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On Orbit
Hosted by Rachel Jewett · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Hosted by Via Satellite's Senior Managing Editor Rachel Jewett, On Orbit is a technology podcast focused on the socioeconomic value of space and satellite capabilities.
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What is On Orbit about?
Hosted by Via Satellite's Senior Managing Editor Rachel Jewett, On Orbit is a technology podcast focused on the socioeconomic value of space and satellite capabilities.
Who hosts On Orbit?
On Orbit is hosted by Rachel Jewett. The show has published 178 episodes to date.
What has On Orbit covered recently?
Recent episodes include "5G is Not a Destination: Adapting to the NTN Landscape with Comtech's Daniel Gizinski" (28 September 2026, 16 minutes), "Building Exact AI for High-Stakes Space Missions With PiLogic CEO Johannes Waldstein" (10 September 2026, 31 minutes), and "The Evolution of the Space Edge With Voyager CTO Paul Tilghman" (24 August 2026, 44 minutes).
How often does On Orbit publish?
On Orbit publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 178 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on On Orbit?
Booking probability for On Orbit is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. On Orbit requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. On Orbit's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for On Orbit are Aerospace and Scientific Research & Development. On Orbit has a technology audience.
About the host
Rachel Jewett hosts On Orbit, a technology podcast with 178 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 10, 202631 minS1
Startup PiLogic is taking a unique approach to AI for the space industry, developing what it calls "exact AI," a type of AI in the category of automated reasoning. It differs from LLMs in that it's based on...
- Aug 24, 202644 minS1
While orbital data centers have drawn attention and driven headlines this year, there's another story unfolding in spaceborne computing — the evolution of the space edge. It's a shift to higher-powered satellites that...
- Aug 18, 202644 minS1
As conflicts have erupted around the world, governments and MoDs are recognizing the urgent, immediate need for space-based intelligence. At the same time, the cost to build and launch satellites has dropped...
- Jul 28, 20261 hourS1
As AI is driving explosive growth in data center construction on Earth, there's accelerating interest in moving some of the computing infrastructure to orbit. The past few months have seen a flurry of announcements for...
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- Jul 7, 202645 minS1
What can the hostile environment of the Arctic teach us about space? David Marsh recently returned from a first-hand journey to find out. He joins On Orbit this week after wrapping up an Arctic expedition where he spent...
- Jun 23, 202636 minS1
Over just a few years, the ability to connect everyday cell phones to satellite has gone from a milestone tech demonstration to a feature that's deployed in millions of phones. Mindel De La Torre has watched this...
- Jun 9, 202635 minS1
There's a lot of hype in the space industry and bold projections about how demand for satellite broadband, direct-to-device, and more. But every year, the Satellite Industry Association provides a clear view into the...
- May 19, 202637 minS1
SWAP — size, weight, and power — is a defining feature of space engineering constraints. As new technologies and designs have opened up options for size and weight, power is still a limiting constraint. Longtime space...
- May 5, 202624 minS1
How do you future-proof your satellite network to thrive in an increasingly connected world? It's a key question that network operators are asking as they navigate new technologies like 5G, non-terrestrial networks...
Episode #164
Inside SatEnlight's Spiral Staircase of Lasers: Interview with Startup Space Winner Matteo Vismara
Apr 21, 202635 minS1Based in Milan, Italy, SatEnlight is an optical communications technology company with a terminal that stacks multiple beams on top of each other, arranged in what looks like a multi-layered spiral staircase of lasers...
Apr 7, 202633 minS1SSC Space has a mission to help its customers access space — whether that's spacecraft operations and engineering, operating the Esrange launch center in Sweden, or its global ground network. With 54 years of...
- Mar 17, 202637 minS1
As a young electrical engineer at RCA Corporation, Shey Sabripour was inspired by the company's legacy of contributing to space missions, and he wanted to make his own mark by establishing a company that builds...
- Mar 10, 202626 minS1
Emile de Rijk started Swissto12 with a simple goal — to make access to Geostationary Orbit (GEO) faster and more affordable. In order to achieve that, the company had to think smaller. From its origins as a startup...
- Mar 3, 202630 minS1
Semiconductors are foundational to satellite operations, powering everything from communications payloads, to sensing, and propulsion control. As CEO of Spirit Electronics , Marti McCurdy's work is at the heart of the...
- Feb 10, 202636 minS1
Investment in space infrastructure hit a new record in 2025, reaching $22.2 billion, according to Space Capital 's latest report. This level of investment surpassed the previous record of 2021. Chad Anderson, CEO and...
Episode #160
The Infrastructure Revolution Behind Data Centers in Space With Ramon.Space CEO Avi Shabtai
Jan 27, 202626 minS1Data centers in space have been a hot topic in the last few months as a potential future solution to the limitations of running massive data centers on Earth. Ramon.Space, which builds edge computing and onboard...
- Jan 13, 20261h 1mS1
There's a growing understanding that space-based capabilities are critical for national defense strategies, and defense demand for commercial space systems has been a key trend in 2025 influencing both satellite...
- Dec 22, 20251h 6mS1
Forecasts on the arrival time for quantum computing vary greatly – from "it will be here in a decade" to "it's already here." There is consensus on the fact that it's coming, and when it does, it will change the way we...
- Dec 9, 202536 minS1
Is space crowded? Although there's been such a large increase in satellites in orbit, it's not a simple question. On Orbit revisits the question with Chiara Manfletti, CEO of Portugal-based space traffic management...
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