Podcasts about space applications

Český kosmický průmysl má krátkou historii, ale velkou přidanou hodnotu a úspěšné postavení v evropském kontextu, podílí se i na těch nejambicióznějších vesmírných projektech. Pro další rozvoj tohoto odvětví je klíčová podpora státu a také rozšíření akademických oborů se zaměřením na vesmírné technologie. Brněnské VUT proto před třemi lety otevřelo nový studijní program Space Applications. Jeho garant Tomáš Götthans se ve studiu Hospodářských novin sešel se zástupci firem, aby diskutovali o dalších příležitostech tohoto sektoru.

My guest this week is Ralph Grundler from Aitech and we are chatting all about OpenVPX in space! Ralph and I discuss the increasing role that open standards are playing in space applications, how OpenVPX supports a systems-based approach for these types of designs, and how OpenVPX can also be used to support a variety of AI applications in space. 

On this week's episode Matthew Onassis and Luca De Caneva, co-founders of NAVXCOM, join us to discuss their company's mission to develop a Lunar Positioning System (LPS) for autonomous navigation and communication on the moon. Matt & Luca share their STEM origin story which includes meeting at NASA identifying a gap in lunar infrastructure. NAVXCOM won a contract with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center to establish the first proof of concept by the end of the year. The NAVXCOM team aims to support autonomous lunar operations, including rover deployment and habitat preparation. Leaning into AI & collaboration in the space industry, NAVXCOM has big plans for dual-use technologies for Earth and Space Applications! We'd love to know what YOU think! Let us know in the comments below or by emailing us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com. Topics: ai, nasa, companies, space, system, rovers, idea, lunar, proposal, talk, started, today, industry, terms, develop, people, satellites, moon, working, operations, navxcom Sources: https://www.navxcom.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Today In Space Podcast, we NEED Lunar Infrastruture! 03:15 Matthew Onassis & Luca De Caneva / NAVXCOM Co-Founders 04:41 What is NAVXCOM and Its Mission? 05:37 NASA Internship Experience 12:27 Transition from NASA to NAVXCOM 17:37 Challenges and Opportunities in the Space Industry 19:12 Lunar Positioning System (LPS), Autonomous Deployment and Scalability 45:24 AI and Cybersecurity in Space Technology 58:49 Future of NAVXCOM and Space Industry 01:11:03 Closing Remarks and Encouragement -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space and humanity! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram & Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook  Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #lunar #3dprinting #create #astronaut #spacestation #ai #gps #lunarbase #lunar #moonbase #moon

The European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency plan to grow the workforce to 200 people at the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) by 2030. British paralympian John Mcfall has been cleared to go into space after a two-year feasibility study. Space-based energy generation company Star Catcher has closed its $12.25M seed round, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell. You can connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn, and learn more about his work on his website. Selected Reading Plans unveiled for stronger European Space Agency presence in UK and space skills training - GOV.UK Disabled British astronaut John McFall cleared to travel into space UK Space Agency awards ten technologies to purify water frozen in Moon's soil - GOV.UK Star Catcher Closes $12.25M Seed Round to Transform Space Operations With World's First Space-Based Energy Grid KBR Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results RTX's Raytheon partners with AVIO to build a more resilient U.S. Defense Industrial Base for solid rocket motor production Collins Aerospace relocating Singapore plant to new $250M manufacturing facility in Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore ISRO conducts flight experiment of Air Breathing Propulsion System Morpheus Space Launches New "Reloaded" Factory in Dresden, Germany, significantly increasing availability of the GO-2 Electric Propulsion Systems Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard's 26th Mission SpiderOak and Axiom Space Demonstrate New Rust Enabled OrbitSecure Platform on International Space Station SES Space & Defense Awarded U.S. Army's SATCOM as a Managed Service Pilot Contract- Business Wire Dr. Angel Smith Appointed as Executive Director of SmallSat Alliance Astronomers are scrambling to save the world's most powerful X-ray space telescope T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Low Earth Orbit satellite communication takes center stage in this week's Fish Fry podcast! Mike McLernon from MathWorks joins me to chat all about the advantages of Low Earth Orbit satellites versus traditional Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites, the challenges of this kind of satellite technology, and the tools and practices that engineers can use to overcome these challenges. Also this week, I investigate new research from the University of Helsinki that contends that we can accurately predict LEO satellite movement with the help of weather models.

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.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA] 

My podcast guest this week is MathWorks Space Segment Manager Ossi Saarela and we are chatting all about the intersection of AI and simulation for space applications! We investigate the challenges that engineers are facing today when it comes to the integration of AI into space systems, how simulation can be used to solve these issues, and why the development of more effective AI models for space applications will be a game changer for the future of space exploration.  Also this week, I check out a newly discovered type of star called Old Smokers.

Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in space applications poses challenges due to power consumption of advanced processors, radiation damage, and the need for software modifications. However, the potential benefits are significant. AI algorithms can identify ships and transmit relevant data, improve spacecraft performance by detecting and resolving issues, enhance autonomy for long-duration or limited human interaction missions, optimize data processing and transmission for remote-sensing satellites, and more. Efforts are being made to develop space-qualified components, shielding techniques, and AI-optimized chips to ensure reliability and performance in space. Different missions may require different approaches, but ongoing efforts aim to overcome obstacles and utilize AI in space exploration. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyphoang/message

Dr. Kenny C. Cheung, as the technical lead on advanced materials and manufacturing at the Ames Research Center, directs interdisciplinary research at the Coded Structures Laboratory, focusing on applying digital materials and algorithms to aeronautical and space applications. Fore more details :https://www.nasa.gov/ames-cct/about-us/ Science robotics paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.adi2746#core-collateral-share

Ruvimbo Samanga is an Africa Space Policy Analyst currently working for Access Partnership and sits on the Board of the Space Arbitration Association. She serves as an Ambassador for the MILO Space Science Institute, and previously served a 2-year term as the National Point of Contact for Zimbabwe in the Space Generation Advisory Council, the latter which is in support of the United Nations Program on Space Applications. You can connect with Ruvimbo on LinkedIn. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn. Audience Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 45 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Michael Seidl, Systems Engineer with a focus on space applications, and Adrian Helwig, Analog Field Application Engineer, of satsearch member Texas Instruments (TI).TI is a global electronics manufacturer and innovation company with a strong interest in space. In this podcast Michael and Adrian delve into the myriad of decisions that face engineers looking to develop optimally-performing data acquisition system for space. We cover: The typical compromises that designers face when developing solutions for data acquisition system function How to assess the entire signal chain to boost performance Guidance on implementing effective fault detection and protection protocols Advice and resources for assessing different circuit setups and data architectures to optimize performance You 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.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA] 

GaN power devices should be the ideal choice for power conversion applications in space because they are more robust than hard rad MOSFETs when exposed to various forms of radiation. The electrical and thermal performance of GaN has also demonstrated superior operation in a space environment. In this podcast, Bel Lazar, Chief Executive Officer of EPC Space, will analyze the importance of GaN for the space industry. Bel Lazar brings 30+ years of experience in the semiconductor, aerospace, and defense technology fields. In addition to his role as CEO of EPC Space, Bel currently serves as COO of Efficient Power Conversion (EPC).

Space applications of GAGG:Ce scintillators: a study of afterglow emission by proton irradiation by Giuseppe Dilillo et al. on Sunday 16 October We discuss the results of a proton irradiation campaign of a GAGG:Ce (Cerium-doped Gadolinium Aluminium Gallium Garnet) scintillation crystal, carried out in the framework of the HERMES-TP/SP (High Energy Rapid Modular Ensemble of Satellites -- Technological and Scientific Pathfinder) mission. A scintillator sample was irradiated with 70 MeV protons, at levels equivalent to those expected in equatorial and sun-synchronous low-Earth orbits over orbital periods spanning 6 months to 10 years. The data we acquired are used to introduce an original model of GAGG:Ce afterglow emission. Results from this model are applied to the HERMES-TP/SP scenario, aiming at an upper-bound estimate of the detector performance degradation resulting from afterglow emission. arXiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/http://arxiv.org/abs/2112.02897v3

https://youtu.be/kHxE1-2h5r0 Host: Dr. Pamela Gay ( https://cosmoquest.org/x/ & @starstryder )Special Guest: Developing reliable, renewable, and safe power/energy storage systems is a key requirement for future space missions, both within our solar system and those venturing beyond it, as well as for establishing a permanent human presence on the moon and/or Mars. Are fuel cells one solution to this need? And what exactly constitutes a fuel cell? Find out tonight as we are joined by Ian Jakupca from NASA's Glenn Research Center.   After graduating from the University of Dayton, Ian began developing specialized flow control components, instrumentation and electrochemical stacks for aerospace systems at the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio in 2000. His initial work supported the development team working on the next generation Space Shuttle Orbiter fuel cell power system before transitioning to oxygen and hydrogen generation through water electrolysis and regenerative fuel cell energy storage systems. This early component work supported efforts to monitor and operate regenerative fuel cell energy storage systems in vacuum environments. Over time his work expanded to system-level designs to meet the requirements of a range of vehicles.    Ian's primary research interest is the efficiency of integrated electrochemical systems with a focus on low-power techniques to manage reactants, heat, power and instrumentation. He led multiple system design and demonstrations efforts for air-independent (H2/O2) primary and regenerative fuel cell systems. To date, he has innovation awards for software and hardware and is the lead author on over 20 external publications.   As the Fuel Cell Technology Lead at NASA Glenn Research Center, Ian supervises and consults for multiple technology development projects involving ISRU electrolysis, primary fuel cells, and regenerative fuel cells for space and aerospace applications.   To learn more about the research being done in fuel cell technology (and more!) view the following presentations: https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/fil... https://www.hydrogen.energy.gov/pdfs/... Regular Guests: Dr. Morgan Rehnberg ( http://www.morganrehnberg.com/ & @MorganRehnberg ) Dr. Kimberly Cartier ( http://KimberlyCartier.org & @AstroKimCartier ) This week's stories: - Boeing StarLiner test flight. - Uranus & Neptune… What's the difference? I'm hazy… - ESA's JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) mission… - JWST update! July 12 first science!   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Developing reliable, renewable, and safe power/energy storage systems is a key requirement for future space missions, both within our solar system and those venturing beyond it, as well as for establishing a permanent human presence on the moon and/or Mars. Are fuel cells one solution to this need? And what exactly constitutes a fuel cell? Find out tonight as we are joined by Ian Jakupca from NASA's Glenn Research Center. After graduating from the University of Dayton, Ian began developing specialized flow control components, instrumentation and electrochemical stacks for aerospace systems at the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio in 2000. His initial work supported the development team working on the next generation Space Shuttle Orbiter fuel cell power system before transitioning to oxygen and hydrogen generation through water electrolysis and regenerative fuel cell energy storage systems. This early component work supported efforts to monitor and operate regenerative fuel cell energy storage systems in vacuum environments. Over time his work expanded to system-level designs to meet the requirements of a range of vehicles. Ian's primary research interest is the efficiency of integrated electrochemical systems with a focus on low-power techniques to manage reactants, heat, power and instrumentation. He led multiple system design and demonstrations efforts for air-independent (H2/O2) primary and regenerative fuel cell systems. To date, he has innovation awards for software and hardware and is the lead author on over 20 external publications. As the Fuel Cell Technology Lead at NASA Glenn Research Center, he supervises and consults for multiple technology development projects involving ISRU electrolysis, primary fuel cells, and regenerative fuel cells for space and aerospace applications. To learn more about the research being done in fuel cell technology (and more!) view the following presentations: https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/05/f34/fcto_bop_workshop_jacupka.pdf https://www.hydrogen.energy.gov/pdfs/review19/ia011_jakupca_2019_o.pdf Also be sure to check out the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC). **************************************** The Weekly Space Hangout is a production of CosmoQuest. Want to support CosmoQuest? Here are some specific ways you can help: Subscribe FREE to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/cosmoquest Subscribe to our podcasts Astronomy Cast and Daily Space where ever you get your podcasts! Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/cosmoquestx – follow and subscribe! Become a Patreon of CosmoQuest https://www.patreon.com/cosmoquestx Become a Patreon of Astronomy Cast https://www.patreon.com/astronomycast Buy stuff from our Redbubble https://www.redbubble.com/people/cosmoquestx Join our Discord server for CosmoQuest - https://discord.gg/X8rw4vv Join the Weekly Space Hangout Crew! - http://www.wshcrew.space/ Don't forget to like and subscribe! Plus we love being shared out to new people, so tweet, comment, review us... all the free things you can do to help bring science into people's lives.

Jak se na Zemi simulují podmínky na Mezinárodní vesmírné stanici? A co z toho lze vyvodit o psychologii astronautů? V dalším díle Czech Space News tentokrát odpovídá Iva Poláčková Šolcová z Psychologického ústavu Akademie Věd. A ve zprávách se pobavíme třeba o novém oboru na brněnském VUT, Space Applications.Přednáška z Czech Space Weeku 2021: https://slideslive.com/38972752Podcast Czech Space News vám přináší Ministerstvo dopravy a agentura Czech Invest a provedou vás jím bývalý vědecký redaktor Českého Rozhlasu Vojtěch Koval a Jan Spratek z Hvězdárny a planetária hlavního města Prahy.  

In this episode of the Space Economy podcast we are featuring a recent Future in Space Operations presentation by Paul Jaffe of the Naval Research Laboratory.Dr. Paul Jaffe is an electronics engineer and researcher with over 25 years of experience at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). He has led or held major roles on dozens of space missions and on breakthrough technology development projects for civilian, defense, and intelligence community sponsors. In this episode Dr. Jaffe will speak on “Power Beaming and Space Applications." This complements an earlier podcast this season by Jeff Mankins on Space Based Solar Power. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we're joined by Helena Milevych and Jakub Nalepa from satsearch member KP Labs.KP Labs is a Polish NewSpace business founded in 2016 that develops autonomous spacecraft and robotic technology.In the episode we discuss creating a hardware and software ecosystem to bring AI-powered algorithms for autonomy in space missions. We cover: The current maturity of AI systems for autonomous operations The types of missions and requirements that could require such functionality KP Labs' Smart Mission Ecosystem and the benefits it can bring to missions Predictions on the growth of the market for AI-powered autonomy in space missions To find out more about KP Labs please click here to view their satsearch supplier hub, and to stay up to date with all of our work, please join the satsearch mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]

In this episode we talk to Sarah Blyde, the National Point of Contact for New Zealand with the Space Generation Advisory Council. Sarah is a real-life rocket woman based in Auckland, New Zealand. After starting out making cardboard rockets, Sarah now spends her days helping to build the real thing at Rocket Lab. She also volunteers for Rocket Women, an international organization working to inspire the next generation of young women to pursue careers in STEM. In addition, Sarah is one of two National Points of Contact in New Zealand for the Space Generation Advisory Council, a global non-profit organization and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. Sarah is a graduate of the University of Auckland in Engineering and Commerce and the International Space University in Space Studies. After her undergraduate degree, Sarah worked as an engineer in the energy industry before deciding to transition her career to the space industry by completing a master's degree in France. After several years abroad, Sarah is pleased to be back home in New Zealand and is excited to be part of the growing space sector. In her spare time, you'll likely find her at the beach kitesurfing, out training for her next marathon, or hiking up a mountain somewhere. The Space Generation Advisory Council in Support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications is a global non-governmental, non-profit (US 501(c)3) organisation and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals ages 18–35 to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the SGAC network of members, volunteers and alumni has grown to more than 15 000 members representing more than 150 countries. If you'd like to contact Sarah, please refer to the links below: Sarah on Twitter Sarah on LinkedIn Recommended Reading: Comparing Space Sectors Down Under If you are keen to hear on the go, this episode is available on Audius, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio and other podcasting platforms under Clayming Space. Enjoy! And please like, share, and subscribe, so we know the type of content you want us to produce. Support Clayming Space by becoming a Patreon supporter or on Anchor for listener directed content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clayming-space/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clayming-space/support

Marty Waldman's space career has spanned over 44 years and counting. He worked on missile defense, the space shuttle, and many other space projects through the US Navy and Air Force. He is the principal associate at Space Information Labs and president of United Horizons. Also, Marty founded the Southern Nevada chapter of the National Defense Industry Association and is active in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Our discussion centers around the problem of where the power necessary for space applications such as a lunar or Martian base is going to come from. Marty has a solution and you can follow along with the presententation deck linked to below. Host Jason Kanigan asks Marty: What are two projects (that you're allowed to talk about, anyway) you're most proud of and why? You’ve made an argument for incorporating nuclear power into the space industry. What is the “big idea” you’re promoting and how does it apply to space? Why Nevada as a home base for this kind of solution? Isn't nuclear technology dangerous? Who is the customer of this power solution? What kind of projects attract your attention and interest nowadays? What is your vision of the space industry for the next two or three decades? Useful Links: Ascend presentation slide deck on nuclear power in space: https://coldstarproject.com/ascendpowerdeck American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) National Website: www.aiaa.org Las Vegas AIAA Website: https://aiaa-lasvegas.org/ National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) website: https://ndia-snv.org/ Marty Waldman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-waldman-6868368/ OpEx Society: https://www.opexsociety.org Get new episodes directly in your inbox: https://www.coldstartech.com/msb Talk to Cold Star: https://www.coldstartech.com/bookcall

This is a re-broadcast of the March 15, 2017 episode of STEM Voices with Dr. Kathleen Morse & Jeremy Zawodny of Yosemite Space. The company's primary focus is developing innovative products for Space applications. Members of Yosemite Space collectively have extensive experience developing innovative, reliable products for Space applications. The woman majority owned business was founded in 2012 by Dr. Kathleen Morse and Jeremy Zawodny serves as the lead software engineer.In 2016, a Yosemite Space experiment using state of the art System on Chip (SoC) technology was deployed in the NanoRacks External Platform outside the International Space Station.  This platform exposes the components to Space radiation and communicates the status of the Yosemite Space payload back to Earth.  As mentioned in the podcast, here is a link to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Apps. 

Dr. Ayanna Howard is a Professor and the Linda J. and Mark C. Smith Endowed Chair in Bioengineering in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is also the Associate Chair for Faculty Development in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Human-Automation Systems Lab. In addition, Ayanna founded and is the Chief Technology Officer of the company Zyrobotics which provides mobile therapy and educational products for children with differing needs. Ayanna likes to exercise and do Zumba in her free time. She has been a certified Zumba instructor now for about eight years, and it has been a fun way for Ayanna to unwind from her work. In terms of her research, Ayanna is a roboticist who builds, designs, and programs robots that interact with people in the real world. Ayanna completed her undergraduate studies in engineering at Brown University, received her master’s degree and PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California, and earned her MBA from Claremont University, Drucker School of Management. Before joining the faculty at Georgia Tech, she worked as a Senior Robotics Researcher and Deputy Manager in the Office of the Chief Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology. Ayanna has been the recipient of many awards and honors, including the Brown Engineering Alumni Medal, the Computer Research Association A. Nico Habermann Award, the Anita Borg Institute A Richard Newton Educator ABIE Award, The National Society of Black Engineers Janice Lumpkin Educator of the Year Award, the IEEE Early Career Award in Robotics and Automation, the California Women in Business Award for Science and Technology, Engineer of the Year Award from the Los Angeles Council of Engineers and Scientists, the Allstate Insurance Distinguished Honoree for achievement in science, the NASA Space Act Award for Fuzzy Logic Engine for Space Applications, the NASA Space Act Award for Path Planning Graphical User Interface, the NASA Honor Award for Safe Robotic Navigation Task, the NASA Lew Allen Award of Excellence for significant technical contributions, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Technology and Applications Program Honor Award. She has also been awarded the Georgia Tech Electrical and Computer Engineering Outreach Award, Faculty Woman of Distinction Award, Class of 1934 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Activities Award, and the Residential Life Cornerstone Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Community. In addition, Ayanna has been named an Honoree of The Root 100 and among the MIT Technology Review Top 100 Young Innovators of the Year. Ayanna joined us for an interview to discuss her life and science.

Space astrophysics mostly depend on ground based telescopes for observation. However the most important part has to do with observation from outer space using satellites and space-shuttles. By observing space from outside of earth’s atmosphere it is possible to gather much richer information by using techniques that would be ineffective from ground-level, such as measuring x-ray radiation. Dr. Ioannis Georgantopoulos gives us a glimpse into how x-rays allow scientists to have a much richer view of many uncharted territories of space which would otherwise be invisible. We also talk about the current and future space missions that the Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing participates in and the expected outcomes. Finally we talk about the involvement and collaboration opportunities for small or medium software and hardware companies in Space programs, how easy is it to get funding and how a company can fill-in any competence gaps. Interviewed by George Voulgaris for Tech Talks Central.

Telemetry, tracking and command systems are complex networks of ground tracking stations supported by sophisticated signal processing that enable ground controllers to send up commands and receive large amounts of scientific data, often transmitted from millions of kilometres in deep space. These systems are crucial to space success and require unique, high-precision engineering, often adapted to the requirements of different missions. However all space agencies must rationalise costs and as result global cooperation in this highly technical field is growing deeper. ESApod reports from ESA's 4th International Workshop on Tracking, Telemetry and Command Systems for Space Applications.ESApod audio programme