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29/07/2025

Standardized Satellites and Scalable Solutions: Loft’s Next Leap

In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Alex Greenberg, Co-founder and COO, Loft Orbital.The discussion centers on Loft Orbital's innovative approach as a "space-as-a-service" provider, simplifying satellite deployment for customers. The company recently announced $170 million in a Series C funding round.Loft Orbital's focus on offering standardized and turnkey satellite solutions, providing faster and more cost-effective access to space. The company distinguishes itself by not being vertically integrated, sourcing satellite buses from external partners, and prioritizing the integration of payloads and operational infrastructure. Looking forward, Loft Orbital plans to scale its operations, automate processes, and enable AI-powered satellite missions, allowing customers to deploy software applications in space with minimal customization and rapid deployment.

29/07/2025

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19 min
19 FEB

Creating new demand in the nascent orbital economy

In this episode of Space Minds, David Ariosto interviews Matt Kuta, president and co-founder of Voyager Technologies about how the company is pursuing a commercialized future in low Earth orbit. They discuss the possibilities of working with research and industry partners in a commercial space station, Voyager's rapidly growing military and missile defense division and how to responsibly deploy AI in space systems from weather mapping to future conflicts between two forces of robotic agents.About Space Minds Space Minds is a new audio and video podcast from SpaceNews that focuses on the inspiring leaders, technologies and exciting opportunities in space. This weekly podcast features compelling interviews with scientists, founders and experts who love to talk about space, covers the news that has enthusiasts daydreaming, and engages with listeners. Join David Ariosto, Mike Gruss and journalists from the SpaceNews team for new episodes every Thursday.Space Minds Podcast https://spacenews.com/space-minds-podcast/ Sign up for a SpaceNews newsletter https://spacenews.com/newsletters/

19 Feb

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32 min
18/09/2025

Racing Toward Real-Time Intelligence with BlackSky

In this episode, SpaceNews editor Mike Gruss talks with Brian O'Toole, CEO of BlackSky.The conversation dives into BlackSky’s latest contract win with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the growing role of AI in geospatial intelligence, and the race to deliver near real-time imagery from space. O’Toole also shares insights on sovereign space capabilities, commercial opportunities beyond defense, and how the next generation of satellites is reshaping the future of intelligence.

18/09/2025

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20 min
03/12/2025

China's Zhuque-3 launches but misses the landing

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03/12/2025

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8 min
12/12/2025

K2 Space's big financing round to make big satellites

SpaceNews First Up Headlines

12/12/2025

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9 min
09/10/2025

Stoke Space raises big money for Nova rocket

SpaceNews First Up Headlines

09/10/2025

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8 min
15/12/2025

SpaceX prepares for an IPO

SpaceNews First Up Headlines

15/12/2025

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10 min
1 DAY AGO

The new wave of industry coming for the LEO frontier

In this episode of the SpaceNews Space Minds podcast, host David Ariosto talks with Jonathan Cirtain, CEO and President of Axiom Space. They discuss the challenges — and wonders — of launching a career in an evolving space industry; a key financial sign that the space economy is maturing; and how a commercial presence in low Earth orbit can prepare humanity to explore farther into space. About Space Minds Space Minds is a new audio and video podcast from SpaceNews that focuses on the inspiring leaders, technologies and exciting opportunities in space. This weekly podcast features compelling interviews with scientists, founders and experts who love to talk about space, covers the news that has enthusiasts daydreaming, and engages with listeners. Join David Ariosto, Mike Gruss and journalists from the SpaceNews team for new episodes every Thursday. Space Minds Podcast ⁠https://spacenews.com/space-minds-podcast/⁠ Sign up for a SpaceNews newsletter ⁠https://spacenews.com/newsletters/

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35 min
30/07/2025

Mission to Market - The Evolution of NASA's CLPS Program

In this bonus edition of Space Minds, host David Ariosto moderates the panel "Mission to Market: The Evolution of CLPS" at the AIAA Ascend conference. The panelists include: - Tim Crain, Chief Technology Officer, Intuitive Machines- Tyler Mundt, Executive Vice President, Engineering, ispace US- Thierry Klein, President, Bell Labs Solutions Research, Nokia Bell Labs.

30/07/2025

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1h 1m
22/07/2025

Building Saudi Arabia’s Global Space Ambitions: Martijn Blanken on NSG’s Strategy

In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Martijn Blanken, CEO, Neo Space Group (NSG).In the conversation, Blanken discussed the company's recent acquisitions and the role of sovereign wealth funds like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) in shaping the global commercial space industry. NSG was created last year by Saudi Arabia's PIF.NSG's strategy involves a mix of acquisitions, partnerships, and organic development across geospatial services, communications, navigation, and IoT. The company plans to lease satellite capacity initially and eventually own its own constellations. Sovereign wealth funds, like PIF, play a crucial role in providing capital and fostering innovation. NSG aims to balance global market reach with regional investments, leveraging partnerships and acquisitions to enhance capabilities. The company also focuses on workforce development, particularly in Saudi Arabia, through university partnerships and recruiting local talent.

22/07/2025

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18 min

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