Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders

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Executive Insights: Interview with Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace Aug 27, 2025

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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 and the challenges ahead.

Listen now to Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly. Explore Firefly Aerospace's recent lunar landing success, upcoming Blue Ghost missions, and the launch of its high‑resolution Ocula Lunar Imaging Service set to transform cislunar exploration.

Other guests are: John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360, Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group, Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space and Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly.

213 - Cislunar Space, Competition and Strategic Importance Aug 20, 2025

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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.

212 - Holy Grail of Connectivity, Seamless Roaming and Multi-Band Antenna Technology Aug 06, 2025

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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 potential it offers to re-define satcom connectivity for a range of applications from military to aero.

211 - Technology, Competition and the Tactically Responsive Space Jul 23, 2025

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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 mentions power being a commodity in space, and how access to large amounts of power, specifically nuclear power, will unlock many applications and fundamentally change everything.

210 - Accelerating Space Innovation, Bridging the Gap and Partnerships Jul 09, 2025

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Matt Magaña from Voyager Technologies discusses how partnerships can accelerate space innovation. Matt will explain why these collaborations are more crucial than ever, particularly in overcoming the "valley of death" through shared technology. He'll also touch on the challenges of government funding with OTAs and mission-based awards, and why building a robust space industrial base requires more conversation and investment.

209 - AI, Spacecraft Autonomy and Space Data for Humanity Jun 25, 2025

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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.

208 - PNT, Quantum Time Transfer and Entangled Photon Systems Jun 11, 2025

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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 technology can be rapidly deployed at scale, integrated into satellites and ground systems. He also covers efforts around grandmaster clocks, the role of AI and the challenge of moving beyond GPS, which remains deeply embedded in today's infrastructure.

207 - Hyperspectral Imagery, 1,000 Mbps from Space, and a Health Monitor for the Earth May 28, 2025

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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.

206 - Massive NGSO Deployments, New AI Capabilities and Enhanced Space Domain Awareness May 14, 2025

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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 as she discusses the role of AI for space domain awareness. Audrey shares insights on the new capabilities AI enables and how it is addressing some of the key challenges in space.

205 - 5G-Enabled Convergence, Competition and Cooperation Apr 30, 2025

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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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