Space Minds

This is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we’re at the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation GEOINT Symposium in St. Louis where we’ll record post episodes Monday through Wednesday. Our guest today is Ronda Schrenk, CEO of the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation. She sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from...

In this week's episode of Space Minds Mamta Patel Nagaraja - NASA's former associate chief scientist-offers an insider's look at how science priorities are set, what gets cut and what the future holds for research aboard the ISS and beyond. In our conversation with Nagaraja she reflects on her time at the agency, her unexpected layoff, and the broader implications of the current shift in the U.S....

In this week's episode of Space Minds, former Navy captain, shuttle astronaut, and current president of the Space Operating Group at ASRC Federal, Scooter Altman, reflects on his remarkable career—from performing stunts in Top Gun to commanding space missions—and shares his insights on why Mars represents humanity's next great leap. In the conversation Altman begins by sharing his experience perfo...

In this week's episode of Space Minds, Bhavya Lal, the former acting Chief Technologist at NASA explains how nuclear power could unlock humanity's next giant leap in space. Our interview with Bhavya Lal, a prominent voice in space policy, delves deeply into the conversation around nuclear power in space. It begins with a historical overview, citing projects like Orion and NERVA from the 19...

In this week's episode of Space Minds, Lori Garver, former NASA Deputy Administrator sits down with host David Ariosto. Garver describes what drives spaceflight-and what that means for the agency's shifting priorities. In this conversation Garver delves into the evolving landscape of U.S. space policy, particularly against the backdrop of political dynamics, commercialization, and shifting...

In this week's episode of Space Minds, Bill Nye, CEO of the Planetary Society sits down with host David Ariosto. The conversation starts with Bill's journey but quickly pivots to the proposed science budget cuts at NASA.In this conversation, Bill Nye reflects on the current state of space exploration, describing it as the most exciting period since the Apollo era due to the surge in rocket...

This is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we're at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs where we'll record an episode Monday through Thursday. Our guest today is Brad Head, Managing Director of International Partnerships at Elara Nova. He sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium including a co...

This is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we're at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs where we'll record an episode Monday through Thursday .Our guest today is Kari Bingen, senior fellow at the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the l...

This is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we're at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs where we'll record an episode Monday through Thursday. Our guest today is Clay Mowry, CEO, AIAA. He sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium. About Space Minds Space Minds is a new audio and video podcast...

This is a bonus edition of Space Minds by SpaceNews. This week we're at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs where we'll record an episode Monday through Thursday. Our guest today is Krystal Azelton, Senior Director of Program Planning at Secure World Foundation. She sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium.

In this week's episode of Space Minds, Luca Rossettini, Founder and CEO of D-Orbit sits down with host David Ariosto. The conversation starts with Luca's journey from aspiring astronaut to space industry entrepreneur. Luca recounts his experience working at NASA Ames, his near-success in becoming an astronaut in Europe, and his subsequent decision to build D-Orbit. He outlines the company’...

In this week's episode of Space Minds, Sara Alvarado, Executive Director for the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, known as SEDS, sits down with host David Ariosto. In this conversation, Alvarado, shares insights on her organization’s role in nurturing the next generation of space professionals. She highlights the student-led nature of SEDS, which supports innovative colle...

In this week's episode of Space Minds, Richard DalBello, Principal, RDB Space and the recently retired Director of the Office of Space Commerce sits down with host David Ariosto. Our conversation with Richard DalBello primarily explores the evolution of space commercialization and the role of government and private sectors in shaping the industry's trajectory. DalBello, having worked acros...

In this week's episode of Space Minds, Dan Smoot, CEO of Maxar Intelligence sits down with host David Ariosto. Our conversation with Dan Smoot delves into the capabilities and significance of geospatial intelligence, particularly as leveraged by his company, Maxar. Smoot explains how advanced satellite imaging provides crucial insights for national security, disaster response, and commercial a...

In this week's episode of Space Minds, Tony Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance, sits down with host Mike Gruss. What excites Tony Bruno about Vulcan, what scares him about China, and what ranching has taught him about space. The conversation with Bruno focuses on the development of the Vulcan rocket and its strategic importance. Bruno recounts the initial decision to move away from Russian R...

In this week's episode of Space Minds, meet Mars Society president Robert Zubrin, who reflects on his lifelong fascination with Mars, the nature of future martian settlements, and humanity's fate as a multiplanetary species. And don't miss our co-hosts Space Take on important stories before we close the Space Loop this week with trivia and feedback from you.

In this week's episode of Space Minds meet Lee Rosen who reflects on his SpaceX tenure, co-founding ThinkOrbital and where the industry is headed. Rosen discussed his pivotal interactions with Elon Musk at Cape Canaveral in 2010, which shaped his career and SpaceX's vision. He highlighted the challenges of convincing military officials about reusable rocketry, citing the successful land la...

In this week's episode of Space Minds meet Yao Song, a Chinese entrepreneur and CEO of Orienspace. Raised in a Communist revolution, Orienspace’s founder now aims to outpace Elon Musk and lead China’s private space race. And don't miss our co-hosts Space Take on important stories before we close the Space Loop this week with trivia and feedback from you.

In this week's episode of Space Minds meet the NASA visionary who‘s bridging this issue. Johnson's Space Center's Douglas Terrier explains Artemis, the agency’s evolving role and where the state still fits. And don't miss our co-hosts Space Take on important stories before we close the Space Loop this week with trivia and feedback from you.

In this week's episode our guest is Kam Ghaffarian, Chairman, Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines and other companies. Inspired by the Apollo 11 moon landing, starting in his basement, and finally reaching the moon. This is Kam Ghaffarian's inspirational story. And don't miss our co-hosts Space Take on important stories before we close the Space Loop this week with trivia and feedback from you. A tran...

In this weeks's inaugural episode our guest is Peter Beck, founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, who provides us some background on his passion for space, on engineers leading companies, why Rocket Lab is not a launch company, and more. Space Minds Podcast by SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/space-minds-podcast/