Why I Serve, Episode 2: with Stephen Hanna

Who are the leaders helping guide the future of the space and satellite industry, and why do they choose to serve? 

In this episode of the SSPI podcast, Why I Serve, we meet Stephen Hanna of Vantor and a member of both the SSPI Mid-Atlantic Chapter Board and the SSPI International Board. 

Stephen shares his journey from geography and business into geospatial intelligence, satellite imagery, and space intelligence. He reflects on the rapid evolution of geospatial technologies, the importance of continuous learning, and the role that professional communities play in helping people build meaningful careers. 

In this conversation Stephen reveals: 

• how he found his way into the space industry
• how geospatial intelligence has evolved over the past two decades
• why mentorship and professional communities matter
• what makes the SSPI Mid-Atlantic Chapter successful
• and what excites him most about the future of space sustainability 

This episode is part of SSPI's Space and Satellite Futures track, focused on leadership and the next generation of the industry.