NewSpaceVision

Most VCs don't grow up dreaming about corner offices. Bogdan Gogulan did - and he got one, or close enough. Starting as an analyst climbing the corporate finance ladder, Bogdan's journey to becoming CEO of a space-focused venture capital firm is nothing short of impressive. In this episode , he opens up about how the space industry surprised him, why switching from back-office brilliance to front-line dealmaking meant more than just a career pivot, and how his roots in the defense world helped shape his investment philosophy.Today, as CEO and managing partner at NewSpace Capital, Bogdan is one of the few investors playing squarely in space's “valley of death” - the messy middle between early-stage promise and actual scale. We talk about why this growth stage is so brutal, how his team identifies the global category leaders worth betting on, and what it really takes for founders to make the leap from scrappy startup to international force. We also explore why space investment is no longer about “selling the dream,” why government contracts are useful but insufficient, and how exactly NewSpace Capital is quietly building an impressive portfolio of companies shaping the orbital economy.Follow Bogdan & NewSpace Capital: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdan-gogulan/https://www.newspace.capitalhttps://linkedin.com/company/newspace-capitalFollow NewSpaceVision:https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevisionhttps://twitter.com/newspacevisionhttps://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/This podcast is sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:info@live-eo.compodcast@newspace.visionpodcast@live-eo.com

Check out what GLOBBLE looks like here: https://www.stellar.tc/pages/globbleThe future of mobility isn't just electric—it's connected. And as autonomous and software-defined vehicles take over the roads, seamless connectivity will be as essential as the engines themselves. But how do you ensure perfect, uninterrupted internet for cars, trucks, and trains moving across vastly different terrains? Enter Stellar, the startup building a bridge between terrestrial and satellite networks to keep vehicles online—everywhere.In this episode, we sit down with Damien Garot, CEO and co-founder of Stellar, who brings decades of experience from OneWeb, Eutelsat, and Thales Alenia Space (previously Alcatel). Damien breaks down why the car industry is now in an arms race for connectivity, how SpaceX's Starlink advantage is shaking up legacy automakers, and why space-based networks will be a game-changer for autonomous driving, fleet management, and beyond.We also explore:

Building a space company is hard - but doing so at 21 is just another level. Shoaib Iqbal started Esper Satellite Imagery while still in college, and in just a few years, he's built one of the most capital-efficient hyperspectral satellite companies out there. In this episode, Shoaib joins us to share what it's really like to start and scale a satellite business from scratch, talking about the surprising ways hyperspectral imaging is being used today and how Esper differentiates from competitors. Similar to our last guests, he also touches on what happened when their first satellite failed, as well as why cost efficiency is the real game-changer in this field. Follow Shoaib and Esper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoaib-esper https://www.linkedin.com/company/esper-sats https://www.espersatellites.co Follow NewSpaceVision: https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/ This podcast is sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact: info@live-eo.com podcast@newspace.vision podcast@live-eo.com

Before SpaceX was SpaceX—before reusable rockets landed on drone ships or astronauts flew aboard privately built spacecraft—it was just an idea. And Hans Koenigsmann was there when that idea took shape. Interviewed by Elon Musk in his living room and brought on as SpaceX's fourth technical hire, Hans was a cornerstone of the team that turned an audacious dream into a company that now dominates the launch industry. From assembling avionics systems with a credit card budget to solving the mysteries of rocket anomalies, Hans's fingerprints are all over the milestones that redefined space exploration. In this episode, he takes us back to the scrappy, electric early days of SpaceX, where desks were doors and failures were inevitable—but never final. He shares how his German engineering roots collided with California's startup chaos, the art of managing risk when lives and millions of dollars are on the line, and what it feels like to lead through moments of triumph and catastrophe. We also dive into the future of space: how Starship could reshape the entire industry, why reusability isn't just economical but essential, and where Europe fits into this rapidly shifting landscape. Hans is candid, insightful, and brimming with hard-won wisdom—this is a conversation you'll want to sit down for. Follow Hans:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hans-koenigsmann-2a141b5/ https://www.instagram.com/hanskoenigsmann/ https://x.com/HansKoenigsmann Follow NewSpaceVision: https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/ This podcast is sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact: info@live-eo.com podcast@newspace.vision podcast@live-eo.com

What does it take to build a revolutionary Earth observation company, weather the failure of a flagship satellite, and emerge stronger than ever? Anthony Baker, CEO and co-founder of SatVu, joins us for an inspiring and deeply insightful episode of the New Space Vision podcast to share his journey. Anthony's career spans over 35 years in the space industry, including pivotal roles in regulatory bodies, NATO, and various startups across the globe. In this episode, we explore the genesis of SatVu, which is poised to redefine thermal satellite imaging. With applications ranging from industrial monitoring and national defense to combating climate change, SatVu's high-resolution thermal satellites offer unparalleled insights into activity patterns across the globe. But the road hasn't been easy. Anthony recounts the emotional highs of launching their first satellite and the crushing reality of its unexpected failure. In an admirable testament to resilience, SatVu rebounded with innovative product development, enhanced customer engagement, and a bold vision for scaling their constellation. Along the way, Anthony shares hard-earned advice for aspiring space entrepreneurs, the challenges of creating new markets, and the importance of solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology.

In this episode, Sven and Daniel interview Aakash from Pixxel, a company that is launching a constellation of the world's highest resolution hyperspectral satellites. Aakash shares his journey into the space industry and explains the importance of hyperspectral data in monitoring and analyzing various vital indicators on Earth. He discusses the challenges of selling a product that is still in development and the need for customer education. Aakash also highlights the unique culture and collaborative nature of the space industry. The conversation covers topics such as the differentiation of hyperspectral data from multispectral data and the future impact of hyperspectral data on Earth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast 05:34 Selling a Product in the Space Industry 10:01 The Culture and Collaboration in the Space Industry 16:05 Advancements in Hyperspectral Technology 24:43 Specialization and Differentiation in the Earth Observation Industry 32:23 Market Development in India 36:20 Data Downlink and Distribution Challenges 39:47 The Future Impact of Hyperspectral Data on Earth Aakash is the Chief Commercial Officer at Pixxel, a space data company building the world's first and highest resolution commercial hyperspectral constellation. He heads the growth and revenue functions, including global sales, marketing and customer success. Aakash has set up programs to provide government and commercial customers with access to Pixxel's hyperspectral datasets as well as Aurora - Pixxel's Earth observation studio.  Aakash has spent the past decade in frontier technology sales and is passionate about bringing breakthrough innovations to new markets. Before joining Pixxel, Aakash led business development in international markets for various startups in the AgTech and PropTech domains. Aakash has completed several courses in data science and remote sensing to supplement his business background. Follow Aakash and Pixxel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashparekh https://www.pixxel.space/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/pixxelspace/ Follow NewSpaceVision: https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/ This podcast is sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact: info@live-eo.com podcast@newspace.vision podcast@live-eo.com

Bulent Altan, founder of Alpine Space Ventures and former VP at SpaceX, shares his journey in the space industry and provides insights into the evolving space ecosystem. He emphasizes the importance of quick decision-making and the need for companies to focus on commercialization of services and products. Altan discusses the growth of the European VC market in space and highlights the potential for European companies to become global leaders. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities in the Earth observation industry, including cost reduction and the role of large satellites. Altan shares his contrarian view on the space industry, advocating for investment in satellite and component builders. In this conversation, Bülent Altan discusses the use of carbon composite materials in various industries, including aerospace and automotive. He explains the advantages and challenges of manufacturing carbon composites and highlights their applications in lightweight and high-performance structures. Altan also shares his insights on the future of carbon composite technology and suggests a future guest for the podcast. Takeaways: - Quick decision-making is crucial in the space industry, where complete information is often unavailable. - The European VC market in space has grown significantly, with more investors recognizing the potential of the industry. - The commercialization of services and products, particularly in connectivity and data, is a key focus for short-term and medium-term success in the space ecosystem. - The Earth observation industry faces challenges in capturing various customer segments and reducing the cost of data. - Europe has the potential to become a global leader in the space industry, leveraging its talent, universities, and industries. - Investment in satellite and component builders is an overlooked area with significant potential for growth and success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:39 Early Days and Entry into SpaceX 08:57 Lessons from SpaceX and Quick Decision-Making 11:50 Motivation and Excitement for Space 24:24 Evolution of the VC Landscape in Europe 29:34 Investment Thesis and Focus on Connectivity and Data 35:46 Cost Reduction and Price Reduction in Earth Observation Data 39:20 European Role in the New Space Ecosystem 41:09 Contrarian View: Focus on Satellite and Component Builders 45:58 Future of Space Exploration in 100 Years 10:00 The Importance of Carbon Composite Materials 20:00 Challenges in Carbon Composite Manufacturing 30:00 Applications of Carbon Composite Materials 40:00 The Future of Carbon Composite Technology 48:00 Conclusion and Future Guests Follow Bulent and Alpine Space: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bulentaltan https://www.instagram.com/bulentaltan https://alpinespace.vc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpine-space-ventures Follow NewSpaceVision:  https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/ This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:  info@live-eo.com  podcast@newspace.vision  podcast@live-eo.com

This week, we're proud to feature a unique story. Our guest interned at both Blue Origin and SpaceX in the early 2000s, later becoming Skybox's (now Planet Labs' Terra Bella) 3rd employee, after his professor encouraged the would-be founders to start the company following a university competition. It's not surprising he's been at the forefront of space innovation, considering he's been passionate about space since the age of six, citing an obsession with rockets. “I probably scared my mom to death many times, blowing stuff up in the garage, trying to mix rocket fuels and launch things.” If you guessed Jonny Dyer, you were right. Consistently at the forefront of space innovation, Jonny is now the CEO of Muon Space, which is building satellites tailored for monitoring the climate on Earth. With their first launch in 2023 on SpaceX's Transporter-8, and two more scheduled this year, Muon is poised to break barriers in satellite imaging as a whole. Our conversation spanned the length of Jonny's career but focused on Muon Space's strategy and value proposition, and Jonny's pragmatic and profound reflections on the Earth observation ecosystem. Don't miss it! Jonny: https://twitter.com/jonnydyer?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-dyer-1870085/ Muon: https://www.muonspace.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/muon-space/ https://twitter.com/MuonSpace Follow NewSpaceVision:  https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/   This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:  info@live-eo.com  podcast@newspace.vision  podcast@live-eo.com

You don't really have to know Walter to pick up on the fact that he's a leader. When he arrived at our office for this episode, we hadn't given him the floor number. So, before our producer had time to offer him a welcome downstairs, Walter had already taken the elevator to the top and was methodically eliminating options as he descended. "I figured I'd eventually find the the right one this way." This decision-maker mindset was more than evident throughout our conversation with him - one of the most engaging we've had in a while. In a generous show of authenticity, Walter opened up about his life: the makings of his present self and the decisions that guided him, the genesis of his current company and its clichéd yet entirely reasonable inspiration, and his personal greivances with the disingenuous politics of the space sector. In this memorable episode, you'll learn about what it takes to run a space company, and what it feels like to "outstretch" one - and everything in between. Follow Walter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterballheimer Follow Reflex: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reflex-aerospace/ https://www.instagram.com/reflexaerospace/ https://twitter.com/reflexaerospace Follow NewSpaceVision:  https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/   This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:  info@live-eo.com  podcast@newspace.vision  podcast@live-eo.com

An investor's guide to earth observation: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daniel-seidel-979524137_i-wrote-an-investors-guide-to-earth-observation-activity-7117028884901949441-Wo61?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Yuk's succes was not simple - not unlike his journey. Yuk used to be an officer in the Singapore army, as the head of maintenence and recovery operations of its armored and track vehicles. “… It was a great honor and privilege… where else on Earth are you going to find a 21 year old reponsible for a 100 million dollar technology portfolio?” He then went on to go to law school & specialized in space, later joining a company that would use an electrodyanmic tether as a propulsion unit to station-keep in low earth orbit. But when that company went under, he used the reason for its failure to inspire a new venture: Charter. Charter is building Ubiks, a logisitics platform tailored to the process of building space systems. “It takes over the moment you've arrived at your initial stable design, and now you need to put the meat to the metal and actually build the thing.” Discover how Yuk got into space law following his position in the army, the challenges he faced in his first company, and how that led him to secure Techstars funding for Charter with its co-founder.   Follow Yuk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanyukchi/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.chanyukchi.space/ Charter: https://www.charter.space/ Follow NewSpaceVision:  https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/   This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:  info@live-eo.com  podcast@newspace.vision  podcast@live-eo.com

Vice President of Engineering at Planet Labs, Kiruthika shares her transition from the precision-intensive environment of a radio astronomer to the dynamic realm of a startup, where she leads teams through the design of satellites' power, avionics, and communications sytems. She gives us a look into the unique world of satellite constellation management, and the Planet value of performance over density, as Planet CEO Will Marshall says. What makes Planet Labs stand out in the space industry? The answer lies in the company's "agile aerospace" philosophy and their strategic projects. Discover how Kiruthika and her team navigate the complexities of satellite systems, the impact of Planet's acquisitions, and the development of their constellations. We also explore current and future trends that are poised to redefine the satellite industry. Follow Kiruthika & Planet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiruthikadevaraj/ https://www.planet.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/planet-labs/ https://twitter.com/planet https://www.instagram.com/planetlabs/   Follow NewSpaceVision:  https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/   This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:  info@live-eo.com  podcast@newspace.vision  podcast@live-eo.com https://www.live-eo.com/

In this episode, we sat down with Philippe Raisin, co-founder and CTO of VIDA, which is changing the renewable energy sector with earth observation. Philippe shared his unique journey from a personal interest in renewable energy to the inception of VIDA, which was born out of a non-traditional background in EO. He gave an inside look into how VIDA is leveraging geospatial data to address global energy challenges, and the transformative role the technology plays in their mission. We delve into the intricacies of VIDA's work, discussing everything from the adoption and validation of satellite imagery to the hurdles of licensing, as well as the type of projects VIDA works on. Philippe offered valuable insights into the intersection of technology, renewable energy, and sustainable investment. Follow Philippe & VIDA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praisin/ https://twitter.com/prraisin https://www.linkedin.com/company/vida-place/ https://www.vida.place/ Follow NewSpaceVision:  https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/   This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:  info@live-eo.com  podcast@newspace.vision  podcast@live-eo.com

In this episode, our hosts sit down with a pioneering figure in the space legal sector who transitioned from telecom law to finding his place among the stars. Discover how a canceled internship and a rapid pivot led Dr. Baumann to Eutelsat, one of the leading players in satellite broadcasting, before journeying into the heart of the Cologne Institute of Air and Space Law. Following his academic foray, our Dr. Baumann found himself serving as a crucial part of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), first as an internal lawyer managing small projects before transitioning to the big leagues - working on major endeavors like Galileo and Copernicus. Listen as he recounts his decision to strike out on his own, developing a law firm with an out-of-this-world business plan that garnered an award and sprouted from the roots of his work at the DLR. Dr. Baumann delves into the intricacies of space law, dissecting the core treaties, national laws, and evolving technologies that present new legal challenges. He touches on historical moments that influenced space law, such as the Sputnik launch and the space race, while dissecting major treaties that have set the stage for current day regulations. Finally, we discuss the surprising and not-so-surprising developments in the NewSpace ecosystem, from the rise of SpaceX to the ease of startup funding, and reflect on the immense progress and potential the future holds for the commercial space industry. Follow Dr. Baumann & BHO Legal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingo-baumann-7a8183/ https://house-of-space.com/ https://www.bho-legal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bho-legal/ Follow NewSpaceVision:  https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/   This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:  info@live-eo.com  podcast@newspace.vision  podcast@live-eo.com

The sheer amount of data available from satellites enables us to solve some of the world's most complex problems. Renaud Allioux was inspired by Planet to do just that when he left Airbus to co-found Preligens, an AI and intelligence company in the earth observation space, which he is now Chief Innovation Officer of. We spoke about Renaud's journey, from working on exciting missions in physics and engineering at Airbus, to solving crucial problems in the defense industry. He also explained how the intelligence sector and its troves of data make it hard to keep up, and why building software can be more challenging than building a spaceship due to requiring a different mindset and business plan. Renaud gave us deep insights into what Preligens is doing, shared incredible stories from his career so far, and talked about the macro and micro perspective on EO. He shed light on why it's so hard to break into the industry, the future of AI versus human analysis in defence, and how the private sector, contrary to popular belief, can be more advanced than government institutions. Follow Renaud & Preligens:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaud-allioux-2101704a/?originalSubdomain=fr Follow NewSpaceVision:  https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/   This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:  info@live-eo.com  podcast@newspace.vision  podcast@live-eo.com

Our guest for this episode is LiveEO's Michael Cruickshank, a former conflict journalist, who takes us on a journey through the world of open source intelligence (OSINT). From developing ship tracking software using satellite data to using algorithms for automated detection of burnt villages, he reveals how OSINT empowers truth-seekers in a conflict-ridden world. We delve into the origins of OSINT, its role in geospatial analysis (and vice versa), the risks faced by those in the field, and the potential impact of AI. Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/mj_cruickshank   Follow NewSpaceVision:  https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/   This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:  info@live-eo.com 

In this episode, acclaimed filmmaker & entrepreneur Torsten Hoffman shares insights from his experience making documentaries about cryptocurrency - but most importantly his latest project "Fortitude" which explores the burgeoning newspace industry. He highlights the stark differences between the two communities and the surprising quality of people he met in the newspace industry. With interviews featuring top companies, astronauts, and thought leaders in the space industry, the documentary covers everything from the space economy to asteroid mining. Torsten also discusses the importance of space exploration for humanity and the incredible potential of the industry in terms of data and innovation. Here's the podcast episode that was discussed: bit.ly/422FphY Support FORTITUDE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitcointheendofmoney/fortitude-forging-the-trillion-dollar-space-economy https://www.fortitudemovie.com/ Follow Torsten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torstenhq/?trk=public_profile_project_contributor-image&originalSubdomain=uk https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjjKmkAD2gl1dYGqSl6MHA https://twitter.com/TorstenHQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/torstenhq/ Follow NewSpaceVision:  https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/ This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:  info@live-eo.com  podcast@newspace.vision  podcast@live-eo.com

John recieved a call from a former coworker who knew his strengths would break molds at a new position for Planet Labs. Now at LiveEO, John applies his expertise as its Chief Product Officer. This episode showcases John's accumulation of knowledge since before his career, having grown up “in an environment surrounded by tech.” He continued to drive innovation everywhere he went, from spearheading email efforts in the US house of representatives at the start of his career, to running the global partner ecosystem at Planet before joining LiveEO. He adresses the myriad use cases for satellite data & how he came to learn of them, sheds light on what LiveEO is doing & how it's changing the game, and explains that no one has to be an expert in space to harness the value of satellites. Follow John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jatkinson/  Follow NewSpaceVision:  https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/   This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:  info@live-eo.com  podcast@newspace.vision  podcast@live-eo.com

If you listened to episode #23, you'll recall Hélène Huby, CEO of The Exploration Company, said Geraldine Naja is “at the core of the transformation” of the European Space Agency. From our conversation with her, you'll find out she's exactly that - and more. Geraldine's unparalleled knowledge is a result of over 30 years of industry experience at ESA. We spoke with her about the usual: the future of space, promising potential use cases, fostering a healthy ecosystem. But Geraldine always delivered engaging answers - developing our questions - and raising important ones herself.

Although he did not begin his career in the geospatial industry, Sean is now CEO of satellite imaging marketplace UP42. Our conversation with him spanned several subjects, like: partnering with google, what it's like to work with multiple companies to consolidate tasking into their platform, and how satellite imaging finding growth the way GPS did is a realistic possibility in the future of earth observation. Follow Sean & UP42: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanwiid https://www.linkedin.com/company/up42 https://twitter.com/UP42_?s=20 Follow this episode's featured startup Sat.io: https://satio.space https://www.linkedin.com/company/sat-io https://twitter.com/sat_io_?lang=en Follow NSV: https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/

The satellite and earth observation industry can often be frustrating, and Joe Morrison is vocal about what needs to be addressed to maximize its potential. In fact, it was his honesty that landed him at Umbra as Vice President of Customer Experience; his now popular blog on the satellite industry was read by Umbra's co-founder, who later reached out to him. With his light-hearted demeanour, Joe tackles intricate subjects in a way digestable for all. In this episode we spoke with him about the myriad applications of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data and Umbra's edge as a manufacturer. Follow Joe: https://joemorrison.substack.com/ https://joemorrison.medium.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-morrison/ https://twitter.com/mouthofmorrison?s=20&t=Vz_4TWS3FeAaGh_ChVUGSg Follow NSV: https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/

As soon as Helen answered our first question - what she thinks the future of space will look like - we knew we'd be in for a treat. Despite being asked that question too many times to count, The Exploration Company's CEO delivered an answer that, like her professional journey, captivated us throughout. Helene's remarkable story is one filled with ambition, determination, gut and, as she admits, some luck. Now, her company wants to design a capsule that will eventually carry humans, directly challenging world superpowers and paving the way for EU NewSpace. Follow Helene and The Exploration Company: https://www.exploration.space/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/exploration-company/?originalSubdomain=de https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenehuby/ Follow NewSpaceVision: https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision https://twitter.com/newspacevision https://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/ https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/ This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact: info@live-eo.com podcast@newspace.vision podcast@live-eo.com

Aravind Ravichandran is one of earth observation's leading voices. Having founded Terrawatch Space and driven its renowned podcast and newsletter, Aravind's work sits at the forefront of the remote sensing industry – helping to demystify and push the boundaries of earth observation, satellite data and applications. In this episode, find out how he entered the field thanks to a chance encounter, pursued his newfound passion at the International Space University and how he views the growth of newspace – sharing exclusive industry insights on topics like climate, insurance and his predictions for the space sector going forward. Check out Aravind's podcast: podcast.terrawatchspace.com Subscribe to his newsletter: newsletter.terrawatchspace.com This podcast was sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact: info@live-eo.com podcast@newspace.vision podcast@live-eo.com

“I promised you, Sven,” said our co-host Daniel, after Sven pointed out how much he enjoyed James' ideas. “…I could talk to James for hours.” James' unwavering passion for satellite imaging, and his company Skywatch, is almost tangible. Originally a side project allowing astrophysicists to access data from NASA observatories in near real-time, Skywatch catapulted James into the industry after garnering investor and media interest in 2014. Now a business with over 800 customers globally, Skywatch, through James' leadership, is a company worth admiring in the new space sector. View the slide James references here: ibb.co/hcgwzm6

Our hosts Daniel and Sven, co-founders and CEOs of LiveEO, host a live NewSpaceVision special from our October 2022 meetup, recorded at LiveEO's brand new office. How do investors think - what do they look for when funding a company? Should one even seek investment or is it actually better to bootstrap a business? We deep dive into these questions with newspace veteran Tom Segert, founder and CEO of Berlin Space Technologies; Andreas Kupke, tech entrepreneur & investor; and Lukas Leitner, analyst and venture capitalist at Lakestar.

Our founders Daniel Seidel and Sven Przywarra discuss AWS Aerospace with its EMEA department head, Guido Baraglia. Three years ago, Amazon Web Services launched their space and satellite business unit. With his extensive record in the aerospace industry, it's no surprise that Guido became department head in early 2022. “It is a matter of not letting the train go by without jumping on board,” he says, in regards to his new position. The enthusiasm Guido brings to his work at AWS is the same energy he brings to NewSpace. In this conversation, Guido provides a glimpse into the source of his motivation and offers exclusive insights into our increasingly NewSpace dependent world. Listen to this episode to discover how AWS is making history by leading innovation – with its customer-centric approach to cloud operations, its hyper data-driven mindset and its ambitious vision for the future.

Matthias heads up the BDI's Department of International Cooperation, Security Policy, Raw Materials and Space – but the work he does extends far beyond the long title. Matthias speaks about one key effort, the German NewSpace Initiative, which he helped found and continues to manage. Having played a key role in its development, Matthias reveals its core mission and what more needs to be done to support the industry.

In this insane NewSpace journey, entrepreneur Scott Larson discusses being called upon to raise $500k CAD to seed his first project with Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos), acquiring his previous company's assets and turning them into a flourishing startup, and the intricate technology behind his company's success. "...there is an inherent appreciation of space, I suppose, and the longer you're in it, the more addicted you get to it," Larson reflects. His newspace entrypoint was, as he describes, opportunistic - but Larson now leads a wildly successful company at the center of the Earth observation industry.

In this episode, Mark Kugel, Co-founder and Co-CEO of microgravity research company Yuri (yes, it's as fascinating as it sounds), explains how his startup enables researchers to conduct experiments in low gravity - while in orbit around the Earth - and why this has such special benefits. Yuri enables research but also wants to conduct it itself - perhaps even growing organs in space unaffected by the constraints of gravity on Earth. You'll also hear about the challenges Yuri faced, why small companies hold the power to disrupt the market, and what's in store for the future of space innovation.

Space junk presents a significant threat to satellites in orbit. How does one tackle this issue? Who has what jurisdiction in space? In its long-awaited return, the NewSpaceVision podcast arrives with an incredible guest: Kristina Nikolaus, Co-Founder and CEO of space debris company OKAPI:Orbits. This disruptive startup, founded in 2018, is changing the game. As more and more satellites are launched into space in today's areospace boom, the newspace industry needs it more than ever. Discover how software meets hardware in space, the challenges of creating such a revolutionary startup, and how systems need to change to help promote sustainability in space.

After a long break, we return with an exciting new Episode of the NewSpaceVision Podcast, we invite Andrew Jones, SpaceNews Journalist & Expert on China Coverage, to talk about his role as the SpaceNews Correspondent and Contributing Editor to Planetary Society with a focus on China's space program topics.  Since 2018, he has been a contributor and editor to The Planetary Society webpage, writing guest blogs on issues regarding China. S h o w   N o t e s  Guest: Andrew Jones Hosts: Daniel Seidel, Sven Przywarra Speaker Intro/Outro: Karoline Stegemann Production: Nina Stary Organization: Nina Stary Subscribe to the NewSpaceVision Newsletter: https://newspacevision.com/about. Email your thoughts, comments, and questions to nina@newspace.vision. Follow NewSpaceVision: Website (www.newspacevision.com) Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision) Twitter (@NewSpaceVision) Instagram (@NewSpaceVision)

In our November Episode of the NewSpaceVision Podcast we invite Jeffrey Manber, CEO of Nanoracks, to talk about his role in the commercialization of Mir Station and his fascinating time of working with the Russians in the 90s for Energia and later for MirCorp. Nanoracks was founded 2009 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. In its efforts to democratize space access, Nanoracks is the first New Space company to market and own in-space hardware on the ISS for satellite deployment. We talk about Nanoracks unique business model, Jeff's near-term in-space-manufacturing ideas and the next commercial cash cow in space. We will also hear about Nanoracks first upcoming demonstration mission in 2021 and valuable advice for New Space entrepreneurs. The decade of in-space infrastructure has arrived! S h o w N o t e s Guest: Jeffrey Manber Hosts: Daniel Seidel, Sven Przywarra Speaker Intro/Outro: Karoline Stegemann Production: Nina Stary Organization: Nina Stary Subscribe to the NewSpaceVision Newsletter: https://newspacevision.com/#about Email your thoughts, comments and questions to nina@newspace.vision. Follow Nanoracks: Website (www.nanoracks.com) Linkedin Nanoracks(www.linkedin.com/company/nanoracks-llc) Twitter Nanoracks(@Nanoracks) Twitter Jeffrey Manber (@jeffmanber) Read about Nanoracks Outpost Program (www.nanoracks.com/outpost) Follow NewSpaceVision: Website (www.newspacevision.com) Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision) Twitter (@NewSpaceVision) Instagram (@NewSpaceVision)

For our October Episode, we invited Yonatan Winetraub, Co-Founder of SpaceIL - an Israli non profit organization established to participate in the Google Lunar XPrize contest in 2011 which launched the very first privately funded Moon Mission with its Lunar Lander Beresheet. The spacecraft made Israel the 7th country to ever accomplish to enter an orbit around the moon. Join us in an inspiring conversation about the founding story of SpaceIL and how it fascinated a whole generation of kids in Israel, the different design phases of the Lunar Lander, the SpaceIL team structure, the exceptional funding situation, Yonatans role in the Beresheet development, technical challenges during the development stages, an indication on upcoming plans of the company and of course mind-boggling and nerve-racking insights on the last few moments of the mission in April 2019 before the spacecraft collided with the lunar surface while attempting to land on the moon. Despite all that, SpaceIL's Beresheet mission is the closest a private entity has come so far to landing on the lunar surface, it provided valuable information and learning experiences for future private missions to the moon and above all, inspired a whole generation of kids in Israel and NewSpace companies around the world. Lastly, to put it in Yonatan Winetraubs words “if you crashed a pa rty, you still had a good time”. S H O W N O T E S Guest: Yonatan Winetraub Hosts: Daniel Seidel, Sven Przywarra Speaker Intro/Outro: Karoline Stegemann Production: Jeevanantham Saravanan Organization: Nina Stary Email your thoughts, comments and questions to nina@newspace.vision. Follow SpaceIL: Website (www.spaceil.com) Linkedin SpaceIL (www.linkedin.com/company/spaceil) Twitter (@TeamSpaceIL) Beresheet Mission Article with fantastic photos (www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/04/spaceil-beresheet-first-privately-funded-israeli-spacecraft-crash-lands-on-moon) Follow NewSpaceVision: Website (www.newspacevision.com) Subscribe to the NewSpaceVision Newsletter: https://newspacevision.com/#about Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/company/newspacevision) Twitter (@NewSpaceVision) Instagram (@NewSpaceVision)

The NSV September Episode is all about radar satellites and its applications. We invited a very special guest who helped to shape and grow the SAR Satellite Industry in the 90s and 2000s in Germany like no other: Joerg F. Herrmann, former founding CEO of the TerraSAR-X services entity Infoterra, Sr. business development executive at Airbus Defense and now Sr. VP at Capella Space. From first endeavors to the first wave of commercialization of SAR. Join us for a conversation about the creation of Germany's first Digital Elevation Model in early 2000 to TerraSAR and TandemSAR as well as differences of working for a U.S. start-up compared to his time in Germany, building the TerraSAR. We explore the question: Why is Germany currently lacking a private German SAR constellation with the ambition of Capella Space, Iceye, PredaSAR (U.S.) or Synspective (Japan) or a leading new space hardware startup? ...and even dare to ask: Is there an underutilization of SAR technology?

In this month's episode, we welcome Tom Segert, the CEO of Berlin Space Technologies (BST). A Berlin-based New Space Company that offers reliable and cost efficient solutions for small satellites with a very global customer base. BST is currently pushing Satellite Manufacturing to a whole new level: Mass production. We talk with Tom about the company's approach to satellite manufacturing, vertical integration, software innovation and, of course, the progress of their satellite assembly line of the factory in India.

The upcoming Mars 2020 launch of NASA got us thinking: Is there actually a business case for Mars? Jake Robins, Host and Producer of the WeMartians Podcasts and an incredibly passionate Mars enthusiast joins us to discuss the current state of the Red Planet and its promising missions in 2020. Together, we explore a variety of thinkable business cases for Mars. Just in the dawn of the approaching launch of NASA's Mars Perseverance mission in July, be sure to not miss the launch window for this Red Planet Podcast.

Jeroen Cappaert, CTO and Co-Founder of Spire Global joins us to talk about how the data analytics company jump-started its satellite empire. We talk about how Spire acts as a New Space role model with a fully vertical integration and end-to-end thinking. Jeroen shares insights about from their nanosatellite constellation, funding rounds, the company's growth processes and tech team organization to work at high frequency, their most challenging satellite launches and where he sees the differences between the U.S and the E.U. in terms of New Space.

If Voyager had a LightSail... where would it be now? This week's podcast is all about space advocacy, the most exciting missions and a new promising propulsion technology demonstrated in the LightSail projects. Mat Kaplan and Bruce Betts from The Planetary Society join our NewSpaceVision Podcast hosts Sven and Daniel in an inspiring and fun conversation.

We are talking with John Tucker, the founder of NewSpace Hub – a US New Space database collecting and providing data about New Space companies and the New Space industry from all over the world. Look forward to an insightful conversation about where NewSpace Hub sees the future of the New Space Industry with business trends, the bustling New Space Industry hotspots on the globe in 2020, recent developments in terms of space debris rules, impacts of the current COVID-19 pandemic on the industry and a chat about the most interesting Space Start-Ups.

Dear NewSpaceVisionaries! We are back! With new events and new podcasts! Our newest podcast guest is Gary Martin, who worked more than a decade for NASA and who is now working as a Senior Advisor for the Luxembourg Space Agency! He knows the New Space economy from the start and has played a major role in setting the foundation with forming the new space act under U.S. President Obama. We are talking about the differences of NewSpace in the USA vs. Europe, how he entered the space sector and what role national space agencies play in the development of a vital NewSpace scene We hope you enjoy it and would be happy if you would share it with your friends and colleagues!

NewSpaceVision Podcast #4 with Pekka Laurila CFO & Co-Founder of ICEYE What a start into 2018. ICEYE, the VC backed NewSpace StartUp from Finnland, just launched their next generation radar satellite on a PSLV into earth's orbit. With their novel SAR technology, they want to change the earth observation market and are off for a good start. In November 2017 we had the chance to speak to Pekka Laurila, the Co-Founder and CFO of the company, about their business, technology and how they started. He also answers the question why they had to rent an icebreaker in the early days of their company! We hope you like it! Please subscribe and rate podcast on soundcloud or itunes. We are happy for your feedback on Twitter (twitter.com/newspacevision). Show Notes: - Aalto-1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aalto-1 - Tekes Funding: https://www.businessfinland.fi/ - Horizon 2020: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/ - ICEYE: https://www.iceye.com/ - Reaktor SpaceLab: https://reaktorspace.com/ The NewSpaceVision Team. Recording: Daniel Seidel (twitter.com/Daninho89) & Sven Przywarra (twitter.com/SvenPrzy) Cut: Amin Shahsavar

NewSpaceVision Podcast #3 with Kadri Bussov, Member of the Management Board of ESTCube Our third podcast is there! During the European Space Week talked to Kadri Bussov who is part of the team building Estonia's second satellite ESTCube-2 and who is running Estonian Student Satellite Foundation. We heard a lot about this interesting project and about the characteristics of the Baltic space ecosystem. The podcast was recorded on the 10th November. Thanks to Amin for the great cut!

NewSpaceVision Podcast #2 with Dallas Kasaboski, Analyst at Northern Sky Research Our second podcast is out now! During the European Space Week in Tallinn we had the pleasure to talk to Dallas Kasaboski analyst at Northern Sky Research and talked with him about e.g. the European New Space market, differences between the USA and Europe and the earth observation market. We learned a lot and are sure you will get some insights from this episode! The podcast was recorded on the 9th November. The NewSpaceVision Podcast series focus on entrepreneurship in the field of NewSpace in Europe and abroad! We would love to hear your feedback via our social media channels or info@newspace.vision. Sven Przywarra (@svenprzy)& Daniel Seidel (@Daninho89) PS: We are always looking for interesting podcast guests!

NewSpaceVision Podcast #1 with Interstellar Ventures founder Sebastian Straube! We are very happy to present you our first podcast episode. This one focusses on the work of an emerging space venture capital fond. The insights and opinions from Sebastian on the status and development of the sector are very interesting and we think that there are numerous takeaways for entrepreneurs and new space visionaries! The podcast was recorded on the 16th May. The NewSpaceVision Podcast series focus on entrepreneurship in the field of NewSpace in Europe and abroad! We would love to hear your feedback via our social media channels or info@newspace.vision. Sven Przywarra (@svenprzy)& Daniel Seidel (@Daninho89) PS: We are always looking for interesting podcast guests!