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Hosted by Via Satellite's Senior Managing Editor Rachel Jewett, On Orbit is a technology podcast focused on the socioeconomic value of space and satellite capabilities.

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What can the hostile environment of the Arctic teach us about space? David Marsh recently returned from a first-hand journey to find out. He joins On Orbit this week after wrapping up an Arctic expedition where he spent 29 days skiing more than 560 k... more

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Over just a few years, the ability to connect everyday cell phones to satellite has gone from a milestone tech demonstration to a feature that's deployed in millions of phones. Mindel De La Torre has watched this evolution closely and been a part of ... more

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There's a lot of hype in the space industry and bold projections about how demand for satellite broadband, direct-to-device, and more. But every year, the Satellite Industry Association provides a clear view into the industry's financial performance ... more

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SWAP — size, weight, and power — is a defining feature of space engineering constraints. As new technologies and designs have opened up options for size and weight, power is still a limiting constraint.

Longtime space executive Andrew Rush turned ... more

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Recent Guests

Mindel De La Torre
Head of Global Regulatory Affairs at Skylo
Skylo
Episode: Building a Global Framework for D2D With Skylo's Mindel De La Torre
Tom Stroup
President of the Satellite Industry Association (SIA)
Satellite Industry Association (SIA)
Episode: Inside the State of the Satellite Industry 2026 Report with SIA President Tom Stroup
Andrew Rush
Space executive, co-founder of Star Catcher
Star Catcher
Episode: Breaking the Power Constraint in Space With Star Catcher's Andrew Rush
Brian Jakins
Senior Vice President of Sales at ST Engineering iDirect
ST Engineering iDirect
Episode: Future-Proofing Satellite Networks With ST Engineering iDirect Sales SVP Brian Jakins
Matteo Vismara
CEO and co-founder of SatEnlight
SatEnlight
Episode: Inside SatEnlight's Spiral Staircase of Lasers: Interview with Startup Space Winner Matteo Vismara
Jonas Åslund
Product Manager for SSC Space Go
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Episode: Automation and Agility: How SSC Space Go Is Designed for the New Age of Ground
Viktor Pankov
Product Owner for SSC Space Go
SSC Space
Episode: Automation and Agility: How SSC Space Go Is Designed for the New Age of Ground
Shey Sabripour
CEO of CesiumAstro
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Episode: Investing in American Manufacturing: Shey Sabripour Talks CesiumAstro's Ramp-Up
Emile de Rijk
CEO of Swissto12
Episode: Designing for the Next Generation of GEO With Swissto12 CEO Emile de Rijk

Host

Rachel Jewett
Host of On Orbit

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Most chill intro music ever

    I love it. And of course, the show’s great, too. Really deep dives and solid variety of content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Astronomicist
    United States7 years ago
  • Please check the show notes

    The show notes for Episode 6 about 5G are actually the show notes for Episode 7 about Cloud.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Skimorebob
    United States7 years ago
  • Well done

    Dynamic perspective on industry developments, and engaging discussions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate525
    United States7 years ago
  • Great insight

    Love tuning into this show for updates in the industry. It’s great for those already in the know and people like me who are learning more about the new space world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Twillingham76
    United States7 years ago

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Building a Global Framework for D2D With Skylo's Mindel De La Torre
Q: Do you think the regulatory landscape is keeping up with the needs for direct-to-device? What are some of the challenges being addressed?
Overall it is keeping up for the MSS-based D2D; challenges include legacy terminal fees, gateway mandates, and the push to harmonize satellite and terrestrial regulation, as well as balancing spectrum allocations and avoiding prohibitive per-user costs.
Building a Global Framework for D2D With Skylo's Mindel De La Torre
Q: How would you describe how the direct-to-device landscape has evolved just in the time that you've been with Skylo?
The landscape has evolved from a nascent concept with limited players to a rapidly expanding ecosystem where Skylo works with major MNOs and devices, and where regulatory progress is enabling broader device connectivity and more partners.
Breaking the Power Constraint in Space With Star Catcher's Andrew Rush
Q: So tell me a little about the Series A news and what this capital will allow your company to do.
Rush explains the $65 million Series A, led by B Capital with other investors, and describes how the funding accelerates demonstrations, expands customer engagement, and strengthens governance and leadership for Star Catcher's power-beaming platform.
Future-Proofing Satellite Networks With ST Engineering iDirect Sales SVP Brian Jakins
Q: What characteristics do operators need to adopt these technologies successfully?
Operators ready for modernization typically have a strong use case, have invested in software-centric platforms, are comfortable with partnerships, and view multi-orbiting and non-terrestrial networks as tools to enhance their service portfolios rather than as mere disruptions.
Future-Proofing Satellite Networks With ST Engineering iDirect Sales SVP Brian Jakins
Q: How do you future-proof your satellite network to thrive in an increasingly connected world?
Brian explains that operators should take a phased, business-driven approach, focusing on clear use cases, software-centric platforms, and partnerships to integrate multi-orbit and 5G NTN technologies only when they add real value, while maintaining flexibility and avoiding lock-in.

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The show centers on cutting-edge space and satellite technology, exploring how new capabilities translate into socioeconomic value. Episodes blend deep technical discussions with market and policy implications, featuring leaders from aerospace, satellite hardware, ground systems, and space-enabled data services. Notable strengths include high-level technical rigor paired with practical market insights, plus a population of guests that spans founders, C-suite executives, and researchers shaping near-term space infrastructure and services.

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2. Tom Stroup
3. Andrew Rush
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