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Main Engine Cut Off

Anthony Colangelo
NASA
Starship
Spacex
Artemis Program
Intuitive Machines
Lunar Landings
Spacecraft Design
Mars Sample Return
International Space Station
Starlab
European Space Agency
Commercial Lunar Payload Services
Lunar Mission
Commercial Space Stations
National Security Space Launch Program
Virgin Galactic
Privateer
Im-2
K2 Space
Starliner

MECO is opinion and analysis of spaceflight, exploration, policy, and strategy, by Anthony Colangelo.

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A holiday special! Enjoy this week’s episode of Headlines free. It’s an absolute monster episode—way longer than usual Headlines episodes, I promise—but it’s a great example of what you get when you support the show over at mainenginecutoff.com/suppo... more

Yesterday, I had the chance to visit the Pentagon and sit down with General Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations—the head of the United States Space Force. We talk about the service 6 years into its existence, the state of acquisitions, the thr... more

Stephen Clark of Ars Technica joins me to talk about a ton of stories in the news—Jared Isaacman was back in front of Congress, a few Starliner flights have been cut from the ISS manifest, Starship received environmental approval to proceed at SLC-37... more

Blue Origin is fresh off an incredible few weeks—a successful second launch and first landing of New Glenn, followed by an exciting unveil of upgrades to the vehicle, including an enormous new version, New Glenn 9x4.

This episode of Main Engine Cut ... more

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Recent Guests

General Chance Saltzman
Chief of Space Operations, US Space Force
United States Space Force
Episode: T+318: General Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force
Simone D'Amico
Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and of Geophysics by courtesy; Chief Science Officer of EraDrive, a satellite technology spin-off from Stanford.
Stanford University
Episode: T+315: Autonomy in Space (with Simone D’Amico, DJ Bush, and Al Tadros)
DJ Bush
Senior Account Manager at Nvidia, focusing on aerospace customers and leading space projects.
Nvidia
Episode: T+315: Autonomy in Space (with Simone D’Amico, DJ Bush, and Al Tadros)
Al Tadros
CTO at Redwire with expertise in autonomy and mission systems.
Redwire
Episode: T+315: Autonomy in Space (with Simone D’Amico, DJ Bush, and Al Tadros)
Miles O'Brien
Science correspondent for PBS and CNN space analyst
PBS, CNN
Episode: T+312: Starship Flight 11, Space Policy, and Priorities (with Miles O’Brien)
Phil McAlister
Former director of the Commercial Space Division at NASA, now sharing insights on commercial space operations.
Episode: T+311: Phil McAlister on Commercial LEO and NASA’s Human Spaceflight Budget
Casey Handmer
Founder of Terraform Industries and former JPL employee.
Terraform Industries
Episode: T+308: Chatting with Casey Handmer
Tom Marotta
Former FAA employee with extensive experience in commercial space regulations
The Spaceport Company
Episode: T+307: Executive Order on Regulatory Reform (with Tom Marotta)
Michael Moreno
VP of Strategy at Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost
Episode: T+306: Lunar Outpost (with Michael Moreno, VP of Strategy)

Host

Anthony Colangelo
Host and analyst with a deep focus on spaceflight, exploration, and policy, often combining expert interviews with personal insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 754 ratings
  • 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.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    CallMeKenneth
    a month ago
  • Make time for this

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    venkabanks
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderful space podcast

    One of the best space podcasts, maybe the best. Anthony has insightful in depth coverage of the launch industry and broader space sector.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrianOak
    United Statesa year ago
  • Go MECO!

    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!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    glionzion
    Spain2 years ago
  • Amazing updates on what's going on with space flight

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mrDLSable
    2 years ago

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Many find the blend of humor and analysis refreshing, indicative of a well-rounded approach to discussing serious subjects like space policy.
Listeners praise the insightful and engaging analysis on spaceflight, highlighting the host's ability to simplify complex topics without losing depth.
The content is appreciated for its timely coverage of industry developments, making it a valuable resource for both professionals and enthusiasts.

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T+318: General Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force
Q: How do you think the US Space Force can adapt to the increasing threats posed by China's space program?
General Saltzman emphasizes the importance of agility and speed in adapting to new technologies and threats.
T+318: General Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force
Q: What is your opinion on the need for acquisition reform?
General Saltzman believes that the effort to reform acquisition processes is crucial for adapting to fast-changing military needs.
T+318: General Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force
Q: What most important changes have occurred in the Space Force in the last couple of years?
General Saltzman reflects on the rapid changes and dynamic environment since the establishment of the Space Force, particularly during the pandemic.
T+309: EchoStar’s Spectrum Sale, Starlink’s Financials (with Caleb Henry, Director of Research at Quilty Space)
Q: What is the biggest criticism that you receive about the Starlink work that you're putting out and how do you defend it?
Caleb mentions that most criticisms revolve around revenue assumptions and subscriber numbers, and they have defensible reasons for their models based on their research.
T+309: EchoStar’s Spectrum Sale, Starlink’s Financials (with Caleb Henry, Director of Research at Quilty Space)
Q: How did you read the argument that EchoStar was not using the spectrum that was assigned to them?
Caleb explains that EchoStar's merger with DISH resulted in them becoming more of a mobile network operator, which has complicated their use of the spectrum effectively.

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