Best Rocketlaunch Podcasts (2025)

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Better Satellite World: India Rising – Building Bridges in the Global Space Economy 52:26

6h ago52:26

52:26

In this Better Satellite World podcast, based on the May 2025 edition of the New York Space Business Roundtable, leaders from Pixxel, Dhruva Space, TMT Law Practice, VegaMX, and the US-India Business Council have a candid conversation about opportunity, access, and alignment in India's rapidly growing space sector. Our speakers include: Chetan Bikk…

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SSPI-WISE Presents: Securing Women's Future in an Uncertain Space 55:36

8d ago55:36

55:36

Space is changing fast. Commercial activity is accelerating. Talent needs are shifting. Orbits are filling. And with the growing threat of Kessler Syndrome, long-term access to space may become more constrained than ever before. In this SSPI-WISE Presents podcast, based on the panel conducted at the May 1 meeting of SSPI-WISE, we hear a roundtable …

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Better Satellite World: From Innovation to Impact - Satellite Broadband at the Edge 35:38

15d ago35:38

35:38

In this Better Satellite World podcast, SSPI's Tamara Bond-Williams speaks with Ed Fox, Chief Technology Officer at MetTel. They explore one of the hot topics of the industry: the convergence of the telecom and satellite industries and what that may spell for the future. Ed Fox is MetTel’s technology leader, responsible for the planning, deployment…

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Mamta Patal Nagaraja: Ex-NASA (24 years), currently free agent in STEM 37:43

21d ago37:43

37:43

In Episode 117 of The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with Mamta Patel Nagaraja, former Associate Chief Scientist for Exploration and Applied Research at NASA, who recently left the agency amid its office closures in February 2025. Mamta reflects on her career leading biomedical and physical sciences for the ISS, Artemis, and commercial space miss…

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She Reaches: Women in Space, Episode 1 – A Conversation with Vanessa Clark of Atomos Space 41:44

22d ago41:44

41:44

In the She Reaches series, an initiative of SSPI-WISE (SSPI Women in Space Engagement), journalist and podcast host Tanveer Pujara sits down with trailblazing women across the space industry, from founders and engineers to visionaries and scientists, who are redeﬁning what it means to reach for the stars. In the debut episode of She Reaches, Tanvee…

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Better Satellite World: Everyday Guardians - Technology and Politics 44:03

29d ago44:03

44:03

In Everyday Guardians, the podcast series of the Securing the Future of Space campaign, we speak with the people who are helping to build a more resilient, sustainable and secure orbital environment - whether through technology, policy or ethical leadership. Securing the Future of Space is underwritten by the American Space Exploration Fund. In the…

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Making Leaders: Movers in Our Orbit, Season 2 - Satellite Autonomy via AI 34:17

1M ago34:17

34:17

In this podcast series, we speak with friends of SSPI who recently made big executive moves. We’ll find out what they’re doing now and what they hope to achieve in their new roles in the industry. In the second episode of season 2, we hear from Dr. Femi Ishola, Founder and CEO of Phemotron Systems Corporation. Dr. Femi Ishola is an experienced Inno…

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Marino Fragnito: Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director at Avio 33:25

1M ago33:25

33:25

This week on The Astro Ben Podcast, we dive into the world of space launches with Marino Fragnito, Avio’s Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director. Appointed in September 2024, Marino drives Avio’s Vega C and Ariane 6 programs while navigating the competitive space market in March 2025. With a career spanning Airbus, Arianespace, and T…

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Better Satellite World: The Space Business is... In Asia: Welcome to ST Engineering iDirect Asia-Pacific 44:49

1M ago44:49

44:49

In The Space Business is... – the podcast series of The Space Business is Everywhere campaign, underwritten by ST Engineering iDirect – we take a look at the way the commercial space industry has spread itself to parts of the world where space and satellites were once only read about or dreamed of. Each episode will focus on a specific location and…

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Better Satellite World: The Space Business is... In Japan: Welcome to SKY Perfect JSAT 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

In The Space Business is... – the podcast series of The Space Business is Everywhere campaign, underwritten by ST Engineering iDirect – we take a look at the way the commercial space industry has spread itself to parts of the world where space and satellites were once only read about or dreamed of. Each episode will focus on a specific location and…

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Better Satellite World: Everyday Guardians - Space Debris and Ethical Imperatives: A Buddhist Perspective 41:52

2M ago41:52

41:52

In Everyday Guardians, the podcast series of the Securing the Future of Space campaign, we speak with the people who are helping to build a more resilient, sustainable and secure orbital environment - whether through technology, policy or ethical leadership. Securing the Future of Space is underwritten by the American Space Exploration Fund. In the…

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Mark Sasson: Co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group (recruiting in the space industry) 33:22

2M ago33:22

33:22

This week on The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with Mark Sasson, co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group, as he launches Operation Voyager to tackle the space sector’s talent gap in March 2025. From his roots in cybersecurity to his new frontier in space, Mark shares a compelling story of industry evolution, drawing parallels between these b…

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SSPI-WISE Presents: Adileh for the WIN! 39:28

2M ago39:28

39:28

How does a young woman from Pakistan grow up to become an influential community builder inside a global corporation like Hughes Network Systems? In this episode of the SSPI-WISE Presents podcast, SSPI's Tamara Bond-Williams speaks with Adileh Sharieff, Senior Director Planning and Strategic Programs. In addition to her professional achievements at …

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Making Leaders: Movers in Our Orbit, Season 2 - Doing Impactful Work for Earth from Space 32:00

3M ago32:00

32:00

In this podcast series, we speak with friends of SSPI who recently made big executive moves. We’ll find out what they’re doing now and what they hope to achieve in their new roles in the industry. In the first episode of season 2, we hear from Kelsey Doerksen, Data Scientist with the Climate and Data Environment Unit at UNICEF and 2021 Promise Awar…

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SSPI-WISE Presents: Accelerate Action 37:55

3M ago37:55

37:55

The space & satellite industry is more dynamic than ever, with professionals moving across sectors and roles at an accelerated pace. At SSPI, this has brought in a wave of new leadership, including a remarkable milestone: as of last year's election, four of our newest Board Directors are women. To celebrate this moment and International Women's Day…

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Better Satellite World: Dr. David Parker FRAeS, 2024 Satellite Personality of the Year 38:55

3M ago38:55

38:55

The United Kingdom’s robust and ambitious space sector has many personalities. Each year at the Better Satellite World Awards Dinner in December in London, the SSPI UK Chapter recognizes one of them as the Satellite Personality of the Year. In this podcast, we hear from the 2024 honoree, Dr. David Parker FRAeS, Non-Executive Board Member of the UK …

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Better Satellite World: The Space Business is... In Bahrain: Welcome to Bahrain National Space Agency 47:37

3M ago47:37

47:37

In The Space Business is... – the podcast series of The Space Business is Everywhere campaign, underwritten by ST Engineering iDirect – we take a look at the way the commercial space industry has spread itself to parts of the world where space and satellites were once only read about or dreamed of. Each episode will focus on a specific location and…

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Jonathan McDowell: Astronomer and owner of Jonathan's Space Report 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

In this week's episode of The Astro Ben Podcast (sponsored by SkyFi), we dive into the cosmos with the legendary Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer known for his extensive work in cataloging space objects and his invaluable contributions to the space community. Ben and Jonathan discuss his journey, the importance of space tracking, and his monumental…

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Better Satellite World: Ad Astra - Remembering Jim Oliver 32:45

4M ago32:45

32:45

On February 7, 2025, the space & satellite industry lost a giant. Jim Oliver, Founder, Owner and CEO of AvL Technologies and a member of the Space & Satellite Hall of Fame, was known throughout the industry as a pioneer, mentor, innovative design engineer and wildly successful entrepreneur. The innovations he brought to the satellite ground segment…

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Better Satellite World: What It Takes to Make a Better World - A Conversation with Hughes' Dan Losada 33:47

4M ago33:47

33:47

On the night of December 2, 2024 in London, SSPI and its UK Chapter held their annual Dinner to present Awards to three individuals and organizations that have made the world a far better place through their efforts. In this podcast series, you will hear their stories. The third episode features Dan Losada, Vice President, International Division at…

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Kate van Dam: Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot, now strategic leader in the space industry with SkyFi 30:04

4M ago30:04

30:04

In this episode, sponsored by Sky Fi, Ben journeyed with Kate Van Dam from her days as a Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot to her current role leading strategy at SkyFi. They explore SkyFi's mission to democratise access to geospatial data, touching on the ethical implications, privacy concerns, and the revolutionary potential of this technology…

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Better Satellite World: What It Takes to Make a Better World - A Conversation with Speedcast's Will Mudge 37:11

4M ago37:11

37:11

On the night of December 2, 2024 in London, SSPI and its UK Chapter held their annual Dinner to present Awards to three individuals and organizations that have made the world a far better place through their efforts. In this podcast series, you will hear their stories. The second episode features Will Mudge, Executive Vice President and Chief Techn…

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Better Satellite World: SATELLITE 2025 - What Can We Look Forward To This March? 46:45

4M ago46:45

46:45

The annual SATELLITE conference in Washington, D.C. is the gravitational pull of the commercial space & satellite industry. Like every other conference, media outlet and association that gathers the global community, SATELLITE has undergone changes over the past five years that reflect the growth and wonderfully chaotic direction of the space & sat…

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Astronaut John “ Danny ” Olivas: Astronaut, Mission Assurance Expert, Author and Forensic Engineer 36:11

4M ago36:11

36:11

In this episode of The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben speaks with astronaut and mission assurance expert Dr. John "Danny" Olivas from Intuitive Machines HQ. The conversation centers around the IM-2 Lunar Lander mission, set to land at the Moon’s south pole in early 2025. Danny shares exclusive insights into the technology on board, including NASA’s PRIME-1…

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The Astro Ben Podcast Trailer 2025 1:54

4M ago1:54

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Better Satellite World: The Space Business is... In Nigeria: Welcome to NIGCOMSAT 40:30

4M ago40:30

40:30

In The Space Business is... – the podcast series of The Space Business is Everywhere campaign, underwritten by ST Engineering iDirect – we take a look at the way the commercial space industry has spread itself to parts of the world where space and satellites were once only read about or dreamed of. Each episode will on a specific location and featu…

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Remco Timmermans: Space Events Marketing Specialist at Space Agenda, Independent Space Marketing and Communications Consultant 41:14

5M ago41:14

41:14

In this episode, Ben sits down with Remco Timmermans to explore the dynamic world of space industry marketing and events. They discuss Remco's journey into space, the emotional power of rocket launches, and how space is becoming a true people's industry. The conversation covers the space industry's outlook for 2025, the curation of industry events,…

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Better Satellite World: What It Takes to Make a Better World - A Conversation with Andre L. Jones 40:11

5M ago40:11

40:11

On the night of December 2, 2024 in London, SSPI and its UK Chapter held their annual Dinner to present Awards to three individuals and organizations that have made the world a far better place through their efforts. In this podcast series, you will hear their stories. The first episode features Andre L. Jones, who co-founded WANSAT Networks, Inc. …

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Better Satellite World: 2025 - Mojo or No-Go in Commercial Space? 59:55

5M ago59:55

59:55

In this Better Satellite World podcast, based on the December 2024 edition of the New York Space Business Roundtable, we take a more comprehensive look at the industry’s need to get its financial mojo back and to make its case to the larger media and the world that it is more than Musk, and as integral to human life and society as anything can be. …

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Better Satellite World: The Morning After . . . Investment, Convergence and Implications for Commercial Space 58:53

5M ago58:53

58:53

In this Better Satellite World podcast, based on the live November 2024 edition of the New York Space Business Roundtable that took place at the offices of Clyde & Co. in New York City, we hear from a powerhouse panel of guests including top investors, underwriters and space industry experts who examine the core issues shaping the Commercial Space …

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Better Satellite World: The Space Business is... In Canada - Welcome to Spaceport Nova Scotia 29:54

5M ago29:54

29:54

In The Space Business is... - the podcast series of The Space Business is Everywhere campaign, underwritten by ST Engineering iDirect - we take a look at the way the commercial space industry has spread itself to parts of the world where space and satellites were once only read about or dreamed of. Each episode will on a specific location and featu…

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Emily Carney: Space Historian, Journalist, and Co-Author of new book Star Bound: A Beginner’s Guide to the American Space Program. 37:40

5M ago37:40

37:40

In this episode of the Astro Ben Podcast, we chat with Emily Carney, space historian, journalist, and co-author of the new book Star Bound: A Beginner’s Guide to the American Space Program. OUT JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS (LINK BELOW) Emily shares her insights on the cultural and societal impact of America’s space exploration journey and why underst…

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Making Leaders: Charting New Territory at ATLAS and Beyond - A Conversation with 2024 Promise Award Recipient Paige Webster 25:15

6M ago25:15

25:15

In this Making Leaders podcast, we hear from Paige Webster, Director of Commercial Solutions at ATLAS Space Operations and one of three Promise Award Recipients in 2024. Paige joined ATLAS Space Operations in November of 2021 as a Technical Sales Engineer in Client Solutions after completing three internships at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He…

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Making Leaders: Flying to Ever Greater Heights - A Conversation with 2024 Promise Award Recipient Bradley Williams 28:30

6M ago28:30

28:30

In this Making Leaders podcast, we hear from Bradley Williams, Acting Associate Director for Flight in the Heliophysics Division of NASA's Science Mission Directorate and one of three Promise Award Recipients in 2024. Bradley began his career in aerospace at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, where he served as a Project Ma…

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Making Leaders: Leadership, Design Innovation and a Passion for Doing Things Right - A Conversation with 2024 Promise Award Recipient Mackenzie Mason 23:40

6M ago23:40

23:40

In this Making Leaders podcast, we hear from Mackenzie Mason, Engineering Manager for Space Mission Systems Structural Dynamics at Boeing and one of three Promise Award Recipients in 2024. Mackenzie began her career at Boeing in 2014 as a Structural Dynamics Engineer. Her early contributions to the company were pivotal to the development of the 702…

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Better Satellite World: Personalities of the Space & Satellite Industry, Episode 3 - A Conversation with Seraphim Space Fund's Mark Boggett 45:50

6M ago45:50

45:50

The United Kingdom’s robust and ambitious space sector has many personalities. In this podcast series, we introduce you to three whom the UK Chapter of SSPI is considering for its prestigious Personality of the Year Award in 2024. One of these three finalists will be named the 2024 Satellite Personality of the Year live at the Better Satellite Worl…

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Better Satellite World: Personalities of the Space & Satellite Industry, Episode 2: A Conversation with the ESA's Antonio Franchi 40:10

7M ago40:10

40:10

The United Kingdom’s robust and ambitious space sector has many personalities. In this podcast series, we introduce you to three whom the UK Chapter of SSPI is considering for its prestigious Personality of the Year Award in 2024. One of these three finalists will be named the 2024 Satellite Personality of the Year live at the Better Satellite Worl…

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Camille Wardrop Alleyne: Ed.D. Founder | CEO | Rocket Scientist | Speaker | Humanitarian 35:26

7M ago35:26

35:26

In this episode, Ben explores the extraordinary journey of Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne, a trailblazer in the field of aerospace engineering. Camille reflects on her impactful career at NASA, where she led key human spaceflight programs and advanced groundbreaking science missions. She shares insights into her work at Arusha Space, promoting space-b…

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Better Satellite World: Personalities of the Space & Satellite Industry, Episode 1: A Conversation with the UK Space Agency's Dr. David Parker FRAeS 39:23

7M ago39:23

39:23

The United Kingdom's robust and ambitious space sector has many personalities. In this podcast series, we introduce you to three whom the UK Chapter of SSPI is considering for its prestigious Personality of the Year Award in 2024. One of these three finalists will be named the 2024 Satellite Personality of the Year live at the Better Satellite Worl…

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Nicolina Elrick: Blue Origin Astronaut and Entrepreneur 33:36

7M ago33:36

33:36

In this weeks episode, Nicolina Elrick takes us behind the scenes of her extraordinary journey to space with Blue Origin. Nicolina is a multi-faceted leader in both philanthropy and entrepreneurship, and on this weeks episode shares what it’s like to break through the Kármán line and experience the profound awe of space. We explore the pivotal mome…

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Making Leaders: A Mentor for Life - A Conversation with Joan Tang Mancuso, 2024 Mentor of the Year 44:19

7M ago44:19

44:19

In this special Making Leaders and SSPI-WISE Presents podcast, we hear from Joan Tang Mancuso, Marketing & Business Development Consultant (now retired), who was selected as SSPI's 2024 Mentor of the Year. Joan has provided expert guidance, mentorship and support to young people in the space & satellite industry throughout her more-than-30-year car…

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Better Satellite World: Getting it Done - Best Practices in Space-based Economic Development 1:28:00

7M ago1:28:00

1:28:00

In this Better Satellite World podcast, based on a panel session at the live New York Space Business Roundtable on September 18, we hear a discussion on the role of space and satellite in economic development, both in New York and beyond. Experts share their tips and what challenges they have faced or expect to face in the future. Our guests includ…

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Better Satellite World: Mapping Space Industry Assets in New York 1:07:39

7M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

In this Better Satellite World podcast, based on a panel session at the live New York Space Business Roundtable on September 18, we hear a discussion on how New York State has moved forward on its journey to become a commercial space industry center, the pace of its development and what it needs to really get this going faster. Our guests include: …

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Yanni Barghouty: Co-Founder and CEO of Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC) 46:27

8M ago46:27

46:27

This episode explores Yanni Barghouty’s work with Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC) and their mission to create next-generation radiation shielding solutions for the space industry. Yanni shares his journey from biomedical engineering to space entrepreneurship, discusses the challenges of developing advanced materials for radiation protection, and…

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SSPI-WISE Presents: Mentorship is the New Black 44:26

8M ago44:26

44:26

In this SSPI-WISE Presents podcast, SSPI Director of Engagement Tamara Bond-Williams speaks with Penelope Longbottom, former Senior Advisor, Satellite Division at Sage Communications, now retired, and a Member of the Space & Satellite Hall of Fame and Andrea Maleter, former Technical Director at the Futron Corporation, now retired, and the 2010 SSP…

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Better Satellite World: New Ideas in Space Safety, Episode 4 - Rescues in Space 45:45

8M ago45:45

45:45

In the podcast series of Reducing the Risks of Space, Part 2: New Ideas in Space Safety, we explore policy, law, technology and operations in development now to manage the challenging space environment of the future. Episode 4 features a conversation with Dr. Grant Cates, Senior Project Leader for the Space Architecture Department at The Aerospace …

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Giuseppe Reibaldi: President of the Moon Village Association. Building a Global Moon Village: A Vision for Lunar Cooperation 43:46

8M ago43:46

43:46

Episode 106 covers Giuseppe Reibaldi’s work with the Moon Village Association, a pioneering non-governmental organisation that unites both spacefaring and non-spacefaring nations to collaborate on lunar exploration. Ben and Giuseppe discuss how MVA partners with industry, academia, and the public to create a shared vision for humanity’s future on t…

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Better Satellite World: Bits, Bytes and AI, Oh My! - Episode 5 - Satellite Data in Real Time 32:23

8M ago32:23

32:23

Bits, Bytes and AI, Oh My!, the podcast of the Digital Space campaign, underwritten by Hughes, delves into the rapidly evolving world of digital technology and its transformative impact on the space of satellite industries. In this series, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning and space based digital infrastructur…

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Better Satellite World: Bits, Bytes and AI, Oh My! - Episode 4 - Using Satellite to Transform the Digital Experience 26:55

8M ago26:55

26:55

Bits, Bytes and AI, Oh My!, the podcast of the Digital Space campaign, underwritten by Hughes, delves into the rapidly evolving world of digital technology and its transformative impact on the space of satellite industries. In this series, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning and space based digital infrastructur…

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Better Satellite World: Bits, Bytes and AI, Oh My! - Episode 3 - The Value of Connectivity on the Move 35:02

9M ago35:02

35:02

Bits, Bytes and AI, Oh My!, the podcast of the Digital Space campaign, underwritten by Hughes, delves into the rapidly evolving world of digital technology and its transformative impact on the space of satellite industries. In this series, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning and space based digital infrastructur…

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