Michael recaps his trip to Blue Origin, meeting Senator Cantwell, Senator NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and discussing workforce development.  Michael Laine then interviews Joe Carlisle, an independent Space infrastructure researcher.  Joe wants to prepare humanity for trillions living in space by implementing industry standardization for space manufacturing similar to the automotive industry standards.

Michael interviews Mellisa and Vince from Off Planet Research. This episode was recorded on Mon August 14th, 2023.

Agricultural researcher with a specialization in settlement agriculture for Moon & Mars. http://GrowMars.space

Michael reviews the latest space news. The Moon as a military target, news on Starship, and taking a look at the new deluge system installed at Starbase, TX. Also discusses a new Pew Research study on Americans opinions on Space. This episode was recorded on July 31st, 2023.

This dual interview with Jeff Krukin and Tom Olson goes into both of their origin stories and also discusses their organization -- Center for Space Commerce & Finance. They talk about NewSpace business plan competition, visiting International Astronautical Congress (IAC), and what it takes to start a successful space business. Jeff Krukin is Principal & Co-founder of Earth-Space Commerce Advisors, LLC. Tom Olson is a Director of Business Development, Avealto, Ltd (UK) http://cscf.space This episode was recorded in 2023.

Michael interviews Lennart Lopin, creator of Marscoin and CTO & Co-founder of Byte Federal. Lennart Lopin tells us his origin story of growing up behind the iron curtain and early fascination with space. He also tells us about his many exploits and interests into philosophy, religion, and back into deep tech. Learn about the story and promise of Marscoin in this hour long interview. Marscoin Expo 2023 -- August 26th (It's free!) https://www.marscoin.org/expo/ -------------------------------- https://www.bytefederal.com/ https://www.marscoin.org/ Recorded on August 2, 2023

This conversation is a recap of SpaceX's Starship Orbital Flight test on 4/20, a preview of ispace's lunar landing on 4/25 with Leah Malmos. Michael Laine reviews the latest quarterly Space Capital report.  We review some of the SpaceX Starship Test footage, and take a look at some of the images sent back from ispace on its' voyage to the Moon. Michael goes over some highlights from Space Capital's Q1 report on the space economy. You can find Leah Malmos on Twitter at @pixabo #SpaceX  This episode was recorded on April 24th, 2023

Michael interviews Brent Ziarnick, PhD, a space professor about his classes and space interests. They discuss Space power dynamics such as Brown vs. Blue, and the role of Space Force. They also discuss policy documents like the Joint Concept for Competing and Competition Continuum. Listen to this episode to learn more about the military domain in space! https://www.csis.org/analysis/us-joint-chiefs-new-strategy-paper-joint-concept-competing#:~:text=The%20full%20text%20of%20Joint,strategy%20within%20the%20Department%20of #SpacePower #Spaceforce #SpaceSituationalAwareness This episode was recorded on July 26th, 2023

Michael Laine interviews Gary Calnan, CEO of CisLunar Industries. They talk about Gary's early love of space, young entrepreneurship, and making his way into the Space industry after a career in Finance. They also discuss CisLunar Industries meteoric rise from a napkin idea to a funded company in less than 3 years. CisLunar Industries is an orbital debris removal, and in space manufacturing company. https://www.cislunarindustries.com/ This episode was recorded on July 17th, 2023

Michael Laine discusses the Future of Space 2060. Space Futures Workshop with Industry is also a topic of interest. He also features the Workshop Vignettes which imagine future power struggles and groups must problem solve these complex power dynamics in space. These imagined scenarios are exactly how militaries plan for future space defense capabilities.

Bailey Burns, a Blue Origin engineer and space influencer, is interviewed by Michael Laine. She tells her space story, and inspiring career trajectory. She talks about the path to Honeybee Robotics, Paragon Space to Blue Origin. She specializes in Environmental Control and Life Support System known as ECLSS. To top it all off, Bailey Burns is a Rubik's cube Ambassador and solved the Rubik's cube in record time in zero G! ________________________________________ Find Bailey on the Web at: https://www.instagram.com/ninjaneergirl/?hl=en https://aspacestory.com/

Michael Laine interviews Arun Kumar from BisResearch. Michael Laine interviews’ BisResearch’s Senior Space Analyst, Arun Kumar.  They discuss his background and how he got into the space industry. Arun worked with the Satellite Toolkit at University and they also discuss the impact of small satellites on the space industry. Arun then emerged into Defense and Space analysis at Frost and Sullivan.  Arun then explains how BisResearch builds databases and sells custom research to clients based on their extensive data collection. If you want to learn more about one of the top analysis companies in the space sector, you don’t want to miss this episode. https://bisresearch.com/ This show was recorded on February 22, 2023

Michael Laine interviews Michael Mealling from Starbridge Capital. Michael Mealling discusses his investment thesis at Starbridge Capital. He also discusses various investments and exits from his investment group. They discuss raising money for the first fund, access to debt vs. equity, and how to identify the demand. If you are interested in investing in space, do not miss this episode! Mr. Michael Mealling serves as General Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital. He co-founded Masten Space Systems, was CTO of Seraph Group (a seed-stage VC fund), is the CEO of the Waypaver Foundation, and the President of the Moon Society. He has helped build several startups over the years ranging from telecom consulting to social media. His experience building companies and teams from scratch, raising money for those companies, and investing in similar companies have given him a view of both the successes and failures at every stage of building sustainable companies. He received an MBA from Georgia Tech in 2011. https://www.starbridgevc.com/ This episode was recorded on April 3, 2023.

Michael Laine interviews author Matt Williams. He is an author for Universe Today and contributing author for the Ross 248 Project anthology. This episode goes beyond our solar system with a deep dive into interstellar travel, exoplanets, and imagining the future propulsion systems to get us there! This episode was recorded on June 14th, 2023

First up, we have some news from the Space Frontier Foundation, we will be producing an upcoming series for SFF. But that's not all! We are thrilled to bring you an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated Starship Livestream event. Elon Musk's SpaceX has been making remarkable strides in the development of their next-generation spacecraft, Starship. This livestream will offer a unique glimpse into the incredible progress being made, showcasing the cutting-edge technology and engineering feats that are propelling us toward a new era of space exploration. Get ready to witness the future of space travel firsthand. We will also delve into the Moon Dialogs document. Join us as we dive into the Moon Dialogs document, exploring the multifaceted aspects of lunar exploration and the potential it holds for scientific discovery, resource utilization, and even the prospect of establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon. Michael talks a bit about a Space Capital document. For reference: http://www.moondialogs.org/lunar-policy-handbook

Michael Laine engages in a captivating interview with the distinguished retired Lieutenant General Kwast, delving into the extraordinary journey that shaped his life. From his humble beginnings in the jungles of Cameroon to his transformative experiences at the Air Force Academy, Lt Gen Kwast's narrative unfolds, ultimately leading him into the realms of Policy and Strategy. Kwast's remarkable and diverse background endows him with a truly distinctive perspective on the rich tapestry of cultures within the workforce. Moreover, Lt Gen Kwast unveils an exclusive revelation during the interview: his latest venture, SpaceBilt. This visionary space logistics company is set to revolutionize the industry by focusing on manufacturing in space, heralding a monumental paradigm shift away from conventional reliance on specific launch providers towards an in-space supply chain. SpaceBilt's groundbreaking approach promises to redefine the boundaries of what is possible in space exploration and space industrialization. During the conversation, Lt Gen Kwast and Michael Laine also delve into an enthralling future mission involving laser communications on the International Space Station (ISS). Their exploration of this cutting-edge technology hints at the potential for significant advancements in space-based communications, opening up new frontiers for connectivity and data transmission. Furthermore, Lt Gen Kwast and Michael Laine engage in an intriguing discussion about a collaborative effort with Lonestar's ambitious mission of deploying a server on the Moon. This ambitious endeavor paves the way for groundbreaking technological achievements, as the integration of advanced computing capabilities on the lunar surface brings us one step closer to unlocking the full potential of space exploration. In this interview, Lt Gen Kwast and Michael Laine traverse an inspiring range of topics, from Lt Gen Kwast's extraordinary origin story to his groundbreaking ventures in space logistics, laser communications, and lunar collaborations. The conversation leaves us with a sense of awe and anticipation for the future of space exploration and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.

Sean Mahoney comes back for a third time to talk about the Space Frontier Foundation. The discussion also delves into new project highlighting the pioneers who helped create the Space Frontier Foundation and the current commercial space industry. 23:28 Sean and Michael give a bit of a preview of the Lori Garver interview, which is the initial interview of the series. This episode was recorded on June 4th, 2023

In this episode, Michael Laine discusses Space Based Solar Power. Michael discusses his foray into space based solar power.  Michael also discusses the history and supporters of Space Based Solar Power including the NSS (National Space Society). Also discusses the importance of space based solar power for space elevators. Michael uses the second half to discuss vignettes from recent Space Industrial Base meeting.  Document discussed on show: http://space.nss.org/wp-content/uploads/Space-Based-Solar-Power-Opportunity-for-Strategic-Security-assessment.pdf Other notable links: https://spacenews.com/scientists-generals-policy-experts-ponder-future-role-of-space-force/ https://afresearchlab.com/technology/space-power-beaming/ This episode was recorded on May 24th, 2023.

In this episode Michael Laine does the news. SpaceX updates, nuclear engines for space, and also the latest on Boston Dynamics' robot -- and more! This episode was recorded on February 1st, 2023

This episode is thematically centered around the concept of Starship Singularity, the point in which all space travel changes from relatively cheap upmass and frequent launches. Featuring Michael Laine, Rachel Brooks, and Doug Plata. Michael Laine starts the episode by discussing Bryce Tech's Startup Space Report and then segueing into Michael's Starship Singularity paper. Also, SpaceX’s update to Starship’s payload increase to 250 metric tons if the rocket booster was expendable and the ramifications of that update. Rachel Brooks, special correspondent, brings in a defense analysis about Starship.  They discuss and highlight point to point suborbital as an asset for defense and more! Near the end of the episode, Doug Plata from Open Space Development discuss new frontiers in space, the possibilities of new types of governance in space, and the general idea of forming new types of societies in space. They also discuss Starship Singularity — and how that will change the future of space development, include some napkin math about the cost of civilians to LEO and then Mars. http://developspace.info/ This episode was recorded on January 30th, 2023