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Commercial Space TransformersStandardized Satellites and Scalable Solutions: Loft’s Next LeapIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Alex Greenberg, Co-founder and COO, Loft Orbital.The discussion centers on Loft Orbital's innovative approach as a "space-as-a-service" provider, simplifying satellite deployment for customers. The company recently announced $170 million in a Series C funding round.Loft Orbital's focus on offering standardized and turnkey satellite solutions, providing faster and more cost-effective access to space. The company distinguishes itself by not being vertically integrated, sourcing satellite buses from external partners, and prioritizing the integration of payloads and operational infrastructure. Looking forward, Loft Orbital plans to scale...2025-07-2919 min
Commercial Space TransformersBuilding Saudi Arabia’s Global Space Ambitions: Martijn Blanken on NSG’s StrategyIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Martijn Blanken, CEO, Neo Space Group (NSG).In the conversation, Blanken discussed the company's recent acquisitions and the role of sovereign wealth funds like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) in shaping the global commercial space industry. NSG was created last year by Saudi Arabia's PIF.NSG's strategy involves a mix of acquisitions, partnerships, and organic development across geospatial services, communications, navigation, and IoT. The company plans to lease satellite capacity initially and eventually own its own constellations. Sovereign wealth funds, like PIF, play...2025-07-2217 min%20.png)
SpaceNews First Up HeadlinesSean Duffy's first full day at NASA2025-07-1708 min
Commercial Space TransformersInside Seraphim’s Strategy: Defense, Growth, and the Future of Space CapitalIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Mark Boggett, CEO, Seraphim Space.The conversation focuses on the evolving landscape of space investment and the role Seraphim plays as a publicly traded space fund. Boggett highlights the dual impact of being publicly listed, noting the increased profile and credibility in markets such as the US and Asia, but also acknowledging the challenges posed by limited IPO and fundraising opportunities. This has led Seraphim to adopt a more selective investment approach, with a focus on high-growth companies.Boggett expresses optimism about the future of...2025-07-1521 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesWhat's Holding Back Satellite Servicing?2025-07-1110 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesChina's increasingly sophisticated maneuvers in space2025-07-1008 min
Space MindsWhat if Science Fiction is Our Best Glimpse of the Future?In this week’s episode of Space Minds, award-winning science fiction author and physicist David Brin joins host David Ariosto for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of space, science, and humanity. From self-replicating probes and quantum sensing to moving Earth’s orbit and the true role of science fiction, Brin offers bold ideas grounded in decades of speculative thought and hard science. He challenges conventional wisdom on the Artemis program, discusses the risks and promises of artificial intelligence, and even makes the case for Yoda as history’s most evil character. Strap in — this is not your average sci-fi c2025-07-1039 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesSpace Force outlines a new path for international cooperation2025-07-0907 min
Commercial Space TransformersFinancing the Final Frontier: James Parker on Space, Credit & Government RiskIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with James Parker, Founding Partner, Leonid Capital Partners.Parker shares his career journey from NASA flight controller, where he worked on the International Space Station’s robotics, to the world of private credit and finance. Leveraging his aerospace background, Parker discusses the challenges of financing space companies, particularly due to limited cash flows and intangible assets like satellites. He emphasizes the critical role of government contracts, which provide reliable cash flows and mitigate risks for private lenders. Parker identifies key investment opportunities in several areas. He ad...2025-07-0817 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesIndustry urges Congress to save a space traffic system2025-07-0807 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesNew satellites in, old plans out as Boeing wins $2.8B ESS contract2025-07-0710 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesWhy DARPA canceled its nuclear thermal propulsion project2025-07-0308 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesMethaneSAT declared lost after power failure2025-07-0208 min
Commercial Space TransformersSatellite Networks Evolved: Multi-Orbit, AI-Driven, and StandardizedIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Don Claussen, CEO, ST Engineering iDirect.Key topics of the conversation include virtualization, automation, and the push for standardization in satellite networks, which aim to enable greater flexibility, scalability, and interoperability. Claussen highlights how emerging market disruptors like Starlink have accelerated innovation and adaptability in the industry, shifting from static, long lifecycle deployments to more iterative and dynamic solutions.Challenges such as operating across multiple orbits and integrating with vertically integrated solutions are discussed, with a focus on reducing operational complexity and leveraging AI for...2025-07-0119 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesThe White House wants to cancel NOAA's space traffic coordination system2025-07-0108 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesSpaceX to launch new Space Force weather satellit2025-06-3008 min
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2025-06-2910 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesOne (monster) budget for Space Force, two bills2025-06-2706 minSpace MindsWhat Mars Can Teach us About LifeIn this week’s episode of Space Minds David Ariosto sits down Nathalie Cabrol, Director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute who explains why the Red Planet may hold answers about extraterrestrial life as well as our own origins.Our conversation explores the potential for life on Mars, the implications of exoplanet discoveries, and how AI is transforming our understanding of habitability. She challenges our assumptions about intelligence, consciousness, and the very nature of life itself—both here on Earth and beyond. A thought-provoking conversation that expands your view of the universe—and our place within it.And in...2025-06-2639 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesPetro looks to restructure NASA2025-06-2609 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesAfter delays, Ax-4 mission launches to the International Space Station2025-06-2506 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesMission Possible loses contact before splashdown2025-06-2408 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesJared Isaacman wants to test an idea for science missions2025-06-2309 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesFrance to become Eutelsat's largest shareholder2025-06-2008 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesStarship explodes on the test stand2025-06-1908 minSpace MindsThe Ultimate Backup Drive: The MoonIn this week’s episode of Space Minds David Ariosto sits down with Chris Stott, Chair and CEO of Lonestar Data Holdings who explains how lunar storage could be humanity's best defense against a digital catastrophe.The discussions delves into the company’s efforts to establish data infrastructure beyond Earth, including the deployment of early-stage hardware and software in lunar orbit. Our conversation with Stott examines the challenges and implications of creating off-world data centers, and considers how such developments could serve both terrestrial markets and long-term space exploration goals.Stott discusses the strategic and technical motivations behind the missions, incl...2025-06-1939 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesA new space alliance in Europe? Three firms eye joint satellite effort2025-06-1806 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesBlackSky to develop a new line of satellites2025-06-1707 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesWhat NASA's budget proposal could mean for Europe2025-06-1609 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesThree space companies, three funding announcements2025-06-1308 minSpace MindsWhy Space Wrecks the Human BodyIn this week's episode of Space Minds, we explore how microgravity accelerates aging—and guest Dr. Nadia Maroouf shares her insights on the phenomenon and what she’s doing to help protect astronauts.Dr. Maroouf is a clinical scientist and analog astronaut. From simulating life on Mars at the Mars Desert Research Station to exploring healthcare technologies for astronauts, Dr. Maroouf shares how innovations developed for space can help medicine here on Earth. Our host David Ariosto and Dr. Maroouf delve into the physiological toll of space travel, the promise of the AstroSkin biowearable system, and the exciting potential of t...2025-06-1242 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesVoyager Technologies' big day on Wall Street2025-06-1207 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesSES-Intelsat merger clears key hurdle2025-06-1106 min
Commercial Space TransformersScaling the Final Frontier: Redwire’s Growth Playbook with Peter CannitoIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Peter Cannito, Chairman and CEO, Redwire.The conversation focuses on Redwire's growth strategies, acquisition criteria, and positioning in the space industry. Cannito highlights the company's focus on inorganic growth, leveraging strategic acquisitions to scale and fill technological gaps. He discusses Redwire's criteria for targeting companies, emphasizing a preference for profitable or break-even entities and technologies that align with national security or dual-use applications. He also addresses integration challenges, pointing to the company's extensive experience and playbook-driven approach to M&A.2025-06-1118 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesTwo Chinese satellites may be testing refueling2025-06-1007 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesStarliner's future? Still undecided2025-06-0907 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesCruz floats $10B boost for NASA programs2025-06-0609 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesIsaacman: NASA nomination derailed by staff with 'axes to grind'2025-06-0509 minSpace MindsInside the Space Force's unconstrained first daysIn this week's episode of Space Minds Retired Space Force Lt. Gen. John Shaw explains what it was like building a new military branch, the risks of commercial integration and the race to protect U.S. satellites in orbit.General Shaw shares some of the history on the formation of the Space Force and its cultural shift away from the Air Force, to the growing influence of commercial players like SpaceX and the conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of the “Third Space Age.” General Shaw also shares insights on emerging technologies, vulnerabilities in s...2025-06-0541 min
Commercial Space TransformersFinancing the Final Frontier: Deutsche Bank on the $1 Trillion Space EconomyIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Pawel Skonieczka, Director - TMT Investment Banking, Deutsche Bank.The conversation focuses on the future of the space economy and the roles of various sectors in driving its growth. They discuss forecasts, including the suggested $1 trillion space economy by 2040 and highlight the significant potential in areas such as direct-to-device connectivity, broadband, and Earth observation.Skonieczka emphasizes the importance of regulatory frameworks, such as spectrum allocation and debris mitigation, in enabling growth. He also notes advancements in satellite technology, such as laser optical links, as pivotal...2025-06-0418 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesA push to modernize launch sites2025-06-0408 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesBAE's billion-dollar Space Force win2025-06-0306 minMancherorts#esfliegt SpaceNews Mai 2025Fünf Wochen im Mai mit fünf Nachrichten zum Thema Weltraum sind die Premiere der SpaceNews. Es geht um Holz, die Venus, den Mond und irgendwie auch um Zeit. #spacenews #premiere
2025-06-0210 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesNASA awaits new leader, faces a roughly 25% budget cut2025-06-0208 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesChina's goal to dominate AI in space2025-05-3008 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesA rush to launch the next GPS satellite2025-05-2906 minSpace MindsThe Power of Daily Earth ImagingIn this week's episode of Space Minds Ashley Johnson, President and CFO of Planet, explains the company's ambitious goal to make global change visible, accessible and actionable.From imaging every point on the planet daily to leveraging AI and hyperspectral data, Ashley unpacks Planet’s mission to make global change visible, accessible, and actionable.She dives into the company's unique ability to "look left"—analyzing historical satellite imagery to understand events before they happen—and highlights powerful real-world applications, including environmental protection, government partnerships, and rapid disaster response. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the future of geospatial intelligence, AI-dri...2025-05-2945 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesRocket Lab's latest deal could shape its Pentagon prospects2025-05-2806 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesWhat happened on the SpaceX Starship Flight 82025-05-2708 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesStarship could launch as early as Tuesday2025-05-2307 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesThe need for more space-based maritime surveillance2025-05-2208 minSpace MindsConnecting GEOINT Innovation to the Front LinesThis is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we’re at the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation GEOINT Symposium in St. Louis where we’ll post episodes Monday through Wednesday.Our guest today is Devin Brande, Director, Commercial Operations, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. He sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss to break down the latest news and insights from the event.2025-05-2220 minSpace MindsStraight Talk from GEOINT: Keith Masback on the Road AheadThis is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we’re at the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation GEOINT Symposium in St. Louis where we’ll post episodes Monday through Wednesday.Our guest today is Keith Masback, Principal Consultant of Plum Run, LLC. He sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss to break down the latest news and insights from the event.2025-05-2216 minSpace MindsDisrupting the Intelligence MachineThis is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we’re at the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation GEOINT Symposium in St. Louis where we’ll post episodes Monday through Wednesday.Our guest today is Robert Cardillo, president of the Cardillo Group. He sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss to break down the latest news and insights from the event.2025-05-2122 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesTrump names a leader for Golden Dome2025-05-2109 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesDirector of National Intelligence pushes intel shift to border security2025-05-2008 min
Commercial Space TransformersInside MDA Space’s Digital Leap: AI, Robotics, and Mass ManufacturingIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Mike Greenley, CEO, MDA Space.Greenley discusses the company’s evolution from subcontractor to constellation prime to capitalize on the industry’s growing preference for satellite builders with advanced payload expertise.Renowned for its iconic robotic arm on the International Space Station, MDA Space is making waves with investments in cutting-edge mass manufacturing facilities and an innovative digital satellite platform that’s rapidly gaining traction with customers.Greenley also shares his thoughts on satellite servicing, debris removal, and other pioneering advancements such as AI-driven roboti...2025-05-2019 minSpace MindsNavigating Intelligence in a Shifting World at GEOINT 2025This is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we’re at the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation GEOINT Symposium in St. Louis where we’ll record post episodes Monday through Wednesday.Our guest today is Ronda Schrenk, CEO of the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation. She sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from the event.2025-05-1916 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesThe first failure of India's PSLV rocket since 20172025-05-1908 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesPutting a price tag on Golden Dome2025-05-1608 minSpace MindsThe Cost of Shrinking Space Science at NASAIn this week's episode of Space Minds Mamta Patel Nagaraja - NASA's former associate chief scientist-offers an insider's look at how science priorities are set, what gets cut and what the future holds for research aboard the ISS and beyond.In our conversation with Nagaraja she reflects on her time at the agency, her unexpected layoff, and the broader implications of the current shift in the U.S. space landscape. She explains her role and that of the Office of Chief Scientist in advising NASA leadership on science priorities and mission viability during times of tight resources...2025-05-1533 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesConcerns about the NRO's imagery budget2025-05-1507 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesFaulty altimeters and the Intuitive Machines 2 mission2025-05-1408 min
Commercial Space TransformersNavigating Disruption in the Space Economy with Advent InternationalIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Shonnel Malani, Managing Partner, Advent International.In the conversation, Malani shares insights on how private equity investment is shaping the commercial space sector, particularly with technological innovations that have lowered costs and increased private participation. Malani highlights Advent's focus on national security, strategic technologies, and their high-profile investment in Maxar Technologies, emphasizing the company's role in advancing satellite and Earth observation technologies.The conversation also addresses Advent's approach to managing disruption in the fast-evolving space sector, emphasizing innovation, environmental responsibility, and their cautious approach...2025-05-1315 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesManaging a 25% duty on foreign satellites2025-05-1308 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesWhite House may revive the National Space Council2025-05-1208 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesUncertainty clouds Artemis - but the work goes on2025-05-0908 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesWhy IonQ acquired Capella Space2025-05-0808 minSpace MindsBuzzing Towers with the Navy's Space MaverickIn this week's episode of Space Minds, former Navy captain, shuttle astronaut, and current president of the Space Operating Group at ASRC Federal, Scooter Altman, reflects on his remarkable career—from performing stunts in Top Gun to commanding space missions—and shares his insights on why Mars represents humanity's next great leap.In the conversation Altman begins by sharing his experience performing aerial stunts for the movie Top Gun, offering a glimpse into the crossover between military aviation and popular culture.The discussion then shifts to the evolution of space exploration, reflecting on the capabilities and limitations of the space shut...2025-05-0834 min
Commercial Space TransformersSES CEO Charts Bold Path in Satellite InnovationIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Adel Al-Saleh, CEO, SES.SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh dives into the fleet operator’s bold moves in satellite innovation, including the Intelsat acquisition and the company’s multi-orbit strategy to outpace rivals like Starlink. Al-Saleh highlights a key strength: combining GEO, MEO, and LEO partnerships to deliver greater flexibility and resilience across industries — from government and defense to airlines and maritime. He also addresses SES’s push for agile development, regulatory shifts, and seamless integration with 5G networks. For space industry professionals, this is a must-w...2025-05-0719 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesThe Space Force's squeeze: flat budgets, new responsibilities2025-05-0706 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesStratolaunch's hypersonic vehicle hits Mach 52025-05-0607 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesEutelsat brings in a new CEO2025-05-0507 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesSpace Force takes a STEP on small sat testing2025-05-0205 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesGolden Dome: fantasy or essential?2025-05-0106 minSpace MindsWhy Space Needs Nuclear NowIn this week's episode of Space Minds, Bhavya Lal, the former acting Chief Technologist at NASA explains how nuclear power could unlock humanity's next giant leap in space.Our interview with Bhavya Lal, a prominent voice in space policy, delves deeply into the conversation around nuclear power in space. It begins with a historical overview, citing projects like Orion and NERVA from the 1950s and 60s that envisioned nuclear propulsion for interplanetary missions. Lal underscores how nuclear space exploration has long been discussed but has struggled to gain sustained investment and progress, often stalling due to overambitious goals, lack...2025-05-0141 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesA simmering fight over spectrum sharing2025-04-3008 min
Commercial Space TransformersMorgan Stanley Investing in Space CompaniesIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Phillip Ingle, Managing Director, Investment Banking Division, Morgan Stanley. Phillip joined Morgan Stanley more than two decades ago as an analyst in Australia but soon moved to New York where he's been helping the Investment Bank cover large aerospace and defence companies. Several years ago he helped Morgan Stanley fine tune a focus on pure play space companies and in addition to facilitating merges and acquisitions, has been helping space companies raise capital through the debt and equity markets.2025-04-2925 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesProject Kuiper milestone: first 27 satellites launched - April 29 20252025-04-2906 minSpaceNews First Up HeadlinesA $25B budget push for Golden Dome2025-04-2808 minSpace MindsFear, Greed and Glory With Lori GarverIn this week's episode of Space Minds, Lori Garver, former NASA Deputy Administrator sits down with host David Ariosto. Garver describes what drives spaceflight-and what that means for the agency's shifting priorities.In this conversation Garver delves into the evolving landscape of U.S. space policy, particularly against the backdrop of political dynamics, commercialization, and shifting priorities within NASA. Garver reflects on the continuity and changes in NASA’s approach, highlighting enduring issues such as the politically driven support for the Space Launch System (SLS) and the broader implications of increased partisanship. 2025-04-2436 min
Commercial Space TransformersLockheed Martin Ventures Space PortfolioIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Chris Moran, Vice President and General Manager, Lockheed Martin Ventures (LMV). LMV is Lockheed Martin's Venture Capital arm and about a third of its portfolio is invested in space. Some of its most notable space Investments include launchers Rocket Lab and ABL Space. LMV also initially invested in satellite maker Terran Orbital, which is now in the process of being sold to Lockheed Martin. 2025-04-2216 minSpace MindsBill Nye on NASA Budget Cuts & Key Space IssuesIn this week's episode of Space Minds, Bill Nye, CEO of the Planetary Society sits down with host David Ariosto. The conversation starts with Bill's journey but quickly pivots to the proposed science budget cuts at NASA.In this conversation, Bill Nye reflects on the current state of space exploration, describing it as the most exciting period since the Apollo era due to the surge in rocket launches, commercial space ventures, and ambitious scientific missions. He emphasizes the importance of NASA focusing on extraordinary, non-commercial tasks such as exploring Mars, Europa, and Venus, while leaving routine operations in low...2025-04-1738 minSpace MindsSignals from Space Symposium: Global Collaboration and the Evolving Commercial Space LandscapeThis is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we're at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs where we'll record an episode Monday through Thursday. Our guest today is Brad Head, Managing Director of International Partnerships at Elara Nova. He sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium including a conversation on global collaboration and the evolving commercial space landscape.2025-04-1117 minSpace MindsSignals from Space Symposium: A Trillion-dollar Defense BudgetThis is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we're at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs where we'll record an episode Monday through Thursday.Our guest today is Kari Bingen, senior fellow at the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium focusing on defense.2025-04-0917 minSpace MindsSignals from Space Symposium: The future for space looks bright — and fragileThis is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we're at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs where we'll record an episode Monday through Thursday. Our guest today is Clay Mowry, CEO, AIAA. He sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium.About Space MindsSpace Minds is a new audio and video podcast from SpaceNews that focuses on the inspiring leaders, technologies and exciting opportunities in space.This weekly podcast features compelling interviews with scientists, founders...2025-04-0812 minSpace MindsSignals from Space Symposium: Reading the future of U.S. space policyThis is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we're at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs where we'll record an episode Monday through Thursday. Our guest today is Krystal Azelton, Senior Director of Program Planning at Secure World Foundation. She sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium.2025-04-0717 minSpace MindsDo we need highways for space?In this week's episode of Space Minds, Luca Rossettini, Founder and CEO of D-Orbit sits down with host David Ariosto. The conversation starts with Luca's journey from aspiring astronaut to space industry entrepreneur. Luca recounts his experience working at NASA Ames, his near-success in becoming an astronaut in Europe, and his subsequent decision to build D-Orbit. He outlines the company’s mission to develop a logistics infrastructure capable of transporting goods, people, information, and energy between Earth, Mars, the asteroid belt, and the Moon. Luca also highlights D-Orbit's accomplishments, including completing 19 successful space missions and deploying over 180 payloads using th...2025-04-0336 minSpace MindsNot Just for Engineers: Broadening the Space PipelineIn this week's episode of Space Minds, Sara Alvarado, Executive Director for the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, known as SEDS, sits down with host David Ariosto.In this conversation, Alvarado, shares insights on her organization’s role in nurturing the next generation of space professionals. She highlights the student-led nature of SEDS, which supports innovative collegiate projects such as reusable rocketry and CubeSat missions.Alvarado emphasizes the importance of community outreach, including programs where university students mentor younger students, enabling middle and high schoolers to engage directly with space technology. She al...2025-03-2734 minSpace MindsMaking the Rules for the Final FrontierIn this week's episode of Space Minds, Richard DalBello, Principal, RDB Space and the recently retired Director of the Office of Space Commerce sits down with host David Ariosto.Our conversation with Richard DalBello primarily explores the evolution of space commercialization and the role of government and private sectors in shaping the industry's trajectory. DalBello, having worked across multiple U.S. administrations, provides historical context on how space commerce transitioned from a niche concept in the Reagan era to a major force in modern space activities. DalBello discusses key turning points, such as the shift towards commercial space partnerships...2025-03-2136 minSpace MindsWhen Pixels Become the PriorityIn this week's episode of Space Minds, Dan Smoot, CEO of Maxar Intelligence sits down with host David Ariosto.Our conversation with Dan Smoot delves into the capabilities and significance of geospatial intelligence, particularly as leveraged by his company, Maxar. Smoot explains how advanced satellite imaging provides crucial insights for national security, disaster response, and commercial applications. He highlights how Maxar's satellite imagery played a key role in tracking military movements, such as Russian deployments near Ukraine, and in aiding emergency response efforts like the Palisades fires in Los Angeles. Our conversation also touches on how AI and data...2025-03-1334 minSpace MindsInside the Making of ULA's Next RocketIn this week's episode of Space Minds, Tony Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance, sits down with host Mike Gruss. What excites Tony Bruno about Vulcan, what scares him about China, and what ranching has taught him about space.The conversation with Bruno focuses on the development of the Vulcan rocket and its strategic importance. Bruno recounts the initial decision to move away from Russian RD-180 engines due to geopolitical concerns, the challenges of selecting a new engine, and the importance of designing Vulcan for high-energy orbit missions to address future national security needs. Bruno discusses the evolving space...2025-03-0640 minSpace MindsThe New Case for MarsIn this week's episode of Space Minds, meet Mars Society president Robert Zubrin, who reflects on his lifelong fascination with Mars, the nature of future martian settlements, and humanity's fate as a multiplanetary species.And don't miss our co-hosts Space Take on important stories before we close the Space Loop this week with trivia and feedback from you.2025-02-2736 minSpace MindsBuilding a Construction Firm for SpaceIn this week's episode of Space Minds meet Lee Rosen who reflects on his SpaceX tenure, co-founding ThinkOrbital and where the industry is headed.Rosen discussed his pivotal interactions with Elon Musk at Cape Canaveral in 2010, which shaped his career and SpaceX's vision. He highlighted the challenges of convincing military officials about reusable rocketry, citing the successful land landing on December 21, 2015. He also emphasized SpaceX's ethos of overcoming constraints through innovative solutions.The second part of our conversation focused ThinkOrbital's advancements as a space infrastructure company, including electron beam welding and X-ray technology for satellite inspection, which could enhance...2025-02-2039 minSpace MindsChina's answer to SpaceXIn this week's episode of Space Minds meet Yao Song, a Chinese entrepreneur and CEO of Orienspace. Raised in a Communist revolution, Orienspace’s founder now aims to outpace Elon Musk and lead China’s private space race.And don't miss our co-hosts Space Take on important stories before we close the Space Loop this week with trivia and feedback from you.2025-02-1338 minSpace MindsDoes government still fit into space?In this week's episode of Space Minds meet the NASA visionary who‘s bridging this issue. Johnson's Space Center's Douglas Terrier explains Artemis, the agency’s evolving role and where the state still fits.
And don't miss our co-hosts Space Take on important stories before we close the Space Loop this week with trivia and feedback from you.2025-02-0630 minSpace MindsSpace Minds with Kam GhaffarianIn this week's episode our guest is Kam Ghaffarian, Chairman, Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines and other companies. Inspired by the Apollo 11 moon landing, starting in his basement, and finally reaching the moon. This is Kam Ghaffarian's inspirational story.
And don't miss our co-hosts Space Take on important stories before we close the Space Loop this week with trivia and feedback from you.
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Commercial Space TransformersKirk Konert, AE Industrial PartnersIn this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Kirk Konert, a Managing Partner and board member at AE Industrial Partners (AEI). AEI is a private equity firm with over $6 billion in assets. AEI is a prime example of how institutional investors are now helping shape the space industry.
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ZOOM-INPark Si-soo (The Seoul correspondent for SpaceNews)Today we'll connect with Mr. Park Si-soo, the Seoul correspondent for SpaceNews. Mr. Park will give us the latest regarding South Korea's space endeavors and the technology that powers our space mission. Don't miss out on this special interview! 2021-10-0120 min