Ever wonder how the food on your shelves actually got there? Behind every shipping container, every cargo vessel, and every seaport expansion is a web of satellite technology, AI, and geospatial intelligence most of us never see.In this episode of the Space Curious Podcast, host Arn Terry sits down with Mohamed Helmy — a remote sensing and GIS consultant specialising in SAR imagery, AI-driven satellite analytics, and national infrastructure programmes — to unpack how space technology is quietly revolutionising the world's seaports.What you'll learn:🛰️ What remote sensing & GIS actually are (explained simply)📡 How SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) sees through clouds, darkness & extreme weather🏗️ How satellites help governments decide where to build & expand seaports🌊 Why climate change is the #1 threat to global port infrastructure🤖 How AI, cloud computing & data analytics are powering smart ports💰 Why developing nations can leverage satellite data without owning satellites🚀 Career roadmap: skills, courses & platforms to break into the space tech industry🔍 Myth-busting: what satellite imagery can and CAN'T do (sorry, Hollywood)⚡ Plus a rapid-fire quick round with Mohamed!Whether you're a space enthusiast, a maritime professional, a student exploring career paths, or just someone who takes their supermarket for granted — this conversation will change how you see the invisible infrastructure powering global trade.👉 WATCH THE FULL EPISODE NOW and discover the space tech hiding in plain sight.🔗 Connect with Mohamed Helmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-omar-m-helmy/ Connect with Arn Terry - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnterry/Are you hiring? Click here ---https://danielernest.com/de-orbit Want to be part of The Space Curious Community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/18018020/🔔 Subscribe to Space Curious Podcast for more deep-dive conversations at the intersection of space, technology, and everyday life.📅 New episodes dropping regularly — hit that bell so you never miss one!#SpaceCurious #SatelliteTechnology #RemoteSensing #GIS #SAR #Seaports #MaritimeIndustry #SpaceTech #AI #ClimateChange #Geospatial #SmartPorts #SatelliteImagery #SpaceCareers #Podcast #TechPodcast #SpaceIndustry #DataAnalytics #CloudComputing #Infrastructure #GlobalTrade #Egypt #NationalSecurity #FutureOfPorts #SpaceData

What does the future of space infrastructure actually look like — and who's building it?

In this episode of the Space Curious Podcast, host Jim Terry sits down with Aurélie Bressollette, a space industry veteran with nearly 25 years of experience across almost every layer of the space economy. From satellite robotics and infrastructure to global supply chains, large constellations, and launch, Aurélie has held senior positions at Airbus, OHB, Red Wire, and Revard Space Networks, served as CEO of European Launch Company Latitude, and now advises the next generation of space businesses.

We dive deep into:

🛰️ Career & Background — How a trip to the US sparked a passion for space, from dreaming of becoming an astronaut to building a career across established aerospace giants and scrappy garage startups

🏭 Startup vs Established Aerospace — What startups can learn from the big players (talent, deep expertise) and what the big players can learn from startups (letting go of inherited constraints, moving faster)

📊 The Data Problem in Space — Why satellites are collecting more data than ever, the push to process data in orbit with AI, and how relay networks are becoming the backbone of space communication

🌐 Building an Internet in Space — How inter-satellite optical links are changing the game, the rise of relay constellations, and why this matters for everyone from military users to everyday consumers

🛡️ Defence Momentum & The New Reality — Why geopolitical tensions are driving unprecedented investment in European space defence, and what needs to change in procurement to keep innovation ahead of obsolescence

🚀 Launch Access & Capacity — Does the world have enough launch capacity? (Spoiler: no.) Why European launch companies must win through specialisation, not scale, and why we'll see consolidation in the coming years

💰 Economics of Space Infrastructure — Who actually pays for all of this? From taxpayer-funded missions to venture capital and private investors

👩‍💻 Careers & Future Workforce — The skills that will be in greatest demand (mission specialists, software/AI, user-oriented thinkers), the surprising skill gap (finance!), and why there's a place for everyone in the space sector

🔍 Myth Busting — The space industry isn't just rocket scientists in white coats. It needs marketers, lawyers, HR professionals, finance experts, and people from every background

🔮 Future Predictions for 2035 & 2040 — Crowded LEO, in-space manufacturing and servicing, debris management, and the risks of nations attacking each other's space assets

⚡ Quick Fire Round — New space or established? In-orbit or on-ground processing? One technology to invest in today?

Whether you're already in the space sector, looking to break in, or just curious about the infrastructure being built above our heads, this episode is packed with insights you won't hear anywhere else.

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