{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Spatial Stack with Matt Forrest","title":"The End of Expensive Space Data: NOVI’s Vision for Earth Observation","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2183,"description":"What if satellites became as smart and as accessible as your smartphone?\nIn this episode, I sit down with Michael Bartholomeusz, CEO of NOVI to unpack how Earth observation is being transformed by edge computing in space. We explore the shift from sending terabytes of raw imagery to delivering actionable insights, and why this change could take the cost of analysis from $150,000 down to under $1,000.\nMichael shares stories from his 25-year career, from working on the space shuttle that launched John Glenn, to leading NOVI’s dual-use strategy for defense and commercial markets. Along the way, we dive into:\nWhy the current Earth observation model is broken\nHow edge computing flips the economics of space data\nThe “iPhone moment” for satellites and what it means for new applications\nReal-world examples of cost savings and new use cases\nThe industries poised to benefit most — from defense to agriculture to disaster response\nThis is a conversation about more than satellites. It’s about making Earth observation affordable, democratized, and insight-driven.\nNOVI’s Website: www.novispace.ai\nNOVI’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/novispace-inc\nNOVI’s GENIE™ Constellation Press Release: https://www.newswire.com/news/novi-unveils-genie-tm-a-platform-and-satellite-constellation-that-22622479","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Xz7Kw-USgUgqeYeirGjCzTlP15he6re5sNuvcBU5SJM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85OTgy/MDVhY2U5MjhiZDUw/NDBkNzAzYzIwNjk5/YjU1My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}