169 - Commercial Data, Open Source Intelligence and Moving at the Speed of Technology

Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders

On the Constellations Podcast, we’ll discuss the DoD using commercial space capabilities, from launch to ISR data. During this episode, Dave Gauthier, Chief Strategy Officer, GXO, Inc., will discuss the challenges of DoD acquisition methods, the shift towards information services and leaning on the commercial industry for the critical advantage. The Space Force Commercial Services Office looking at bringing capabilities in as fast as their ready and incentivizing industry to work with the government to address the risks and options companies face. In this episode, David explains the power of electro-optical, including innovative solutions going beyond what the human eye can see, and provides example applications such as aggregating optical imagery with other forms of data such as remote sensing to gain better insight.