The Vector

Benefits of Technology Transfer

Did you know that invisible orthodontics came from materials research in space? Or that Easy VI, a solution to clean up soil and groundwater contaminants worldwide, originated as a product to clean rocket parts? 

Meredith Reeves, NASA’s Technology Transfer Expansion Lead at Kennedy Space Center, joins host Kelli Kedis Ogborn on the Vector for a scintillating conversation about space spin-off technology. As opportunities for research in space skyrocket, there are endless possibilities for connecting space technology with our day-to-day lives. Join us to learn how NASA engages with startups, entrepreneurs and communities to launch space spin-off opportunities into orbit. 

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R&D Growth Strategies: Government vs. Private Sector

How do government and private sector stakeholders approach space research and development differently? What role does policy and regulation play in enabling or hindering new capabilities? This month, Matt Tompkins, Vice President of the Outpost Space Portfolio, sits down with host Kelli Kedis Ogborn for a wide-ranging discussion filled with practical tips and insights for NewSpace entrepreneurs. Listen and learn about how successful companies are navigating the intertwined yet distinct private and public sectors of the space ecosystem, engaging commercial, national security, and civil verticals. 

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The Value of Innovation Ecosystems

How is a South-Florida based initiative helping entrepreneurs from all industries venture into space? Dr. John Wensveen, Chief Innovation Officer at Nova Southeastern University, talks with host Kelli Kedis Ogborn about a budding partnership between the Space Foundation and the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation. Tune into this month’s episode of the Vector to discover how the LEVL5 SPACEDOCK project aims to grow the space industry in South Florida, challenging everyone to expand our collective understanding of space-relevant innovation. 

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Investing in the Space Economy

How can starry-eyed NewSpace entrepreneurs balance their idealistic ambitions with pragmatic business approaches? Industry experts Zaheer Ali and Jamie Lesser from NewSpace Finance sit down with Kelli Kedis Ogborn on the Vector to share their insights and strategic advice. How can entrepreneurs unlock multiple business models, maximize utilization of existing space infrastructure, and determine whether investors are the right strategic fit? Tune in for a wealth of practical pointers from these distinguished guests. 

The Vector is brought to you by Space Commerce Institute at Space Foundation. To tune in live, listen on other platforms, and learn more about Space Commerce Institute programs, please visit http://bit.ly/sci_links.