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The Commercial Space Pioneers Series presented by the Space Frontier Foundation, hosted by Executive Director Sean Mahoney.
Explore the cosmic narrative of the "Commercial Space Pioneers," brought to you by the Space Frontier Foundation. Ever puzzled over the evolution from Sputnik to SpaceX, or the rise of lunar landers and space stations? You're not alone – even space industry leaders often lack the full story of their sector's roots. Join us to unearth the history, heroes, and hurdles that shaped today's space industry. Ignite your curiosity, understand the past, and help shape the future!

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The Commercial Space Pioneers Series presented by the Space Frontier Foundation, hosted by Executive Director Sean Mahoney.
Explore the cosmic narrative of the "Commercial Space Pioneers," brought to you by the Space Frontier Foundation. Ever puzzled over the evolution from Sputnik to SpaceX, or the rise of lunar landers and space stations? You're not alone – even space industry leaders often lack the full story of their sector's roots. Join us to unearth the history, heroes, and hurdles that shaped today's space industry. Ignite your curiosity, understand the past, and help shape the future!

    Rick Tumlinson Week #3

    Rick Tumlinson Week #3

    This is part #3 of Sean Mahoney's epic interview with Rick Tumlinson!

    • 57 min
    Rick Tumlinson part #2

    Rick Tumlinson part #2

    Rick Tumlinson and Sean Mahoney continue the conversation. Stay tuned for part #3

    • 59 min
    Rick Tumlinson Part #1

    Rick Tumlinson Part #1

    Sean Mahoney interviews the founder of the Space Frontier Foundation, Rick Tumlinson. He discusses his origin story, introduction to the Space community, and meeting many interesting space figures like Robert Heinlein, Gerard K O'Neill, Gene Roddenberry and more. Stay tuned for part #2 as we learn more about the early days of the Space Frontier Foundation.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Jim Muncy Part 2

    Jim Muncy Part 2

    This is part #2 of Sean Mahoney's interview with Jim Muncy.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Jim Muncy

    Jim Muncy

    In this episode of Commercial Space Pioneers, Sean Mahoney, the executive director of the Space Frontier Foundation interviews Jim Muncy. Jim Muncy is a cofounder of the Space Frontier Foundation and talks about the politics of DC, his early career, and disillusionment with NASA during the shuttle years. Stay tuned for part 2!

    • 52 min
    Jeffrey Manber

    Jeffrey Manber

    Sean Mahoney interviews Jeffrey Manber from Voyager Space for this episode of Commercial Space Pioneers. Jeff Manber in his early career had a journal called 'At the Movies, sold it and started the Space Journal.

    Later, Jeff Manber helped set up the Office of Space Commerce, invited by the Reagan administration. Helped start the first commercial space fund on Wall Street.  Also worked with Energia to turn the Mir Space station into a commercial venture!

    • 1 hr 7 min

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