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Podcast•Jan 5, 2026•28 min
ESA Ended 2025 with a Data Breach.
The episode covers three major space industry developments: the European Space Agency’s confirmed data breach involving roughly 200 GB of stolen information, L3Harris’s sale of a majority stake in its Space Propulsion and Power Systems unit to AE Industrial Partners, and the U.S. Space Force’s request for launch provider interest at Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg. Legal experts Bailey Reichelt and Matthew Linton field space‑law FAQs, emphasizing the regulatory and liability implications of the ESA breach and the commercial transactions. Listeners also get quick updates on recent launches, satellite safety actions, and notable retirements, underscoring the fast‑moving nature of space policy and business.
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Podcast•Jan 2, 2026•26 min
Flight and the Future with Astronaut Wendy Lawrence.
In this episode, retired Navy captain and former NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence recounts her journey from watching Apollo 11 as a child to flying four Space Shuttle missions, including the historic STS‑114 return‑to‑flight after Columbia. She highlights the rigorous training...
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Podcast•Dec 30, 2025•23 min
Mentorship with the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
The episode explores the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s mentorship program, featuring former NASA astronaut Christopher Ferguson and his mentee Vikas Patel. They discuss how ASF connects students with seasoned professionals, offering guidance on technical skills, career development, and personal growth, while...
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Podcast•Dec 29, 2025•23 min
Space Power Grid.
In this special edition, Maria Varmazis interviews Andrew Rush, CEO of Starcatcher, about the company's Wolfshirr Power Grid—a constellation of satellites that beams additional solar photons to existing spacecraft, dramatically boosting their power output without major retrofits. Rush explains how...
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Podcast•Dec 27, 2025•29 min
Axiom 4 Science Missions.
The AX‑4 mission will return India, Poland, and Hungary to government‑sponsored human spaceflight, hosting a record‑setting 60 experiments from 31 nations aboard the ISS. Chief Scientist Dr. Lucie Low explains that experiment selection hinges on partner priorities, technical feasibility, and...
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Podcast•Dec 26, 2025•30 min
Using Lunar Resources for the Betterment of All Humankind.
In this episode, Forrest Meyen, co‑founder and CSO of Lunar Outpost, explains the company’s vision of using lunar resources to benefit humanity, focusing on surface mobility as the key enabler. He details the Eagle Space Truck—a durable, 10‑year‑life lunar vehicle...
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Podcast•Dec 25, 2025•22 min
The Business Case for Returning to the Moon.
In this episode, Maria Varmazis interviews Chris Salvino, CEO and Chief Engineer of Lunar Helium‑3 Mining, about why a solid business case is essential for a sustainable return to the Moon. Salvino argues that helium‑3, abundant in lunar regolith, can...
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Podcast•Dec 23, 2025•27 min
Space Is Booming, and Occasionally Exploding.
The episode examines the rapid growth and volatility of the space sector, highlighting CACI International’s acquisition of ARKA Group to boost space‑based sensing capabilities, and reviewing recent launch mishaps—from the SpaceX Starship explosion that raised FAA aviation safety concerns to...
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Podcast•Dec 22, 2025•26 min
From Solstice to Satellites.
The episode covers recent U.S. Space Force contracts, highlighting Rocket Lab’s $816 million award to build a missile‑defense satellite constellation and the Space Development Agency’s funding for 72 Tracking Layer satellites in Tranche 3. It also discusses NATO’s concerns over a potential...
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Podcast•Dec 19, 2025•23 min
From Presidential Decrees to Tumbling Satellites.
The episode reviews President Trump's new Executive Order on American space superiority, discusses major industry deals—including Rheinmetall and ICEYE's €1.7 billion German defense contract and HawkEye 360's $150 million acquisition and financing round—and highlights recent satellite incidents such as a Starlink loss...
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Podcast•Dec 18, 2025•27 min
Congratulations to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
The episode discusses the confirmation of billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator, highlights Rocket Lab's successful STP‑S30 launch for the U.S. Space Force, and notes Redwire's contract to supply docking systems for The Exploration Company's Nyx capsule. Guest Ryan Brown,...
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Podcast•Dec 17, 2025•13 min
Europe’s Ariane 6 Launch and Asia’s Space Momentum.
The episode highlights Europe’s successful Ariane 6 launch of two Galileo satellites and the ESA’s decision to repurpose the Ariane 6 kick‑stage into an orbital transfer vehicle, underscoring a push for greater launch resilience. It also covers Asia’s growing space capabilities, noting...
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Podcast•Dec 16, 2025•27 min
Microdebris, Maneuvers, and Managing the Orbital Commons.
The episode covers recent developments in space traffic management and orbital safety, highlighting the US‑France joint satellite maneuver exercise under Operation Olympic Defender, EraDrive’s $5.3 M seed round to scale its SSA platform, and a U.S. State Department call for private‑sector...
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Podcast•Dec 15, 2025•25 min
Starfish Space Completes an Autonomous RPO in LEO.
The episode highlights Starfish Space's autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) mission in low Earth orbit, conducted with Impulse Space, and notes Rocket Lab's first dedicated JAXA launch and Mission Space's upcoming payload with Rogue Space. Guest Patrick O'Neill, Public...
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Podcast•Dec 12, 2025•26 min
From Cyber Threats to Heavy-Lift Satellites.
The episode covers the resurgence of a bipartisan U.S. bill aimed at bolstering cybersecurity for commercial satellites, highlights K2 Space’s $250 million Series C round that values the company at $3 billion, and introduces stealth‑emerged Fortastra, which secured over $8 million to develop maneuverable...
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Podcast•Dec 11, 2025•23 min
AI Trained in Space.
The episode explores the emerging frontier of space‑based AI and data infrastructure, highlighting Starcloud’s milestone of training the first large AI model in orbit and DARPA’s Phase 2 contract with BAE to develop autonomous space surveillance. Guest Jerome Hittle, CEO of...
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Podcast•Dec 10, 2025•16 min
Canada’s MILSATCOM in the Arctic.
The episode highlights MDA Space's new partnership with the Canadian Department of National Defence and Telesat to build Arctic-focused military satellite communications, underscoring the strategic importance of secure connectivity in the high‑latitude region. It also covers recent launch news, including...
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