TerraWatch Space Podcast

#36: Market Leading Strategies in Earth Observation - John Murtagh, Airbus Intelligence

Episode Summary

Today, I am speaking with John Murtagh from Airbus Intelligence. I don't think the company requires an introduction - Airbus Intelligence has been delivering value from satellite imagery for over 30 years. John Murtagh is the Head of Strategy for the Intelligence program unit of Airbus Defence and Space. Since joining Airbus in 1992, John has undertaken a wide range of roles, worked in over 30 countries on all continents, and is an executive member driving Intelligence strategies. In this episode, John and I talk about the Airbus Intelligence business unit, the Pléiades Neo mission, the One Atlas Platform, key trends in Earth observation and more.

Episode Notes

Today, I am speaking with John Murtagh from Airbus Intelligence. I don't think the company requires an introduction - Airbus Intelligence has been delivering value from satellite imagery for over 30 years.

John Murtagh is the Head of Strategy for the Intelligence program unit of Airbus Defence and Space. Since joining Airbus in 1992, John has undertaken a wide range of roles, worked in over 30 countries on all continents, and is an executive member driving Intelligence strategies.

In this episode, John and I talk about the Airbus Intelligence business unit, the Pléiades Neo mission, the One Atlas Platform, key trends in Earth observation and more.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airbus-defence-and-space---intelligence/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/airbusspace?lang=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/airbusds

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01:00: Intro

02:45: Airbus Intelligence: Satellites & Activities

09:39: Overview of Pléiades Neo

17:30: OneAtlas Platform

24:12: Key Trends in Earth Observation

31:10: Dealing with Competition and Partnerships

36:23: Commercial Adoption of Earth Observation

40:11: Wrap-up