Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders

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237 - Is the Outer Space Treaty Built for Today's Space Race? Jul 22, 2026

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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.

236 - How Is Earth Observation Evolving to Meet Time Critical Demands? Jul 08, 2026

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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.

235 - What Forces Will Redefine Sovereignty in Space? Jun 24, 2026

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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.

234 - How Is Mission Delta 3 Advancing Electronic Warfare to Counter Fast Evolving Space Threats? Jun 10, 2026

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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 ever.

233 - How Are Missions Evolving Beyond Low Earth Orbit? May 27, 2026

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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.

232 - How Is 5G NTN Shaping Long-Term Strategy Across the Satellite Industry? May 20, 2026

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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.

231 - What Will Define Operator Advantage in Asia's Satellite Market? May 13, 2026

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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.

230 - Which System Wins, When Comparing Virtual Ground With Traditional Hardware ROI? Apr 29, 2026

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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.

229 - What Does It Take to Maintain Decision Advantage in Space? Apr 15, 2026

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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.

228 - What Hidden Factors Decide Whether Space Missions Succeed? Apr 09, 2026

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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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