63 episodes

The Space Industry by satsearch - sharing stories about the businesses taking us into orbit.

We delve into the opinions and expertise of the people behind the commercial space companies of today, who could become the household names of tomorrow. Find out more about the companies and technologies discussed on this show at satsearch.com.

The Space Industry satsearch

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The Space Industry by satsearch - sharing stories about the businesses taking us into orbit.

We delve into the opinions and expertise of the people behind the commercial space companies of today, who could become the household names of tomorrow. Find out more about the companies and technologies discussed on this show at satsearch.com.

    How SpaceX builds for space - with Chris Prophet

    How SpaceX builds for space - with Chris Prophet

    Episode 63 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with author Chris Prophet about SpaceX.
    Chris has written 3 books about SpaceX, one of which he is currently serializing on a Substack newsletter.
    In this discussion we cover various aspects of SpaceX's work and Chris' writing and research on the company, including:
    How SpaceX has focused heavily on in-house manufacturing, and how this may be relevant to other companiesThe company's engineering architecture and approach - from first interviews to the top-level management structureHow Elon Musk's other companies and activities benefit SpaceX (and vice versa)The impact on the industry's reliance on SpaceX for launch, and barriers/opportunities for other launch companiesHow Starship could affect space exploration and the wider industry, with potential dates for major milestonesWhat Chris is most excited about witnessing in the industry over the next few yearsYou can find out more about Chris' writing and research on SpaceX at the links below:
    Substack: https://chrisprophet.substack.com/Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chris-Prophet/author/B00J7R4CM4And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our newsletter.
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    • 29 min
    Packaging innovation for space applications - with Texas Instruments

    Packaging innovation for space applications - with Texas Instruments

    Episode 62 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Adrian Helwig, Analog Field Application Engineer, and Michael Seidl, Systems Engineer from Texas Instruments, about the packaging of electronic components for space.
    In the episode we cover:
    The benefits of using plastic packages vs. ceramic packagingThese include SWaP+C advantages, simpler production with no forming or trimming of lead frame required, and pin-compatibility between quality classesThe role that Texas Instruments has played in supporting the standardization of QMLPHow and why TI will continue to offer QMLV-RHA (ceramic) packagingHow TI supports its space customers, with a catalog business approach, in order to enable rapid and predictable design execution, with strong supply capabilitiesYou can find out more about Texas Instruments here on their satsearch supplier hub.
    And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our newsletter.
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    • 36 min
    Rapid satellite development - with Apex

    Rapid satellite development - with Apex

    Episode 61 of the Space Industry podcast is a conversation with Ian Cinnamon, CEO and Co-founder of Apex, on what it takes to continually produce reliable satellites on very short time scales.
    In the episode we discuss many different aspects of supply chain management and engineering that companies like Apex need to consider in order to enable truly rapid satellite development. We cover:
    How Apex is approaching satellite development in order to optimize for speedApproaching build vs. buy decisions in satellite engineeringHow a clear understanding of unit economics affects supply chain developmentWhether manufacturing processes optimized for standardized production can still be agile if neededYou can find out more about Apex here on the company's website: https://www.apexspace.com/
    And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our newsletter here: https://satsearch.com/mailing-list
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    • 36 min
    Planetary science, lunar exploration, and space in India - with Jatan Mehta

    Planetary science, lunar exploration, and space in India - with Jatan Mehta

    Episode 60 of the Space Industry podcast is a conversation with Jatan Mehta from Jatan’s Space.
    Jatan is a writer, speaker, and consultant covering various aspects of the space industry, and authors the Moon Monday and Indian Space Progress newsletters.
    Our host Hywel Curtis discussed various topics with Jatan relating to planetary science, lunar missions and the space ecosystem in India. In particular the podcast covers:
    The most important planetary science missions and programs over the last few yearsThe technical aspects at play in the development of the lunar mission ecosystemThe areas of the industry that India is focussing onJatan's own work creating independent content on different aspects of the space industryTo find out more about Jatan's work please use the links below, as mentioned in the episode:
    Main website: https://jatan.spaceThe Moon Monday newsletter: https://jatan.space/tag/moon-monday/The Indian Space newsletter: https://jatan.space/tag/indian-space/Sponsorship: https://jatan.space/support/Consultancy: https://jatan.space/consulting/And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our newsletter here: https://satsearch.com/mailing-list
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    • 42 min
    Insights into the launch segment, upcoming missions, and global space industry - with John Holst

    Insights into the launch segment, upcoming missions, and global space industry - with John Holst

    Episode 59 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with John Holst from Ill-Defined Space.
    We discuss all aspects of the launch segment and wider movements in the space industry around the world. In particular we focus on:
    The impacts of the industry's reliance (or over-reliance) on SpaceX for launchHow the other big players in the launch segment are approaching the industryWhat a US-centric launch sector means for space missions around the worldThe upcoming missions and programs that John finds most interesting and importantHis views on the wider industry in the years to comeTo find out more about John's work please use the links below, as mentioned in the episode:
    Website: https://www.illdefined.space/Substack: https://illdefinedspace.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/John__HolstBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/illdefined.spaceAnd if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our newsletter here: https://satsearch.com/mailing-list
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    • 30 min
    Trends in the Earth Observation sector - with Aravind Ravichandran of TerraWatch Space

    Trends in the Earth Observation sector - with Aravind Ravichandran of TerraWatch Space

    Trends in the Earth Observation sector - with Aravind Ravichandran of TerraWatch Space
    Episode 58 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Aravind Ravichandran, founder of TerraWatch Space.
    In the episode we discuss trends and movements in the Earth Observation (EO) sector, from a variety of perspectives. In particular we cover:
    New Earth Observation technologies and operating models coming online very soonHow satellite data end users are approaching the marketInsights into data fusion with terrestrial sourcesHow deep space exploration is opening up new opportunities for EO suppliersAnd moreYou can find out more about Aravind and TerraWatch here on the company's website https://terrawatchspace.com/ as well as on the links below:
    EO Summit: https://eosummit.com/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/aravindEOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravindravichandran/Newsletter: https://terrawatchspace.com/newsletter/Podcast: https://terrawatchspace.com/podcast/
    And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our newsletter here: https://satsearch.com/mailing-list
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    • 35 min

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