In our first episode back from our summer break, we are joined by Alex Duran, a Technical Program Manager at Viasat. Alex takes us behind the scenes of building and testing a satellite the size of a school bus on the Viasat-3 Flight 2 and Flight 3 programs, from integrating thousands of components to navigating the inevitable challenges that come with getting a spacecraft ready for launch.

Alex also shares her experience leading the Viasat Women’s Alliance and how it helped her combat imposter syndrome while also building a strong community of women with similar challenges to lean on and grow with.

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Where to find Alex:

Linkedin

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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced and edited by Sicily Seitz

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Supported by Qwaltec

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In this episode, we’re joined by Kelli Kedis Ogborn, a space economy strategist and Strategic Advisor for Global Markets and Industry Engagement at the Commercial Space Federation (CSF). Kelli shares her story from studying international security and conflict resolution to becoming a leading voice in commercial space, explaining how strategy, policy, investment, and global partnerships are shaping the future of the space economy. She also discusses the importance of building sustainable space infrastructure, translating emerging technologies into real-world impact, and balancing an international career with motherhood.

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Where to find Kelli:

LinkedIn
Website

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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced and edited by Sicily Seitz

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Supported by Qwaltec

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Find In Her Orbit on:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook

In this episode, we’re joined by Jasmine Singh, a planetary scientist, science communicator, and graduate researcher studying some of the most exciting questions in space exploration today. Jasmine shares her journey from a childhood fascination with the solar system to working on NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, which is investigating the habitability of Jupiter’s icy moon Europa and its vast subsurface ocean. We also explore her passion for science communication, how she built an online community of more than 100,000 space enthusiasts, and why representation, outreach, and public engagement are critical to the future of STEM.

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Where to find Jasmine:

Twitter
Instagram
Bluesky
Website
For outreach, collabs, and inquiries: jasminesinghastronomy@gmail.com

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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced and edited by Sicily Seitz

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Supported by Qwaltec

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Find In Her Orbit on:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook