Age of Infinite: A Project Moon Hut Series

In This Episode Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of space exploration with Rick Tumlinson, a pioneer in the space industry and co-founder of the Space Frontier Foundation. With over three decades of experience, Rick shares key insights into what he terms the "Space Revolution," discussing how commercial and new space initiatives are reshaping our approach to living beyond Earth. He hi...

In This Episode Join David Goldsmith as he welcomes Jeffrey Manber, CEO of Nanoracks, to explore the evolving landscape of commercial space exploration. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Jeffrey shares his insights on why humanity has not returned to the moon in 50 years and discusses the changing roles of space agencies. He emphasizes the importance of government as a customer in...

In This Episode Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of corporate sponsorship and the burgeoning private space industry with Tricia Nivizzato, principal of Space Marketing Group. With over a decade of experience in the space sector, Tricia shares her insights on how brands can effectively engage with space projects. Throughout the episode, Tricia highlights the critical role of corpo...

In This Episode Join host David Goldsmith as he welcomes Yossi Yamin, the director of SpacePharma, a pioneering startup from Israel that is revolutionizing the way we conduct experiments in space. Yossi shares groundbreaking insights on how microgravity and unique conditions in orbit enable the creation of new molecular structures that could change medicine and materials science forever. Throughou...

In This Episode Join David Goldsmith as he welcomes Jeff Grayson, a seasoned expert in the space industry and founder of XCOR Aerospace, to discuss the innovative concept of homesteading the moon. In this enlightening episode, Jeff shares groundbreaking insights on what true lunar settlement entails, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices that diverge from traditional high-tech approaches....

In This Episode Join us as we explore the fascinating world of space entrepreneurship with Andrew Aldrin, a prominent figure in the space industry and son of the second man on the moon. With a rich background spanning from Sovietology to leadership roles at Boeing and Moon Express, Andrew shares his insights on the evolution of space commercialization and the future of entrepreneurial ventures in...

In This Episode Join us as we delve into a captivating conversation with Dennis Poulos, a former US Navy pilot, Top Gun graduate, and director at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. Dennis shares his profound insights on the existential threats facing humanity and the critical role that space exploration, particularly lunar colonization, plays in our survival. He emphasizes that physical separatio...

In This Episode Join us as we explore the fascinating world of space resources with our guest, George Sowers, a retired physicist from United Launch Alliance and current professor at the Colorado School of Mines. In this episode, George shares groundbreaking insights on how space resources could initiate the third great economic revolution for humanity, following the agricultural and industrial re...

In This Episode Join David Goldsmith as he welcomes Neil Cummins, a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Maine, to discuss the sensory experiences and adaptations required for human life in space. Neil, who has worked at NASA Ames Research Center and authored the thought-provoking book "What If the Moon Did Not Exist?", shares groundbreaking insights on how our senses will be ch...

In This Episode Join us as we explore the future of space exploration with Kale Vaha Yakola, captain and co-founder of Space Nation. Kale shares his insights on why humanity's journey to space is not only inevitable but essential for our survival. He emphasizes the importance of the moon as a stepping stone for sustainable human presence beyond Earth, discussing its potential as a resource hub and...

In This Episode Join us as David Goldsmith welcomes Rand Simberg, president of InterGlobal Media LLC and a seasoned expert in space technology and policy. With over three decades of experience in aerospace engineering, Rand shares his insights on the evolution of space exploration and the pivotal role of private funding. Throughout the episode, Rand discusses key moments, such as the historical sh...

In This Episode Join us as David Goldsmith welcomes John Mankins, president of Mankins Space Technology and former chief technologist at NASA, to discuss the critical topic of powering space. In this enlightening conversation, John shares groundbreaking insights on energy sources for space exploration and settlement, emphasizing the importance of solar and nuclear energy. He illustrates the challe...

In This Episode Join David Goldsmith as he converses with Ryut Abramovich, a scientific adviser at the Davidson Institute of Science and Education and core lecturer at the International Space University. Ryut shares her insights on the intersection of new technologies and sustainable life on the moon, particularly focusing on astrobiology and biotech solutions. Key insights include the potential o...

In This Episode Join us as we explore the transformative potential of insurance in the space industry with Kirby Eiken, Chairman of the Board at the National Space Society. With over 30 years of experience in the space sector, Kirby shares groundbreaking insights on viewing insurance not merely as a safety net but as a powerful financial tool that can unlock opportunities for startups and establis...

In This Episode Join us as David Goldsmith interviews Grant Anderson, co-founder of Paragon, a leader in life support systems for space exploration. With over 30 years of experience, Grant shares his insights on the often-overlooked importance of life support in human spaceflight. Throughout the conversation, Grant emphasizes that life support is the "forgotten element of exploration," a critical...

In This Episode Join us as we explore the cosmos with Pete Warden, a retired brigadier general and former director of NASA Ames Research Center. With a background in astrophysics and public policy, Pete shares his insights on the dynamic nature of the universe and our place within it. Key moments from our conversation include: The motivations behind humanity's expansion into space, driven by both...