Autonomous Spacecraft: The Role of Software in Shaping the Future of Space Exploration
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Autonomous Spacecraft: The Role of Software in Shaping the Future of Space Exploration
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About this listen
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.
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.
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