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Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders

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Artificial Intelligence
Low Earth Orbit
Space Domain Awareness
Satellite Industry
Software-Defined Satellites
Starlink
Satellite Technology
Spacex
Earth Observation
GPS
Small Satellites
Space Situational Awareness
Cybersecurity
Virtual Ground Systems
Space Technology
Satellite Iot
Satellite Market
Digital Transformation
Satellite Networks
Satellite Communications

Constellations is your connection to the innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs and policy makers who are making—and remaking—today's satellite and space networks. Whether you're in the industry or just have a desire to learn, this podcast is for you. For more information and to subscribe to the biweekly newsletter go to www.ConstellationsMag.com

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Colonel Tim Trimailo is the Director of the Commercial Space Office (COMSO), the Space Force's front door to industry. He leads efforts to integrate commercial capabilities directly into operational missions. Colonel Trimailo has played a key role in... more

​​Melanie Stricklan, Executive Director, SWFT & Chief Innovation & Advancement Officer at Space Foundation discusses the hidden complexity of modern space operations—why success isn't just about satellites, but about orchestrating entire ecosystems a... more

Paul Lasserre of Loft Orbital discusses how AI is quietly expanding its role in determining what satellites notice, flag and send home. He weighs how this progression could reshape long‑standing assumptions about who — or what — directs outcomes in o... more

Earth's orbit is full of space junk like out-of-service satellites that completed their mission long ago. One study even estimated that 100 trillion pieces of space debris are floating outside the planet. Joel Sercel, CEO and Founder of TransAstra, s... more

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Recent Guests

Melanie Stricklan
Executive Director, SWFT, and Chief Innovation and Advancement Officer at Space Foundation
SWFT; Space Foundation
Episode: 228 - What Hidden Factors Decide Whether Space Missions Succeed?
Paul Lasserre
General Manager, AI for Space at Loft Orbital
Loft Orbital
Episode: 227 - What's the Path Forward for AI in Space?
Joel Sercel
Founder and CEO of TransAstra
TransAstra
Episode: 226 - Is Orbital Cleanup the Launchpad for Asteroid Mining?
Jake Saunders
Vice President covering the Asia-Pacific region for ABI Research
ABI Research
Episode: 225 - What Are the Biggest Untapped Opportunities in Satellite IoT?
Steve Bochinger
Affiliate Executive Advisor at Novaspace with over 20 years of experience in the space sector.
Novaspace
Episode: 223 - Middle East, Space and Connectivity Hub and Sovereignty
Lisa Dyer
Executive Director of the GPS Innovation Alliance, with extensive experience in navigation systems and space policy.
GPS Innovation Alliance
Episode: 222 - GNSS Resilience, Interoperability and Trust
Chris Quilty
Co-CEO and President of Quilty Space
Quilty Space
Episode: 221 - 2025 Year in Review: Strategic Intelligence, Golden Dome and Advancements to Direct to Device
Caleb Henry
Director of Research for Quilty Space
Quilty Space
Episode: 221 - 2025 Year in Review: Strategic Intelligence, Golden Dome and Advancements to Direct to Device
Dr. Siamak Hesar
CEO of Kayhan Space
Kayhan Space
Episode: 220 - Intelligence, Automation and Turn Signals

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John Gilroy
Host and moderator with a long-running role focusing on space networks, industry leaders, and policy context.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Love it. Thank you for all the great information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anothersoemoen
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Thank you very much for this amazing podcasts. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Najran boy
    Australia6 years ago
  • Great stuff!

    It helped me learn a lot of useful things about the space industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeneralPlasma
    United States6 years ago
  • Great content

    Fantastic content from market relevant thought leaders

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChadMinnaar
    South Africa6 years ago
  • Great find!

    I’m glad I found this podcast. Keep up the good work but I’d like to hear more space episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    20AO16
    United States7 years ago

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228 - What Hidden Factors Decide Whether Space Missions Succeed?
Q: What does it mean when the center of gravity shifts from hardware to orchestration and software?
It means missions rely more on software, data, and coordinated systems across space, ground, and cloud, making decision speed and cross-domain orchestration the new differentiators.
227 - What's the Path Forward for AI in Space?
Q: How does Loft approach accountability and governance for autonomous on-orbit systems?
Accountability should be built into the platform from the start using a shared responsibility model between the infrastructure provider and the operator, with validation of models before deployment and space-specific adaptations of general AI frameworks and regulations.
226 - Is Orbital Cleanup the Launchpad for Asteroid Mining?
Q: What role do international agreements and policies play in incentivizing or regulating debris removal?
International agreements such as Artemis Accords, liability considerations, and salvage-right analogs for space are crucial to incentivize cleanup; current frameworks are not fully developed, but ongoing policy discussions aim to create liability and financial incentives to encourage debris removal and end-of-life disposal.
226 - Is Orbital Cleanup the Launchpad for Asteroid Mining?
Q: What are the physical and orbital dynamics challenges that make debris removal more complex than Earth cleanup?
The primary challenges are the extremely high relative velocities, complex trajectories influenced by solar radiation and atmospheric drag, and the massive diversity in debris sizes, which makes tracking and avoiding secondary debris difficult; these factors require a robust, scalable capture solution like the capture bag that can operate in a range of orbital contexts.
226 - Is Orbital Cleanup the Launchpad for Asteroid Mining?
Q: How big a threat really is orbital debris to the satellite industry?
Orbital debris is a significant but manageable threat. The danger scales with the growth of satellite constellations, the high velocities of debris in space, and the potential for cascading collisions; however, responsible planning, end-of-life disposal, and effective avoidance can mitigate the risk.

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What is Constellations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A technology-forward podcast focused on the satellite and space networks industry, featuring interviews with founders, CEOs, researchers and policymakers who are shaping debris removal, satellite manufacturing, GNSS resilience, on-orbit servicing, AI in earth observation, and space cybersecurity. Episodes frequently center on real-world deployments, commercial strategies, and policy/regulatory implications, with guests drawn from leading space companies, research institutes, and industry associations. The show stands out for high-level technical depth balanced with market and policy context, and for bringing in practitioners connected to NASA, defense, and large-scale satellite programs—making it valuable for professionals evaluating partne... more

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7. Chris Quilty
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