Episode 88

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19th Aug 2026

SES in India: Predicting the Future of Space with Pankaj (Part 2)

What does the future of space actually look like from a lawyer's perspective - and is the industry ready for it?

In the second of two conversations with Pankaj, an associate legal counsel at SES in Chennai, we hear his take on the biggest trends reshaping the space sector right now: the rise of private sector leadership, the shift from exploration to governance, and why space sustainability and orbital congestion have moved from a technical concern to a central policy priority.

Plus - the project he's most proud of at SES, what it means to lead a governance initiative in the middle of a major merger, and the most unexpected answer to our closing question yet.

Find out more about this new chapter for SES and Intelsat: www.ses.com

Satellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.

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SES is the world's leading satellite operator. We connect and enable broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers, and enrich the lives of billions of people worldwide.
Satellite Stories host Kristina Smith-Meyer discusses what matters most to our customers and hears how the services SES provide really make a difference.
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