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Space Minds is a new audio and video podcast from SpaceNews that focuses on the inspiring leaders, technologies and exciting opportunities in space. This weekly podcast features compelling interviews with scientists, founders and experts who love to talk about space, covers the news that has enthusiasts daydreaming, and engages with listeners. Join David Ariosto, Mike Gruss and journalists from th... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes92Foundeda year ago
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This episode of Space Minds is from SpaceNews’ recent event on orbital data centers. There, SpaceNews journalists talk with industry leaders and analysts about what’s driving interest in the technology, the role power could play and why price may not... more

This episode of Space Minds is from SpaceNews’ recent event on orbital data centers. There, Jeff Foust talks with talks with Founders Fund’s Delian Asparouhov about why he’s warming to orbital data centers. And in the second half, Jeff chats with Phi... more

In this episode of Space Minds, David Ariosto talks with Lux Aeterna CEO Brian Taylor about the problems with disposable satellites and the use for on-orbit servicing.

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In this episode of Space Minds, Mike Gruss talks with Open Cosmos’ CEO Rafel Jorda Siquier about combining Earth observation, connectivity and IoT into a single platform. They also discuss what to expect in 2026.

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Recent Guests

Rafel Jorda Siquier
CEO of Open Cosmos
Open Cosmos
Episode: CEO Series: Open Cosmos’ Rafel Jorda Siquier on finding a niche in space.
Chris Quilty
CEO and co-founder of Quilty Space
Quilty Space
Episode: CEO Series: Chris Quilty looks at the future of the space industry
Lyn Chassagne
Chief Marketing and Product Officer at BlackSky
BlackSky
Episode: BlackSky’s Lyn Chassagne on using satellite imagery to solve problems
Peter Krauss
Leads Terran Orbital
Terran Orbital
Episode: CEO Series: Terran Orbital’s Peter Krauss on understanding scalability in space
Kevin Kelly
Executive at Arcfield, involved in space programs and AI applications
Arcfield
Episode: CEO Series: Arcfield’s Kevin Kelly on making Golden Dome a success.
GP Sandhoo
Acting Director, Space Development Agency
Space Development Agency
Episode: Optical links in contested space
Mina Mitry
CEO and co-founder
Kepler Communications
Episode: Optical links in contested space
Jeff Huggins
President
Cailabs US
Episode: Optical links in contested space
Sven Rettig
Chief Commercial Officer
Tesat Spacecom
Episode: Optical links in contested space

Hosts

Mike Gruss
Host of Space Minds on SpaceNews (SpaceNews)
David Ariosto
Host of Space Minds, SpaceNews journalist

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • A Must-Listen for Space Fans!

    Space Minds is an awesome podcast if you’re into space news and topics. David and Mike bring on scientists, founders, and experts to talk about the latest breakthroughs, big ideas, and what the future holds beyond Earth. The conversations are smart, engaging, and fun (surprisingly sometimes). If you love space and want to hear from the people shaping its future, this one’s definitely worth a subscribe!

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    Tobloyd
    United Statesa year ago

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Shaping the New Era of Space
Q: I wanna start with what you've been hearing with this week. What are some of the themes that you've noticed over and over again with the folks who are on stage across all of these conferences?
The themes span everything from direct-to-device communications and spectrum strategies to consolidation in the commercial space, with a strong focus on sovereignty and how new capabilities will be deployed in the future alongside defense considerations.
Racing Toward Real-Time Intelligence with BlackSky
Q: Talk just about the latest contract announcement there.
The NGA CASCOR award on the LUNO program underscores a move by government to leverage commercial imagery and analytics, with LUNO and related programs expanding beyond traditional space data to include integrated AI-enabled solutions for mission support.
Space Security, Threats and Rapid Innovation
Q: What keeps you up at night regarding the new space paradigm and deterrence?
Concerns center on maintaining deterrence amid accelerating threats, ensuring the system adapts quickly, and avoiding a self-fulfilling arms race in space.
Space Security, Threats and Rapid Innovation
Q: What is True Anomaly's core approach with Jackal and Mosaic in terms of defense needs and rapid deployment?
The company focuses on on-orbit awareness and fast, autonomous operations, delivering low-cost, highly maneuverable systems to protect and defend space interests and enable rapid decision-making.
Space Security, Threats and Rapid Innovation
Q: But first, what drew you into the private sector after a long career in the Pentagon?
Kitay describes a desire to build and create capabilities that serve the nation, leveraging experience from government to accelerate defense-relevant technologies in industry.

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What is Space Minds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Space Minds features in-depth conversations with space industry leaders, founders, and researchers who are shaping the future of space infrastructure, data, and policy. Episodes cover integrated space-and-telecom platforms, sovereign data strategies, real-time imagery and AI in orbit, scalable manufacturing for satellites, and the evolving role of government–private collaboration in space. The show often highlights practical implementations (on-board processing, data delivery, space-based compute), commercial models (tollgate technologies, data-relay networks, private capital), and strategic dynamics (sovereignty, defense partnerships, and global procurement). Noteworthy is the mix of technical detail, executive leadership stories, and poli... more

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5. Kevin Kelly
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7. Mina Mitry
8. Jeff Huggins

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