Seda Hewitt entered our orbit\u2014pun gently intended\u2014through a serendipitous conversation about making space more accessible. From the very beginning, her energy was unmistakable: a rare blend of curiosity, clarity, and compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She didn\u2019t ask how a satellite was built or what frequency it operated on. Instead, she asked, \u201cWho gets left out of space exploration?\u201d and \u201cIf a 14-year-old in Nairobi wanted to talk to a satellite, how would they do that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These weren\u2019t questions of engineering\u2014they were questions of equity, belonging, and imagination. And that\u2019s precisely what makes Seda\u2019s role as Space Ambassador so vital to the icMercury mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She brings the cosmos closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through school webinars, Seda explains how PocketQubes work in language that resonates with young learners. She collaborates with our team to translate technical documents into accessible, human-centered narratives. She joins video calls with students, artists, retirees\u2014people from all walks of life\u2014who ask the same hopeful question: \u201cCan I be part of this?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Her answer is always yes. And she means it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seda\u2019s work reminds us that space isn\u2019t just a destination for specialists. It\u2019s a conversation for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Her Role Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We live in a world where space exploration can still feel like a gated community. There\u2019s specialized jargon. There are NDAs. There\u2019s hardware you can\u2019t touch and data you can\u2019t access\u2014unless you\u2019re part of a government agency or a well-funded research institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seda Hewitt challenges that reality\u2014gently, but with quiet conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her role as Space Ambassador exists because at Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc., we believe in building more than satellites. We aim to build a sense of ownership. Familiarity. Wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When we launched HADES\u2011ICM, our PocketQube satellite, the goal extended far beyond telemetry. We weren\u2019t just waiting for a signal from orbit. We were creating a shared experience\u2014a moment where someone, somewhere, perhaps in a classroom or a kitchen, could look up and say, \u201cThat\u2019s ours.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Seda helps craft those moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through her work, she ensures that space is not an exclusive domain, but a shared horizon\u2014something we can all feel connected to, even from Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bridging Science and Story: A Day with Seda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not long ago, I joined a virtual workshop led by Seda Hewitt. The session was designed for undergraduate students, and the theme was refreshingly straightforward: how someone without an engineering background could still meaningfully engage with space technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seda walked them through the basics of software-defined radio (SDR), breaking down complex ideas with clarity\u2014and, at one point, comparing modulation types to ordering coffee. The room lit up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then someone asked, \u201cSo, can I talk to your satellite from my backyard?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n She smiled and replied, \u201cYou can try. And even if you don\u2019t succeed, you\u2019ll learn something about how the world works. That\u2019s worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next day, one of those students emailed us\u2014eager to build their own ground station. That\u2019s impact, measured not in decibels or downlink speeds, but in curiosity sparked and confidence gained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s Not Just Science, It\u2019s Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Seda\u2019s reach doesn\u2019t end with radios or relays. She also led our team\u2019s first foray into what we began calling \u201cspace art.\u201d Collaborating with a group of creatives, she helped encode a short poem into one of our test payloads\u2014not for scientific data, but for the sheer wonder of it. Because space should carry more than science; it should carry stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her presence in our mission challenges us to think differently\u2014more openly, more inclusively, and, at times, more uncomfortably. That, too, is the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Space is not just about what we send up. It\u2019s about what we bring back: perspective, connection, and the shared feeling that we\u2019re all part of something bigger. Seda helps make that real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking Forward<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc. sets its sights on future missions, Seda Hewitt\u2019s role continues to grow in meaningful ways. We’re actively exploring new ways to bring public-facing payloads into orbit\u2014initiatives that invite everyday people to participate, observe, and even contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These ideas range from sensor kits and educational data dashboards to collaborative global projects that blur the line between science and civic engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seda is already at the drawing board\u2014dreaming, drafting, and daring. Some of her ideas are unconventional. Some are ambitious. And some, we suspect, might just change the way people think about space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through it all, she brings us back to a grounding truth: while the satellite may orbit high above, the heart of the mission remains here\u2014on Earth, in community, and in conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One More Thing\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re proud to share that Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc. has been nominated for the 2025 Go Global Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Held this November in London and hosted by the International Trade Council, the event is more than a celebration of innovation\u2014it\u2019s a gathering of bold thinkers, unconventional builders, and global changemakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For us, it\u2019s not just about the trophy. It\u2019s about the opportunity to connect with others who, like Seda, challenge assumptions and reimagine what\u2019s possible. It\u2019s a space to exchange ideas, form partnerships, and engage in spirited conversations about what space can be\u2014and what it should<\/em> be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re honored to be part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #SpaceAmbassador #icMercury #PocketQube #DemocratizingSpace #STEMEducation #WomenInSpace #SmallSat #SpaceForEveryone #GoGlobalAwards #HumanSideOfSpace #SpaceTech #InterstellarCommunication<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When we hear about satellite launches or deep space missions, the spotlight often falls on the engineers, the technology, or maybe the CEO. And rightly so\u2014designing and deploying space-grade systems is a remarkable achievement. Yet, behind every successful mission is someone who bridges the gap between complex science and human understanding. 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