The Space Industry

Episode 42 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Fedor Antonov, CEO of Anisoprint.

Anisoprint is a Luxembourg-based provider of continuous fiber 3D printing solutions and in this podcast we delve into additive manufacturing processes for, and in, space. We discuss:

• What we've learned about 3D printing in space in the last 10 years
• The applications for in-space fabrication and the current state of the market
• In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and how it could support space exploration
• What suppliers across the ecosystem should pay attention to in this field

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Episode 44 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Michael Aspetsberger, Head of Aerospace, at Cloudflight, on building digital products that incorporate AI.

Cloudflight is a digital innovation and solutions provider working across many sectors, including space. In the podcast we cover:

• The key roles that data processing algorithms play in satellite missions and services
• How AI can help when hardware alone isn't adequate and you need to use routines that go beyond standard toolkits
• What companies need to think about when they are building and developing products using AI
• Other ways that AI and advanced processing can be utilized in space mission development and manufacturing

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Episode 43 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Stefan Frey, Co-founder of satsearch member Vyoma, on space situational awareness (SSA).

Vyoma is a space debris monitoring company, based in Germany, developing solutions designed to ensure safe passage through space. In the podcast we cover:

• An overview of the current space debris environment in LEO, MEO and GEO
• The pros and cons of space-based and ground-based Space Situational Awareness (SSA) sensors and systems
• How fast and accurate satellite operator threat assessment notices can be
• How space assets can be maneuvered to avoid collisions
• SSA insights and recommendations for satellite developers, mission operators, and the insurance industry

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Episode 41 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Gonzalo Crespo, Aerospace Manager at satsearch member EOSOL Group.

EOSOL Group is a global engineering and technical assistance services company. With experience in more than 40 countries around the world, the company operates in the strategic energy, industry, automobile, civil works, telecommunications, space, and defense sectors.

In this episode we discuss the development of ground segment antennas and feeds, and their uses in modern space missions and services. We cover:

• The architecture of a ground station and the different kinds of ground antenna on the market today
• The differences in requirements of NewSpace missions vs. traditional space missions
• The innovations in the ground segment driven by the growing demand for higher frequency communications
• How ground stations can provide flexibility for the market while maintaining performance and cost-effectiveness
• The major trends in ground antennas and feeds, and what these mean for space missions

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Episode 40 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Michael Seidl, Systems Engineer with a focus on space applications, and Adrian Helwig, Analog Field Application Engineer, of satsearch member Texas Instruments (TI).

TI is a global electronics manufacturer and innovation company with a strong interest in space. In this podcast Michael and Adrian delve into how to enhance the performance of phased array antennas in satellite communications (satcom) applications by optimizing beamforming using gigahertz-clocking tree solutions. We cover:

• The typical challenges that designers face in the development of phased array antennas
• How clocking solutions can achieve higher performance while maintaining tight synchronization across all channels
• Use of the JESD204 standard for high-speed data-capture designs using FPGA
• How gigahertz-clocking tree solutions in phased array antennas in space applications may evolve in years to come

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Episode 39 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Rifath Shaarook, Chief Technology Officer at Space Kidz India on procurement in the modern space supply chain.

Space Kidz India is a Chennai, India, based company that develops satellite and high-altitude balloon missions, technology demonstrations, educational programs, and a range of other initiatives in the space industry.

In the podcast we discuss:

• Space Kidz India's origins and missions carried out to date
• What the company looks for in a new supplier
• How space companies can better share information on their products and services with prospective buyers
• Some of the bottlenecks in procurement and how they can be overcome
• Space Kidz India's upcoming work and future plans

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Episode 38 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with the Oxford Space Systems (OSS) team on the development of deployable antenna systems.

Oxford Space Systems is a UK-based specialist in the manufacture of deployable antennas and structures across a variety of CubeSat and smallsat mission profiles. We covered:

• How a project is initiated and how customer partnerships are developed
• How RF analysis on new antennas is performed
• The mechanical aspects of testing and development that need to be considered in a new project
• The mix of skills that different team members bring to each project, including the use of innovative materials and origami engineering
• How Oxford Space Systems organizes teams, development, and project work

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Episode 37 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Antonio Pedivellano, Lead Deployables Engineer, and Thomas Sinn, CEO of Deployables Cubed (DcubeD).

DcubeD is a Munich-based NewSpace company specializing in the development of deployable components and sub-systems for small satellites. In the podcast we cover: 

• The technology limitations that make a case for high power deployable solar array solutions
• The areas of innovation that DcubeD has brought together to bring their system to market
• Thermal management of the high power generated
• How deployable arrays can be scaled for use in larger satellites
• What industry developments are capturing DcubeD's interest in the coming years

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Episode 36 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Ignacio Chechile, Chief Technology Officer of ReOrbit - a Finland-based manufacturer of reusable space systems - about innovation in NewSpace. We cover:

• What the NewSpace sector is and how it is characterized
• What makes spacecraft architectures different in today's missions
• The importance of software at all levels of a mission
• The concept of a software-defined satellite and what opportunities this is bringing to the industry

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