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2022.06.08 | Over The Rainbow: A conversation with Shoaib Iqbal of Esper Satellite Imagery

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On The Space Show for Wednesday, 8 June 2022: 

Planet Earth - Episode 40

Esper Satellite Imagery is a Melbourne based space startup focusing on collecting hyperspectral imagery from micro satellite constellations to supercharge industries with environmental data. Esper Satellite Imagery is developing small satellites capable of hyperspectral Earth observation, to deliver intelligent data from space for industrial efficiency on Earth.

Troy McCann, founder and CEO of space startup accelerator, MoonshotX (now Moonshot Space Co.)

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