The Space Industry

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 satellitesExamples of how algorithms and processing tools can support different missionsAdvice on how to integrate hardware and software for AI usePredictions on where such advances could take NewSpace in years to comeYou can find out more about KP Labs here on their satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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) sectorThe economic impacts of commercial providers on NASA's future missionsHow the various proposed private space stations are contributing to HSF demandPredictions on the evolution of the market in years to comeYou can find out more about Epsilon3 here on their satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 missionsQualification and testing requirements for NewSpace missionsWhat satellite camera manufacturers need to consider in order to enhance optical performanceRecommendations for designers of star trackers and other optical sensors for satellitesYou can find out more about ACM and Acktar here on their satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 designUpscreening and qualifying electronic components for use in spaceHow the value chain (from wafer fab to assembly site) impacts the final designThe future of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) usage in space missionsYou can find out more about Dimac Red here on their satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 componentsApproaches to qualifying parts and components to improve mission integrationThe effects of the value chain, from wafer fab to final assembly, on risk and qualityThe potential for adapting and utilizing commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO)You can find out more about Texas Instruments here on their satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 segmentThe existing bottlenecks in ground station servicesThe changes to practices, hardware, and software that blockchain technology would requireHow operators may be encouraged to introduce blockchain into existing systemsYou can find out more about Sfera Technologies here on their satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 operatorsThe impacts of a lack of procedure tracking on space missionsHow to improve team communication, and why this is importantExamples of missions and services that benefit from enhanced operations managementYou can find out more about Epsilon3 here on their satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 technologiesMissions and maneuvers suited to flying water-based thrustersHow water compares with other green propellantsFuture applications for this technology, such as in-orbit servicing and satellite de-orbitingYou can find out more about SteamJet Space Systems here on their satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 antennasHow deployable systems perform against fixed alternativesTesting and qualification mechanismsThe use of advanced materials in deployable systems and other future innovationsTo find out more about Oxford Space Systems please see the company's satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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.To find out more about DcubeD please view the company's satsearch supplier hub here.And if you would like to learn about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 interfacesHow teams can work better with satellite platform providers remotelyThe ways that equipment tests (such as hardware and software in the loop) can be run between collaborating teamsHow proprietary technologies and data can be protected in shared missionsTo find out more about EnduroSat please click here to view their satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 accessThe use of standard framework agreements to provide ground segment services to multiple satellitesMeeting regulatory requirements and conditions across multiple missionsHow Ground station as a Service (GSaaS) framework agreements can streamline procurement and bring satellite operators and ground station managers closer in alignmentPredictions on the evolution of the ground segment in years to comeTo find out more about Leaf Space please click here to view their satsearch supplier hub, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 operationsThe types of missions and requirements that could require such functionalityKP Labs' Smart Mission Ecosystem and the benefits it can bring to missionsPredictions on the growth of the market for AI-powered autonomy in space missionsTo find out more about KP Labs please click here to view their satsearch supplier hub, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 processingThe challenge of building architectures that involve high-end processing devicesWhat application areas and spectral bands can benefit from intelligent on-board data processingThe trade-offs, testing, and other considerations that go into building such missionsTo find out more about Unibap and Simera Sense, please use these links to view the companies' satsearch supplier hubs, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 meanThe importance of effective, widely used standards in the industry, and the benefits these can bring to businessesThe factors that need to be considered when determining the true total lifetime cost of a missionHow manufacturers can meet high volume requirements without sacrificing qualityTo find out more about NewSpace Systems please view the company's 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.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 simulationHow and when engineers should think about the modeling stage of a missionRedwire's Advanced Configurable Open-system Research Network (ACORN) systemThe future for reconfigurable system design and open architecture modeling in spaceTo find out more about Redwire please view the company's 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.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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.To find out more about Simera Sense please view the company's 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.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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.To find out more about Space Inventor please view the company's 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.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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.To find out more about today's guests please view the Alén Space supplier hub on satsearch, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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.To find out more about today's guests please view the Xiphos supplier hub on satsearch, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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.To find out more about today's guests please view the Bradford Space supplier hub on satsearch, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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.To find out more about today's guests please view the Solar MEMS supplier hub on satsearch.com, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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.To find out more about today's guests please view the SatRevolution supplier hub on satsearch, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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.To find out more about today's guests please view the Unibap supplier hub on satsearch.com, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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.To find out more about today's guests please view the SATLANTIS supplier hub on satsearch.com, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 performanceAchieving the best balance of automated production processes and human engineeringHow to plan for the scaling up of hardware development before it is requiredWorking with other aspects of the space domain (including ground, launch, and testing) in an agile mannerWhat can be learned from other industry sectors to help accelerate development in spaceTo find out more about today's guests please view the NanoAvionics supplier hub on satsearch.com, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 satellitesHow to standardize and develop an existing product so that it can be considered a COTS systemWhat space companies can do to industrialize processes and develop product portfolios to meet demandWhat capabilities and opportunities deployable systems can bring to satellite missions, and what the trade-offs can beTo find out more about today's guests please view the DcubeD supplier hub on satsearch.com, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 requiredHow optical system manufacturers are dealing with the need to enable more accurate pointingWhat changes and innovations are occurring in the ground segment in order to meet the growing demand for laser up/down-linkingThe potential extrapolation of Low Earth Orbit (EO) optical capabilities to higher orbits and deep space missionsTo find out more about today's guests please view the Hyperion Technologies supplier hub on satsearch.com, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 industryHow additive manufacturing is used to create antenna systems for new applicationsThe use of ceramic materials to enhance performance and efficiencyWhere the satellite antenna market is heading and the opportunities of deep space missionsFor more information on today’s guests please head to the ANYWAVES 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.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 spaceHow CubeSat missions and services are evolving, and what this means for technology manufacturersThe use of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components in satellitesEnsuring quality control and mission reliability, while delivering rapidly and to specFor more information on today’s guests please head to the NPC Spacemind 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.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 sectorThe barriers to bringing more software developers into the space industryThe opportunities, and the risks, that open source software offersThe changing roles of virtualisation and distributed computingHow Lombiq is approaching bringing software innovation into the industryFor more information on today’s guests please head to the Lombiq Technologies 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.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 missionsThe role of spaceports, launch providers, and satellite deployment services with respect to the ground segmentHow an increased focus on satellite cybersecurity and cloud computing solutions is affecting the marketRF radio compatibility between different companies, and the future potential of optical communications solutionsHow the ground segment and NewSpace market may grow and develop over the coming years.For more information on today’s guests please head to the Leaf Space 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.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

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 industryHow commissioning and pre-sales simulation can help demonstrate valueInsights from WITTENSTEIN cyber motor on the space industry of today, and predictions for tomorrowWhat technical and product performance characteristics were most important for the business' product developmentFor more information on today’s guests please head to the WITTENSTEIN cyber motor 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.

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 propellantThrust vectoring – the ability to control thrust direction for complex movementsENPULSION's history and product development processWhat 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.