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“Manifest Space” hosted by CNBC’s Morgan Brennan focuses on the billionaires and brains behind the ever-expanding opportunities beyond our atmosphere. Brennan features conversations with the mega moguls, industry leaders, and startups in today’s satellite, space, and defense industries looking to invest in the next frontier and guides listeners on how to get in. Sit back, relax, and prepare for li... more

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Morgan Brennan sits down with Steve Altemus, CEO and co-founder of Intuitive Machine, a company known for lunar landings. But the company just bought Lanteris (formerly part of Maxar )to expand into multi-domain space and establish deep-space communi... more

Morgan Brennan sits down with Ashley Pilipiszyn, CEO and founder of Besxar, a startup that just emerged from stealth with a bold mission — manufacturing semiconductors in space. Pilipiszyn explains how Besxar’s autonomous “fab ships” leverage the ult... more

At the UP.Summit in Bentonville, AR, Morgan Brennan speaks with CesiumAstro CEO Shey Sabripour and Trousdale Ventures founder Philip Sarofim about driving next-generation industrialization, advanced connectivity, dual-use innovation, and how hard tec... more

Maxar splits into two companies: Vantor and Lanteris. Both will remain Advent portfolio companies. Morgan sits down with Vantor CEO Dan Smoot to discuss the company’s rebrand, growth in key software revenue metrics and and how AI-powered satellite da... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Pilipiszyn
CEO and founder of Bexar Space Industries
Bexar Space Industries
Episode: Semiconductors in Space: Inside Besxar’s Plan to Redefine Chip Manufacturing 10/30/25
Shey Sabripour
Founder and CEO of CesiumAstro
CesiumAstro
Episode: Building the Future: Reindustrializing America from Earth to Orbit with CesiumAstro CEO Shey Sabripour and Trousdale Ventures’ Phillip Sarofim 10/17/25
Phillip Sarofim
Founding partner and CEO of Trousdale Ventures
Trousdale Ventures
Episode: Building the Future: Reindustrializing America from Earth to Orbit with CesiumAstro CEO Shey Sabripour and Trousdale Ventures’ Phillip Sarofim 10/17/25
Dan Smooth
CEO of Vantor, formerly known as Maxar Intelligence
Vantor
Episode: Maxar Splits In Two, Rebrands as Vantor and Lanteris 10/2/25
Heather Pringle
CEO of the Space Foundation and retired Air Force Major General
Space Foundation
Episode: How the space economy will hit $1T by 2032 with Space Foundation CEO Heather Pringle 9/25/25
Matt George
Founder and CEO of Merlin
Merlin
Episode: The SPAC Comeback, Military AI, & Future of Defense Tech 8/22/25
Dan Wright
CEO and co-founder of Armada
Armada
Episode: Hyperscalers for the Edge, Movable Data Centers, & The AI Arms Race with Armada CEO Dan Wright 8/21/25
Tom Mueller
CEO of Impulse Space, former founding member of SpaceX
Impulse Space
Episode: Impulse Space’s Geosynchronous Update, $300M Series C Round & IPO Prospects with Impulse Space CEO Tom Mueller 8/7/25
Paul Jacobs
CEO of Globalstar
Globalstar
Episode: Apple’s Emergency Services, Physical AI & The Fight for Spectrum with Globalstar CEO Paul Jacobs 7/31/25

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Morgan Brennan
Host of Manifest Space

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Love this show.

    Space is a new area for investment. Thank you Morgan Brennan and CNBC for covering.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hey123133
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good content bad audio editing

    The podcast is good. Strong interesting guests on fascinating topics. They really need to work on the audio. Lots of problems with the volume being wonky, way too quiet with some guests, etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Inoeth99999
    United States2 years ago
  • Space

    Interesting episode on John Deere

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joreytb
    United States2 years ago

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The episodes are characterized as informative, covering a fascinating intersection of technology and space exploration.
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#201
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#69
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#118
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Semiconductors in Space: Inside Besxar’s Plan to Redefine Chip Manufacturing 10/30/25
Q: What are the next milestones we should be watching for for Bexar?
The first launch is the key milestone, excited to get that off the ground before the end of the year.
Semiconductors in Space: Inside Besxar’s Plan to Redefine Chip Manufacturing 10/30/25
Q: How long is it going to take to actually be able to manufacture wafers in space?
Manufacturing times can vary but can run cycles from less than an hour to a couple of weeks depending on the materials.
Semiconductors in Space: Inside Besxar’s Plan to Redefine Chip Manufacturing 10/30/25
Q: Do you already have partners or customers lined up?
Yes, Bexar has a contract with the Navy and is part of NVIDIA's Inception Program.
Semiconductors in Space: Inside Besxar’s Plan to Redefine Chip Manufacturing 10/30/25
Q: How quickly can you start sending these fab ships to space?
Bexar plans to initiate testing with their Clipper class ships, starting the first flight campaign soon.
Semiconductors in Space: Inside Besxar’s Plan to Redefine Chip Manufacturing 10/30/25
Q: What does Bexar do?
Bexar leverages the vacuum of space to manufacture ultra high purity wafers and substrates for semiconductors.

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Featuring in-depth discussions with industry leaders and innovators, this show provides insights into the evolving landscape of the space industry, technology advancements, and defense innovations. Highlighting ambitious ventures in satellite communications, aerospace, and new frontiers of exploration, the dialogues feature CEOs, founders, and experts who shed light on the strategic importance of these sectors and what the future may hold. The program emphasizes the interplay between investment opportunities and technological breakthroughs, making it a crucial resource for those interested in the intersection of entrepreneurship and modern scientific endeavors.

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5. Heather Pringle
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7. Dan Wright
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