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The Satellite, Space & Defence Matters Podcast

The Satellite, Space & Defence Matters Podcast
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Astroforge
Spacex
K2 Space
MEO Sphere
MEO
Asteroid Mining
Leo
Space
Aurora Propulsion Technologies
Water-Based Propulsion
Virgin Orbit
Aerospace Industry
MEO Constellation Programs
Mass Vs Cost Paradigm
Iteration
5G In Space
Optical Communications
Artificial Intelligence
Software-Defined On-Board Processing

A series of interviews with key leaders through the Satellite, Space & Defence industry. All brought to you by the team at neuco a specialist global recruitment and executive search firm.

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In this episode of Satellite, Space & Defence Matters brought to you by neuco, hosts Callum Davis and Laurie Scott are joined by the full executive team of Finland's Aurora Propulsion Technologies: CEO Pekka Blomberg, Commercial Lead & CCO Aziza Ibra... more

In episode 62 of Satellite, Space & Defence Matters, hosts Gia Thomas and Tom Wilding sit down with Dr Stephen Prior, founder of Hybrid Drones, for a story that runs from a DARPA competition win to one of the most capable heavy-lift drones in the UK,... more

Laura LeMasurier and Clara Britton share how SES is building an inclusive, growth-driven culture following the merger with Intelsat. They discuss the four core values guiding the new SES, how the company fosters psychological safety and encourages sm... more

Miquel Albiol takes us deep into payload innovation at SES, from digital beamforming technology enabling LEO-to-MIO data relay to the challenges of flying 5G base stations in space. He discusses how RF system requirements evolve across orbital regime... more

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Pekka Blomberg
CEO of Aurora Propulsion Technologies
Aurora Propulsion Technologies
Episode: Satellites That Run on Water: The Space Kettle & Aurora's Dual-Use Defence | Aurora Propulsion Technologies Team | EP 63
Aziza Ibrayeva
Commercial Lead and CCO of Aurora Propulsion Technologies
Aurora Propulsion Technologies
Episode: Satellites That Run on Water: The Space Kettle & Aurora's Dual-Use Defence | Aurora Propulsion Technologies Team | EP 63
Perttu Yli-Opas
CTO and Co-founder of Aurora Propulsion Technologies
Aurora Propulsion Technologies
Episode: Satellites That Run on Water: The Space Kettle & Aurora's Dual-Use Defence | Aurora Propulsion Technologies Team | EP 63
Stephen Prior
Founder of Hybrid Drones
Hybrid Drones
Episode: Heavy-Lift Drones, UK Defence Funding & the Hydra 400 | Dr Stephen Prior | Ep 62
Laura LeMasurier
Leader shaping people and talent experience at SES
SES
Episode: Culture, Leadership & Innovation in the Satellite Industry | Laura LeMasurier & Clara Britton
Clara Britton
Leader shaping people and talent experience at SES
SES
Episode: Culture, Leadership & Innovation in the Satellite Industry | Laura LeMasurier & Clara Britton
Miquel Albiol
Space Systems and Payload Development at SES
SES
Episode: The Future of Space Communications | SES Payload Engineer Miquel Albiol
Alberto Patrizi
MioSphere technical program manager, recently joined SES
SES
Episode: Program Planning in New Space: Risk, Agility & Team Empowerment with SES
Neel Kunjur
Co-founder and CTO of K2 Space
K2 Space
Episode: How K2 Space Is Breaking the Satellite Cost Curve | Neel Kunjur

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    Love the podcast - especially the Space episodes!

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Guests are consistently experts with practical insights for space-tech professionals.

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Satellites That Run on Water: The Space Kettle & Aurora's Dual-Use Defence | Aurora Propulsion Technologies Team | EP 63
Q: What are the biggest obstacles when navigating both commercial and defence markets?
Dual-use strategies help expand markets, but regulatory alignment and ensuring reliability for both civilian and defence needs require careful product design and customer support.
Satellites That Run on Water: The Space Kettle & Aurora's Dual-Use Defence | Aurora Propulsion Technologies Team | EP 63
Q: What does water-based resistojets actually do, and why is water a good propellant?
Water-based propulsion uses electric heating to vaporize water into steam, providing a safe, non-toxic propellant with high maneuverability potential, and allowing for a compact thruster suitable for small satellites.
Satellites That Run on Water: The Space Kettle & Aurora's Dual-Use Defence | Aurora Propulsion Technologies Team | EP 63
Q: How did you all first get into the space industry?
The guests describe diverse paths into space, from university projects and a desire to move from ground launches to in-space propulsion to leveraging demand for small, agile propulsion for CubeSats and nanosatellites.
Program Planning in New Space: Risk, Agility & Team Empowerment with SES
Q: How do you balance speed with risk management in a fast-moving space environment?
By making risk and opportunities management a daily activity for everyone, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking to identify mitigations, and ensuring immediate reaction plans so that risks can be addressed as they arise rather than after the fact.
Program Planning in New Space: Risk, Agility & Team Empowerment with SES
Q: What's the key difference relative to traditional large space programs?
The key difference is moving from a detailed, rigid work breakdown to an agile approach that organizes work into macro areas with empowered leaders who own delivery, while the overall goals and requirements are shared with the whole team to enable rapid, collaborative execution.

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A tech-forward, industry-insider program focusing on the Satellite, Space & Defence sectors, with in-depth conversations about propulsion, payloads, satellites, and ecosystem dynamics. Episodes often spotlight startups, national space programs, and large incumbents exploring new business models, collaboration with partners, and practical challenges from funding to regulatory hurdles. Noteworthy angles include dual-use space propulsion, agile program planning, and leadership culture in global satellite organizations, making it helpful for professionals evaluating technology trends, partnerships, or sponsorship opportunities in space and defence tech.

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2. Aziza Ibrayeva
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