The Space Hour

A deep look at the commercial space industry from both the public and private sector. We discuss topics pertaining to the aerospace community with current and former members of the federal government, academics with in-depth knowledge, along with industry leaders, all of whom are paving the way to advance the U.S. space field.

The Space Hour is a technology podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 174 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Space Hour, a technology show with 174 episodes published.

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  An update on robotics in space

  Aug 11, 202616 min

  We’re talk again with our guest about the future of automation in space with the folks from Icarus robotics. As commercial activity in orbit expands, robots could take on more of the routine work—from moving cargo and maintaining space stations to supporting manufacturing and servicing infrastructure. We’ll get an update on what they're working on and some new endeavors they decided to take on from one the company's co-founders Ethan Barajas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  A new arena for U.S. states to work together, while competing.

  Aug 11, 202614 min

  The commercial space industry is growing rapidly, and states across the country are looking for ways to take part—sometimes competing for investment, but increasingly recognizing where collaboration makes more sense. At the same time, the U.S. faces growing gaps in launch capacity, reentry infrastructure and supply chains that will need to be addressed as activity in space accelerates. I had the chance to talk about how states can help build that capacity and coordinate around a broader national strategy. Joining us again is Kelly Keatis Ogborn, strategic advisor for global markets and industry engagement at the Commercial Space Federation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  Protecting all that fancy equipment in space is going to mean staying ahead of cyber threats.

  Aug 11, 202611 min

  Space has become essential to everyday life, from GPS and communications to weather and national security. But as our reliance on satellites grows, so do the cybersecurity risks—and protecting that infrastructure means looking beyond the satellites themselves to the systems, networks and users connected to them. To learn more about how the space industry is adapting to those threats, and why a common language for space cybersecurity could be key to staying ahead of them. We spoke with Sean MacKirdy, area vice president of defense at Elastic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  GPS has been revolutionary for everyone, but only when it is able to work

  Aug 11, 202613 min

  GPS had become something we relied on every day—from navigation and deliveries to financial networks, utilities, and communications. But that dependence also created vulnerabilities. I recently had the chance to speak with Renee Gregory, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for the company NextNav. We discussed the need for a more resilient GPS system, the emerging technologies that could provide a backup, and the roles of federal agencies in making that happen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  NASA's shopping list is a unique one, we learn how the agency makes sure it's sending the right folks to the store.

  Jul 14, 20268 min

  NASA leaders are pursuing multipronged efforts to strengthen workforce capabilities, with emphasis on comprehensive training for its procurement wing. NASA’s distinctly no-fail mission area adds unique layers of stress and risk to the agency’s contracting cadre. To find out what measures the agency is taking to make it has the expertise needed to stay ahead of the curve, Federal News Network's Terry Gerton spoke to Marvin Horne, he's Deputy Assistant Administrator for Procurement at NASA. Find the full interview here: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-insights/2026/06/nasas-fuel-for-acquisition-innovation-adversity-and-opportunity/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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