Best Xl Power Podcasts (2025)

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Space cyber resilience, lunar ambitions, and orbital servicing. 27:31

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Japan’s ispace and ElevationSpace plan to pursue a private mission that will return a lunar sample to Earth. NASA has awarded Katalyst Space Technologies a $30 million contract to raise a spacecraft’s orbit. Redwire has been awarded a contract from Axiom Space to develop and deliver roll-out solar array (ROSA) wings for Axiom Station’s Payload Powe…

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From space weather to space warfare. 12:51

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NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) and its two rideshare missions: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, and NOAA’s Space Weather Follow-On Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) spacecraft, launched this morning. NATO is reportedly investing $728 million in common funding to develop the alliance’s Space Operations Center. Russian biologica…

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Special Edition: It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere – Systemizing Kindness and Building Relationships with Marc Shaffer 23:35

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In this special edition, the spotlight is on Marc Shaffer and his debut book, One For All: How to Systemize Kindness, Grow Your Network, and Support Others Like It’s Your Job. With the official launch set for September 30, Marc shares the inspiration behind the book, the process of bringing it to life, and the lessons he hopes readers will take awa…

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NASA announces its 24th astronaut class. 26:31

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Out of 8000 applicants, NASA has selected 10 new candidates for the 24th astronaut class. Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a $10 million contract addendum under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative for acquisition of additional science and operational data collected beyond the initial contractual requirements for Blue Ghost …

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Lessons from Running Massive Online Degrees at Scale - with Aaron Demory of Fearlus 27:53

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Today’s guest is Aaron Demory, Senior Partner at Fearlus and Chief of Information Technology and Security at the FDIC. Aaron joins Emerj Editorial Director Matt DeMello on today’s show to explore how organizations can safeguard institutional memory, align data strategy with cultural goals, and rethink success in the age of AI. With experience spann…

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NASA’s VIPER is back on the manifest. 30:10

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NASA has awarded Blue Origin a Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) task order with an option to deliver a rover to the Moon’s South Pole region. Japan’s Yokogawa Electric Corporation has signed agreements with Toyota for research and development activities that will include prototype measurement and control equipment for a manned pressurized r…

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Julie Kratz on Allyship, Generational Shifts, and Building Workplaces Where Everyone Belongs 1:08:26

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Julie Kratz’s career (see her bio below) has been defined by one central question: How can leaders create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued? After spending 12 years in Corporate America—and often feeling like she didn’t belong—Julie pivoted to build a career around allyship and inclusion. Today, she’s a leading voice on what i…

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The Atlantic Spaceport Consortium. 25:46

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The Atlantic Spaceport Consortium (ASC) is shaping the future of space access for Europe and the world. They’ve recently secured a licence to operate a Spaceport in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal. From a unique geostrategic location in the Azores, at the heart of the North Atlantic, ASC’s mission is to deliver innovative and cost-efficient ground se…

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The US and UK collaborate in space operations. 22:49

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US Space Command and UK Space Command have conducted their first-ever coordinated satellite Rendezvous Proximity Operation (RPO). Lonestar Data Holdings partners with KIO Data Centers (KIO DC) to create a hybrid data ecosystem for Earth and space. Space robotics company Icarus has raised $6.1 million in a seed round, and more. Remember to leave us …

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Beam me up, power! 28:47

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NASA’s Northrop Grumman CRS-23 mission to the International Space Station has now docked with the orbiting lab. Axiom Space and Spacebilt Inc. have formed a multi-organization collaboration to bring optically-interconnected orbital datacenter infrastructure to the ISS in 2027. NTT in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has success…

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Scaling Global Trade with AI Powered Tools for SMBs - with Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com 28:49

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Global sourcing has long been a barrier for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Language differences, compliance challenges, logistics hurdles, and trust issues can overwhelm even the most determined entrepreneurs. In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com, shares how new technologies—including Alibaba…

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50 Ways to Crash Your Helicopter 1:58:56

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Episode 50!? Did we really make it to 50? We decided to celebrate this milestone with a fun story filled episode that center around 50 different ways you can crash your helicopter. Most of which at least one of us has done. So get comfy, and get ready to learn from our mistakes. As always... thanks for listening! Website: www.rotorrevolution.live F…

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In thrust we trust, just not for Cygnus XL today. 16:25

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Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft delays docking with the International Space Station (ISS). PLD Space has been selected by the European Space Research and Technology Centre, part of the European Space Agency (ESA), for its first Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) contract. The Space Data Association (SDA) has selected GMV to develop its …

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Exploiting satellites and expanding connectivity. 28:22

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Redwire has reached an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to become the prime contractor for Skimsat. Redwire and Honeywell to develop new quantum-secured satellite communication systems. Space42 and Viasat intend to form Equatys, a jointly held entity, to enable global Direct-to-Device (D2) services, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating …

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Reducing Errors and Improving Compliance in Global Oncology Programs - with Anthony Mikulaschek at IQVIA Technologies 32:09

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Clinical trials are growing more complex, and nowhere is that more evident than in oncology and obesity research. As sponsors push for reliable, real-time patient data, the role of electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOAs) has never been more critical. These tools determine not only how patients report on their quality of life but also how sp…

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At the Apex of spacecraft manufacturing expansion. 31:02

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Spacecraft manufacturer Apex has closed a $200 million Series D funding round. European aerospace groups Leonardo, Thales, and Airbus are reportedly looking to sign an initial agreement to combine their satellite businesses as early as this year. SES and Cailabs are partnering to test laser communication technology, and more. Remember to leave us a…

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Sabina Nawaz on Pressure, Power, and the Real Work of Leadership 56:49

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Sabina Nawaz (see her bio below) has advised leaders at the very top - Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and executives across Fortune 500 companies. But her journey wasn’t a straight line. Starting as a software developer, nearly getting fired from Microsoft, and then pivoting into leadership development, Sabina has built a career helping thousands of le…

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Identifying vulnerabilities in space with Bigbear.ai. 21:22

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BigBear.ai is at the forefront of innovation for national security, and is committed to supporting the critical infrastructure driving America’s competitive edge. The company deploys cutting-edge Al, machine learning, and computer vision solutions to defend critical operations and win with decision advantage. Our guests are Eric Conway, Vice Presid…

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ESA pushes for space, defense, and cybersecurity autonomy. 24:11

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The European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) Director General (DG) Josef Aschbacher delivered the opening remarks at the ‘General Assembly Defence, Space and Cybersecurity’. Satlink is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide a network with the necessary security and performance to support Spanish enterprises and Defense Forces. Armada AI and Sophia…

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Could there have been life on Mars? 29:01

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Scientists publish new findings that say they have found the strongest evidence yet of ancient life on Mars. Rendezvous Robotics has emerged from stealth and announced the closing of a $3 million pre-seed funding round. Blue Origin’s Blue Alchemist has successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR), and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star …

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Special Edition: Michael Mackie on Celebrity Interviews, Sobriety, and His New Book “You Have 4 Minutes” 25:07

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Michael Mackie is back on The Corporate Couch, and this time, he’s here to talk about his brand-new book, You Have 4 Minutes: My Life as an Unlikely Celebrity Interviewer. With more than three decades of encounters with Hollywood’s biggest names, Michael shares the hilarity, awkwardness, and unforgettable moments that shaped his unlikely path into …

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From Manual Reports to Generative and Agentic AI Automation in Finance - with Pavlé Sabic of Moody’s 28:36

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In this episode, Pavlé Sabic, Senior Director in Generative AI Solutions and Strategy at Moody’s, joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how agentic AI is redefining workflows in financial institutions. Pavlé explains why large enterprises are turning to AI-driven automation to overcome persistent challenges — from fragmented dat…

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The Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 mission launched. 12:59

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SpaceX launches the Space Development Agency’s (SDA’s) first Tranche 1 mission to low-Earth orbit (LEO). ReOrbit has closed a €45 million Series A funding round. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) says it is working on Chandrayaan 4 and Chandrayaan 5 and plans to have a completed module of their Bharatiya Antriksh Station (BAS) in orbit …

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Scaling solar tech and securing space traffic. 24:33

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NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce (OSC) has announced new solicitations for a “Commercial Conjunction Assessment Screening Services” (CASS) pilot program. Capgemini, Thales and Thales Alenia Space, have been selected by the French Space Agency (CNES) to lead an innovative demonstration of 5G direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity. Maxar to partner with …

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Why Human Oversight and Management Will Still Matter in AI-Driven Pharma Operations - with Yunke Xiang of Sanofi 20:45

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In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, host and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello speaks with Yunke Xiang, Global Head of Data Science for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality at Sanofi. Together, they examine how generative AI and reasoning models are evolving from simple automation to high-impact copilots across pharmaceutical …

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To boldly regulate (space) where none have gone before. 26:16

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EchoStar has entered into a definitive agreement with SpaceX to sell the company's AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses for approximately $17 billion. NASA seeks feedback from industry partners on the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy. Planet Labs has announced financial results for the period ended July 31, 2025, and more. Rememb…

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From Job Sites to the C-Suite: Rusty Arnold on Servant Leadership, Lumber, and Building a Life That Lasts 1:02:09

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Rusty Arnold’s story (see his bio below) begins with a hammer in hand at age 10 and a forklift under his control by 13. Today, as COO and soon-to-be CEO of Frontier Forest Products, Rusty has built his career from the ground up, shaping not just businesses but also the people around him. In this conversation, Rusty shares: Lessons learned from grow…

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The business case for returning to the moon. 22:11

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Lunar Helium-3 Mining (LH3M) is at the forefront of the green energy revolution and the quantum computing era, tapping into the Moon’s rarest and most strategic resource, Helium-3. Beyond enabling nuclear fusion, the cleanest and most efficient energy source, helium-3 is critical for cooling quantum computers, which will revolutionize information p…

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Global deals driving the space economy. 23:30

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French Space Agency CNES has awarded €31 million in funding to UNIVITY to accelerate the development of satellite-based 5G connectivity. Astrobotic has signed a launch site agreement with Andøya Space in Norway. Italy’s Apogeo Space has announced a strategic agreement with Telespazio Brasil to expand its picosatellite IoT services into the Latin Am…

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The Future of Customer Experience in Financial Services with Agentic AI - with Abhii Parakh of Prudential Financial 26:09

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The ‘AI in Business’ podcast connects enterprise leaders with the best insights on how AI is driving measurable impact across regulated industries. In this episode, we highlight Prudential Financial’s perspective on scaling AI in customer experience, an area facing both significant opportunity and unique regulatory challenges. By featuring Abhii Pa…

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Aligning Innovation with Oversight in AI Governance for Data Teams - with Shane Wiggins of OneTrust 23:45

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As AI adoption accelerates in financial services, governance leaders face the challenge of keeping oversight processes aligned with innovation. OneTrust provides data governance and risk management tools, serving over 14,000 customers worldwide across privacy, security, third-party, and AI domains. Traditional data governance models, often designed…

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The US Senate says there’s a bad moon on the rise. 25:35

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The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee meeting to discuss a longer-term reauthorization of NASA. India and Singapore deepen their cooperation in areas such as semiconductors, maritime and digital connectivity, and the space industry. Israel launched the Ofek 19 spy satellite atop a Shavit rocket on Tu…

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Predicting System Failures with AI in Banking - with Dale Skeen of Vitria Technology 24:56

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Banks face some of the highest stakes when it comes to IT reliability. Even small disruptions can ripple into regulatory exposure, reputational harm, and major financial losses. Yet many financial institutions still rely on reactive monitoring systems that chase alerts without addressing the root causes of outages. On today’s episode of the ‘AI in …

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Balancing Trade-Offs in Hybrid Cloud and the Infrastructure behind Scalable AI - with Jason Hardy of Hitachi Vantara 25:36

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As enterprises scale their AI initiatives, leaders face mounting challenges in balancing compute demands, sustainability goals, and hybrid cloud strategies. Many organizations rush to secure GPUs and cloud resources without accounting for hidden costs, data bottlenecks, and sustainability trade-offs. In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, E…

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SpaceCom HQ moved to Alabama. 15:38

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US President Donald Trump officially moves the Space Command headquarters to Alabama. Interlune has been awarded up to $4.84 million from the Texas Space Commission (TSC) to develop and test highly specialized simulants of Moon regolith. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA EMS) and Kepler Communications have successfully demonstrated bi-dir…

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Data Pipelines that Support Globalized Education and Training Programs - with Norma Scagnoli of the Illinois Institute of Technology 32:50

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As universities and enterprises both turn to large-scale digital learning, the challenges of scaling education look remarkably similar across sectors. From managing data pipelines to ensuring learners feel a sense of connection, success depends on more than just technology. In this Pure Storage-sponsored episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast from…

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Turning CPG Complexity into Real-Time Decisions with AI - with Henrique Wakil Moyses of Crisp 26:30

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The consumer goods and retail industries face an overwhelming challenge: too much fragmented data and too little clarity. From mismatched retailer reports to legacy systems that can’t keep up with today’s SKU volumes, many organizations find themselves bogged down in “data indigestion” instead of actionable insights. Today’s guest is Henrique Wakil…

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NASA Union Shake-Up. 26:10

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A US Executive Order (EO) excludes NASA from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program (FSLMRS). NASA has awarded ASCEND Aerospace & Technology the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems to provide services at the agency’s Johnson Space Center (JSC). The Maine Space Corporation is in talks with The Spaceport Company…

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The Ins and Outs of Burnout. 1:54:12

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This week the gang sits down to talk about burnout. What causes it, and how do we each overcome it when it shows up? How do we pull our friends back into the hobby after they take a break? What motivates us to push through problems? All that plus Kenny does a longterm review of the Blade Fusion 700 helicopter and talks about his experience with it …

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Unlocking Infrastructure as the Engine of Transformation – with Deborah Golden from Deloitte 38:46

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What if the real AI revolution isn’t in the models — but in the reimagined systems beneath them? In this episode, Deborah Golden, U.S. Chief Innovation Officer at Deloitte, joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to rethink what powers (or derails) AI at scale. The conversation challenges conventional wisdom – proposing that the future…

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How Financial Institutions Can Prepare for the Future of Fraud with Responsible AI Deployments - with JoAnn Stonier of Mastercard 29:22

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As AI capabilities evolve, financial institutions face pressure to balance innovation with security, trust, and regulatory compliance. From fraud prevention to customer experience, deterministic AI applications continue to form the backbone of financial services—even as new technologies like generative and agentic AI emerge. In this episode, JoAnn …

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Leading Across Four Generations: Jeff Utecht on the Future of Work and AI 1:12:32

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For the first time in history, four generations, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z are working side by side. Jeff Utecht (see his bio below) has spent over 20 years helping leaders bridge these divides, and he brings a global perspective shaped by living in three countries, founding multiple businesses, and consulting with Fortune 500 com…

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The labor behind the labor. [Special Edition] 35:26

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This Labor Day, we’re celebrating more than just a holiday. Join us in celebrating not just the work, but the people who make it possible — the labor behind the labor.We’re honoring the people who bring their creativity, dedication, and passion to every corner of N2K. The work you hear, read, and see from us doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the res…

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Building resilient space at speed. 28:59

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National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) is a leading organization that manages rapid-acquisition consortia for the US Space Force, Navy, and other national security agencies. NSTXL Founder and President Tim Greeff offers a timely perspective on how public-private partnerships are transforming defense innovation, especially in space, by acc…

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Rocket Labs’ Neutron launch site opens on MARS. 31:44

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Rocket Lab has opened its dedicated test, launch, and landing facility for its reusable rocket Neutron at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS). NASA has opened a new complex in the Mission Control Center at Johnson Space Center (JSC) for Orion. SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to research …

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Redwire, Firefly, and China’s Expanding Space Playbook. 29:09

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Redwire has been awarded a NASA single award contract to support operations on the International Space Station (ISS). Firefly Aerospace has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clearance to resume Alpha rocket launches following the Flight 6 mishap. FAA headquarters staff will be moved into the US Transportation Department headquarters in…

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Balancing Efficiency and Trust in Field Service Operations - with Eric Rivas of Electrolux 23:45

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In today’s high-volume service environments, the smallest misstep can erode both efficiency and customer trust. In this episode, Eric Rivas, Director for Service Repair at Electrolux, joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to share how frontline data and technician expertise can be better captured, organized, and applied to deliver consiste…

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Starship completes its 10th test flight. 13:12

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Starship’s tenth flight test lifted off from Starbase, Texas and every major objective was met. SpaceX releases a first look at a design for Space Launch Complex 37 where Starship plans to launch from Florida. Lockheed Martin Ventures, the venture arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, has invested in mPower Technology, and more. Remember to leave us …

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Special Edition: It’s 5 O'clock Somewhere – Time, Joy, and the Little Things That Matter with Marc Shaffer 25:06

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Six months, six happy-hour-type conversations and we’re just getting started. In this special edition of It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere, Marc Shaffer and I pour a couple of beers and dive into what’s been on our minds lately: The “five types of wealth” and why time wealth may be the most overlooked. How boredom, stillness, and slowing down fuel creativit…

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Why System Integrators Are Key to AI Success - with Pallab Deb of Google 44:36

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In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Pallab Deb, Managing Director in SI & Industry GTM Partnerships at Google, joins Emerj CEO Daniel Faggella to discuss how AI infrastructure has evolved into a platform-centric foundation for enterprise transformation. Pallab explains why the modern AI stack extends beyond compute and storage to include…