The Journal of Space Commerce Podcast
This podcast focuses on issues related to the commercial space industry, and the impacts for people on Earth. It is produced by Ex Terra Media, LLC and covers topics such as space commerce, policy, and technology. The podcast aims to inform listeners about the growing space economy and its relevance to everyday life.
Episodes
Planning for Microgravity Experiments, and a Cargo Hangar in Space
Eight early-stage companies have been selected for the second year of a national accelerator program that pairs access to the International Space Station with private investment capital.The International Space Station National Laboratory named the group as the 2026 cohort of its Orbital Edge Accelerator. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, or CASIS, runs the program under agreement
A Leadership Change at the Top of the FCC’s Space Bureau. And Repurposing Gateway Hardware for the Lunar Surface
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr says Space Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz will leave his post later this month, with Deputy Bureau Chief Jennifer Gilsenan taking over as acting chief during the transition.Schwarz led the bureau, which handles licensing and policy for satellite and space-based communications, through a period of expanded processing targets and a rewrite of the agency
Space Foundation's Latest Global Space Economy Report, and a Familiar Name in Rocket Engines Is Back
The global space economy grew 12% last year, reaching $686 billion, according to a new report from Space Foundation.That’s the second double-digit gain of the decade, though it trails 2021’s 15.5% post-pandemic surge. It’s the fourth-highest growth rate Space Foundation has recorded since it began tracking the industry in 2006. The five-year compound annual growth rate now stands at 9.8%, up more
Novel Mission Licensing Rules, and a Spectrum Auction That Will Benefit Satellite Companies
The Office of Space Commerce says it will publish a Federal Register notice within weeks seeking the first applications for its proposed space licensing certification.The notice would invite companies to apply under the “Space Commerce Certification,” a voluntary process OSC proposed in March to consolidate licensing for commercial space activities not clearly covered under existing FAA, FCC or OS
America’s Launch Capacity Crisis: Is the U.S. Running Out of Room to Launch?
The United States is launching more rockets than ever before — but is it enough? With U.S. orbital launch demand already surpassing 180 launches per year and a pipeline of satellite constellations, government missions, and proposed space-based data centers that could push that number into the thousands, America’s launch infrastructure is facing a stress test it was never designed to handle. In thi
NASA’s Pivot on the CLD Program Pivot
In the span of roughly twelve months, NASA’s Commercial LEO Destinations program — CLD — has been restructured, redirected, walked back, and redirected again. That’s not normal. It’s worth talking about why.The CLD program was created in March 2021 under the Biden administration. The idea was straightforward: NASA would invest in privately built space stations, then become one of several paying cu
Congress Sets its Sights on the NASA Budget
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman faced tough questions from both chambers of Congress last week over the Trump administration’s proposed twenty-three percent cut to the agency’s budget. But behind the bottom-line numbers lies a more specific debate — one with real stakes for the commercial space industry and the supply chains that keep American rockets flying. The Artemis II mission may have capt
Space Foundation: Convening the Industry for More Than 40 Years
One of the long-standing advocacy groups for space is Space Foundation, which was established in 1983 with a mission to advance the global space community through education, collaboration, and information.“We know that there are going to be some obstacles, but we know together we can get there. Artemis II proved that when you have all of the various pieces that came together and it all worked perf
Ex Terra Extra: Space Symposium
Interested in what happened at Space Symposium? Here’s a quick recap of some of the main topics at the show in Colorado Springs from Rich Cooper, VP of Strategic Communicaitons and Outreach at Space Foundation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.exterrajsc.com/subscribe
Unpacking the Space Supply Chain
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) released a white paper last month focused on the supply chain for the commercial space industry, and the findings may have been something of a wake-up call for the industry. According to the report, “Strengthening America’s Space Supply Chain: Built for yesterday, igniting momentum for tomorrow”, the U.S. space industrial
Weird Space Stuff: Jay Schwarz on the Journal of Space Commerce Podcast
At its March meeting, the FCC unanimously approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comments on a proposal to make additional spectrum available for command and control of spacecraft supporting emergent space operations, but which do not use spectrum as part of any radiocommunications services provided to the public. The NPRM was dubbed “Weird Space Stuff” by the commission.On this e
Using AI to Train Space Warfighters
Space has become a critical warfighting domain, requiring an approach to training that prepares warfighters to use new technology. AI is redefining space warfare training, and is becoming vital for deterrence and national security.Slingshot Aerospace is a U.S.-based space data and analytics company focused on making space operations more safe, sustainable, and secure through satellite tracking, sp
Inside AE Industrial Partners
AE Industrial Partners is a private investment firm focused on technologies and services considered critical to aerospace and national and economic security. Founded in 1998 by father-son team Brian and David Rowe, AEI manages $7.2 billion in assets from their headquarters in Boca Raton, FL.“(W)ithout space as a backbone of that infrastructure our modern day economy sort of collapses at this point
Extending the Range and Life of Satellites
Space Ocean Corp is an emerging pre-revenue space logistics startup headquartered in Brownsville, Texas. Founded in 2021, the company is developing what amounts to the “gas station in space” infrastructure—providing critical on-orbit refueling and resource transfer services that enable satellites to operate longer, travel farther, and reduce launch costs.“And if you could get refueled out there in
Tracking Space Objects for Fun and Profit
No one knows precisely how many objects there are in Earth orbit. Estimates range from NASA’s 31,000 to just over 40,000, according to ESA. But at some point, it just becomes a large number. The bottom line is there are a lot of satellites, defunct spacecraft, parts of spacecraft and outright junk orbiting the Earth, and any one of them could cause a catastrophe.One company that is working to cata
LUMA: A Digital Museum on the Moon
LUMA … The Lunar Museum of Art … is a digital museum and archival initiative focused on the intersection of art, space, and technology. It presents curated exhibitions, immersive galleries, and projects that explore humanity’s cultural expansion beyond Earth. LUMA is also a leader in integrating NFTs and digital storytelling into space-themed experiences."From a practical point of view, we're the
Expanding and Enhancing the New Space Economy
The Institute of Space Commerce is a nonprofit think tank headquartered in Austin, TX focused on expanding and enhancing the economic and commercial dimensions of the space industry ... what many call Space 2.0. It operates as an intellectual hub for policy, research, and global dialogue."Eutelsat was a monopoly, Inmarsat was a monopoly. And then you see the emergence, and now we have those very v
Getting Your Idea to Space
There is a lot of work that goes into getting an idea off the drawing board and into space, and often, that process begins with a pitch to potential investors or government granting institutions. Orbital Velocity has won over $2 billion for previous clients, customers, and employers to bring their ideas to fruition."The secret for a space proposal is to know what they want before they do.” Jeff No
Mission Space: The NOAA for Space Weather
On this edition of The Journal of Space Commerce Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Mary Glazkova, CEO of Mission Space. A hardware and software company that is an emerging player in space weather intelligence, Mission Space is developing real-time monitoring and forecasting solutions that safeguard both Earth-based and space-based infrastructure. "Space weather has measurable and very immediate effec
Ex Terra Extra: SIA and NASA
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.exterrajsc.com(Ex Terra Extra is premium content offered first to paid subscribers. You can help keep The Journal of Space Commerce independent by becoming a paid subscriber.)On this edition of Ex Terra Extra, Ex Terra Media's Mike Turner and Tom Patton take a deep dive into the data included in the Satellite Industry Association's
Conducting Science in Space: The Ex Terra Podcast
The ISS National Laboratory is a research and development hub aboard the International Space Station (ISS), managed by a non-profit organization, the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), under a cooperative agreement with NASA. They provide access to the unique microgravity environment of low Earth orbit for scientific experiments, medical research, and technological innovation.
A Self-Assembling Space Architecture: The TESSERAE Project
The Aurelia Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to advancing humanity's future in space through research, education, and policy development. Their mission focuses on creating scalable space habitats, fostering public engagement with space exploration, and addressing the ethical and societal implications of life beyond Earth."Once they're in space they
The Space Economy's Impact on GDP
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce responsible for producing economic statistics that provide insight into the U.S. economy. In March 2025, it released a significant revision and update to its Space Economy Satellite Account (SESA), offering detailed data from 2012 through 2023."I think one of the stronger trends that we've seen in this new time
A Curriculum for The Final Frontier
On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Dr. Don Platt, Director of The Spaceport Education Center at the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT)."I had a mentor who liked to say that the 20th century was the age of the specialist, and the 21st century was going to be the age of the generalist. Especially in a small company you're going to have a variety of different responsib
Marcantonio Global: Advancing Defense Through Innovation
Marcantonio Global is a company that is dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and critical defense needs. "I think that the lines between commercial space and the defense sector is blurring, with private innovators and innovations. If you're looking at rapid launch and surveillance that's been deployed to protect troops and national interest." Nino Marcantonio, Marcantonio
Political Change and the Geopolitics of Space
There has been a lot of political change since we last talked with Dr. Namrata Goswami, both domestically and on the world stage. “Overall, the analysis would be that 'well, this would mean that their space programs might also suffer'. But the data does not support (that)." Dr. Namrata GoswamiUncertainty over tariffs is roiling the stock market, and international relations are shifting like an off
IT, Cybersecurity and Space
No matter the industry, cybersecurity, IT modernization and systems integration are critical to success, and space is no exception. On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Victoria Da Poian, Lead Data Scientist, and Peter O'Donoghue, Chief Technology Officer at Tyto Athene."Everything is a set of either always connected or ephemerally connected things that actually produce o
A New Approach to Maritime Launch
Multiple companies are either actively, or working towards, recovery of rocket boosters on barges in the ocean. SpaceX, of course, pioneered the technique, and both Blue Origin and Rocket Lab are developing similar maritime landing platforms."What we're designing is a platform that can be constructed modularly, and gives us an easier way to adjust the design to accommodate more than one user.” Mic
Nanocomposite Technology Explained
Goodman Technologies is a rapidly growing Nanocomposite Ecosystem Platform Company specializing in advanced materials technology. The company focuses on advanced materials and nanocomposite technology, resulting in products that have potential applications across various industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, and electronics."A human hair is about 100 microns in diameter ...
Ex Terra Extra: Navigating Space Commerce in 2025
On this edition of Ex Terra Extra, Mike Turner and Tom Patton discuss what the effects of the current U.S. economic situation might have on Space Commerce, including the current deficit, inflation, interest rates and D.O.G.E. Then, we take a deep dive into where some opportunities may lie, and why the Karman Space and Defense IOP is a big deal for Spac… This is a public episode. If you'd like to
Ex Terra Extra: Artemis Revisited
On this edition of Ex Terra Extra, Mike Turner and Tom Patton delve deeper into the hazy path back to the Moon under the Artemis program in the era of President Trump and government spending cuts spearheaded by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.exter
Sev1Tech: Keeping Space Force Data and Communications Secure
Over the past five years, the Space Force has made significant advancements in defense network connectivity and joint space operations to strengthen the U.S. space domain presence. As the department continues to digitize in 2025, it must be able to address significant data challenges and rapidly increasing cyber threats to fortify defense communication systems and maintain a competitive advantage
The Ex Terra Podcast 2024 in Review Pt II
On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, we wrap up our look at the most viewed and downloaded episodes of the podcast, as well as give you a glimpse into what might be coming your way on The Journal of Space Commerce in 2025.This week, we revisit our conversation with Rob Long, CEO of Space Florida, Shey Sabripour explains software-defined satellites, and Merek Chertkow, founder and CEO of The Ra
Looking Back at 2024: The Ex Terra Podcast
The next two weeks on The Ex Terra Podcast, we’re going to take a look back at some of the most viewed episodes from the past year. It’s been an exciting year in Space Commerce, and we’ve chatted with some very innovative companies that are doing some very interesting things across all verticals in the industry. On this first part in the two-part series, we revisit Space Domain Awareness from a c
AI and Space Situational Awareness: The Ex Terra Podcast
Space agencies and companies are turning to AI agents to help space operators navigate a crowded space ecosystem – with the goal of unlocking orbital autonomy. "Potentially some of the satellites that are hidden within those constellations could have nefarious motives." Dylan Kesler, Slingshot AerospaceAI agents will be paramount to enable spacecrafts to operate independently and alleviate pressu
DFAN Testing: Making Spacecraft Shake, Rattle and Roll
Getting into space is loud. There’s no way around it, the controlled explosion that propels a spacecraft into orbit generates a LOT of noise. Anyone who has ever watched a launch in person knows how true that is."We're essentially recreating the very harsh noise and vibration environment created by sound during rocket launch." Bradley Hope, MSI-DFATBut sound can have a very detrimental effect on t
Advances in Satellite Communications: CesiumAstro
If you've got a few years in your wake, you probably remember when the phrase "via satellite" was indicative of the highest level of communications technology. But these days, chances are if you're communicating, somewhere along the line there is a satellite involved."A phased array is a technology that's been around for a long, long time." Shey Sabripour, CesiumAstroOn this edition of The Ex Terr
Space Domain Awareness for Spacecraft on Orbit
Space Domain Awareness, the comprehensive understanding of the space environment, is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of space operations. On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Philip Hover-Smoot, who was named CEO of Scout Space in January of this year. "If you really think hard about what the future of space needs, understanding what's there, where it's
Ex Terra Extra: The Future of Space Regulation
The relationship between regulators and space companies has become a point of tension, with some industry leaders arguing that regulation stifles innovation, and regulators insisting that their efforts are necessary to protect the public. Recently, clashes between SpaceX and the FAA have underscored the challenges of regulating a rapidly evolving sector. The balance between necessity and burden of
TraCSS: Providing Basic Space Situational Awareness
The 27th edition of the Novaspace "Satellites to be Built and Launched” report forecasts that an average of over 3,700 satellites will be launched annually between 2024 and 2033 – equivalent to 10 satellites per day."From a digital services perspective, we've intentionally structured tracks to be able to scale with the number of objects that are going to be growing in space.” Christine Joseph, Off
The Role of Energy in Space Exploration
It has been said that going to space is like a camping trip. You have to take everything you need, and if you forget something, getting it can be very challenging.In the realm of space power, that may not necessarily be true. Solar panels have been generating power in space for decades. But today's solar panel technology will not be sufficient for all of the power needs that will be required for d
Redwire: A Diverse Portfolio for Space Exploration and Research
One of the companies that is making contributions to space missions ranging from biomedical research aboard the ISS to providing solar arrays for multiple spacecraft is Redwire, based in Jacksonville Florida."Redwire has a fantastic balance in portfolio of both existing products that have predictable markets ... strong markets ... as well as some optionality in places where we'd like to develop th
NASA and Boeing: Their Past and Future
Starliner is now set to return to Earth without its crew on Saturday, the latest development in the months-long odyssey of the beleaguered program. On this first edition of a new podcast from Ex Terra Media, Ex Terra Extra takes a deep dive into the history of Boeing and NASA, how we arrived at this stage with the Commercial Crew Program, and how the relationship between Boeing and NASA could be a
Working Towards an Artificial Gravity Space Station
With so much discussion about the eventual retirement of the International Space Station, a lot of attention is being paid to companies developing private space stations … and there are several. A new entrant in that arena is Joules Space Technology, LLC, an aerospace research and development company focused on making space more human-friendly. They specialize in artificial gravity and are develop
Sharing Ideas for Building Infrastructure in Space
The C-Tech Club is a global community of founders and CEOs of construction technology start-ups. Founded in 2019, it has grown to cover 425 founders in 31 countries, creating a ‘safe space’ for them to collaborate and learn from each other. Now the C-Tech Club is getting involved with the space sector, with a Space Chapter specifically supporting founders focused on design and construction in spac
A Power Grid in Space: The Ex Terra Podcast
One of the issues with satellites is that their power can be limited ... whether by the size and weight of batteries or the efficiency of their solar panels. But what if you could "plug" your satellite into a power source like you were plugging it into a wall outlet in your home or business?"In space, everything is a camping trip. You have to take everything with you, and if you didn't bring it wi
The Impact of Space Commerce on the U.S. GDP
The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis recently released its most recent statistics concerning the impact of Space Commerce on the country's GDP for the years 2017-2022. The findings show the space economy accounted for $131.8 billion, or 0.5 percent, of total U.S. GDP in 2022. "What we see is, for the first time, this fast growth is being caused by an increase in spending fro
Space Sponsorships: A New Trend in Marketing
New Space companies are constantly looking for alternative revenue streams to fund their projects. While many rely on traditional sources of funding, an emerging trend in the sector is Space Sponsorships."A brand receives the unparalleled product differentiation publicity that comes with associating with a space company, and a space company will receive the crucial financial or technical or global
Recycling Material in Space: Joe Pawelski
It's pretty well known that there is a lot of debris in space. What if some of that debris could be recycled in space to create new materials which could be used for other purposes? Cislunar Industries is working to create methods to recycle and repurpose metals in space."Manufacturing processes that don't make debris and that aren't very invasive are really interesting to us." Joe Pawelski, Cislu
Defense Funding and Space Commerce: The Ex Terra Podcast
The Aerospace Corporation is an independent, nonprofit corporation operating the only Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) for the space enterprise. They perform objective technical analyses and assessments for a variety of government, civil, and commercial customers."You're seeing a lot of commercial companies now providing some of the same services you used to see reserved fo
Data Storage on the Moon: The Ex Terra Podcast
Lonestar Data Holdings is a pioneering company that offers Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) from the Moon. On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Chris Stott, the Founder and CEO of Lonestar Data Holdings."It's finding the right location that offers you protection under data sovereignty laws, as well as access to your data in a safe and secure manner." Chris StottIn F
Delivering Goods from Space: Inversion Space
Imagine getting critical supplies ... or frankly almost anything ... delivered to nearly any location from space. That is the vision of Inversion Space, a company creating autonomous re-entry vehicles to deliver cargo from space, making space a transportation layer for Earth."At Inversion, our goal is to be able to make it so that humanity can deliver cargo to anywhere on Earth in under an hour."
Protecting Critical Components in Space: The Radiation Team
The Radiation Team is a radiation reliability consulting provider specializing in delivering customized, cost-effective radiation solutions for mission-critical space systems. They focus on accurate analysis, speed, efficiency, and necessary and sufficient engineering to mitigate the impacts and risks of ionizing radiation throughout the development lifecycle of space systems.On this edition of Th
Software Defined Satellite Platforms: The Ex Terra Podcast
One of the more recent innovations in satellite architecture is Software Defined Satellite platforms that are flexible and can be reconfigured even after launch. On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Sethu Saveda Suvanam, founder and CEO of ReOrbit, which is helping define the category."We can start developing a lot of advanced functionality on top of our software framewor
Space Florida: Bolstering the New Space Economy in the State
Space Florida is the state's aerospace finance and development authority, dedicated to strengthening Florida's position as a global leader in aerospace research, investment, exploration, and commerce. As the state's premier aerospace entity, Space Florida is committed to attracting and expanding the next generation of space industry businesses."We are definitely engaged from the start-up side, we
Automating Spacecraft Interactions: The Ex Terra Podcast
On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Kevin Stadnyk, co-founder and CEO of Obruta Space Solutions."There will be humans in the loop for the initial and foreseeable future in some capacity. Similar to self-driving cars, the end goal is reaching full autonomy." Kevin StadnykObruta Space Solutions is a Canadian company specializing in space robotics and technologies. Their mi
From Earthbound to Space-Ready: The Ex Terra Podcast
On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Matt George and Josh Foerschler of Burns & McDonnell, a design/build company with expertise constructing facilities for the space industry."We built them basically an engine testing verification facility on Houston spaceport. They call it "The Flame Range" or "The Rocket Petting Zoo". Josh Foreschler, Burns & McDonnellJosh Foerschler i
Detecting Leaks on Earth from Space
On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with James Perry, Executive VP of ASTERRA, a company providing data-driven solutions for water utilities, government agencies, and the broader infrastructure industry. Their expertise lies in leak detection, infrastructure analysis, and soil characteristics monitoring.Based in Israel with offices in San Diego, CA, ASTERRA develops innovativ
Safe and Affordable Labor in Space
GITAI Robotics is a space robotics startup that aims to provide safe and affordable labor in space while reducing operational costs by two orders of magnitude. The company is developing highly capable, safe, and reliable robots for ISAM (In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing) services, including building and maintaining satellites, as well as space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Ma
(Space) Ships Passing in the Night: The Ex Terra Podcast
Last year saw the largest number of rocket launches, the largest mass to orbit ever achieved, and a wide variety of space missions by a growing number of countries and companies.In short, it’s getting busy up there. So how can we keep ourselves safe and free from collision and conflict?Robin Dickey is a space policy and strategy analyst at The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and St
Encouraging Young Entrepreneurs in the Space Industry
Young entrepreneurs will be the future of space commerce, just as they are in most industries.On this edition of the Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Madison Feehan, who is leading multiple space commerce efforts … one that is involved in looking at ways to build on the Moon, and the other working on advanced space robotics and STEM education. "In Junior High School I created a 3D CAD
Space Commerce and National Security: Arcfield
Arcfield was launched as a stand-alone company in 2021, but it has a long history in the aerospace industry dating back to 1957. The company was created to serve a single purpose: to solve the most complex and demanding national security and space-related challenges."We do an analysis every year of what our mission partners need, both government and commercial." Kevin Kelly, ArcfieldOn t
Cell Towers in Space: The Ex Terra Podcast
Sateliot is the first satellite operator to offer IoT or Internet of Things connectivity over standard 5G Narrow Band-IoT. Their constellation serves as cell towers in space, expanding mobile operator coverage and providing global connectivity to unmodified commercial terrestrial devices wherever they are."Everything is going to take some time to be in the hands of everyone everywhere. But it
Software to Drive Mission Success
Space launches have become very common, in fact, multiple times a week is now the norm. Each launch takes a well choreographed set of operations to get payload to space. But what goes on behind the scenes to make this happen?On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Laura Crabtree, CEO of Epsilon3.Current mission tools are neglected in a program lifecycle, creating inefficienc
Investing in Space During Uncertain Times
On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Justus Parmar, founder of Fortuna Investments.Parmar founded the private investment firm in 2015 to develop long-term partnerships with changemaking entrepreneurs in emerging industries.Fortuna specializes in venture capital investments and has raised over $500 million for more than 125 companies since its founding.Space is one of the
The Evolving Satellite Launch Business: Phantom Space
Phantom Space Corporation was founded to change the way satellites and other assets are transported into space, through space, and ultimately back to Earth.The company's approach of offering of launch, propulsion, and satellite solutions enables a widening demographic to access space, space technology, and space data.This time on The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Mark Lester, COO of
India and Space Commerce: Dr. Namrata Goswami
In this third and final installment of our series looking at geopolitics in Asia and Space Commerce, Tom Patton talks with Dr. Namrata Goswami about space commerce in India, and the influence of political and economic factors in the country.India has been on a roll in space, most recently with the landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft at the south pole of the Moon. India is also actively support
US-China Policy and Space Commerce: The Ex Terra Podcast
A Conversation with Global Security Consultant Dr. Namrata GoswamiIn this second in our series of podcasts on international relations and space commerce, Tom Patton talks with Dr. Namrata Goswami about the current state of China's space program."Today, China has about 140 space startups. Several of them have already launched to orbit." Dr. Namrata GoswamiChina has over the past sever
US-Russia Policy and Space Commerce: Namrata Goswami
On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Global Security Consultant Namrata Goswami concerning US-Russia policy and how it ties into space commerce. This is the first in a series of three podcasts with Ms. Goswami, looking at our relationships with Russia, China and India related to space commerce."I do not see someone like Elon Musk being able to succeed or innovate in
Manufacturing in Space: A New Approach
There is a great deal of work being done in the arena of manufacturing in space. Many of the companies working to place private space stations in orbit say that manufacturing is one of the functions that can make them commercially viable. Aboard the ISS, several additive manufacturing … or 3D printing … processes have been studied.On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Ryan
Recruitment and Professional Development for Space Companies
Like all businesses, space companies face challenges in recruitment and professional development. How do companies in the industry address those issues? On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Christopher Allen, co-founder and COO of Nova Space, which has just introduced a new program to help in that area.Nova Space Inc. offers organizations placement services from true spac
Space Commerce for Government Contractors: Nino Marcantonio
The government and defense sectors are crucial to space commerce. Government and defense contracts are regularly awarded to private space companies to supply technology related to propulsion, communications, Earth observation and a host of other verticals."We're put in a point in time where we need to think about non-traditionals that are extremely important. Because non-traditionals are
US Space Economy Statistics Update: The Ex Terra Podcast
The US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis recently released its revised US Space Economy Statistics for 2012–2021. The new data builds on previous estimates that were released in January 2022 by incorporating new source data and improved methods.On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Dr. Tina Highfill, an award-winning research economist with the US Commerce
Superconducting Magnetorquer for Spacecraft Control: Zenno Astronautics
A superconducting magnetorquer is an innovative idea for controlling spacecraft without the use of fuel. On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Max Arshavsky, CEO of Zenno Astronautics, a New Zealand startup developing just such an attitude control system, and other space applications.The Zenno system is the first superconducting magnetorquer for spacecraft attitude control
On-Orbit Satellite Servicing Becoming a Reality
A remarkable technological advancement is revolutionizing the way we maintain and extend the lifespan of satellites in Earth orbit. Welcome to the world of on-orbit satellite servicing, where cutting-edge technology and expertise converge to overcome the challenges of maintaining and upgrading satellites in space."According to the website Orbiting Now, there are 7,854 satellites currently in
Attracting New Business for Spaceports: The Ex Terra Podcast
One of the challenges for spaceports is attracting new business to be able to sustain operations. At Spaceport America, that is the job of Dr. Francisco Pallares, the newly-appointed Director of Business Development.Dr. Pallares joined the New Mexico Spaceport Authority from Sul Ross State University and was the former Deputy Director for Economic Development at the City of Las Cruces prior to acc
Breaking All the Rules: Jim Cantrell on the Ex Terra Podcast
Veteran space industry insider Jim Cantrell, author of "Breaking All The Rules: The Inside Story of the New Space Race", got into the space business rather by accident."I really never wanted to be in the space business when I was young." Jim CantrellA flier posted at his college got the self-proclaimed southern California gear head involved in a project to design a Mars rover,
Fully Reusable Rockets and a Piece of Space History - Stoke Space
For the longest time, space launch systems were single use. Now, the focus is shifting towards fully resuable rockets such as those in development by Stoke Space."We're really looking to try to maintain as much of the historical look that it had before." Kelly Henning.On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Kelly Henning, COO of Stoke Space. The company is work
Digital Engineering Solutions for Space Technology: Sev1Tech
Digital engineering is a relatively new field that is having a big impact on space commerce. On this edition of the Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Greg Porter, Senior Systems Architect at Sev1Tech, which provides IT modernization, cloud, cybersecurity, engineering, training and program support services to U.S. government agencies and major commercial organizations. Headquartered in the Wa
Patent Planning for Space Companies: Steve Sponseller
It's no secret that space companies need to think about patents. But how important is patent planning? On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Patent Attorney Steve Sponseller, the author of "Cracking the Patent Code"."The worst thing you can do is just not have a plan, and kind of randomly file a few patent applications on mediocre inventions." Paten
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