#satellite-operations
6 episodes
#1978: The Coffee Mug That Screams at Satellites
From 98% false alarms to pinpoint rescue: how a tiny plastic device saves lives across oceans and mountains.
#1975: Weather Balloons: The 100-Year-Old Tech Powering Modern Forecasting
Why we still launch 1,000 balloons daily into the stratosphere—and why satellites can't replace them.
#1878: How to Never Drop a Call Again: The Magic of Cellular Bonding
Combine Starlink, 5G, and LTE into one unbreakable stream, even from a mountain peak.
#1877: Why Submarines Use the Same Spectrum as Your Phone
From submarine commands to credit card taps, explore the invisible physics dividing the radio spectrum.
#721: The Quest for Perfect Time: Atomic Clocks and DIY Servers
Discover the hidden infrastructure of precise timekeeping, from atomic radio signals to building your own DIY Stratum 1 time server.
#588: Beyond the Joystick: The Reality of Satellite Operations
Think satellites are driven by joysticks? Herman and Corn dive into the complex, high-stakes world of mission control and orbital maintenance.