
MECO is opinion and analysis of spaceflight, exploration, policy, and strategy, by Anthony Colangelo.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 331 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceTechnologyNatural Sciences | |||

The show turned 10 last Monday, so I thought it would be fun to have our good friend Jake Robins on to look back at where we were then, what’s happened since, and what that teaches us about the future.
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Ghonhee Lee, CEO of Katalyst Space, joins me to talk about their upcoming mission to boost NASA’s Swift observatory, and how they are approaching in-orbit services differently than those that came before.
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Pam Melroy, Former NASA Deputy Administrator, Space Shuttle Commander, and three-time Shuttle astronaut, joins me to talk about space policy past, present, and future. We talk about the most critical decisions and moments during her time as Deputy Ad... more
Artemis II completed their lunar flyby yesterday, and it was epic on all levels. Paul Fjeld and I discuss that and many other topics related to Artemis, Apollo, and human spaceflight.
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Excellent source of space news, good and challenging interviews with people in the industry, and Anthony has a great sense of where the industry is and where it is headed. His predictions consistently hit the mark.
Anthony is a warm, funny and thoughtful host. Esp for those w/o a strong technical background, this is the way to stay informed on whats happening in space. There’s a “human first” approach here, which means you’ll always be enjoying the ride.
One of the best space podcasts, maybe the best. Anthony has insightful in depth coverage of the launch industry and broader space sector.
Huge fan of this one, always meaningful and with interesting insights. I like the fact that it does not have a defined frequency, but Anthony will comment most of the time within a week of any significant development. So when an episode is out, you know it is going to be worth it. And I never let an episode without listening for more than a few days. Keep up the good work Anthony!!
Amazing updates on what's going on with space flight
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Content focuses on developments in space exploration, including significant updates from NASA and private companies in the aerospace sector. Topics frequently include the Artemis program, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and the broader implications of industry changes on policy and public perception. The host balances technical analysis with accessible discussions, making complex subjects comprehensible to a broader audience. Noteworthy is the engaging presentation style and the incorporation of expert insights, providing listeners with informed perspectives on critical space-related issues.
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