10: Autonomous Spacecraft and the Role of Software in Shaping the Future of Space Exploration

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Allies in Innovation

Terma A/S

18 episodes

2 weeks ago

Allies in Innovation is the podcast that reveals some of the most advanced technologies on the planet. Technologies that will not only fascinate you but will change how you live your everyday life and ultimately change the world.

In the podcast we talk with the engineers behind the technological innovations, and we ask them, why it fascinates them and how it will come to change the future.

In the podcast, we’re zooming in on how to gain situational awareness of the Arctics, how to drive innovation in cutting-edge technology, and how to build for space.

So, join us today, as we dive into the innovations and partnership that will shape the future of space exploration, surveillance, and warfare.

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10: Autonomous Spacecraft and the Role of Software in Shaping the Future of Space Exploration

Allies in Innovation

32 minutes

6 months ago

10: Autonomous Spacecraft and the Role of Software in Shaping the Future of Space Exploration

Space hardware is getting a software upgrade — and it’s changing the rules.

In this episode, Mikkel Svold speaks with aerospace lecturer Andreas Stren and RF engineer Alexander Spaniol from Terma about how configurable tech like FPGAs is giving satellites a second life. Smarter systems mean in-mission updates, greater resilience, and real-time adaptability in unpredictable environments.

For those tracking the edge of space infrastructure — from mission ops to defense contractors — this conversation cuts to the core of what's next in agile satellite design.

This is about what’s working, what’s coming, and why it matters.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Discover how software redefines space tech design and functionality.
Understand FPGA's role in software-driven space applications.
Learn the shift from hardware to software-defined architectures.
Explore mission agility with software reconfigurability onboard.
Uncover how AI enhances satellite autonomous decision-making.
Future vision: virtualization and onboard data processing evolution.

Episode Contents
00:11 Introduction to software's evolution in space technology
01:06 Historical shifts: From analog systems to software-driven solutions
03:29 Role of software-defined architectures in space systems
04:53 Hardware requirements in harsh space environments
07:24 Enhancements in mission planning and satellite lifespan
10:52 Implications of increased processing power for satellites
13:28 Benefits of software-defined systems for mission adaptability
17:56 Automation and AI in satellite decision-making processes
22:13 Influence of new space actors on software advancements
25:21 Future developments: Virtualization and onboard data processing
28:50 Practical applications: Wildfire detection and autonomous landings

Production
This podcast is brought to you by Terma.
This podcast is produced by Montanus.