Satellite Stories
Space to make a difference
SES
Show overview
Satellite Stories has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 90 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 13 min and 20 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 12 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 20 episodes published. Published by SES.
From the publisher
SES is the world's leading satellite operator. We connect and enable broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers, and enrich the lives of billions of people worldwide. Satellite Stories host Kristina Smith-Meyer discusses what matters most to our customers and hears how the services SES provide really make a difference. For more information about what we do, visit SES.com.
Latest Episodes
View all 90 episodesSES in India: Predicting the Future of Space with Pankaj (Part 2)
SES in India: From Space Law to SES with Pankaj (Part 1)
SES in India: Scaling Up with Vinod
SES in India: Building From the Ground Up with Soniya
Judo Grand Slam Part 3: Partnerships That Make A Difference
Judo Grand Slam Part 2: Reaching New Audiences
Judo Grand Slam Part 1: From Tatami to Television
S1 Ep 81Difference Makers: Accessibility with Charu
The importance of connecting the unconnected.Charu Verma, product manager at SES, shares how SES offers online learning opportunities to schools in an under-served internet community. With the help of our partners Microsoft.And how SES is keeping up with changing TV viewing habits to ensure the services we provide are accessible to all.Find out more about this new chapter for SES and Intelsat: www.ses.comSatellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.
S1 Ep 79Difference Makers: Space Sustainability with Edy
A powerful conversation about what it takes to build a safe space ecosystem.Eduardo (Edy) Valdes, new products and space solutions manager at SES shares why he’s a big advocate for sustainability not just here on earth but also in space.Plus an explanation of what a clean up project looks like when the objects you’re trying to ‘recycle’ are moving thousands of kilometres an hour!Find out more about this new chapter for SES and Intelsat: www.ses.comSatellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.
S1 Ep 80Difference Makers: Teamwork with Vinit
Why cultural diversity matters just as much as technical skillset when it comes to uniting more than 200 employees across the world.Today we meet Vinit Duggal, Senior VP of Service and Network Engineering at SES.Find out more about this new chapter for SES and Intelsat: www.ses.comSatellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.
S1 Ep 78Difference Makers: Innovation with Mohammad
A chance to hear where next for SES - including innovation direct to device tech for the automotive industry, and cutting edge security with quantum key distribution.Featuring Mohammad Marashi, senior VP of Future Business and Innovation at SESFind out more about this new chapter for SES and Intelsat: www.ses.comSatellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.
S1 Ep 77Difference Makers: Satellite Design with Valvanera
Have you ever been curious on where they even begin designing a satellite, let alone how an earth it’s launched into space?Well, having spent more than 15 years working for SES, Valvanera Moreno, director of GEO space systems at SES really is someone who has been at the forefront of some of the biggest news in SES AND our industry.Find out more about this new chapter for SES and Intelsat: www.ses.comSatellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications
S1 Ep 76Space To Make A Difference Part 3: A New Look and Feel
The story behind creating a brand new brand. When SES and IntelSat joined forces…Sequel, a branding and digital agency based in New York City, talks about the creative process to building a new tagline, motto and set of values.This episode features:Jen Decker (IntelSat/SES Brand and Digital Marketing Manager)Alex Reed (Head of Strategy and Research at Sequel)John Nishimoto (Partner and Executive Creative Director at Sequel) & Dana Gonsalves (Creative Director at Sequel)Find out more about this new chapter for SES and Intelsat: www.ses.com Satellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.
S1 Ep 75Space To Make A Difference Part 2: New Company, New Purpose
Solve. Empower. Soar…The story behind building a new brand to capture the essence of who we are as a company going forwards. It’s not just about satellites rising into orbit, but about elevating what’s possible!Featuring Maureen Stevens (Senior VP of Marketing and Communications at SES) and Louise Scott (SES Director of Brand Strategy and Development).Find out more about this new chapter for SES and Intelsat: www.ses.com Satellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.
S1 Ep 74Space To Make A Difference Part 1: Why SES & Intelsat Came Together
A new brand. A new era. Endless possibilities.In our first episode of a brand new series, we celebrate the satellite industry as it is today and hear more about the new merger between SES and Intelsat. We explore what’s changed, why these two market leaders have joined forces and what that means for customers and partners.Featuring Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES; Nihar Shah, Chief Strategy Officer at SES; and Mike De Marco, President of Aero Vertical at SES. Find out more about this new chapter for SES and Intelsat: www.ses.com Satellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES Content Creative and Strategy Manager, Global Marketing Communications.
S1 Ep 73Multi-Orbit Strategy Part 3: Making A Difference
Nadine Allen, SES Global Head of Enterprise & Cloud offers examples of SES’s impact in the offshore energy, mining and environmental industries.We find out why in natural disasters - such as wild fires, first responders are taking advantage of direct to device solutions for a sense of security and normalcy amidst some of the most challenging conditions on the planet.And, why the work SES has done with O3b mPOWER has been awarded the satellite industry’s highest honour: Space Sustainability Rating Association's Platinum Badge.Read about our multi-orbit strategy here: https://www.ses.com/insights-resources/business-insights/our-multi-orbit-strategyPresented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.
S1 Ep 72Multi-Orbit Strategy Part 2: Satellite Trends and Growth
From connecting the unconnected, network resilience, latency, secure connectivity…all the key buzz words are mentioned in this episode!Nadine Allen, SES Global Head of Enterprise & Cloud, explains why O3b mPOWER’s launch is an essential part of boosting SES system capacity and expanding global coverage.Read about our multi-orbit strategy here: https://www.ses.com/insights-resources/business-insights/our-multi-orbit-strategyPresented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.
S1 Ep 71Multi-Orbit Strategy Part 1: Why GEO, MEO & LEO matter
What is ‘multi-orbit’, and why is it trending in the satellite industry?Christophe Fondin, VP of product management and connectivity solutions, explains why MEO, LEO and GEO all have a part to play in SES’s expanding multi-orbit solution.Read about our multi-orbit strategy here: https://www.ses.com/insights-resources/business-insights/our-multi-orbit-strategySatellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.
S1 Ep 70MGS Part Two: Resilient satcom capabilities for Europe
Why Luxembourg, the Netherlands and their NATO allies are tapping into MGS - MEO Global Services, and accessing SES’s O3b mPOWER system.This technology provides critical resilient satcom capabilities for its partners in the areas of defence, security and disaster recovery.Roy Sielaff, SES Vice President Space and Defence Europe, explains how.Presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.
S1 Ep 69MGS Part One: Defence and security for the US
Find out why the US government and its NATO allies are tapping into MGS - MEO Global Services, and accessing SES’s O3b mPOWER system.This technology provides critical resilient satcom capabilities for its partners in the areas of defence, security and disaster recovery.Gus Anderson, Vice President Strategic Business Development, SES Space and Defence, explains how.Presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.