Space Research 2.0, with Jack Kuhr (Payload)
In this week’s episode, Jack Kuhr, the esteemed Research Director of Payload, gave a peek under the hood of Payload Research, our new research and intelligence venture.
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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.
The Future of Engineering, with Malory McLemore (Stell)
Our guest this week on Pathfinder is Malory McLemore, the co-founder and CEO of Stell, an LA-based startup that is building workflow software to serve as the future data layer for hardware and industrials.
Creating Constellations, with Tim Kienberger (LeoStella)
Our guest this week, Tim Kienberger, has been at the forefront of the industry’s evolution from large-scale satellite buses to the small satellite revolution.
Refueling the Space Economy, with Daniel Faber (Orbit Fab)
2024’s first Pathfinder episode features Daniel Faber, CEO of Orbit Fab, a US-based company that is pioneering in-space refueling infrastructure, akin to orbital gas stations.
2023 Year in Review, with Payload’s Editorial Team
In this year’s last Pathfinder episode, we bring together the entire Payload editorial staff to chat about the biggest space stories of 2023 and each team member’s top predictions for 2024!
Futureforming the World, with Shahin Farshchi (Lux Capital)
This week’s Pathfinder features Shahin Farshchi, General Partner of Lux Capital, a leading venture capital firm known for investing in hard science and deep tech startups.
Agile Systems Engineering, with Pari Singh (Flow Engineering)
Modern engineering teams need to look radically different, at least according to Pari Singh, Founder and CEO of Flow Engineering.
Robot Craftsmen, with Ed Mehr (Machina Labs)
Ed Mehr, cofounder and CEO of Machina Labs, joined Pathfinder to talk about his startup integrating the latest advancements in robotics and AI to construct next-generation factories.
Crew and Cargo Transport, with Hélène Huby (The Exploration Company)
Today’s Pathfinder pod features Hélène Huby, the cofounder and CEO of The Exploration Company, a developer of affordable, modular, and reusable spacecraft capable of missions to Earth orbit and the Moon.
Evolution of Terran R, with Tim Ellis (Relativity Space)
Listen to Pathfinder #0071 for more on Relativity’s future on Mars, whether there’s a rocket larger than Terran R in Relativity’s future, the long-term strategy for 3D printing, and much more.
The Road to Flight 2, with Dan Piemont (ABL Space)
Dan Piemont, the cofounder, president, and CFO of ABL Space, chats about ABL’s maiden launch attempt, lessons learned, and the road to Flight 2.
Today’s Industry Trends, with Caleb Henry (Quilty Space)
Caleb Henry, director of research at Quilty Space, is back in the Pathfinder hot seat on this week’s episode.