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Guillaume Tanier, CEO and Co-founder of Leanspace, joined Constellations to discuss the benefits of software for space and satellite operations. Hear Mr. Tanier discuss the digitalization of the satellite ground segment including an explanation of the concept of digital continuity, the challenges of interfaces between providers, and how it is possible for developers to build their own ground segment in weeks, rather than years.

Sita Sonty will discuss the satellite revolution taking place in both space and on the ground including the future of satellite connectivity, the growth of non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellites, the demand for multi-orbit antennas, and the virtualization of satellite ground systems.

The impact of 5G on the mobile industry and its customers will be profound, especially with the recent inclusion of satellites into the standard. Yesmean Luk, a Senior Consultant at STL Partners, will be discussing whether the convergence of the satellite and telecom industries will be a revolution or evolution.

On this episode of the Constellations Podcast, we learn about the differences between OneWeb and OneWeb Technologies. Kevin Steen, CEO of OneWeb Technologies, talks about connectivity in places that currently do not have broadband – such as polar regions or UAV applications.

Virtualization, software-defined networking and orchestration can enable ground networks to become much more agile to meet the new capabilities in space. Luc-Yves Pagal Vinette is an expert in networking concepts such as SDN/NFV, the edge and disaggregated networks.

Bill Milroy, Chairman and CTO, of ThinKom Solutions, discusses the business case for an antenna. He addresses the challenges of creating antennas for deployment in space vehicles. Bill thinks the market is moving towards a fusion of GEO and LEO to help shape IP traffic.

Direct satellite-to-cell phone connectivity is being explored by SpaceX and T-Mobile. Chris Quilty, from Quilty Analytics, explains how this technology could impact cellular backhaul revenues.

SIA President Tom Stroup discusses the market drivers, opportunities, and challenges that 5G presents for the satellite industry. Stroup is uniquely qualified to discuss this topic as he is well versed in regulatory and policy issues of critical importance to the space industry.

On the Constellations Podcast, we'll discuss the integration of satellite and terrestrial networks. Charles Miller from Lynk is co-founder and CEO of Lynk, a company developing a satellite-to-mobile phone satellite constellation. It aims to provide a cell tower and space capability for global coverage.