TAU Unbound - Episode#23: Why the shift from massive satellites to nano-satellites will shape our future?

Tel-Aviv born, Prof. Meir Ariel is the Head of the Tel Aviv University New Space Center, the Director General of the Herzliya Science Center and a Researcher at the School of Electrical Engineering. Under his guidance, his students launched several nano-satellites into space in recent years. Here, Prof. Ariel is discussing with host Ido Aharoni Aronoff, why they shift to small satellites represents the future of the communications industry. Prof. Ariel aptly describes how low Earth orbit satellite networks are transforming the way satellite communications (SATCOM) are used. 00:00 - intro 01:55 - Personal background, why did you choose to specialize in space exploration? 06:05 - Electronics engineering 10:22 - Work as a science high school principal 12:11 - The launch of the first mini-satellite of the State of Israel 13:20- The importance of satellites nowadays. 20:00 - Most of the satellites are communication satellites 20:50 - 14 nanosatellites have been launched so far 23:40 - Cooperation with India 24:00 - What is the legacy of space 25:40 - Goals for the future. What is the challenge for the 21st century? 26:10 - Quantum satellite https://international.tau.ac.il