Tune in to our captivating podcast series, featuring enlightening conversations and in-depth explorations of the space industry’s latest issues with experts and aficionados.
Pathfinder is Payload’s flagship podcast covering the booming business and pressing policy matters of space. We sit down weekly with the top shot-callers in space to keep you informed, entertained, and up-to date on the top news and trends beyond Earth. In this ~1 hour, talk show-style podcast, Pathfinder host Mo Islam interviews astronauts, administrators, founders, CEOs, military minds, policymakers, and more.
With two satellites launched and the first full-tech satellite in their constellation set to launch in July, this episode dives into how Lunasonde is reshaping resource exploration. We also discuss:
This week on Pathfinder, we’re joined by Awais Ahmed, founder and CEO of Pixxel, to discuss the company’s progress in building the world’s first commercial hyperspectral satellite constellation, its recent Firefly satellite launches, and its vision for transforming industries like agriculture, energy, and defense through advanced Earth observation.
The episode delves into Boost’s investment strategy, Adam’s journey into venture capital, and insights into the future of space industries, from satellite servicing to extraterrestrial exploration.
This week on Pathfinder, we return from a brief holiday hiatus to kick off 2025 with Stefan Powell, co-founder and CEO of Dawn Aerospace, whose Aurora rocket plane just broke the sound barrier.
In the final episode of our special three-part Pathfinder series on lunar architecture, brought to you by Lockheed Martin, we explore how nuclear-enabled technologies will power a sustainable future on the Moon and beyond.
In the second episode of our special three-part Pathfinder series on lunar architecture—brought to you by our partners at Lockheed Martin—we’re zooming in on the technologies and design principles that will help establish a sustainable, long-term presence on the Moon and pave the way for future missions to Mars.
This week on Pathfinder, sponsored by Astroscale U.S., we explore how ISAM technologies—like refueling, repair, and debris removal—are transforming space operations and advancing U.S. leadership.
This week on Pathfinder, we’re kicking off a special three-part series on lunar architecture, brought to you by Lockheed Martin, with Rob Chambers of Lockheed Martin and Alex MacDonald of NASA exploring the future of sustainable Moon missions.
On this episode of Pathfinder, we sit down with Chris Morales, Partner at Point72 Ventures, to examine how venture capital is shaping the future of space and defense technologies.
On this episode of Pathfinder, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck takes us behind the scenes of the company’s ambitious plans.
This week on Pathfinder, we explore the world of satellite deployment and launch services with Robert Sproles, CEO of Exolaunch.
With high-power lasers and real-time control, they’re driving a new era in industrial additive manufacturing.
