Best Steven R Martins Podcasts (2025)

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#150 | Methane Monitoring | Daria Stepanova, Airmo 41:04

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Monitoring greenhouse gases, including from Space. That’s our topic this week. We therefore have another earth observation startup on the show as our guests: Airmo from Germany. They’re developing an innovative instrument including LiDAR to track greenhouse gases. Founder-CEO Daria Stepanova joins me to explain their technology and market in more d…

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Week 34: Biblically Responsible Investing ft. Robert Netzly 59:33

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The Confederation Report returns this week with a timely and challenging conversation on Biblically Responsible Investing: On Wall Street as It Is in Heaven. Host Steven Martins is joined by Robert Netzly, CEO and Founder of Inspire Investing and author of the forthcoming book with Canon Press, to discuss how Christians can align their financial st…

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Early Narratives: Jacques Cartier—Where Men Begin 11:49

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This special episode of The Confederation Report, part of the “Early Narratives” sub-series, is made possible by the generous supporters of the Cántaro Institute. Jacques Cartier (1491–1557), born in Saint-Malo, France, rose from obscurity to lead three daring voyages that opened the St. Lawrence River to France and laid the groundwork for what wou…

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Week 32: The Pagan Resurgence 17:44

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Excerpt: On August 3rd, 2025, the tallest idol of Lord Ram in North America was unveiled at the Hindu Heritage Center in Mississauga, Ontario. This towering 51-foot statue now stands as a physical symbol of the Hindu religious worldview. Open…

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Week 31: Freedom Under Fire 12:30

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Excerpt: Religious liberty in Canada survives only when the faithful—and a few brave leaders—refuse to bow to intimidation or bureaucratic overreach. The church should take courage from this, but it should also take note: if we don’t fight to…

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#149 | Mini-Brains in Space | Prof. Alysson Muotri, UC San Diego 49:54

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Mini-brains in space. Did you know that we can study something called brain organoids, effectively mini-brains, in the special conditions in space, on the International Space Station, and that such studies may help us with diseases like Alzheimers, Autism or Parkinsons? My guest this week is Prof. Alysson Muotri from the University of California Sa…

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Early Narratives: John Cabot—Explorer Between Worlds 13:45

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This special episode of The Confederation Report, part of the “Early Narratives” sub-series, is made possible by the generous supporters of the Cántaro Institute. John Cabot (c. 1450 –c. 1499), born Giovanni Caboto in Venice, was a merchant and visionary whose ambition carried him from the Mediterranean world to the cold, uncharted waters of the No…

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Week 29: Traditional Values are Signs of What?! 12:51

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Excerpt: When tradition is treated as extremism and truth is rebranded as hate, it's clear the cultural ground has shifted—and Christians must not. Intro (00:00-00:29) Part I: What's Wrong with Traditional Values? (00:29-03:21) In today’s Can…

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#148 | Making Space Safe & Sustainable | Tim Solms, Slingshot Aerospace 46:57

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How can we make operating in space safe & sustainable for everyone? Given the risks we face up there, like space debris and adversarial actors. This is where a company like Slingshot Aerospace comes in with its sensors, data, and insights derived from that data. My guest this week is their CEO, Tim Solms. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:44 Ele…

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#147 | Space & Biology | Paul Kamoun, SpacePharma 43:07

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Space & Biology – we have another episode on this exciting intersection of deep tech themes. My guest this week is Paul Kamoun from SpacePharma. He also organizes an entire conference on space bio, called “Health from Space” every year. We talk about what use cases he finds most exciting, and the opportunities and challenges on the road to scaling …

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Week 28: Prehistoric or Noahic? 14:50

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Excerpt: Buried in Manitoba, a newly discovered armoured fish fossil has more to say about Noah and the Flood than Darwin and his theory of evolution. Intro (00:00-00:34) Part I: An Armoured Fish Fossil in Manitoba (00:31-3:07) The recent dis…

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Week 27: The Vision of our Nation's Fathers 16:57

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Intro (00:00-00:34) Part I: The Confederation of Canada (00:34-05:25) The true vision of Confederation was the forging of a Christian nation—deliberately united under God, grounded in biblical truth, ordered liberty, and the providential call…

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Week 26: The Question of Self-Defence 13:54

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Canada to Increase Defence Spending (0:05-3:56) After decades of neglect, Canada is making a historic shift by committing to spend 5% of its GDP on national defence by 2035 in response to growing global threats and international press…

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Week 25: Secularism is Not Without Teeth 14:21

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Secularism is Growing (0:05-5:00) While Canada outwardly maintains a veneer of religious pluralism, recent developments—especially in Quebec—reveal an aggressive shift toward secularism that increasingly marginalizes public expression…

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#146 | Space Financing | Justin Stevens, Overlap Holdings 48:48

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Is the space sector actually financed in the right way? That’s probably the main question I’m discussing with my guest Justin Stevens, founder and CEO of the investment firm Overlap Holdings. He spent 18 years at Apollo Global Management, a very prominent private equity firm. So he’s a Wall Street guy like me and, I think, qualified to voice an opi…

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Week 24: Israel is at War 16:17

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Israel, the Gaza Strip, and Iran (0:05-6:25) Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Canada has witnessed a surge of pro-Palestinian protests marked by troubling rhetoric, prompting deeper questions about national identity, …

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Week 23: Reminiscing about the Maple Leafs 14:37

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Once a Fan, Always a Fan? (0:05-4:33) A lifetime of loyalty, dashed hopes, and cultural disillusionment—all of it came flooding back as the Toronto Maple Leafs collapsed yet again, reminding me why I stopped watching in the first plac…

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Week 22: The King of Canada 18:56

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: A Historic Address (0:05-5:16) Canada’s recent Throne Speech by King Charles III powerfully affirmed the nation’s constitutional monarchy, biblical foundations, and enduring sovereignty—highlighting both the Crown’s unifying role and …

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06. Always Ready (1 Pet. 3:15) 5:15

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In this episode of Life & Worldview, S. R. Martins encourages listeners to always be ready to share the hope of the gospel with other (1 Peter 3:15). Are you ready? Follow the Cantaro Institute: X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to cantaroinstitute.org. For books on worldview, philosophy and theology, go to cantaroinstitut…

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Week 21: An Archaeopteryx of a Problem 17:19

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Evolution, Creation, and the Chicago Archaeopteryx (0:05-6:48) A visit to the Royal Tyrrell Museum highlights the stark contrast between evolutionary claims and the biblical account of creation, with recent fossil discoveries further …

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Week 20: Evangelicalism in Canada 13:46

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Evangelicalism in Canada (0:05-6:21) Evangelicalism in Canada has moved from cultural prominence to the margins, yet remains resilient and quietly reforming in the face of secularism, with hopeful signs of gospel growth across the nat…

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#145 | Commercial Space - Uncensored | Pierre Lionnet, ASD-Eurospace 1:07:35

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My guest this week is Pierre Lionnet, Director of Research at Eurospace, who has followed the global space sector for over 30 years. We discuss a range of topics including e.g. SpaceX, the launch sector in general, and national space policies. Pierre is one of my favorite people to follow on space as he usually provides very frank and thought out o…

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#144 | Downmass Logistics | Sebastian Klaus, ATMOS Space Cargo 46:47

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My guest this week is Sebastian Klaus, Co-Founder & CEO of Atmos Space Cargo, who discusses his company’s mission to unlock downmass logistics with an innovative and reusable space capsule, paving the way for in-space manufacturing, defense applications, and other applications. 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - Elevator Pitch 02:07 - Impo…

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Week 19: To Mars, the Stars, and Beyond 20:03

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: To Mars and the Stars (0:05-6:39) Elon Musk’s dream of colonizing Mars ignores mankind’s true problem—sin—offering false hope through technology, while only Christ’s redeeming work can secure our future in God’s kingdom. Part II: Who'…

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Week 18: A New Chapter in Canadian History 13:43

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Story of the Polls (0:05-3:36) Mark Carney remains Canada’s Prime Minister after the Liberals secure another minority government, facing both new political challenges and a narrowing window to deliver on key issues. Part II: Have …

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Special Episode: "Standing On Guard for Thee" with Dr. Michael Wagner 17:58

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In this special edition of The Confederation Report, Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. Michael Wagner, independent researcher and author of Canada: Standing on Guard for Thee, to discuss the historical and ongoing role of Christian political influence in Canada. Originally published nearly two decades ago and now republished by the Cántaro Insti…

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#143 | Mining the Moon | Glen Martin, XMC 59:17

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My guest this week is Glen Martin, Co-Founder & CEO of Extraterrestrial Mining Company (XMC), discusses his company’s bold mission to mine Helium-3 on the Moon and its potential to revolutionize energy and tech on Earth. 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:36 - Elevator Pitch 03:42 - Understanding Helium-3 and Its Applications 11:59 - Tech Aspec…

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Week 16: Netflix, Narnia, and Meryl Streep? 16:30

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Netflix and the Potential Gender-Swapping of Aslan (0:05-3:25) Netflix’s upcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation, directed by Greta Gerwig, is facing backlash over fears of progressive revisionism, especially after reports that Meryl…

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#142 | Commercial In-Space R&D and Manufacturing | Raphael Roettgen, E2MC Ventures 32:06

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This episode kicks off a new series on in-space R&D and manufacturing, exploring its potential (e.g. for sectors like pharma and semiconductors), its current status, and its challenges, among other topics. At the end of this episode, Raphael highlights the recent launch of the Orbital Edge accelerator to support startups in this emerging sector. Or…

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Week 15: Charitable Status and Religion 16:35

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Potential Removal of Charitable Status (0:05-4:29) As Canada approaches its pivotal April 28 election, a growing grassroots concern emerges over a federal proposal to revoke charitable status for religious organizations—signaling …

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Week 14: The Megiddo Mosaic 13:58

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Discovery of the Mosaic (0:05-4:12) The Megiddo Mosaic, believed to be the oldest known Christian prayer hall from the early third century, has been temporarily moved from Israel to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, where…

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Week 13: The Fall of Hudson's Bay Company 14:25

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Financial Troubles for Company that Pre-dates Canada (0:05-2:35) Hudson’s Bay Company faces insolvency with nearly $1 billion in debt, blaming retail struggles and past real estate shifts. Part II: Liquidation and Disappearance (2:37-…

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Week 12: Canada's 24th Prime Minister 21:07

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Canada's New Prime Minister (0:05-9:18) Mark Carney’s appointment as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister marks a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape, as his globalist, interventionist approach faces immediate challenges in …

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#141 | In-Orbit Servicing | Adel Haddoud, Infinite Orbits 47:45

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My guest this week is Adel Haddoud, Founder & CEO of Infinite Orbits, a French in-orbit servicing company. We discuss their technology, business model, and vision, as well as the broader market for satellite servicing and space sustainability. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - Elevator Pitch 03:30 - Origin Story 04:51 - Technologic…

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#140 | Mining Asteroids | Daynan Crull, Karman+ 49:05

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Asteroid mining is making a comeback. It may sound futuristic, but some startups are betting on a viable and economic path to making it a reality and investors are taking notice. One of those companies is Karman+, and this week, I’m joined by its Co-Founder, Daynan Crull. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:13 - Elevator Pitch 04:18 - Vis…

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Week 11: Islam, Secularism, and Life is Religion 21:01

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Meaningfully Engaging with Islam (0:05-6:38) The Global Imams Council’s call for religion to remain separate from the public square contradicts historical reality, as Islam has historically functioned as both a religious and governing…

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Week 10: The Delta Plane Crash, Our Frailty, and Eternity 15:03

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Delta Flight That Crashed at Toronto Pearson (0:05-3:10) A Delta CRJ900 with 80 passengers from Minneapolis crashed at Toronto Pearson on February 17, flipping and catching fire. Eighteen were injured, three critically. Pearson wa…

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Week 9: Wesley Huff, Joe Rogan, and the Bible 13:18

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Rise of Canadian Apologetics (0:27-3:19) Wesley Huff’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience sparked a massive public surge of interest in Christianity as he engaged Rogan with historical evidence for Scripture while prompting se…

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#139 | Space to Grow | Matthew Weinzierl & Brendan Rosseau 56:29

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Space to Grow is a new book on the space economy. Its authors, Matt Weinzierl, a professor at Harvard Business School, and Brendan Rosseau, also formerly of Harvard and now in strategy at Blue Origin, are my guests this week. Enjoy! Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier (Harvard Business Publishing, 2025) https://www.amazon.com/Space…

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Week 8: Quebec, Pipelines, and the Green Idol 12:38

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Bloc’s Opposition to Pipelines (0:28-3:04) Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet reaffirmed his opposition to reviving the Energy East pipeline and LNG projects, arguing they don’t benefit Quebec, while critics highlight the pr…

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#138 | European Micro-Launch | Stanislas Maximin, Latitude 1:03:35

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My guest this week is Stan Maximin, Founder & Executive Chairman of Latitude, a French micro-launch company. We discuss Latitude's rocket, target customers, and vision, as well as the wider launch market in Europe and globally. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Elevator Pitch 02:57 - Starting a Launch Company 11:20 - The Product 16:44 - C…

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Week 7: Digital ID, China, and 1984 13:12

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Digital ID, Currency, and Liberty (0:30-3:05) Canada claims its digital ID is voluntary, but critics fear privacy risks and eventual mandatory use. Part II: Taking Notes from China? (3:09-6:25) Canadians fear digital ID could evolve i…

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Week 6: Tariffs, Trump & Trudeau 11:51

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Tariffs, Trump & Trudeau (0:30-3:20) Trump paused tariffs for 30 days as Canada pledged tougher border security and anti-drug measures, but future pressure remains. Part II: Trade, Sovereignty, and Justice (3:23-9:00) Canada’s trade s…

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#137 | Self-Assembling Space Habitats | Ariel Ekblaw, Aurelia Institute & Foundry 45:21

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Ariel Ekblaw is an MIT aero-astro engineer who founded the MIT Media Lab Space Exploration Initiative, and developed a new technique to build large-scale space structures. She now runs the Aurelia Institute, a non-for-profit dedicated to building humanity’s future in space and the Aurelia Foundry, a space-focused VC fund. We talk about all of these…

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#136: Space Piracy | Hugh Taylor & Marc Feldman 44:29

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Space Piracy is a new book about the prospect of organized crime in the space sector, anything ranging from hacking for ransom payments all the way to, some time in the future, actual piracy. The book’s co-authors, Marc Feldman and Hugh Taylor are my guests Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction01:28 Meet the Authors: Mark Feldman and Hugh Taylor…

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#135 | 2025 in Space Preview | Raphael & Friends 51:20

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This is my preview of what the coming year 2025 may hold for the Space sector - including in launch, satcom, earth observation, lunar exploration, in-space manufacturing, science, government, finance, events, etc. For the second half of the episode, fellow space investors Alexandra Vidyuk and Faraz Khan join me to provide their perspectives, in a r…

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#134: On-Orbit Services | Chris Blackerby, Astroscale 55:20

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Astroscale is a prominent space company from Japan, focused on a variety of on-orbit services incl. active space debris removal. My guest is their Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Blackerby. 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:41 - Elevator Pitch 03:22 - On-Orbit Servicing Categories 06:53 - Core Competency of Astroscale: RPOD 09:00 - Tech S…

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Space Business Podcast #133 - Mike Grace, Longshot Space: Building Space Cannons 1:08:05

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My guest this week: Mike Grace, Founder and CEO of Longshot Space. Longshot is developing a kinetic launch system, using a multi-injection gas-powered cannon to send payloads to orbit at significantly reduced costs. Mike explains the engineering behind the technology, its economic advantages, and the challenges of creating a system capable of high-…

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Space Business Podcast #132 - Karthik Gollapudi, Sift: Complex Hardware Telemetry 39:08

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My guest this week, Karthik Gollapudi, led the software team for SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. In this role, he realized the importance of monitoring complex hardware systems in order to detect faults or ideally prevent them before they even happen. That led him to become co-founder and CEO of Sift, a venture-funded startup dedicated to monitoring and a…

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Space Business Podcast #131: John Conafay, Integrate: Complex Hardware Team Collaboration 44:20

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Integrate is a venture-backed startup from Seattle who are building a platform to facilitate teams collaborating on developing complex hardware, such as space hardware. Integrate’s co-founder & CEO John Conafay is here to talk about how this was done before Integrate, how Integrate aims to improve it, and many other things about the business. Enjoy…