Marco Agnan, Co-Founder and CTO of Odysseus Space, joins Joe Reed to discuss the future of laser communication and high-speed satellite data delivery.
Marco explains how Odysseus Space is developing Cyclops, an end-to-end space-to-ground laser communication service. The model gives satellite operators access to optical communication terminals and ground infrastructure through a subscription, reducing upfront costs and technical barriers.
The conversation covers the growing data demands of Earth observation satellites, the limits of traditional radio-frequency systems and the role of laser links in agriculture, wildfire detection, urban planning, maritime monitoring and defence.
Marco also shares his journey from astrophysics and a NASA solar wind mission to building a space company in Taiwan and Luxembourg. He discusses European funding, prototype development, hiring, company culture, artificial intelligence and the skills future engineers need.
The episode also explores Odysseus Space’s next milestones, including its first flight model, a ground station in Spain and an upcoming in-orbit demonstration.
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