The Space Industry: Recent Episodes

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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.

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 platform manages complex operational procedures, saving operators time and reducing errors. The platform supports a majority of a project’s life cycle from integration and testing through live operations.

In this episode, we discuss:

How communication between the engineering team and other decision-makers is crucial to ensure the success of the end-to-end space mission development process
Set up your organization to make decisions
Empower people to make a decision, even if it's the wrong one
Be ok with mistakes, and learn from them

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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 to Earth. Southern Launch owns and operates the only rocket launch ranges in Australia approved by the Australian Space Agency for space launches.

In the podcast we discuss:

How Space Forge aims to reliably and cost-effectively bring materials and equipment back to Earth from space
What will differentiate Space Forge from private space station use and other in-space manufacturing concepts
The regulatory aspects of operating launch and return facilities for space missions
How the two companies are partnering to develop a commercial service for the future
What sort of applications and business opportunities could be viable in-space manufacturing targets

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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 and Adrian delve into the myriad of decisions that face engineers looking to develop optimally-performing data acquisition system for space. We cover:

The typical compromises that designers face when developing solutions for data acquisition system function
How to assess the entire signal chain to boost performance
Guidance on implementing effective fault detection and protection protocols
Advice and resources for assessing different circuit setups and data architectures to optimize performance

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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 in satellite missions and services
How AI can help when hardware alone isn't adequate and you need to use routines that go beyond standard toolkits
What companies need to think about when they are building and developing products using AI
Other ways that AI and advanced processing can be utilized in space mission development and manufacturing

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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 environment in LEO, MEO and GEO
The pros and cons of space-based and ground-based Space Situational Awareness (SSA) sensors and systems
How fast and accurate satellite operator threat assessment notices can be
How space assets can be maneuvered to avoid collisions
SSA insights and recommendations for satellite developers, mission operators, and the insurance industry

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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 applications for in-space fabrication and the current state of the market
In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and how it could support space exploration
What suppliers across the ecosystem should pay attention to in this field

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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, telecommunications, space, and defense sectors.

In this episode we discuss the development of ground segment antennas and feeds, and their uses in modern space missions and services. We cover:

The architecture of a ground station and the different kinds of ground antenna on the market today
The differences in requirements of NewSpace missions vs. traditional space missions
The innovations in the ground segment driven by the growing demand for higher frequency communications
How ground stations can provide flexibility for the market while maintaining performance and cost-effectiveness
The major trends in ground antennas and feeds, and what these mean for space missions

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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 and Adrian delve into how to enhance the performance of phased array antennas in satellite communications (satcom) applications by optimizing beamforming using gigahertz-clocking tree solutions. We cover:

The typical challenges that designers face in the development of phased array antennas
How clocking solutions can achieve higher performance while maintaining tight synchronization across all channels
Use of the JESD204 standard for high-speed data-capture designs using FPGA
How gigahertz-clocking tree solutions in phased array antennas in space applications may evolve in years to come

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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 other initiatives in the space industry.

In the podcast we discuss:

Space Kidz India's origins and missions carried out to date
What the company looks for in a new supplier
How space companies can better share information on their products and services with prospective buyers
Some of the bottlenecks in procurement and how they can be overcome
Space Kidz India's upcoming work and future plans

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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 and how customer partnerships are developed
How RF analysis on new antennas is performed
The mechanical aspects of testing and development that need to be considered in a new project
The mix of skills that different team members bring to each project, including the use of innovative materials and origami engineering
How Oxford Space Systems organizes teams, development, and project work

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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 that make a case for high power deployable solar array solutions
The areas of innovation that DcubeD has brought together to bring their system to market
Thermal management of the high power generated
How deployable arrays can be scaled for use in larger satellites
What industry developments are capturing DcubeD's interest in the coming years

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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 importance of software at all levels of a mission
The concept of a software-defined satellite and what opportunities this is bringing to the industry

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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 considerations in the modern industry
What's on the horizon for Pixxel's constellation and business

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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-board data processing (OBDP) and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities on satellites
Examples of how algorithms and processing tools can support different missions
Advice on how to integrate hardware and software for AI use
Predictions on where such advances could take NewSpace in years to come

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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 private space stations are contributing to HSF demand
Predictions on the evolution of the market in years to come

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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 how to integrate them into space equipment for missions. We cover:

How black coatings are leveraged in space missions
Qualification and testing requirements for NewSpace missions
What satellite camera manufacturers need to consider in order to enhance optical performance
Recommendations for designers of star trackers and other optical sensors for satellites

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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 selection. We cover:

Balancing performance and risk, as well as costs, in mission design
Upscreening and qualifying electronic components for use in space
How the value chain (from wafer fab to assembly site) impacts the final design
The future of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) usage in space missions

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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 sectors, and in this show we talk about how NewSpace engineers can balance risk, quality, and price during component procurement. We discuss:

How engineers can get the highest cost-to-performance for electronic components
Approaches to qualifying parts and components to improve mission integration
The effects of the value chain, from wafer fab to final assembly, on risk and quality
The potential for adapting and utilizing commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

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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 practices, hardware, and software that blockchain technology would require
How operators may be encouraged to introduce blockchain into existing systems

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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 American astronauts to the ISS.

In the podcast we discuss how improved team communication and project lifecycle management can result in better engineering outcomes and help avoid mission failure. We cover:

The gaps that can exist between designers and operators
The impacts of a lack of procedure tracking on space missions
How to improve team communication, and why this is important
Examples of missions and services that benefit from enhanced operations management

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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 propulsion technologies
Missions and maneuvers suited to flying water-based thrusters
How water compares with other green propellants
Future applications for this technology, such as in-orbit servicing and satellite de-orbiting

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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 and deploy antennas
How deployable systems perform against fixed alternatives
Testing and qualification mechanisms
The use of advanced materials in deployable systems and other future innovations

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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 testing and qualification of deployables is currently performed.
Examples of different mission scenarios in which deployables are a key requirement.
The use of agency standards such as ECSS, GEVS, etc.
Ensuring successful final Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) of deployable sub-systems.

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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 discuss:

The pros and cons of the standardization of satellite sub-system interfaces
How teams can work better with satellite platform providers remotely
The ways that equipment tests (such as hardware and software in the loop) can be run between collaborating teams
How proprietary technologies and data can be protected in shared missions

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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 missions.

In the episode we discuss some of the lessons and insights from this experience, including:

The common bottlenecks satellite operators face with ground station access
The use of standard framework agreements to provide ground segment services to multiple satellites
Meeting regulatory requirements and conditions across multiple missions
How Ground station as a Service (GSaaS) framework agreements can streamline procurement and bring satellite operators and ground station managers closer in alignment
Predictions on the evolution of the ground segment in years to come

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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:

The current maturity of AI systems for autonomous operations
The types of missions and requirements that could require such functionality
KP Labs' Smart Mission Ecosystem and the benefits it can bring to missions
Predictions on the growth of the market for AI-powered autonomy in space missions

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In this episode we're joined by Søren Pedersen, SpaceCloud Sales Manager at Unibap AB (publ) and Thys Cronje, CEO of Simera Sense.

Unibap is a Swedish firm that creates artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies to improve industrial processes and Simera Sense is an optical payload manufacturer based in South Africa.

The two companies are currently working together to improve Earth Observation (EO) capabilities through advanced on-board processing, using AI techniques, which is the main topic of the episode. In the podcast we discuss:

The current state-of-the-art in EO payload processing
The challenge of building architectures that involve high-end processing devices
What application areas and spectral bands can benefit from intelligent on-board data processing
The trade-offs, testing, and other considerations that go into building such missions

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In this episode we speak with James Barrington-Brown, CEO of NewSpace Systems - a space industry manufacturer with facilities in South Africa and the UK.

NewSpace Systems has developed a strong heritage in the modern commercial space sector with hardware and services provided to more than 60 clients, including several national agencies. But this progress is a built on a foundation of expertise in so-called ‘Old Space’ industry – by applying lessons from working on missions and services in decades past.

And that’s what we talk about in the episode, including:

What James thinks the terms of New and Old Space really mean
The importance of effective, widely used standards in the industry, and the benefits these can bring to businesses
The factors that need to be considered when determining the true total lifetime cost of a mission
How manufacturers can meet high volume requirements without sacrificing quality

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Episode 19 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Chad Meskimen of Redwire Space on modeling and simulation design in space missions.

Redwire is a space infrastructure company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and works with companies around the world on missions at a variety of scales. In the episode we discuss:

The value of open architecture and common standards in space mission simulation
How and when engineers should think about the modeling stage of a mission
Redwire's Advanced Configurable Open-system Research Network (ACORN) system
The future for reconfigurable system design and open architecture modeling in space

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In this episode we speak with Thys Cronje, Chief Commercial Officer of Simera Sense, about EO technologies and business models in today's industry. Simera Sense is an optical payload manufacturer based in South Africa, and is a member of the satsearch membership program. In the podcast we cover:

The frequency bands that are currently under-addressed in planned EO constellations.
Why some companies choose to vertically integrate EO business units, while others use more external suppliers.
The scope for deployable EO payloads to potentially provide better resolution imagery in the same size of satellites.
The current structure of the market (including relationships between space agencies and private companies) and predictions of future developments.

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In this episode we speak with Jacob Nissen, Chief Sales Officer at Space Inventor. Space Inventor is a Danish satellite engineering company, founded in 2002, that specializes in nano- and microsatellites. The company is also a participant in the satsearch membership program. In the podcast we discuss:

How the CubeSat industry has evolved to produce platforms with higher performance and reliability.
The current trends in the industry, with regard to satellite sizes, payload capabilities, and more.
The commercial and technology challenges of adapting LEO technology GEO applications.
How the GEO sector could evolve in the coming years.

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In this episode we speak with Isolina Pérez Donnelly, Sales Manager at satsearch member Alén Space, about how the data systems used in both the space and the ground segment can be better integrated into a single ecosystem. Alén Space is a Spanish CubeSat integrator and engineering company that provides equipment, manufacturing, consultancy, design services, and operational expertise for small satellite missions and services. In the episode we discuss:

The challenges and benefits of integrating sub-systems from different suppliers.
How on-board and ground-based data systems can be better integrated for a more successful mission.
What aspects of hardware and software can be standardized in the data ecosystem to drive efficiencies.
Integrating cloud-based solutions into small satellite missions.

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In this episode we speak with Edwin Faier, President & Director of Business Development at Xiphos Systems Corporation.

Xiphos is a Canadian manufacturer of on-board computers and processors, and a satsearch member, and in this episode we discuss advancing the use of FPGA-based OBCs in space applications, covering the following topics:

How FPGA-based On-board Computers (OBCs) and Systems on Chips (SoCs) compare to standard microprocessor- and microcontroller-based architectures.
The sort of missions and applications that are suitable for FPGA-based SoCs.
How the design, testing, integration, and qualification of such systems can differ from computing resources that don't require logic configuration.
The emerging opportunities that FPGA-based OBCs and SoCs can offer satellite integrators.

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In this episode we speak with Bradford Space, an experienced, US-owned business with operations in New York and Netherlands, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Seattle.

The business develops propulsion systems, avionics, attitude and orbit control technology, microgravity workspaces, and provides logistics services for missions beyond low earth orbit. Bradford Space is also a satsearch member.

Our guests are Khaki Rodway, Director of Business Development, and Patrick van Put, Managing Director of European Operations, and we discuss green propulsion in small satellites. We cover:

The evolution of High Performance Green Propulsion (HPGP) and the benefits it can bring to small satellite missions.
How HPGP is transported and handled by satellite integrators.
The potential impacts of space debris and the overall Space Situational Awareness requirements in the near future.
Using green propellant for emerging applications such as GEO/LEO refuelling and deep space missions.

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In this episode we speak with Tamara Guerrero, Business Development Manager at Solar MEMS. Solar MEMS is a Spanish sun sensor manufacturer that provides products for the OneWeb constellation, and participates in the satsearch membership program. We discuss:

The challenges and opportunities that scaling up production can bring.
How Solar MEMS prepared their own testing, qualification, and supply chain management processes to increase throughput.
How the company stayed open to new commercial opportunities and ensured product innovation was uninterrupted while serving a major client.
Evolution in the sun sensor market, for both in-orbit and terrestrial applications.

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In this episode we speak with Damian Jamroz, COO at SatRevolution about hosted payload missions. SatRevolution is a Polish NewSpace company that provides nanosatellite bus platforms, sub-systems, and services (including hosted payload missions), and is a satsearch member. We discuss:

How hosted payload missions work and what technology manufacturers need to consider in planning.
The sorts of technologies and applications that are benefitting from the hosted payload opportunities on the market today.
How to coordinate the integration and testing of the payload into the satellite when both systems are provided by different parties.
Securely accessing and managing the data collected during the mission.
Where the hosted payload market is heading and what changes this could bring to the wider industry.

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In this episode we speak with Fredrik Bruhn from Unibap AB. Unibap is a Sweden-based computer system technology developer creating AI and computing technologies to support advanced automation systems for industries on Earth and in space. We discuss:

How AI and machine learning can be integrated and used in space applications.
The benefits that such advances can bring to Earth Observation (EO) missions and services, in order to develop actionable information that drives autonomous operations and other systems.
How existing computing concepts have driven advances in satellite systems.
The development of a complementary ground segment ecosystem that is supporting emerging capabilities in orbit.
How more advanced systems in satellites will enable the better use of ground-based computing resources.

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In this episode we speak with Rafael Guzman founder and CTO of SATLANTIS, a Spanish business that develops Earth Observation (EO) optical payloads for small satellites around the world. We discuss:

The main selection criteria, and compromises, that need to be taken into account when choosing an optical payload.
How to link your application area and end-user requirements to the technical performance of the camera.
The misconceptions that engineers sometimes have about what an EO camera can do and how to select the ideal model for a new mission.
Some of the EO projects that SATLANTIS is currently working on and what state-of-the-art technologies and use cases are emerging.

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In this episode we speak with Vytenis Buzas, CEO and Co-Founder of NanoAvionics about agile manufacturing of space technologies. NanoAvionics is a nanosatellite mission integrator, with facilities in North America and Europe, that delivers satellite buses and propulsion systems for the satellite applications market, and is also a satsearch member. We discuss:

How to develop a one-off product into a modular system while maintaining performance
Achieving the best balance of automated production processes and human engineering
How to plan for the scaling up of hardware development before it is required
Working with other aspects of the space domain (including ground, launch, and testing) in an agile manner
What can be learned from other industry sectors to help accelerate development in space

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In this episode we speak with Thomas Sinn of Deployables Cubed (DcubeD) - a Munich-based NewSpace company specializing in the development of deployable components and sub-systems for small satellites. We discuss:

The use of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components in satellites
How to standardize and develop an existing product so that it can be considered a COTS system
What space companies can do to industrialize processes and develop product portfolios to meet demand
What capabilities and opportunities deployable systems can bring to satellite missions, and what the trade-offs can be

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In this episode we speak with Bert Monna and Alexandra Sokolowski of Hyperion Technologies.

Hyperion is a space company based in the Netherlands in Delft and specializes in high-performance bus components such as laser communications systems, on-board computers (OBCs), attitude control systems, and propulsion modules. It is also a satsearch member company and is part of AAC Clyde Space. In this episode we discuss:

How satellite optical communications work and what benefits it can bring compared to RF, as well as the trade-offs required
How optical system manufacturers are dealing with the need to enable more accurate pointing
What changes and innovations are occurring in the ground segment in order to meet the growing demand for laser up/down-linking
The potential extrapolation of Low Earth Orbit (EO) optical capabilities to higher orbits and deep space missions

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In this episode we speak with Nicolas Capet, the CEO of ANYWAVES - a French space company based in Toulouse and specializing in the design and development of satellite antennas. We discuss:

Changes in antenna design brought about by greater demand in the NewSpace industry
How additive manufacturing is used to create antenna systems for new applications
The use of ceramic materials to enhance performance and efficiency
Where the satellite antenna market is heading and the opportunities of deep space missions

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In this episode we speak with Riccardo Carlini from NPC Spacemind - the aerospace division of Italy-based automated machines manufacturer New Production Concept (NPC). We discuss:

How to bring expertise from different industry sectors to space
How CubeSat missions and services are evolving, and what this means for technology manufacturers
The use of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components in satellites
Ensuring quality control and mission reliability, while delivering rapidly and to spec

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In this episode we speak with Zoltán Lehóczky, Co-founder and managing director at Lombiq Technologies. Lombiq is a Hungarian .NET software development and services business. We discuss:

What .NET app development is all about, and what it could bring to the space sector
The barriers to bringing more software developers into the space industry
The opportunities, and the risks, that open source software offers
The changing roles of virtualisation and distributed computing
How Lombiq is approaching bringing software innovation into the industry

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In this episode we speak with Giovanni Pandolfi Bortoletto, Chief Strategy Officer at Leaf Space - a European ground station network operator. We discuss:

How ground stations and antenna networks support successful missions
The role of spaceports, launch providers, and satellite deployment services with respect to the ground segment
How an increased focus on satellite cybersecurity and cloud computing solutions is affecting the market
RF radio compatibility between different companies, and the future potential of optical communications solutions
How the ground segment and NewSpace market may grow and develop over the coming years.

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In this episode we speak with Christoph Weis from WITTENSTEIN cyber motor GmbH - a Germany-based manufacturer of advanced servo motor technology. We discuss:

The company's experiences bringing industrial expertise from other sectors into the space industry
How commissioning and pre-sales simulation can help demonstrate value
Insights from WITTENSTEIN cyber motor on the space industry of today, and predictions for tomorrow
What technical and product performance characteristics were most important for the business' product development

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In this episode we speak with Alexander Reissner and Tony Schoenherr from ENPULSION – an Austrian propulsion technology manufacturer. We discuss:

Field-emission electric propulsion (FEEP) - a form of propulsion using liquid metal as a propellant
Thrust vectoring – the ability to control thrust direction for complex movements
ENPULSION's history and product development process
What such propulsion capabilities can bring to missions today, and where the field might be heading in the future.

For more information on today’s guests please head to the ENPULSION supplier hub on the satsearch platform and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.