Roid Rage Silence ≠ Golden
Jun 19, 2025
Join a captivating discussion about the intriguing challenges of deep space communication. Discover how weak signals and small antennas complicate conversations with spacecraft millions of kilometers away. The speakers share humorous career anecdotes and highlight the evolution of rocket technology. Learn about the complexities of maneuvering spacecraft and the reliability of tools beyond lunar orbit. Plus, dive into the thrilling prospects of exploring ancient asteroids and their cosmic secrets. Space exploration has never sounded so fun!
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Colin's Vast Aerospace Journey
- Colin's career started from a department store into the shuttle program, reflecting a diverse engineering path.
- He has worked on Shuttle, ISS, EELV, and other space programs, showing vast aerospace experience.
Challenges of Deep Space Comms
- Deep space comms struggle due to tiny spacecraft power, small antennas, and massive distance.
- This results in very low signal power and demands sophisticated coding and large ground antennas.
Prioritize Practical Radio Design
- Do not rely on traditional radios; spacecraft radios must be designed around strict mass, cost, and power limits.
- Use practical and rapid solutions instead of expensive, slow-to-develop custom radios.