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Space & Satellite Professionals International

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

  1. 2D AGO

    SSPI-WISE Presents: New Orbits, New Rules of Space & Satellite Governance

    In this SSPI-WISE Presents podcast, based on the panel conducted at the SSPI-WISE meeting on January 22, WISE navigates the fast-evolving frontier of space. Tune in to hear leading experts as they decode the regulatory and policy shifts shaping the future of satellites and orbital operations. Speakers Include: Dr Alice Bunn OBE, International Director, UK Space Agency Karen Cox, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, LeoLabs Laura Stefani, Managing Partner & Founder, Trailfinding Regulatory Solutions

    1h 7m
  2. What Does it Really Take to Make Space Work for Your World?

    JAN 29

    What Does it Really Take to Make Space Work for Your World?

    In this Better Satellite World Awards Roundtable, SSPI's Tamara Bond-Williams is joined by leaders from Astroscale, INTEGRASYS, and River Advisers for a candid conversation about how space and satellite systems shape everyday life on Earth. The discussion goes beyond technology to explore responsibility, resilience, and long-term stewardship. From orbital sustainability and interference protection to spectrum access and regulatory strategy, the panel examines why decisions made in space increasingly affect safety, connectivity, and opportunity for people and communities worldwide. This roundtable is part of SSPI's Better Satellite World campaign, focused on how space and satellite technologies serve your world — and what it takes to protect them for the future. Speakers include: Nick Shave, Managing Director, Astroscale  Alvaro Sanchez, CEO, Integrasys Dr. Jennifer Stone, Chief Strategy Officer, River Advisers

    50 min
  3. Space and Satellite Futures: How Is INTEGRASYS Strengthening Satellite Operations. Through Software-Defined Capability?

    JAN 22

    Space and Satellite Futures: How Is INTEGRASYS Strengthening Satellite Operations. Through Software-Defined Capability?

    In this New Member Spotlight episode of the SSPI Podcast, Tamara Bond-Williams welcomes INTEGRASYS and CEO Álvaro Sánchez in a conversation about growth, engagement, and shared purpose within the space and satellite industry. Álvaro discusses how INTEGRASYS approaches satellite operations through software-defined capability, explaining why interference mitigation, spectrum awareness, and operational resilience have become central concerns for satellite operators. He shares how customers are increasingly seeking systems that support long-term decision-making and continuity in complex, contested environments, and how INTEGRASYS works alongside operators to address those evolving operational challenges. Álvaro has been part of the SSPI community for several years, recognized as a 2022 20 Under 35 honoree and most recently as a 2025 Better Satellite World Award winner. In 2025, INTEGRASYS expanded that engagement by joining SSPI as a corporate member, marking a deeper commitment to the community and to contributing its experience and perspective to the future of space and satellite.

    34 min
  4. Space & Satellite Futures: How Is GOMspace Helping North American Customers Turn Satellites into Mission Capability?

    JAN 15

    Space & Satellite Futures: How Is GOMspace Helping North American Customers Turn Satellites into Mission Capability?

    In this New Member Spotlight episode of The SSPI Podcast, we welcome GOMspace to the SSPI community and get to know the company behind the name. Tamara Bond-Williams speaks with Slava Frayter, CEO of GOMspace North America, about how GOMspace is helping North American customers turn satellites into mission capability. The conversation explores the company's approach to bespoke small satellite solutions, including integrated mission design, subsystem reliability, operational support, and long-term sustainability. Frayter also shares why North America is a priority market for GOMspace, how customer needs are evolving beyond hardware and software, and what motivated the company to join SSPI as a corporate member. This episode is part of SSPI's Space and Satellite Futures track, highlighting the people and organizations shaping the future of the space and satellite industry.

    42 min

  5. JAN 8

    SSPI-WISE Presents: What have five years of SSPI-WISE taught us about building community, mentoring leaders, and widening the pathway into space?

    Five years ago, in the throes of the global pandemic, a ray of hope was born of the unique vision of then SSPI President Nicole Robinson – that SSPI should have a gathering for the women of the industry. That gathering took place on the evening of December 16th, 2020, while Nicole was President of SSPI. Five years! SSPI-WISE has accomplished so much since then and is looking forward to reaching even higher heights, but it all started with that initial vision. In this SSPI-WISE Presents podcast, based on the panel conducted at the December 16 WISE anniversary meeting, Nicole Robinson, President, Gilat Datapath, Tina Ghataore, CEO, Aerospacelab North America, and Debra Facktor, Head of U.S. Space Systems at Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. and past Chair of SSPI-WISE, join us for SSPI-WISE's anniversary celebration and share their thoughts.

    1h 3m
  6. How Is GovSat Supporting Secure Connectivity for European Governments?

    JAN 1

    How Is GovSat Supporting Secure Connectivity for European Governments?

    In this episode, Tamara Bond-Williams, Executive Director of Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), speaks with Josef Nemec, Technical Director of GovSat, to discuss the importance of secure satellite communications for governmental and institutional users. GovSat, a public-private partnership between the Luxembourg government and SES, operates the GovSat-1 satellite, which provides secure, non-preemptible, and assured communications with features like X-band and military Ka-band capacity and anti-jamming technology. The conversation highlights how GovSat supports national security, operational assurance, and trusted connectivity across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The episode also explores the strategic role of Luxembourg as a secure satellite hub for Europe and NATO allies, the influence of interoperability and coalition operations on GovSat's service design, and the challenges of maritime law and international coordination in satellite communications. Josef shares insights on the evolving European defense communications ecosystem, opportunities for joint procurement and shared infrastructure, and GovSat's participation in shaping the future of allied secure connectivity.

    27 min
  7. How does maritime connectivity actually work–and why is Europe becoming a proving ground for the next generation of satellite mobility?

    12/25/2025

    How does maritime connectivity actually work–and why is Europe becoming a proving ground for the next generation of satellite mobility?

    In this episode, Tamara Bond-Williams, Executive Director of Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), speaks with Andreas Nil, Co-Founder and Managing Director of MediaMobil, about how satellite communications at sea have evolved from kilobits to multi-orbit, multi-network systems. The conversation explores how maritime operators use VSAT, GEO, and LEO satellites, global teleport networks, and adaptive gateways to keep ships connected across oceans, ports, and national jurisdictions. Andreas explains how MediaMobil's Multilink Gateway dynamically switches between satellite systems based on cost, performance, regulation, and availability—ensuring reliable connectivity even where LEO coverage is restricted. The episode also examines how satellite connectivity supports mobility, sustainability, and critical operations, from route optimization and emissions monitoring to offshore launch platforms and future 5G and 6G non-terrestrial networks. Throughout, Europe emerges as a laboratory for collaboration, regulation, and trust in satellite systems.

    44 min
  8. How is Europe Rethinking Satellite Connectivity? w/ Craig Bowley

    12/18/2025

    How is Europe Rethinking Satellite Connectivity? w/ Craig Bowley

    In this episode, Tamara Bond-Williams, Executive Director of Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), is joined by Craig Bowley, Regional Vice President of Sales for Europe at ST Engineering iDirect, to launch a new European series focused on the vertical markets shaping connectivity across the region. The conversation explores the macro trends redefining Europe's satellite landscape, from EU programs like IRIS² and GovSatCom, to the growing importance of secure, interoperable communications for governments, including their defense capabilities, and essential public systems.  Bowley explains how multi-orbit systems, software-defined terminals, and new ground architectures are enabling resilience across land, sea, air, and space. This episode also examines emerging applications such as connected trains, mobility, IoT, and the convergence of satellite and 5G networks, revealing how satellite systems quietly underpin everyday life and strategic operations alike.

    42 min
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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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  • Creator
    Space & Satellite Professionals International
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    SSPI