Best Rocketlaunch Podcasts (2025)

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Better Satellite World: Accelerate Change, Episode 4 - Sovereignty Enabled 41:08

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In SSPI's Accelerate Change podcast series, sponsored by SES, we explore how creative collaboration is transforming the pace of innovation across the space and satellite industry. SES is championing a new era - one where partnerships, agile technologies, and bold ideas are breaking old cycles and building a more connected future. Through conversati…

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She Reaches: Women in Space, Episode 5 - A Conversation with Laura Crabtree of Epsilon3 48:55

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In this episode of She Reaches, host Tanveer Pujara sits down with Laura Crabtree — aerospace engineer, CEO and co-founder of Epsilon3, and one of the Crew Operations & Resource Engineers (CORE) who helped put the United States back in the human spaceflight business. Before launching Epsilon3 in 2021, Laura spent more than a decade at SpaceX, where…

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Better Satellite World: Accelerate Change, Episode 3 - Digital Services in Motion: Software-Defined Connectivity at Sea and Beyond 41:28

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In SSPI's Accelerate Change podcast series, sponsored by SES, we explore how creative collaboration is transforming the pace of innovation across the space and satellite industry. SES is championing a new era - one where partnerships, agile technologies, and bold ideas are breaking old cycles and building a more connected future. Through conversati…

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Better Satellite World: Accelerate Change, Episode 2 - Digital Speed: Cloud-Native Operations and the New Space Architecture 44:52

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In SSPI's Accelerate Change podcast series, sponsored by SES, we explore how creative collaboration is transforming the pace of innovation across the space and satellite industry. SES is championing a new era - one where partnerships, agile technologies, and bold ideas are breaking old cycles and building a more connected future. Through conversati…

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Better Satellite World: Everyday Guardians - Space Habitat for Humanity 28:55

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In Everyday Guardians, the podcast series of the Securing the Future of Space campaign, we speak with the people who are helping to build a more resilient, sustainable and secure orbital environment - whether through technology, policy or ethical leadership. Securing the Future of Space is underwritten by the American Space Exploration Fund. In the…

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She Reaches: Women in Space, Episode 4 – A Conversation with Tess Hatch of Stifel Venture Bank 38:47

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In this episode of She Reaches, host Tanveer Pujara sits down with Tess Hatch — aerospace engineer, Managing Director at Stifel Venture Bank, and one of today’s most influential voices in space investing. Tess has built her career at the intersection of science and business, with experience at Boeing, SpaceX, and Bessemer Venture Partners before jo…

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Space and Satellite Futures: Movers in Our Orbit, Season 2 – Holding Steady: Life and Leadership after the Biggest Merger in Satellite History 25:27

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In this podcast series, we speak with friends of SSPI who recently made big executive moves. We’ll find out what they’re doing now and what they hope to achieve in their new roles in the industry. In this episode, we meet someone navigating the personal side of one of the biggest transformations our industry has ever seen. Sylvie Macraigne is a pro…

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Better Satellite World: Accelerate Change, Episode 1 - Signal Anywhere: Direct-to-Device Connectivity with Lynk Global 37:59

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In SSPI's new Accelerate Change podcast series, sponsored by SES, we explore how creative collaboration is transforming the pace of innovation across the space and satellite industry. SES is championing a new era - one where partnerships, agile technologies, and bold ideas are breaking old cycles and building a more connected future. Through conver…

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Better Satellite World: Everyday Guardians - Great Expectations? Space Stewardship in an Age of Power and Partnership with Nobu Okada of Astroscale 31:18

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In Everyday Guardians, the podcast series of the Securing the Future of Space campaign, we speak with the people who are helping to build a more resilient, sustainable and secure orbital environment - whether through technology, policy or ethical leadership. Securing the Future of Space is underwritten by the American Space Exploration Fund. In the…

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She Reaches: Women in Space, Episode 3 – A Conversation with Sarah “Sassie” Duggleby of Venus Aerospace 35:46

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In this episode of She Reaches, host Tanveer Pujara speaks with Sarah “Sassie” Duggleby, CEO and Co-Founder of Venus Aerospace – a Houston-based startup developing hypersonic spaceplanes that could enable one-hour global travel. With a background in aerospace engineering and a bold vision for the future of high-speed transportation, Sassie is pione…

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Better Satellite World: The Road Less Traveled, Season 2, Episode 4 - Heaven Help Us: Grappling with the Faith and Ethics of Space and Technology 47:42

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In the second season of The Road Less Traveled series, SSPI's Tamara Bond-Williams speaks with people whose lives and work inspire us because they walk “the road less traveled,” the one leading us to a wider view of space, satellites and our quest for the dwelling of light we call “The Truth.” This episode features a roundtable conversation with Ch…

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Better Satellite World: The Road Less Traveled, Season 2, Episode 3 - Joining Spirituality with Space Exploration 22:39

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In the second season of The Road Less Traveled series, guest host Lou Zacharilla speaks with people whose lives and work inspire us because they walk “the road less traveled,” the one leading us to a wider view of space, satellites and our quest for the dwelling of light we call “The Truth.” This episode features a conversation with Justin Park, en…

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Better Satellite World: The Road Less Traveled, Season 2 - Episode 2 - Exploring THE MOONS SYMPHONY 38:18

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In the second season of The Road Less Traveled series, SSPI's Tamara Bond-Williams speaks with people whose lives and work inspire us because they walk “the road less traveled,” the one leading us to a wider view of space, satellites and our quest for the dwelling of light we call “The Truth.” This episode features a conversation with Award-winning…

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Better Satellite World: The Road Less Traveled, Season 2 - Episode 1 - Keeping a Legacy Alive for All Who Follow 39:09

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In the second season of The Road Less Traveled series, guest host Lou Zacharilla speaks with people whose lives and work inspire us because they walk “the road less traveled,” the one leading us to a wider view of space, satellites and our quest for the dwelling of light we call “The Truth.” This episode features one of the great untold stories in …

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She Reaches: Women in Space, Episode 2 - A Conversation with Benedetta Cattani of Ecosmic 26:36

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In this episode of She Reaches, host Tanveer Pujara speaks with Benedetta Cattani, the visionary Founder, CEO, and CTO of Ecosmic. From her beginnings as a graduate trainee to a member of an all-female startup team, Benedetta’s journey is one of purpose, persistence, and passion for space sustainability. She shares how Ecosmic is turning the challe…

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Better Satellite World: India Rising – Building Bridges in the Global Space Economy 52:26

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In this Better Satellite World podcast, based on the May 2025 edition of the New York Space Business Roundtable, leaders from Pixxel, Dhruva Space, TMT Law Practice, VegaMX, and the US-India Business Council have a candid conversation about opportunity, access, and alignment in India's rapidly growing space sector. Our speakers include: Chetan Bikk…

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SSPI-WISE Presents: Securing Women's Future in an Uncertain Space 55:36

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Space is changing fast. Commercial activity is accelerating. Talent needs are shifting. Orbits are filling. And with the growing threat of Kessler Syndrome, long-term access to space may become more constrained than ever before. In this SSPI-WISE Presents podcast, based on the panel conducted at the May 1 meeting of SSPI-WISE, we hear a roundtable …

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Better Satellite World: From Innovation to Impact - Satellite Broadband at the Edge 35:38

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In this Better Satellite World podcast, SSPI's Tamara Bond-Williams speaks with Ed Fox, Chief Technology Officer at MetTel. They explore one of the hot topics of the industry: the convergence of the telecom and satellite industries and what that may spell for the future. Ed Fox is MetTel’s technology leader, responsible for the planning, deployment…

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Mamta Patal Nagaraja: Ex-NASA (24 years), currently free agent in STEM 37:43

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In Episode 117 of The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with Mamta Patel Nagaraja, former Associate Chief Scientist for Exploration and Applied Research at NASA, who recently left the agency amid its office closures in February 2025. Mamta reflects on her career leading biomedical and physical sciences for the ISS, Artemis, and commercial space miss…

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She Reaches: Women in Space, Episode 1 – A Conversation with Vanessa Clark of Atomos Space 41:44

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In the She Reaches series, an initiative of SSPI-WISE (SSPI Women in Space Engagement), journalist and podcast host Tanveer Pujara sits down with trailblazing women across the space industry, from founders and engineers to visionaries and scientists, who are redeﬁning what it means to reach for the stars. In the debut episode of She Reaches, Tanvee…

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Better Satellite World: Everyday Guardians - Technology and Politics 44:03

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In Everyday Guardians, the podcast series of the Securing the Future of Space campaign, we speak with the people who are helping to build a more resilient, sustainable and secure orbital environment - whether through technology, policy or ethical leadership. Securing the Future of Space is underwritten by the American Space Exploration Fund. In the…

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Making Leaders: Movers in Our Orbit, Season 2 - Satellite Autonomy via AI 34:17

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In this podcast series, we speak with friends of SSPI who recently made big executive moves. We’ll find out what they’re doing now and what they hope to achieve in their new roles in the industry. In the second episode of season 2, we hear from Dr. Femi Ishola, Founder and CEO of Phemotron Systems Corporation. Dr. Femi Ishola is an experienced Inno…

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Marino Fragnito: Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director at Avio 33:25

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This week on The Astro Ben Podcast, we dive into the world of space launches with Marino Fragnito, Avio’s Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director. Appointed in September 2024, Marino drives Avio’s Vega C and Ariane 6 programs while navigating the competitive space market in March 2025. With a career spanning Airbus, Arianespace, and T…

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Better Satellite World: The Space Business is... In Asia: Welcome to ST Engineering iDirect Asia-Pacific 44:49

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In The Space Business is... – the podcast series of The Space Business is Everywhere campaign, underwritten by ST Engineering iDirect – we take a look at the way the commercial space industry has spread itself to parts of the world where space and satellites were once only read about or dreamed of. Each episode will focus on a specific location and…

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Better Satellite World: The Space Business is... In Japan: Welcome to SKY Perfect JSAT 42:25

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In The Space Business is... – the podcast series of The Space Business is Everywhere campaign, underwritten by ST Engineering iDirect – we take a look at the way the commercial space industry has spread itself to parts of the world where space and satellites were once only read about or dreamed of. Each episode will focus on a specific location and…

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Better Satellite World: Everyday Guardians - Space Debris and Ethical Imperatives: A Buddhist Perspective 41:52

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In Everyday Guardians, the podcast series of the Securing the Future of Space campaign, we speak with the people who are helping to build a more resilient, sustainable and secure orbital environment - whether through technology, policy or ethical leadership. Securing the Future of Space is underwritten by the American Space Exploration Fund. In the…

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Mark Sasson: Co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group (recruiting in the space industry) 33:22

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This week on The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben sits down with Mark Sasson, co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group, as he launches Operation Voyager to tackle the space sector’s talent gap in March 2025. From his roots in cybersecurity to his new frontier in space, Mark shares a compelling story of industry evolution, drawing parallels between these b…

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SSPI-WISE Presents: Adileh for the WIN! 39:28

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How does a young woman from Pakistan grow up to become an influential community builder inside a global corporation like Hughes Network Systems? In this episode of the SSPI-WISE Presents podcast, SSPI's Tamara Bond-Williams speaks with Adileh Sharieff, Senior Director Planning and Strategic Programs. In addition to her professional achievements at …

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Making Leaders: Movers in Our Orbit, Season 2 - Doing Impactful Work for Earth from Space 32:00

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In this podcast series, we speak with friends of SSPI who recently made big executive moves. We’ll find out what they’re doing now and what they hope to achieve in their new roles in the industry. In the first episode of season 2, we hear from Kelsey Doerksen, Data Scientist with the Climate and Data Environment Unit at UNICEF and 2021 Promise Awar…

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SSPI-WISE Presents: Accelerate Action 37:55

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The space & satellite industry is more dynamic than ever, with professionals moving across sectors and roles at an accelerated pace. At SSPI, this has brought in a wave of new leadership, including a remarkable milestone: as of last year's election, four of our newest Board Directors are women. To celebrate this moment and International Women's Day…

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Better Satellite World: Dr. David Parker FRAeS, 2024 Satellite Personality of the Year 38:55

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The United Kingdom’s robust and ambitious space sector has many personalities. Each year at the Better Satellite World Awards Dinner in December in London, the SSPI UK Chapter recognizes one of them as the Satellite Personality of the Year. In this podcast, we hear from the 2024 honoree, Dr. David Parker FRAeS, Non-Executive Board Member of the UK …

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Better Satellite World: The Space Business is... In Bahrain: Welcome to Bahrain National Space Agency 47:37

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In The Space Business is... – the podcast series of The Space Business is Everywhere campaign, underwritten by ST Engineering iDirect – we take a look at the way the commercial space industry has spread itself to parts of the world where space and satellites were once only read about or dreamed of. Each episode will focus on a specific location and…

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Jonathan McDowell: Astronomer and owner of Jonathan's Space Report 35:57

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In this week's episode of The Astro Ben Podcast (sponsored by SkyFi), we dive into the cosmos with the legendary Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer known for his extensive work in cataloging space objects and his invaluable contributions to the space community. Ben and Jonathan discuss his journey, the importance of space tracking, and his monumental…

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Better Satellite World: Ad Astra - Remembering Jim Oliver 32:45

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On February 7, 2025, the space & satellite industry lost a giant. Jim Oliver, Founder, Owner and CEO of AvL Technologies and a member of the Space & Satellite Hall of Fame, was known throughout the industry as a pioneer, mentor, innovative design engineer and wildly successful entrepreneur. The innovations he brought to the satellite ground segment…

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Better Satellite World: What It Takes to Make a Better World - A Conversation with Hughes' Dan Losada 33:47

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On the night of December 2, 2024 in London, SSPI and its UK Chapter held their annual Dinner to present Awards to three individuals and organizations that have made the world a far better place through their efforts. In this podcast series, you will hear their stories. The third episode features Dan Losada, Vice President, International Division at…

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Kate van Dam: Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot, now strategic leader in the space industry with SkyFi 30:04

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In this episode, sponsored by Sky Fi, Ben journeyed with Kate Van Dam from her days as a Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot to her current role leading strategy at SkyFi. They explore SkyFi's mission to democratise access to geospatial data, touching on the ethical implications, privacy concerns, and the revolutionary potential of this technology…

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Better Satellite World: What It Takes to Make a Better World - A Conversation with Speedcast's Will Mudge 37:11

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On the night of December 2, 2024 in London, SSPI and its UK Chapter held their annual Dinner to present Awards to three individuals and organizations that have made the world a far better place through their efforts. In this podcast series, you will hear their stories. The second episode features Will Mudge, Executive Vice President and Chief Techn…

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Better Satellite World: SATELLITE 2025 - What Can We Look Forward To This March? 46:45

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The annual SATELLITE conference in Washington, D.C. is the gravitational pull of the commercial space & satellite industry. Like every other conference, media outlet and association that gathers the global community, SATELLITE has undergone changes over the past five years that reflect the growth and wonderfully chaotic direction of the space & sat…

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Astronaut John “ Danny ” Olivas: Astronaut, Mission Assurance Expert, Author and Forensic Engineer 36:11

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In this episode of The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben speaks with astronaut and mission assurance expert Dr. John "Danny" Olivas from Intuitive Machines HQ. The conversation centers around the IM-2 Lunar Lander mission, set to land at the Moon’s south pole in early 2025. Danny shares exclusive insights into the technology on board, including NASA’s PRIME-1…

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In this Making Leaders podcast, we hear from Mackenzie Mason, Engineering Manager for Space Mission Systems Structural Dynamics at Boeing and one of three Promise Award Recipients in 2024. Mackenzie began her career at Boeing in 2014 as a Structural Dynamics Engineer. Her early contributions to the company were pivotal to the development of the 702…