The Unknown Quantity

The Unknown Quantity explores how capital, and technology shape the future of the space economy and deep tech markets. Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson of the Center for Space Commerce and Finance and produced by Better Futures Inc., the show breaks down regulatory risk, investment dynamics, and strategic decision making across the commercial space industry. Each episode is designed for founders, inv...

The Unknown Quantity is hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson of the Center for Space Commerce and Finance and produced by Better Futures Inc.. The podcast examines how law, capital, and technology intersect to shape the future of the space economy and deep tech markets. Each episode explores legal structures, regulatory risk, investment dynamics, and strategic planning decisions that influence how space...

The Unknown Quantity · Camisha L. Simmons — January 12, 2026Camisha L. Simmons, attorney at Simmons Legal PLLC, joins The Unknown Quantity, a business and finance podcast focused on the commercial space industry, emerging technology, and investment strategy. Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson of the Center for Space Commerce and Finance and produced by Better Futures Inc., the show examines how law, ca...

In this episode, we speak with Michael Laine, President of LiftPort Group, often referred to as the “space elevator guy,” about the business realities of building a Lunar space elevator. Rather than diving into speculation, the discussion centers on how capital intensive infrastructure projects are planned, financed, and approached over long time horizons, and what needs to be in place before conc...

**The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a focused discussion led by proponents of a provocative idea: data centers in space. This episode provides a forum for advocates to lay out the technical, regulatory, and economic case for placing computing infrastructure off Earth, and to address the most common points of skepticism directly. From launch capacity and orbital operations to power, cooling,...

The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a Year in ReviewSpecial, closing out 2025 with one of the most respected voices in the spaceindustry. Joining us is Dr. David Livingston, widely regarded as the godfatherof space industry podcasting and the longtime host of The Space Show. In thisspecial episode, we take a wide-ranging look back at the biggest developments,turning points, and surprises of t...

The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a focused discussion on a provocative idea: data centers in space. We examine the technical, regulatory, and economic realities of placing computing infrastructure off Earth, and whether the concept holds up under skeptical scrutiny. From launch capacity to orbital operations, this conversation explores what would need to change for space-based data infrast...

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy The Unknown Quantity · News with Editorial — December 8, 2025 #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Spaceports #CommercialSpace #CisLunarEconomy The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a high impact episode focused on the future of commercial space infrastructure. We explore how improved launch capacity, smarter regulatory pathwa...

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy The Unknown Quantity · News with Editorial — December 8, 2025 #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Spaceports #CommercialSpace #CisLunarEconomy The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a high impact episode focused on the future of commercial space infrastructure. We explore how improved launch capacity, smarter regulatory pathwa...

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy The Unknown Quantity · News with Editorial — December 8, 2025 #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Spaceports #CommercialSpace #CisLunarEconomy The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a high impact episode focused on the future of commercial space infrastructure. This week we speak with Michelle L. D. Hanlon, President of World Space Week Association, about why s...

The Unknown Quantity · December 4, 2025. #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a powerful episode. This week we sit down with the President of World Space Week Association to discuss the future of commercial spaceports, and why expanding launch infrastructure is critical to unlocking the approximately six hundred billion doll...

The Unknown Quantityreturns Monday with a powerful episode. This week we sit down with DennisStone, Head of LEO Commercial Space Ltd.  President of World Space Week Association, todiscuss the future of commercial spaceports and why expanding launchinfrastructure is critical to unlocking the approximately six hundred billiondollar cisLunar economy. From regulatory pathways to scaling orbital access...

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy 🚀The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a powerful episode! This week we sitdown with Tom Marotta, Founder of The Spaceport Company, to discuss the futureof commercial spaceports and why expanding launch infrastructure is critical tounlocking the ~$600B CisLunar economy. From regulatory pathways to scalingorbital access, Tom...

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance 🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity on November 13, 2025 — the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy. 🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring: ✨ Space news 🔍 In-depth discussions 👨‍🚀...

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance Tune in to The Unknown Quantity on November 17, 2025 — the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy. Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring:✨ Space news🔍 In-depth discussions👨‍🚀 Expert interviews with funders, founders, a...

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance 🚀Tune in to The Unknown Quantity on November 13, 2025 — the podcast decoding the~$600B cisLunar space economy. 🎙️ Hosted by ThomasAndrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, webring: ✨ Space news 🔍 In-depth discussions 👨‍🚀Expert interviews with funders, founder...

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance 🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity on November 10, 2025 — the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy.🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring:✨ Space news🔍 In-depth discussions👨‍🚀 Expert interviews with f...

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance 🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity on November 6, 2025 — the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy.🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring:✨ Space news🔍 In-depth discussions👨‍🚀 Expert interviews with fu...

#SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance #SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance 🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity on October 27, 2025 — the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy.🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring:✨ Space news🔍 In-depth discussions👨‍🚀 Expert interviews with funders, founders, and...

#SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance 🚀 Tune to The Unknown Quantity on October 27, 2025— the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy.🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring:✨ Space news🔍 In-depth discussions👨‍🚀 Expert interviews with funders, founders, and frontier builders.🌌 Tomorrow’s must-listen episode f...

🚀 This Week on The Unknown QuantityWe cover the latest developments in space commerce, explore how modular containerization is transforming scalability beyond Earth, and feature an exclusive interview with Stephen Fleming, a seasoned technology executive and advisor.✨ Tune in and stay ahead. 🚀

🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity — the podcast exploring the intersection of digital transformation, innovation, emerging technologies, and data science!🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and co-hosted by Michael Laine, and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring you:✨ Cutting-edge tech news🔍 Deep-dive discussions👨‍💻 Expert insights from innovators, entrepreneurs, and...

#DataScience #Podcast #DigitalInnovation #DataScience #Podcast #DigitalInnovation 🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity — the podcast exploring the intersection of digital transformation, innovation, emerging technologies, and data science!🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and co-hosted by Michael Laine, and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring you:✨ Cutting-edge tech news...

🚀 This Episode on The Unknown QuantityWe’ll cover the latest in space commerce, explore how modular containerization is transforming scalability beyond Earth, and review the Q3 Space IQ Report, highlighting key trends and challenges shaping the future of the industry.

🚀 This Week on The Unknown QuantityWe’ll cover the latest in space commerce, explore how modular containerization is transforming scalability beyond Earth, and feature an exclusive interview with Kuang-Han Ke, Chairman of Gran Systems, on the niche his company fills and the challenges ahead.✨ Tune in and stay ahead! 🚀