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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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Live at the Space Symposium, Constellations spoke with Colonel Eddie Gutierrez who discussed rapid capability delivery, near peer readiness and the importance of integrating operators, acquirers and industry partners to shorten development cycles. He... more

Heather Pringle of Space Foundation examines how organizations across government, industry and the international community are preparing for a new phase of operations beyond low Earth orbit. She breaks down how technology shifts, evolving partnership... more

Live at SATshow 2026, Constellations is joined by Blane Boynton, SVP of Product Management and Development at SES, Andrew Cavalier, Senior Analyst at ABI Research and Greg Quiggle, SVP of Product Management at Kratos to unpack how satellite industry ... more

Nathan de Ruiter, Partner and Managing Director at Novaspace, joins the show to unpack the shifting supply and demand dynamics shaping satellite capacity across Asia. De Ruiter discusses how pricing pressures, national space programs, government conn... more

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Recent Guests

Colonel Eddie Gutierrez
Deputy Commander, Mission Delta 3
United States Space Force
Episode: 234 - How Is Mission Delta 3 Advancing Electronic Warfare to Counter Fast Evolving Space Threats?
Heather Pringle
CEO of Space Foundation
Space Foundation
Episode: 233 - How Are Missions Evolving Beyond Low Earth Orbit?
Nathan de Ruiter
Partner and Managing Director at Novaspace
Novaspace
Episode: 231 - What Will Define Operator Advantage in Asia's Satellite Market?
Grace Khanuja
Manager at Novaspace
Novaspace
Episode: 230 - Which System Wins, When Comparing Virtual Ground With Traditional Hardware ROI?
Tim Trimailo
Director of the Commercial Space Office (Comso), Space Force
Space Force
Episode: ​​229 - What Does It Take to Maintain Decision Advantage in Space?
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?

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John Gilroy
Host and moderator of the show

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Love it. Thank you for all the great information

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    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

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

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    Najran boy
    Australia6 years ago
  • Great stuff!

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

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    GeneralPlasma
    United States6 years ago
  • Great content

    Fantastic content from market relevant thought leaders

    Apple Podcasts
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    ChadMinnaar
    South Africa7 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
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    20AO16
    United States7 years ago

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234 - How Is Mission Delta 3 Advancing Electronic Warfare to Counter Fast Evolving Space Threats?
Q: Looking ahead, where do you see the biggest opportunities for Mission Delta 3 to evolve its mission or expand its impact?
Evolve by embedding intelligence, tightening alignment with industry, and continuously upgrading weapon systems to perform in a contested environment, while arming operators with clear commander's intent to act decisively during disruption.
234 - How Is Mission Delta 3 Advancing Electronic Warfare to Counter Fast Evolving Space Threats?
Q: How do you think about building units and processes that can quickly adjust without sacrificing discipline or rigor?
The goal is to train operators to a baseline that is not weapon-system specific, so they can adapt to different platforms and missions while maintaining discipline, enabling rapid reconfiguration and fill-in capability as needed.
234 - How Is Mission Delta 3 Advancing Electronic Warfare to Counter Fast Evolving Space Threats?
Q: Mission Delta 3 plays a central role in delivering electronic warfare capabilities to the force. What aspects of EW integration demand the most attention right now?
The entire spectrum of EW across all operations and phases demands attention, with emphasis on training, integration with Joint Force needs, and ensuring we can deploy and scale quickly to support combat-credible capabilities.
232 - How Is 5G NTN Shaping Long-Term Strategy Across the Satellite Industry?
Q: When do you expect the first commercial 5G NTN deployment actually to be operational?
The panelists anticipate a near-term deployment window of roughly 12 to 18 months for at least early commercial NTN use cases, with variability depending on whether the deployment is non-direct-to-device or involves IoT/narrowband technologies.
​​229 - What Does It Take to Maintain Decision Advantage in Space?
Q: Are there specific regulatory or acquisition hurdles holding back commercial space contributions to national security missions, and how can they be reformed?
Key barriers are overly prescriptive requirements, security classifications that hinder industry engagement, and insufficient mechanisms for rapid, peacetime collaboration; reforms include modernizing requirements, reducing unnecessary classifications, and speeding up clearance processes to enable faster, more flexible participation from commercial partners.

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Conversations center on the evolving space and satellite economy, with a strong emphasis on how policy, technology, and private-sector partnerships reshape operations. Recent episodes explore Artemis-era strategies, standardization and deployment of 5G non-terrestrial networks, regional market dynamics in Asia, and the shift from hardware-centric to software-driven decision making in space systems. The show often features executives, founders, and policy leaders discussing frameworks for collaboration, risk management, and rapid maturation of new capabilities like AI, cloud-native ground segments, and autonomous space operations. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory topics into practical implicatio... more

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2. Heather Pringle
3. Nathan de Ruiter
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5. Tim Trimailo
6. Melanie Stricklan
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