Commercial Space Transformers

In 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&...

In 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 Saud...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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 li...

In 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 g...

In 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...

In 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,...

In 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...

In 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 partnershi...

In 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...

In 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 in...

In 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. Commercial Space Transformers