100% Reusability, with Andy Lapsa (Stoke Space)
Andy returns to the show after a 21-month Pathfinder hiatus to share a ton of new updates and what’s left to do before the maiden flight of the company’s Nova rocket.
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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.
Podcasts
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.
Space Station Foundations, with Colin Doughan (Gravitics)
This week’s Pathfinder features Colin Doughan, CEO of Gravitics, a Seattle-based startup that specializes in the development of modular space infrastructure to support the expansion of stations and orbital platforms.
Global Satellites, with Tina Ghataore (Aerospacelab)
This week’s Pathfinder features Tina Ghataore, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer at Aerospacelab, a Belgium-based company specializing in satellite platforms and components.
Nuclear in Space, with Kate Kelly (BWXT)
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.
Grand Design, with Ian Cinnamon (Apex)
Our guest today is Ian Cinnamon, CEO of Apex brought back for a second time and for Pathfinder’s 100th episode!
Space Market Realities, with Pierre Lionnet (Eurospace)
There aren’t many dedicated space economists out there, but today we’re lucky enough to be joined by one.
Agent to Investor, with Mike Palank (MaC Venture Capital)
It’s not every day you get to hear space industry perspectives from a former Hollywood talent agent turned investor.
A View From Above, with Mason Angel (Industrious Ventures)
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.
The Blue Ghost, with Ray Allensworth (Firefly)
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.
Free-Flying Stations, with Jed McCaleb & Max Haot (Vast)
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.
The State and Future of EO, with Sid Dixit (Maxar)
This week on Pathfinder, we’re joined by Sid Dixit, former CTO of Maxar and a seasoned leader in the space industry.
A Critical Lens, with Sinead O’Sullivan (European Space Policy Institute)
This week’s Pathfinder features Sinead O’Sullivan, an economist and board member of the European Space Policy Institute.