ALEXANDRIA, Va. — It was a dynamic year for the satellite industry that saw the emergence of cutting-edge technologies, new market opportunities and greater progress toward overcoming familiar challenges.
Constellations listeners voted with their ears for the guests and topics they found most interesting. Here is a list of the most-downloaded Constellations podcasts of 2022.
Scaling Satellite to Telco Volumes – Chris Quilty, Quilty Analytics
Quilty Analytics Partner Chris Quilty discussed how the satellite industry is overcoming the “curse” of low volumes by broadening partnerships with mobile network operators (MNOs). Quilty covered new agreements between satellite operators and MNOs for direct-to-handset service, shared spectrum and how the evolution of 3GPP standards is affecting market dynamics.
Sat-to-Cell Connectivity – Charles Miller, Lynk Global
Direct satellite-to-cell connectivity was one of the biggest developments of the year. Lynk Global CEO Charles Miller sat down with Constellations to discuss the technology behind LEO satellites that act like cell towers shortly after Lynk got the first ever FCC license for sat-to-cell service.
Laser Terminals – Bulent Altan, Mynaric
Laser communication expanded significantly in 2022, driven significantly by government demand for optically interconnected satellites. Mynaric CEO Bulent Altan discussed the future of laser terminals and their benefits, including greater data throughput, speed and security.
AI in Space – Euroconsult and Cognitive Space
Satellite 2022, Euroconsult Canada Managing Director Nathan De Ruiter and Cognitive Space CEO Scott Herman discussed artificial intelligence for constellation management and how AI can support the projected 50,000 satellites that will be in orbit by 2030.
Space-as-a-Service – Carol Craig, Sidus Space
The “as-a-service” model has been reshaping the satellite industry by opening space to new operators and markets. Sidus Space CEO Carol Craig joined Constellations to discuss how space-as-a-service supports virtually all activities in space, from manufacturing and launch to payload integration and data management.
Satellite 5G Outlook – Tom Stroup, Satellite Industry Association
Satellite-terrestrial network integration is closer than ever with the inclusion of satellite in the latest 5G standard. President of the Satellite Industry Association Tom Stroup explained the standards and technology developments that are paving the way for satellite within the 5G and IoT markets.
Lunar and Cislunar Infrastructure – Al Tadros, Redwire
At this year’s Small Satellite conference, Redwire CTO Al Tadros discussed how commercial, civil and government organizations are collaborating to develop the infrastructure needed for a sustained human and robotic presence on the moon.
Accelerating Space Acquisition – Dr. Frank Turner, Space Development Agency
The Space Development Agency’s constructive disruption of the acquisitions process is changing how the Department of Defense engages with industry. SDA Technical Director Dr. Frank Turner discussed the agency’s two-year spiral development approach and working with industry to build the transport layer, an optically inter-connected mesh network of communications satellites.
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