Chasing Space

Brenden Swanik
Chasing Space

What’s really happening in the trillion dollar space industry? Chasing Space tells the story of the people, the global movements, and the unimaginable engineering feats that are transforming our world every day - in ways most people don’t even realize. Hosted by Brenden Swanik.

  1. 19. Propulsion Part 1: How to Reach Space

    10 DEC

    19. Propulsion Part 1: How to Reach Space

    Image Credit: SpaceXHost Brenden Swanik kicks off a mini-series on propulsion—the technology that powers our journey to space. From the RD-107 engine that launched Sputnik to SpaceX's cutting-edge Raptor engine, we break down how rockets work and what makes them fly.Like the show? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podcast Index, Overcast, Castro, truefans, or your favorite podcast player. Visit Chasing-Space.com for more content! You can also find us on: Twitter: @ChasingSpa...

    20 min
  2. 18. Jeff Thornburg: Propelling our Industry Forward, One Engine at a Time

    25 NOV

    18. Jeff Thornburg: Propelling our Industry Forward, One Engine at a Time

    Jeff Thornburg is the CEO of Portal Space Systems. He started his career in the U.S. Air Force and earned his master's in aeronautical engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. While stationed at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Thornburg contributed to groundbreaking programs, including performing the world’s first hydrogen full-flow staged combustion cycle engine demonstration. Thornburg has held key roles in most of the private sector’s most prominent commercial space compa...

    55 min
  3. 17. Space Planes

    20 NOV

    17. Space Planes

    From the 1957 Starship Troopers to the Department of Defense, splace planes have been in the dreams (and nightmares) of aerospace engineers for near 70 years. In this episode, Brenden discusses what defines this unique class of vehicles, previous staple technologies, and why some nations as well as private companies believe the substantial engineering challenge is worth the man hours.Image Credit: SpacenewsLike the show? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podcast Index, Overc...

    27 min
  4. 16. Eric Stallmer: Finding Harmony in Commercial & Government Space

    4 NOV

    16. Eric Stallmer: Finding Harmony in Commercial & Government Space

    Eric Stallmer is the Executive Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy for Voyager Space. Eric leads Voyager's Washington D.C. office and is responsible for representing the interests of Voyager to key government institutions including Congress, the White House and the many federal and international agencies that impact the success of Voyager and its subsidiaries.Prior to joining Voyager, he was the President of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation. CSF is the most recognized...

    49 min
  5. 15. Part 2: The Chinese Space Program

    21 OCT

    15. Part 2: The Chinese Space Program

    Two weeks ago (Episode 13) we discussed the roots of China's Space Program dating back to 1957, and how it is organized. Where does it stand now, and where are they headed? All of these questions are answered here.Image Credit: CAST Audio Credit: SciNewsHema Nadarajah: China: A Global Power’s Celestial AmbitionsLike the show? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podcast Index, Overcast, Castro, truefans, or your favorite podcast player. Visit Chasing-Space.com for more content!...

    19 min
  6. 14. Jodi Goldberg: Space is No Longer the Wild West

    14 OCT

    14. Jodi Goldberg: Space is No Longer the Wild West

    Jodi Goldberg is special counsel in the Corporate and Securities Practice Group in the Sheppard Mullin's Washington, D.C. office. Jodi’s practice is focused on technology and telecommunications, with a particular emphasis on satellite, space, wireless, and novel technologies. Jodi advocates for clients in FCC and NOAA regulatory proceedings, advises on licensing, allocation, and transactional matters, negotiates and drafts commercial agreements, and counsels clients on new technologies a...

    38 min
  7. 13. Part 1: The Chinese Space Program

    7 OCT

    13. Part 1: The Chinese Space Program

    The People's Republic of China is no stranger to space exploration. From space stations to launch vehicles to crewed spaceflight, they have accomplished it all. Part 1 dives into the history & roots of China's Space Program as well as how the nation organizes all of their space adjacent administrative assets.Image Credit: NYTimesDave Marsh's Article: PLAASF: Thirty Years of PLAnningLike the show? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podcast Index, Overcast, Castro, truefans...

    15 min
  8. 12. Lee Steinke: Building in Space & Disrupting Change

    30 SEPT

    12. Lee Steinke: Building in Space & Disrupting Change

    TEDx Talk: Innovation PendulumUSS Hornet Apollo 11 Splashdown 55th Anniversary KeynoteLee Steinke is the Chief Operating Officer at CisLunar Industries, a venture-backed company developing hardware for in-space metal processing and power conversion to enable key emerging space capabilities. She also served as Interim COO of Orbit Fab during a leadership transition for the satellite refueling company and in various strategic and front-facing roles with Space Foundation and Foundation for the F...

    44 min
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What’s really happening in the trillion dollar space industry? Chasing Space tells the story of the people, the global movements, and the unimaginable engineering feats that are transforming our world every day - in ways most people don’t even realize. Hosted by Brenden Swanik.

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    Brenden Swanik
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    © 2024 CHASING SPACE LLC
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