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Orbital

Orbital

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 Orbital investigates the invisible networks connecting humanity's presence in space—from relay satellites to orbital highways. Host Eli Mercer examines cutting-edge communications technology, infrastructure evolution, and ground systems guiding missions to distant worlds.

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  • Orbital - Journey beyond Earth with Eli Mercer

    Orbital - Journey beyond Earth with Eli Mercer
    Apr 10 2026
    Join host Eli Mercer as he uncovers the invisible infrastructure keeping spacecraft connected across the solar system. Orbital explores six decades of satellite evolution, cutting-edge frequencies, and whether our communication systems can keep pace with humanity's reach into space. Part history, part physics, entirely awe-inspiring.

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    1 min
  • Orbital - Gravity Assists and Ground Stations: The Hidden Networks Behind Deep-Space Missions

    Orbital - Gravity Assists and Ground Stations: The Hidden Networks Behind Deep-Space Missions
    Apr 10 2026
    Host Eli Mercer explores gravity assists and how they propel spacecraft across the solar system. NASA's Deep Space Network struggles with overwhelming communication demands as missions multiply, threatening our ability to receive critical scientific data from billion-dollar missions exploring Jupiter's moons, Pluto, and beyond.

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    24 mins
  • Orbital - From Intelsat to Infinity: The 60-Year Evolution of Satellite Networks

    Orbital - From Intelsat to Infinity: The 60-Year Evolution of Satellite Networks
    Apr 10 2026
    Host Eli Mercer traces satellite communications from 1965's Intelsat One to today's sub-terahertz relay networks at 200+ gigahertz. The episode explores how each generation of orbital infrastructure unlocked new missions and examines NASA's push to integrate space networks into 6G standards beyond 2030.

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    28 mins
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