🛰️ What if I told you the software running your phone's GPS, your weather forecasts, and even your emergency rescue signals was written by a handful of brilliant minds — launching code into the harshest environment imaginable and hoping it just... works?In this episode of the Space Curious Podcast, Arn Terry sits down with Ioannis Trichakis, Principal Software Engineer at Alén Space, to decode the invisible world of satellite software. From writing code for machines you can never physically reach, to building fail-safe systems that protect multi-million-dollar missions orbiting at 26,000 km/h — this conversation will blow your mind.We dive deep into:🧠 How satellite software mimics the human body — eyes, heart, brain and all🚀 Why satellites only get THREE 10-minute contact windows per day🛡️ The genius behind FDIR — how satellites detect, isolate, and recover from faults... autonomously📡 The SDR revolution: satellites that can be reprogrammed from Earth like apps on your phone🔐 Why cybersecurity is now a spacecraft fundamental — not an afterthought🤖 AI in orbit: where it's already happening, and where humans must NEVER let go of the wheel💡 How someone went from knowing NOTHING about space to leading an entire space agency's software programmeWhether you're a curious mind, a budding engineer, or someone wondering if there's a career in space for you — this one's going to light a fire. 🔥⭐ Connect with Yiannis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioannis-trichakis-150924b0/ ⭐ Connect with the Space Curious Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/18018020/Connect with Arn Terry - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnterry/?isSelfProfile=true Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:51 Welcome & Introductions3:53 Journey into Space Software6:15 What Surprised Me About Space Software8:00 What Onboard Software Does10:53 How Satellites Communicate11:55 Software-Defined Satellites14:13 Building Software for Space17:27 Fail-Safe Satellite Software20:44 Testing for the Unknown23:51 Reconfigurable Satellites: The SDR Revolution30:03 Cybersecurity in Orbit32:13 Are We Taking Satellites for Granted?34:58 AI Autonomy in Orbit41:05 Careers in Space Software48:53 Myth Busting: Space Tech50:00 Closing Thoughts & Quick FireThe Space Curious Podcast is hosted by Arn Terry, founder of Daniel Ernest and its space and aerospace recruitment practice, DE Orbit — specialists in placing mission-critical talent across the space, satellite and defence sector. Learn more at danielernest.com/de-orbit.#SpaceCurious #SatelliteSoftware #SpaceTech #EmbeddedSystems #AlénSpace #AerospaceEngineering #SpaceIndustry #SoftwareEngineering #SatelliteTechnology #SpaceCareers #STEM #SpacePodcast #TechPodcast #SpaceExploration #Cybersecurity #AIinSpace #SDR #SpaceMissions #Engineering #Curiosity

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