Chasing Space

Send us a note! TEDx: How satellites help put breakfast on the table  As the President of CS Consulting , Caryn Schenewerk provides expert guidance to clients on regulatory and policy engagement with all levels of government. Her experience includes serving as Vice President for Regulatory and Government Affairs at Relativity Space and nearly a decade at  SpaceX where she was Senior Counsel and Se...

Send us a note! Image credit: NASA We covered how to travel to space, but once gravity is removed from the equation, how can we travel through space? Like the show? Subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Podcast Index , Overcast , Castro , truefans , or your favorite podcast player. Visit Chasing-Space.com for more content You can also find us on: Linkedin: Chasing Space Special th...

Send us a note! Kerri L. Cahoy , Sheila Evans Widnall (1960) Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics as well as Space Sector Head at MIT, received her B.S. (2000) in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University, and her M.S. (2002) and Ph. D. (2008) degrees in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University working with the Radio Science Team on Mars Global Surveyor. From 2006 to 2008, she was...

Send us a note! Namrata Goswami's Book: 1. The Naga Ethnic Movement for a Separate Homeland: Stories from the Field 2. Scramble for the Skies - The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space 3. Indian National Security and Counter-Insurgency The views expressed are those of the authors and do not reflect the official guidance or position of the United States Government, t...

Send us a note! Image Credit: SpaceX Host Brenden Swanik kicks off a mini-series on propulsion—the technology that powers our journey to space. From the RD-107 engine that launched Sputnik to SpaceX's cutting-edge Raptor engine, we break down how rockets work and what makes them fly. Like the show? Subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Podcast Index , Overcast , Castro , true...

Send us a note! Jeff Thornburg is the CEO of Portal Space Systems . He started his career in the U.S. Air Force and earned his master's in aeronautical engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. While stationed at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Thornburg contributed to groundbreaking programs, including performing the world’s first hydrogen full-flow staged combustion cycle e...

Send us a note! From the 1957 Starship Troopers to the Department of Defense, splace planes have been in the dreams (and nightmares) of aerospace engineers for near 70 years. In this episode, Brenden discusses what defines this unique class of vehicles, previous staple technologies, and why some nations as well as private companies believe the substantial engineering challenge is worth the man hou...

Send us a note! Eric Stallmer is the Executive Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy for Voyager Space . Eric leads Voyager's Washington D.C. office and is responsible for representing the interests of Voyager to key government institutions including Congress, the White House and the many federal and international agencies that impact the success of Voyager and its subsidiar...

Send us a note! Jodi Goldberg is special counsel in the Corporate and Securities Practice Group in the Sheppard Mullin 's Washington, D.C. office. Jodi’s practice is focused on technology and telecommunications, with a particular emphasis on satellite, space, wireless, and novel technologies.  Jodi advocates for clients in FCC and NOAA regulatory proceedings, advises on licensing, allocation,...

Send us a note! TEDx Talk: Innovation Pendulum USS Hornet Apollo 11 Splashdown 55th Anniversary Keynote Lee Steinke is the Chief Operating Officer at CisLunar Industries , a venture-backed company developing hardware for in-space metal processing and power conversion to enable key emerging space capabilities. She also served as Interim COO of Orbit Fab during a leadership transition for the satell...

Send us a note! It's difficult to contest the unprecedented accomplishments and impossible challenges overcome by the International Space Station. Unfortunately, good things don't last forever. What is the status of ISS and what comes next? Image Credit: ISS Program Gallery Orbital Reef Axiom Space Starlab Space VAST Like the show? Subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , P...

Send us a note! Stephen McCall followed his passion for aerospace and defense by establishing Cislunar International in 2024. Prior to his current role, Stephen was Head of Government Relations at Firefly Aerospace , where he led global affairs at the federal, state, local, and international level. Before joining Firefly, he served 23 years of federal service. Most notably, he was a senior advisor...

Send us a note! Jake Cornish has led the progress, launch, and deployment of small satellites to the International Space Station and launch vehicles across the space industry. To date, Jake has coordinated the launch and deployment of 200+ satellites into low Earth orbit, across seven different launch vehicles, collaborating with satellite providers around the globe. After graduating with a degree...

Send us a note! Discussing Boeing Starliner's technical obstacles, SpaceX Dragon, and the history of crewed spacecraft to the International Space Station. Image Credit: NASA AP/NPR Review Audio Credit: 1. Space Shuttle Challenger 2. Roscosmos Soyuz Progress 88 3. SpaceX Dragon Demo-2 4. Boeing CFT-1  Like the show? Subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Podcast Index , Overcas...

Send us a note! SpaceX’s Integrated Flight Test 3, their first orbital insertion of Starship, certainly did not disappoint. Curiously, among the stunning footage and impressive feats, one event seemed to have gone under the radar. With the significance of changing the game for payload deployment, it is certainly worth keeping your eye on. Image Credit: John Cargile Like the show? Subscribe on Spot...

Send us a note! Vishnu Selvakumar is an aerospace engineer with a deep passion for pushing the boundaries of human spaceflight. With a diverse background in environmental control, life support systems (ECLSS), human factors, and propulsion, Vishnu has made his mark at leading organizations like Axiom Space, NASA, SpaceX, and Firefly Aerospace. At Axiom Space , Vishnu is developing hardware for the...

Send us a note! Alex Coultrup (she/her) is the Director of LEO Business and Policy at Starfish Space, a startup working toward the future of affordable, accessible satellite servicing. She earned her M.S. from Florida Institute of Technology, where she focused on Space Policy and Human-Centered Design for microgravity platforms. Alex has worked as a policy researcher at the CSIS Aerospace Security...

Send us a note! Abby Dickes is the Chief Marketing Officer for Voyager Space . In this role, she is responsible for building and managing Voyager’s marketing, corporate communications, and brand strategy, while providing leadership and coordination across the Voyager enterprise. Abby also oversees marketing and communications for Starlab Space LLC , a global joint venture lead by Voyager, that is...

Send us a note! Kicking off the Chasing Space Podcast with its inaugural episode, host Brenden Swanik discusses the purpose of the podcast, as well as the value of staying in tune with the space industry. Like the show? Subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Podcast Index , Overcast , Castro , truefans , or your favorite podcast player. Visit Chasing-Space.com for more content You...