Скачать или смотреть Autonomous Spacecraft: 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.

**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, https://terma.com
This podcast is produced by Montanus, https://montanus.co