NewSpaceVision

#46: Why Thermal Data Will Transform Earth Observation (feat. Constellr’s Max Gulde, Co-Founder & CEO)

What if you could take the temperature of the entire planet - accurately, continuously, and in high resolution?In this episode, we sit down with Max Gulde, co-founder & CEO of Constellr, whose team is launching a global thermal intelligence layer powered by microsatellites. Their goal: unlock new capabilities across agriculture, defense, urban planning, climate resilience, and beyond.Max shares the unfiltered story behind Constellr’s rise - from ISS payload fiascos and 14 failed grant applications, to two successful satellite launches and major governmental partnerships. Along the way, he breaks down why thermal is the most underrated data source in Earth observation, and why accuracy (not just resolution) is the real game-changer.We also dive into:🌡️ Why temperature is the only continuous environmental variable - and why that unlocks “interpolated” EO data🚀 How Constellr went from a Fraunhofer spin-off to a venture-backed space company🔭 The difference between thermal sensing and traditional optical/radar data🌍 Agriculture, defense, urban heat, industrial monitoring - and the markets thermal will reshape🛰️ What’s coming next: 10+ satellites, meter-level thermal, and a queryable digital twin of the planetMax’s stories are wild, insightful, and often hilarious - so don’t miss it.Follow Max & Constellr:https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-gulde-6563573/https://www.constellr.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/constellr/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxe1n8xrOopkNKsDQqxVnUQhttps://www.instagram.com/constellr__/Follow NewSpaceVision:https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevisionhttps://twitter.com/newspacevisionhttps://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/This podcast is sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:info@live-eo.compodcast@newspace.visionpodcast@live-eo.com

#45: Science Fiction Made Real: Building Europe’s Reentry Capsules (feat. Sebastian Klaus, CEO)

What goes up must come down - but in Europe, nothing comes back from space. That’s the problem Sebastian Klaus, co-founder & CEO of Atmos Space Cargo, set out to solve.After a career that spanned aerospace engineering, special forces missions, and a commercial pilot’s license, Sebastian is now leading a team building reentry capsules with inflatable heat shields - a technology that sounds like sci-fi but is already flying.Atmos aims to return anything from orbit: biomedicine experiments, 3D-printed tissues, semiconductors, quantum materials , even strategic supplies. With a successful first flight under their belt, they’re positioning themselves as Europe’s answer to Dragon and Starship, but with a lighter, modular approach.In this episode, we cover:🛰️ Why Europe’s lack of reusable spacecraft is a strategic weakness🔥 How inflatable heat shields could reshape reentry tech🌍 Civil applications: biomedicine, semiconductors, materials made in orbit⚔️ Dual-use vision: from rapid relief to rapid defense💡 The future: daily launches, in-space industry, and orbital data centersMake sure to follow Sebastian, Atmos, and NewSpaceVision:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-klaus-b7676853/https://atmos-space-cargo.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/atmos-space-cargo/https://www.instagram.com/atmosspacecargo/?hl=enhttps://x.com/atmosspacecargo

#44: Mapping Forests in 3D: KappaZeta’s Bold Satellite Mission (feat. Martin Jüssi, Space Mission Manager)

Most satellites see the Earth in two dimensions. But what if we could measure not just the surface, but the height and volume of what covers it - forests, crops, even infrastructure? That’s the mission of KappaZeta, an Estonian startup building a 3D Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation that could transform how we monitor our planet.In this episode, we sit down with Martin Jüssi, Space Mission Manager at KappaZeta, who takes us on a journey from tinkering with map editors in video games to leading a groundbreaking space mission. We unpack how KappaZeta is turning Europe’s Sentinel-1 satellites into a new kind of forest-monitoring powerhouse, why 3D data is the missing piece for carbon markets, and how Estonia built one of the most dynamic space ecosystems in Europe.We also dive into:🌲 How 3D SAR can track forest biomass, carbon stock, and timber resources🛰️ Why KappaZeta’s “passive satellites” are a cost-effective way to enhance Sentinel-1⚡ The dual-use potential: from forestry and agriculture to defense and disaster response🇪🇪 How Estonia went from Skype to space startups - and what’s next

#43: Finance Secrets from Space: How to Invest - and Attract Investment (feat. Bogdan Gogulan, NewSpace Capital CEO)

Most VCs don’t grow up dreaming about corner offices. Bogdan Gogulan did - and he got one, or close enough. Starting as an analyst climbing the corporate finance ladder, Bogdan’s journey to becoming CEO of a space-focused venture capital firm is nothing short of impressive. In this episode , he opens up about how the space industry surprised him, why switching from back-office brilliance to front-line dealmaking meant more than just a career pivot, and how his roots in the defense world helped shape his investment philosophy.Today, as CEO and managing partner at NewSpace Capital, Bogdan is one of the few investors playing squarely in space’s “valley of death” - the messy middle between early-stage promise and actual scale. We talk about why this growth stage is so brutal, how his team identifies the global category leaders worth betting on, and what it really takes for founders to make the leap from scrappy startup to international force. We also explore why space investment is no longer about “selling the dream,” why government contracts are useful but insufficient, and how exactly NewSpace Capital is quietly building an impressive portfolio of companies shaping the orbital economy.Follow Bogdan & NewSpace Capital: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdan-gogulan/https://www.newspace.capitalhttps://linkedin.com/company/newspace-capitalFollow NewSpaceVision:https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevisionhttps://twitter.com/newspacevisionhttps://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/This podcast is sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:info@live-eo.compodcast@newspace.visionpodcast@live-eo.com

#42: Connected Vehicles: How Stellar Brings Space Tech to the Automotive Industry (feat. Damien Garot, CEO & Co-Founder)

Check out what GLOBBLE looks like here: https://www.stellar.tc/pages/globbleThe future of mobility isn’t just electric—it’s connected. And as autonomous and software-defined vehicles take over the roads, seamless connectivity will be as essential as the engines themselves. But how do you ensure perfect, uninterrupted internet for cars, trucks, and trains moving across vastly different terrains? Enter Stellar, the startup building a bridge between terrestrial and satellite networks to keep vehicles online—everywhere.In this episode, we sit down with Damien Garot, CEO and co-founder of Stellar, who brings decades of experience from OneWeb, Eutelsat, and Thales Alenia Space (previously Alcatel). Damien breaks down why the car industry is now in an arms race for connectivity, how SpaceX's Starlink advantage is shaking up legacy automakers, and why space-based networks will be a game-changer for autonomous driving, fleet management, and beyond.We also explore:🚀 The real reason big telcos and automakers haven’t cracked vehicle connectivity yet🌍 Why Europe’s automotive giants are at risk of falling behind—and how space tech can help📡 How Stellar’s software stitches together 5G, Wi-Fi, and satellite into a seamless network💡 The rise of software-defined cars and why connectivity is becoming a competitive edgeDamien doesn’t just talk theory—he’s building the infrastructure that will reshape the automotive industry from the ground up.Follow Damien & Stellar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgarot/https://x.com/damiengarothttps://www.stellar.tc/https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellartc/Follow NewSpaceVision:https://de.linkedin.com/company/newspacevisionhttps://twitter.com/newspacevisionhttps://www.instagram.com/newspacevision/https://www.facebook.com/newspacevision/https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/newspace/This podcast is sponsored by LiveEO. For more information on how Earth observation can help your company, contact:info@live-eo.compodcast@newspace.visionpodcast@live-eo.com