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This is the official podcast of the Space & Satellite Professionals International. On this channel, we release podcasts in two series: Making Leaders and Better Satellite World. Find out more about SSPI at www.sspi.org

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Satellite constellations are multiplying, orbits are diversifying, and the infrastructure needed to connect them to Earth is expanding rapidly. What does all that growth mean for the satellite ground segment?

In this episode of the SSPI Podcast, ... more

Carol Craig did not set out to become a naval aviator, launch a company, take a space company public, or spend her career navigating one rapidly changing industry after another. Her path kept changing, and she learned how to change with it. In this S... more

What does UK space look like after four and a half years at the head of its space agency?

Dr. Paul Bate joins SSPI Executive Director Tamara Bond-Williams for a wide-ranging conversation about what he can see now that he has stepped outside the U... more

What does it take to build a commercial space partnership when market opportunity, national security, and regulation all cross the same border?

In Collateral Risk, Episode 5, Tamara Bond-Williams speaks with Fuhua Ni, founding and managing partne... more

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Recent Guests

Carol Craig
CEO and Founder of Craig Technologies, Aerospace Solutions, Sidus (formerly CTAS)
Craig Technologies
Episode: SSPI-WISE Presents: Ready to Lead: Carol Craig on Risk, Reslience and Making Your Own Path
Paul Bate
Former CEO, UK Space Agency (head of UK Space Agency for four and a half years)
UK Space Agency
Episode: Credible Optimism: What UK Space Needs Next
Fuhua Ni
Founding Sponsor of SSPI China Chapter Development; Founding and Managing Partner of Shanghai Zenith Law Firm
Shanghai Zenith Law Firm
Episode: Collateral Risk, Episode 5: Partnership and Risk
Shruti Vyas
Head of Programs at SES, leading Iris² and cross-border programs
SES
Episode: Why I Serve, Episode 4: with Shruti Vyas
Quadri Bello
Programming and Strategic Partnerships Manager at Empire Space; systems engineer and space ecosystem builder
Empire Space
Episode: The Industrial Base Behind Defense of Space
Timothy Trimailo
Director of Commercial Space Office, Space Systems Command
US Space Force
Episode: The Industrial Base Behind Defense of Space
David Myers
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Strategy at Applied Aerospace and Defense; chair of Space Supply Chain Council
Applied Aerospace and Defense
Episode: The Industrial Base Behind Defense of Space
Chris Kunstadter
Founder and President of Triton Space LLC; space risk and insurance expert
Triton Space LLC
Episode: The Industrial Base Behind Defense of Space
Barbara Ghinelli
Director of Innovation Clusters and Harwell Campus at UKRI-STFC
UK Research and Innovation / STFC
Episode: The Connective Tissue of a Space Economy

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Tamara Bond-Williams
Executive Director of SSPI; Host of the SSPI podcast; long-standing leader and community builder within SSPI.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

    Great podcast. Love hearing about the future of the industry. To see young minds push the boundaries of the space industry. My favorite interview was definitely with manwei Chan. Guy sounds like a real leader on and off the pitch

    Apple Podcasts
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    jimbojimmyjames
    United States7 years ago

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Guest diversity and expertise are frequently highlighted as a strength.

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Credible Optimism: What UK Space Needs Next
Q: What should the UK Space and Satellite Personality of the Year represent, and what should the holder champion?
The candidate should embody credible optimism, speak truth to power with authority and independence, and advocate for constructive debate that advances space policy without shouting. Relationships, integrity, and the ability to articulate a balanced vision across academia, industry, and government are essential.
The Industrial Base Behind Defense of Space
Q: What is the market outlook for defense in space and how do commercial capabilities fit in?
The market is expected to stay heavily defense-driven with continued US leadership, but there is a strong acceleration of commercial capabilities that can be leveraged to provide end-to-end systems, services, and subsystems. This includes procurement up the supply chain, partnerships, and the use of commercial data and services to accelerate fielding.
Why I Serve, Episode 4: with Shruti Vyas
Q: What excites you most about Iris² and its potential for the future of European space?
Shruti describes Iris² as more than a satellite constellation—an open, non-proprietary platform that enables governments and multiple players to plug in and collaborate, creating a shared space ecosystem that benefits everyone.
Why I Serve, Episode 4: with Shruti Vyas
Q: Was the career path of moving across engineering, procurement, and leadership intentional or did life push you toward Iris²?
Shruti explains that while she sought challenging, interesting work, the exact path wasn't planned; opportunities emerged and she embraced them, viewing each role as building toward a bigger, open, cross-border program.
Are We There Yet? - Episode 5: Bricks, Satellites and Space Safety
Q: What standards or interfaces do you see as essential to building a shared space ecosystem?
There should be core standards and interoperable interfaces (ICDs) that aren't cookie cutter but are widely adopted to enable safe interoperation, with a focus on predictable RF/optical communications and modular mission interfaces.

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The conversations center on the evolving space economy, with a strong emphasis on resilience, safety, governance, and public-private collaboration across civil, commercial, and military domains. Episodes frequently explore space debris management, space traffic and safety frameworks, novel infrastructure for lunar and CISLUNA operations, and the role of storytelling, leadership, and mentorship in growing the industry. Notable angles include end-to-end defense of space, risk sharing between governments and industry, and practical tech advances in communications, sensors, and in-orbit servicing that shape a more sustainable, economically viable space future.

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1. Carol Craig
2. Paul Bate
3. Fuhua Ni
4. Shruti Vyas
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6. Timothy Trimailo
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8. Chris Kunstadter

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