Manifest Space with Morgan Brennan

2022 was a massive year for space, from a series of NASA milestones to the rise of mega-constellations. So why did publicly-traded space stocks crash this year, even as launch demand rises? Morgan sat down with United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno to discuss the launch market, the company’s heavy-lift Vulcan rocket, and the outlook for the next year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

In a big week for defense deal-making, private-equity firm Advent International is acquiring satellite operator Maxar Technologies in a deal valued at $6.4 billion at a nearly 129% premium. Morgan sits down with Advent International Chairman & Managing Partner David Musaffer to discuss the acquisition, the satellite market and the private markets’ role in M&A. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

NASA's Artemis I came to a close this weekend, wrapping up a nearly 26-day unmanned spaceflight around the moon. The mission marks the first flight of SLS, the most powerful operational rocket, and kicks off a series of missions which will eventually send Americans back to the lunar surface. Morgan discusses the historic mission, outlook for future launches and the lunar economy with former NASA A...

NASA is set to launch the first of the highly-anticipated Artemis missions, sending its mega SLS rocket and Orion capsule around the moon. Morgan Brennan speaks with AE Industrials's Kirk Konert, the partner behind some of the largest investments in the space sector, about the upcoming launch...and why he sees a $2 trillion dollar opportunity in the space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led the satellite operator to terminate its launch contracts, OneWeb has successfully deployed 36 satellites through its new partnership with the Indian Space Agency. With over 70% of its fleet now in orbit, Morgan sits down with CEO Neil Masterson— discussing how OneWeb is faring amid geopolitical tensions, a growing customer interest in satellite coverage, pote...

The list of American commercial space companies with successful launches just got a little longer. Coming on the heels of its first-ever launch to orbit and satellite deployment, Morgan Brennan speaks with Firefly Aerospace CEO Bill Weber about the rocket startup’s ambitious outlook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

SpaceX and Shift4 CEO Jared Isaacman are heading back to space-- training for the first of three human space flights under the Polaris program. Polaris establishes a private astronaut corps for SpaceX and will culminate in the inaugural flight of mega Starship rocket with people onboard. Polaris Dawn is set to launch as early as December, with the first ever commercial spacewalk and test of Starli...

For spaceflight, propulsion engines are essential to launching a growing number of space launches and demand for hypersonic missiles. Morgan discusses rocket demand and manufacturing with Ursa Major Technologies CEO Joe Laurienti. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3D printing technology is gaining traction as supply chain crunches adds pressure to industrial manufacturing. Morgan discusses the advantages of additive manufacturing for the aerospace sector with founder & CEO Benny Buller. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Redwire is a combination of over a dozen companies merged together, developing technology across the space sector. Morgan discuss the growing opportunity in infrastructure with CEO Peter Cannito. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As more objects make their way to orbit, thousands of pieces of debris are putting spacecraft and people at risk. Morgan speaks with Silicon Valley startup LeoLabs CEO Dan Ceperley to discuss the company’s efforts to track space junk as Earth’s orbit debris problem worsens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

With the war in Ukraine crossing one-hundred days, commercial satellite imagery is getting an increasing amount of attention as companies like Maxar and Planet Labs capture and release pictures of Russia’s invasion in near-real time. Morgan and Hawkeye 360 CEO John Serafini discuss the innovations being made in the satellite sector, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and more. Hosted by Simpleca...

Ahead of Boeing launching its highly-anticipated Starliner flight, Morgan discusses bipartisan space policy, the rise of public-private partnerships and innovations in commercial space with former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In recognition of National Astronaut Day, Morgan speaks with Colonel Chris Hadfield about the New Space Age. They discuss the astronaut’s time as commander of the International Space Station, his work across the commercial sector and how exactly one recovers from space blindness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

As SpaceX launches professional government astronauts and private citizens alike to-and-from space this week, Morgan speaks with Lori Garver, CEO of the Earthrise Alliance and former NASA Deputy Administrator about the rise of the public-private partnership in the sector and the future of the agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

As the satellite market heats up and stock market cools, Morgan discusses the small satellite landscape with Marc Bell, co-founder, chairman & CEO of recently-public small satellite manufacturer Terran Orbit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amazon has announced a multibillion dollar investment in what’s being called the biggest commercial rocket deal in history. Furthering plans for its mega-constellation Project Kuiper, the tech giant is partnering with several providers, including Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, Arianespace and United Launch Alliance. Morgan speaks with Tory Bruno, ULA’s CEO to discuss the deal, Russian rocket engines, an...

Axiom Space, in partnership with NASA and SpaceX, is set to launch the first-ever all-private mission to the International Space Station. Morgan speaks with company co-founder & CEO Michael Suffredini about the upcoming mission, the impact of geopolitics on the I.S.S. & the company’s plans for a commercial space station. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

As the annual Satellite 2022 conference kicks off in Washington D.C., the war in Ukraine is shedding light on the critical nature of space infrastructure. Morgan speaks with Mark Dankberg, Executive Chairman of Viasat to discuss the hack on his company’s services, how companies fortify satellite operations and overall outlook for competition in the space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Palantir specializes in gathering data, analyzing it, and offering A.I. based solutions to government agencies and commercial companies for some of the most complex problems in the world. The software company has expanded its services to the space sector as more companies look to parse through the data captured by commercial satellites. Morgan discusses Palantir's space capabilities with Lead Prod...

A growing number of U.S. officials warn that the Russia-Ukraine conflict could extend to space, threatening critical satellite infrastructure that is crucial to everyday life. Morgan Brennan speaks with Dan Hart, CEO of Virgin Orbit— one of Richard Branson's space ventures— about his company's work deploying satellites for governments, security risks for satellites in orbit—along with the promise...

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Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman made history last year as the mission commander of SpaceX’s Inspiration4, the first all-civilian space mission to orbit. Now he’s preparing to go to space again with the Polaris Program: a series of three human spaceflight missions aiming to hit even more milestones, including the first-ever commercial spacewalk. Isaacman, mission commander of the program’s...

In this episode of Manifest Space, CNBC’s Morgan Brennan speaks with Rocket Lab’s founder and CEO Peter Beck. The company, dubbed by Wall Street as an end-to-end pure space play, provides launch service, spacecraft and satellite component design and manufacturing. Hear their deep-dive into the origins of the company, the latest on their reusable rocket manufacturing and Beck’s vision for Venus. Ho...

With a surge of rocket launches, human spaceflight and startups looking to go public, the new space race is here. But who stands to benefit from the profits beyond our atmosphere? In the pilot episode of “Manifest Space,” CNBC’s Morgan Brennan breaks down how space billionaires are leading the way toward the final frontier. Hear interviews with Jeff Bezos, Sir. Richard Branson, Jared Isaacman and...