91 episodes

Pathfinder is Payload’s flagship podcast covering the booming business and pressing policy matters of space. We sit down weekly with the top shot-callers in space to keep you informed, entertained, and up-to date on the top news and trends beyond Earth. In this ~1 hour, talk show-style podcast, Pathfinder host Mo Islam interviews astronauts, administrators, founders, CEOs, military minds, policymakers, and more.

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Pathfinder is Payload’s flagship podcast covering the booming business and pressing policy matters of space. We sit down weekly with the top shot-callers in space to keep you informed, entertained, and up-to date on the top news and trends beyond Earth. In this ~1 hour, talk show-style podcast, Pathfinder host Mo Islam interviews astronauts, administrators, founders, CEOs, military minds, policymakers, and more.

    Single-Stage-to-Orbit, with Livingston Holder (Radian Aerospace)

    Single-Stage-to-Orbit, with Livingston Holder (Radian Aerospace)

    This week's Pathfinder features Livingston Holder, cofounder and CTO of Radian Aerospace. The Seattle-based startup is developing a fully reusable space plane designed for horizontal launch and landing.

    • 59 min
    Drugs in Space, with Will Bruey & Delian Asparouhov (Varda Space)

    Drugs in Space, with Will Bruey & Delian Asparouhov (Varda Space)

    This week's Pathfinder pod features Will Bruey (CEO) and Delian Asparouhov (President) of Varda Space Industries. The LA-based startup harnesses microgravity for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. In its latest mission, the company successfully processed ritonavir, a crucial antiviral drug utilized in HIV/AIDS treatment.

    • 59 min
    The New Edge, with Dan Wright (Armada)

    The New Edge, with Dan Wright (Armada)

    This week’s episode of Pathfinder features Dan Wright, CEO and cofounder of Armada, the world’s first full-stack edge computing platform. Dan discusses the origin story of Armada and its strategic partnership with Starlink, which allows it to extend its edge computing capabilities to remote locations.

    • 52 min
    The State of EO + SatCom (Payload Editorial)

    The State of EO + SatCom (Payload Editorial)

    This week, we bring you our second installment of Pathfinder’s special podcast series on the State of the Space Industry. You’ll hear from two members of Payload’s editorial staff on key trends, exclusive interviews, and insights shaping the industry. Today’s episode explores EO & SatCom, featuring Payload’s Research Director, Jack Kuhr, and Lead Reporter, Rachael Zisk.

    • 44 min
    The State of Launch & OSAM (Payload Editorial)

    The State of Launch & OSAM (Payload Editorial)

    This week's episode of Pathfinder features Jacqueline and Tim from our editorial team to go through the state of the launch and OSAM market. We recap 2023 and discuss predictions for 2024!

    • 41 min
    Live from Austin, with Dan Goldin (Former NASA Administrator)

    Live from Austin, with Dan Goldin (Former NASA Administrator)

    This week, we're going live from Austin, TX, at Payload’s inaugural event, “The Ultimate High Ground: The Role of Space in National Security,” held during SXSW. Our episode features a fireside chat with Dan Goldin, the longest-serving NASA Administrator, from April 1992 to November 2001.

    • 44 min

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