah from Gravitics discusses next-generation space structures and modular space station platforms. Hear Jiral Shal emphasizes the ability to work within a timeline that aligns with operational tempos, measured in hours, not days. He discusses how logistics and mobility are key to moving faster, supported by pre-positioned assets in orbit, rather than a dependence on terrestrial launch for a next layer of resiliency. He also ...

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From agriculture to collision avoidance, space data is becoming continuously more important in decision-making and predictive analytics for many industries in going about their day-to-day tasks. In this podcast, hear Yudhajeet Dasgupta, Head of Solutions Architecture Aerospace and Satellite at AWS, share his knowledge on cloud computing for space and all the ways generative AI can help make life on earth more efficient for humanity...

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On the Constellations podcast, the critical role of timing in both commercial and military applications is explored. Hear from David Mitlyng, CEO of Xairos as he discusses quantum communications as a next-gen timing solution. He explains how quantum hardware is more mature and practical than quantum computing and highlights quantum time transfer – the secure, precise delivery of time using entangled photons. David shares how this t...

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In this episode, Awais Ahmed, founder and CEO of Pixxel, talks about building a constellation called Firefly, otherwise known as the "health monitor for the Earth." Join us to learn about hyperspectral imagery, how access to it can support faster responses to environmental issues, and how its data can be used to provide insights on terrestrial changes that haven't even happened yet.

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The number of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is poised to explode over the coming years as more mega-constellations come online. This has the potential to bring rise to new potential threats in space. The massive scale of deployments is driving the need to leverage artificial intelligence to make better sense of the exponentially growing space domain. Listen to Slingshot Aerospace's VP of Strategy and Policy, Audrey Schaffer a...

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5G technology holds the promise of the seamless integration of satellite and telco networks – a critical development as the demand for global connectivity grows. Listen to a panel of experts discuss the convergence of satellite and telecommunications infrastructure from both a technology and a business case perspective.

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