Satellite Superheroes

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A bi-monthly podcast showcasing the world’s innovators powering operations, maintenance, and sustainability from space.

Scott MacKenzie


    • Nov 29, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Episode 10: Hyperspectral Imaging with Peter Weaver of Orbital Sidekick

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 28:36 Transcription Available


    On this episode of Satellite Superheroes, we're talking about Efficient Hyperspectral Intelligence from Anywhere on the Planet with Peter Weaver, Vice President of Business Development at Orbital Sidekick. GHOSt hyperspectral satellite constellation will provide daily target monitoring services to OSK's customers in the energy, mining, and defense sectors.Peter Weaver's Contact Information:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-peter-weaver/Company Website: https://www.orbitalsidekick.com/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orbital-sidekick/

    Episode 9: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with Payam Banazadeh of Capella Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 29:29 Transcription Available


    On this episode of Satellite Superheroes, we're talking about Synthetic Aperture Radar ("SAR") Satellites with Payam Banazadeh, Founder and CEO of Capella Space. On any given day, 75% of the world is not visible by conventional optical imaging satellites. With Capella Space leading the way in SAR technology, 100% of the world is visible, providing near real-time images of changes taking place in our world. Enjoy the conversation. Payam Banazadeh's Contact Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payamban/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/payamban/) Company Website: https://www.capellaspace.com/ (https://www.capellaspace.com/) Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capella-space/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/capella-space/)

    Episode 8: Low-Cost, Rapid Deployment Stratospheric Remote Sensing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 23:29 Transcription Available


    On this episode of Satellite Superheroes, we're talking about low-cost, rapid deployment stratospheric remote sensing with Andrew Antonio, CEO of Urban Sky. Stratospheric Microballoons enable and deliver, high-resolution aerial imagery at cost drastically less than other aerial options. Exciting technology, enjoy the conversation. Andrew Antonio's Contact Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfantonio/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfantonio/) Company Website: https://urbansky.com/ (https://urbansky.com/) Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-sky-imaging/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-sky-imaging/)

    Episode 7: Leveraging Technology to Ensure Reliable Delivery of Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 33:21 Transcription Available


    On this episode of Satellite Superheroes, we're talking about leveraging technology and innovation to help utilities deliver power both reliably and cost effectively with Jeff Postelwait, Senior Editor at T&D World. The utility industry is experiencing tremendous change to accommodate new forms of renewable power sources plus maintaining the grid to ensure the reliable delivery to customers. It's truly a challenging time with many innovative solutions. Jeff Postelwait's Contact Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-postelwait-477387a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-postelwait-477387a/) T&D World Website: https://www.tdworld.com/ (https://www.tdworld.com/) Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavor-business-media/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavor-business-media/)

    Episode 6: Hyperspectral Imaging with Awais Ahmed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 20:17


    On this episode of Satellite Superheroes, we're talking about hyperspectral imaging satellites detecting invisible problems with Awais Ahmed Founder and CEO of Pixxel. In our conversation, we discuss how hyperspectral imaging satellites are uniquely designed to beam down data in hundreds of wavelengths to detect problems that are invisible to today's satellites. Awais Ahmed's Contact Information: Don's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awaisahmedna/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/awaisahmedna/) Pixxel's Website: https://www.pixxel.space/ (https://www.pixxel.space/)

    Episode 5: Innovations Impacting Today's Utilities with Don Bowman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 26:12


    On this episode of Satellite Superheroes, we're talking about innovative solutions that solve today's utility challenges with Don Bowman, Vice President of Engineering and Operations with Wake Electric Membership Corporation. In our conversation, we explore the challenges facing today's utilities and how satellites and other innovative technologies will significantly help utilities improve reliability, safety and the delivery of power to their service territories. Don Bowman's Contact Information: Don's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-bowman-275b173/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-bowman-275b173/) Don's Email: Don.Bowman@wemc.com

    Episode 4: Satellite and Innovative Solutions with Gary Huntley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 27:47


    On this episode of Satellite Superheroes, we're talking about satellite solutions to solve today's business challenges with Gary Huntley, former utility executive. In our conversation, we explore the challenges facing today's utilities and how satellites technology will significantly help utilities improve reliability, safety and the delivery of power to their service territories. Gary Huntley's Contact Information: Gary's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-huntley-aaaa8b34/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-huntley-aaaa8b34/)

    Episode 3: Satellite Vegetation Management with Jordan Jozak

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 27:06


    On this episode of Satellite Superheroes, we're talking about how to leverage satellite technology to improve vegetation management with Jordan Jozak with AiDash. In our conversation, we discuss how satellites are changing the world of vegetation management by helping companies deploy valuable resources at the right time and place. Jordan Jozak's Contact Information: AI Dash: https://www.aidash.com/ (https://www.aidash.com/) Jordan's Email: jordan@aidash.com Jordan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjozak/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjozak/)

    Episode 2: Demystifying Earth Observation with Dan Wicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 29:36


    On this episode of Satellite Superheroes, we're demystifying earth observation with Dan Wicks with Satellite Applications Catapult. We discuss the changing space sector, technology trends, investment and marketing drivers of the satellite market. We also discuss the many tangible use cases being used in the satellite market that will positively impact or day to day lives and businesses. Satellite Applications Catapult: https://sa.catapult.org.uk/ (https://sa.catapult.org.uk/) Dan Wicks: daniel.wicks@sa.catapult.org.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielwicks/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielwicks/)

    Episode 1: Satellites 101 and Benefits to Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 23:55


    On this episode of Satellite Superheroes, we are talking to Nitin Das and Rahul Saxena Co-Founders of AiDash on the history of satellite technology and the incredible impact it's having today and will have in the future. This is technology and innovation that is beginning to positively change the industrial OT. Enjoy.

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