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.
This week on Pathfinder, we feature Kate Kelly, Director of Space and Emerging Programs at BWXT, an 8,000-person firm that specializes in delivering nuclear reactors and components for the Navy, commercial nuclear industry, and advanced technologies.
Our guest today is Ian Cinnamon, CEO of Apex brought back for a second time and for Pathfinder’s 100th episode!
There aren’t many dedicated space economists out there, but today we’re lucky enough to be joined by one.
It’s not every day you get to hear space industry perspectives from a former Hollywood talent agent turned investor.
Ever wanted to hear the firsthand experience of a New Shepard astronaut? Well, today we’re joined by Mason Angel, General Partner at Industrious Ventures, who was on Blue Origin’s most recent flight to space.
Our conversation delves into the comprehensive capabilities of Firefly as an end-to-end space transportation company, the intricacies of the Blue Ghost program, and the significance of lunar exploration.
Our conversation covers the critical aspects of creating economically viable space stations, the strategic role of life support systems, and the significance of reducing transportation costs.
This week on Pathfinder, we’re joined by Sid Dixit, former CTO of Maxar and a seasoned leader in the space industry.
This week’s Pathfinder features Sinead O’Sullivan, an economist and board member of the European Space Policy Institute.
This week, we feature Chris Taylor, CEO and founder of Aalyria, a Google spinout that specializes in advanced connectivity solutions.
This week’s Pathfinder features Livingston Holder, cofounder and CTO of Radian Aerospace. The Seattle-based startup is developing a fully reusable space plane designed for horizontal launch and landing.
Right on the heels of their $90M funding round, this week’s Pathfinder spotlights Varda and its cofounders, Will Bruey (CEO) and Delian Asparouhov (President).
