
Industry discussions on satellite technology, leadership, and space’s societal impact.

In this episode, Tamara Bond‑Williams talks with Vaibhav Magal, VP of the International Division at Hughes, about what makes satellite‑based school connectivity reliable, scalable and sustainable across emerging markets. They explain why schools are prioritized as community hubs, the technical requirements—high uptime, sufficient throughput, low latency and affordable cost—and the crucial role of digital literacy and managed services in ensuring lasting impact. Magal shares real‑world examples from Africa, Asia‑Pacific and India, illustrating how extending school Wi‑Fi to surrounding neighborhoods transforms education and local economies.

The episode reviews the current landscape of New York’s space and satellite industry, anchored by Empire Space’s data-driven census and ecosystem mapping. Guests discuss how the state’s regulatory environment, talent pool, and funding ecosystem are shaping growth, with insights from Patterson...

The episode explores the rapidly changing landscape of space regulation and satellite governance, focusing on new orbital rules, debris mitigation, and licensing frameworks. Dr. Alice Bunn explains the UK Space Agency’s strategic priorities, Karen Cox discusses how LeoLabs’ tracking data...

In a 50‑minute Better Satellite World Awards roundtable, SSPI’s Tamara Bond‑Williams convenes leaders from Astroscale, INTEGRASYS, and River Advisers to discuss how satellite systems impact daily life on Earth. The panel delves into orbital sustainability, interference protection, spectrum access, and...

In this New Member Spotlight episode, SSPI host Tamara Bond‑Williams interviews INTEGRASYS CEO Álvaro Sánchez about the company's software‑defined approach to satellite operations. Sánchez explains how INTEGRASYS tackles interference mitigation, spectrum awareness, and operational resilience, enabling operators to make long‑term...

In this episode, Tamara Bond‑Williams interviews Josef Nemec, Technical Director of GovSat, about the GovSat‑1 satellite’s role in delivering secure, non‑preemptible X‑band and military Ka‑band communications for European governments and NATO allies across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Nemec...

Tamara Bond‑Williams and MediaMobil co‑founder Andreas Nil discuss the evolution of maritime satellite connectivity, detailing how operators now blend VSAT, GEO, and LEO constellations through MediaMobil’s Multilink Gateway that dynamically selects the optimal link based on cost, performance, and regulatory...

In this episode, SSPI Executive Director Tamara Bond‑Williams talks with Craig Bowley, Regional VP of Sales for Europe at ST Engineering iDirect, about how Europe is reshaping satellite connectivity. Bowley outlines macro trends such as the EU’s IRIS² and GovSatCom...

In this episode, Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, explains how Fairfax County’s dense tech ecosystem, top universities, and proximity to federal agencies are creating a launchpad for the $1.8 trillion space economy. He highlights...