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Episodes
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
What if satellites could be assembled in space? In-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) has a long name and an even longer list of game-changing applications. On this episode of The Vector, hear from iBOSS GmbH Co-Founders Joerg Kreisel and Thomas A. Schervan as they embark on an insightful conversation about ISAM innovation with host Kelli Kedis Ogborn. How will companies like iBOSS enable the build-out of a sustainable ISAM ecosystem? Tune in for the inside scoop on this up-and-coming space industry segment.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
How do cultural, regulatory, and economic factors impact global space cooperation and business activities? How do differences like access to capital, risk-taking attitudes, and regulatory approaches play in? Ken Davidian, Vice President of North America at the International Space University, sits down with host Kelli Kedis Ogborn for an in-depth discussion on transatlantic space activities. Learn about trends in government investment in research and development, navigate the landscape of ITAR regulations, and discover unique ways to study the space economy on this episode of the Vector.
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Did you know that GPS technology is 50 years old? We take this technology for granted, but Lisa Dyer, Executive Director of the GPS Innovation Alliance, explains the modern relevance of GPS to everything from precision agriculture to supporting first responders. How did GPS come to exist? What is being done to address threats like GPS spoofing and jamming? What challenges and opportunities are there for the evolution of GPS and its integration in our infrastructure? Listen to this month’s Vector episode to find out.
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Puerto Rico has its sights set on the stars. On this episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn talks to Gail Towers Nolan about the island's ambitious plans to establish a multi-pronged space hub. How does Puerto Rico intend to leverage strengths in industries like pharmaceuticals and attract pioneering companies working on new frontiers of point-to-point logistics? Tune in to hear Nolan reveal Puerto Rico's strategy for integrating local talent and building the infrastructure needed to propel the island's burgeoning space economy to new heights.
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
How does a country establish its own space program? Michal Brichta, co-founder of the newly established Slovak Space Office and head of its industry branch, explains on this episode of the Vector. Brichta and host Kelli Kedis Ogborn discuss Slovakia’s intention to leverage its existing capabilities in areas like electronics, IT, and automotive engineering to bolster its space presence. What could the role of local industry, policy and international business look like in enabling a vibrant Slovakian space industry? Listen on for firsthand insight on Brichta’s ambitious initiative.
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Did you know that over 100 organizations and 30 countries contributed to satellite projects in the past year? In this robust episode of the Vector, an impressive cadre of economists and experienced business people discuss the large-scale trends driving the global space economy forward. Hear insights from Matt Weinzierl, Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the MBA program at Harvard Business School, Brendan Russo, teaching fellow at Harvard Business School, and Lesley Conn, Director of The Space Report at Space Foundation. Host Kelli Kedis Ogborn guides the conversation through topics like space workforce challenges, the emergence of human spaceflight, and growing opportunities related to Earth observation applications.
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Why do some space startup pitches fail? What sets a space company apart, and how can entrepreneurs take advantage of decreasing launch costs and increasing government support for space activities? Explore these key questions and more with this month’s Vector episode, featuring a conversation between Raphael Roettgen, founder of E2MC Venture Capital Firms and host Kelli Kedis Ogborn. Roettgen shares his perspective on the problem of orbital debris, discusses regulations that promote growth, and offers key insights for companies looking to find their niche in the space economy.
Episode Resources:
- Space Business Podcast https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast
- Space economy book https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-New-Space-Economy-Participate-ebook/dp/B0BK9R7C6C/
- Space economy course https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-economy
- Forthcoming Newsletter https://spacebusiness.substack.com/
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
As the International Space Station approaches retirement, coalitions of space companies are clamoring to shape the future. What will the transition from government-owned stations to commercial stations look like? What types of new activities will be conducted there and who will be utilizing these new stations? Explore these questions with host Kelli Kedis Ogborn and Clay Mowry, Chief Revenue Officer at Voyager Space. With Mowry's firsthand experiences at the forefront of a pioneering company, this wide-ranging discussion is brimming with invaluable insights you will not want to miss.