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Space Minds

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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

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In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss talks with the CEO of Aalyria Brian Barritt, about how networks are evolving, what scaling the company means and the role of software interoperability for space.

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In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss talks with NASA’s Shatel Bhakta, the principal systems engineer for Moon Base, about what’s needed between now and 2028 and the incremental steps to the future.👉 See more episodes in the Space Minds playlist Ab... more

In this episode, a panel of industry experts discuss what’s needed to build a moon base. During a live event at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, leaders Astrolab, Firefly Space and APL share what a lunar future could look like and what ... more

In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss speaks with Ken Stoler, the space business development lead for Arrow. They discuss how spacecraft designers and operators have changed their attitudes toward risk, how the move toward massive megaconstellations... more

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Shatel Bhakta
NASA principal systems engineer for Moon Base with more than 20 years of human spaceflight engineering experience
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Episode: How NASA is thinking about a moon base
Ken Stoler
Space business lead with Aero Electronics
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Pacôme Révillon
Novaspace CEO
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Episode: True or false on space industry trends with Pacôme Révillon
Josef Aschbacher
Director General, European Space Agency
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Episode: Inside Europe’s push for space autonomy with Josef Aschbacher
Jeff Janicik
CEO and founder of Innoflight
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Lorne Graves
Chief Technology Officer
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Kevin Lausten
CEO of Morpheeus Space
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Ethan Barajas
CEO and co-founder of Icarus Robotics
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Episode: Robotics and the future of on-orbit labor
Eugene Kim
Executive Vice President at Satric Initiative
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Episode: What's next for ISR in space

Hosts

David Ariosto
Host of Space Minds, SpaceNews journalist
Mike Gruss
Host of Space Minds, SpaceNews journalist

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 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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High-quality production with engaging, informed hosts and timely topics.
Smart, accessible discussions that mix big ideas with real-world applications.
Guests include scientists, founders, and policy experts, making it valuable for listeners who want depth without jargon.

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How NASA is thinking about a moon base
Q: What needs to happen by 2028 for NASA's Moon Base effort to count as progress?
Bhakta points to more frequent landings and the data they produce, along with development and testing of mobility, communications, observation and other infrastructure. The stated goal is more than 20 landings, though he says achieving a fraction would still mark progress.
How NASA is thinking about a moon base
Q: What does a minimally viable Moon Base look like?
Bhakta says it must integrate habitat with power, communications, mobility and logistics. The architecture will evolve as missions gather data and teams learn from operating on the lunar surface.
What will it take to build a moon base?
Q: What lessons from Blue Ghost Mission 1 inform future Moon missions?
Hands-on testing through simulations and real flight data taught us that preparation and repeated practice reduce risk, with the actual descent being smoother than anticipated due to extensive rehearsals and hazard avoidance work.
What will it take to build a moon base?
Q: How does the panel view the balance between NASA-driven demand signals and private-sector innovation in building lunar infrastructure?
A blended approach is needed where NASA provides clear demand signals and support through contracts and block buys, while industry leads on practical, repeatable production and interoperability to drive down costs and enable scalable lunar services.
What will it take to build a moon base?
Q: What needs to happen by 2028 to enable a Moon base, and what are the milestones for Astrolab's rover program?
The team is delivering a terrestrial prototype soon to train Artemis astronauts, followed by a flight vehicle that must go through extensive environmental testing, with a goal of a year-long surface mission and the capability to survive lunar nights, all while coordinating with NASA and commercial partners to build the broader Moonbase infrastructure.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Space Minds

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

A high-signal interview-driven show that centers on space leadership, technology breakthroughs, and the evolving economics of space infrastructure. Episodes frequently feature former policymakers, founders, and senior engineers discussing national security, commercialization, and the geopolitical backdrop shaping Low Earth Orbit, satellite networks, orbital data centers, and next-generation propulsion. A notable strength is tying strategic themes—policy, regulation, sovereignty, and defense—together with tangible business models and partnerships, often highlighting how private companies collaborate with government programs to scale capabilities. The format tends to blend technical depth with industry context, making it valuable for executiv... more

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2. Ken Stoler
3. Pacôme Révillon
4. Josef Aschbacher
5. Jeff Janicik
6. Lorne Graves
7. Kevin Lausten
8. Ethan Barajas

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