Manifest Space with Morgan Brennan

NASA announced its latest initiative to recruit engineers and other top talent. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the new venture, returning to the moon, how the agency utilizes AI, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Private space developer Vast just announced a $500 million fundraising round to keep developing private space stations that could replace the ISS once it is retired. Vast CEO Max Haot joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the startup's first significant investment round, why Vast is the right choice to replace the ISS, what he expects data centers in space to look like, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dylan Taylor, CEO and Chairman of Voyager Technologies, leads Starlab development and lunar infrastructure efforts. He discusses Starlab’s large-volume design and a 2029 launch target. Conversations cover space data centers and laser communications, technical hurdles like radiation and heat, and plans for lunar habitats and resource extraction.

York Space Systems CEO & Founder Dirk Wallinger joins Morgan Brennan to discuss his company's IPO, its work with the Defense Department, and the impact of a potential SpaceX IPO on the industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carol Craig, Founder and CEO of Sidus Space, dives into the company’s impressive 400% stock surge and its pivotal role in the Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD program. She shares insights on the agility and vertical integration that set Sidus apart in the evolving defense landscape. Carol emphasizes the need for adaptive missile defense strategies and the importance of onboard AI for rapid intelligence. As commercial space and defense converge, she highlights the shift towards mid-sized satellites, promising exciting innovations on the horizon.

John Serafini, Founder and CEO of HawkEye 360, sheds light on tracking 'dark vessels'—ships that go off-grid in international waters. He discusses the strategic acquisition of Innovative Signal Analysis and how RF-sensing satellites operate to identify these vessels using various signals. Serafini also touches on the growing commercialization of signals intelligence and the role of AI in enhancing detection capabilities. With an eye on the future, he hints at the potential for an IPO and addresses the evolving competitive landscape in defense tech.

Will Marshall, Co-founder and CEO of Planet Labs, discusses the innovative use of AI in satellite imagery to enhance national security and economic monitoring. He highlights how their 200-satellite constellation analyzes data for real-time threat detection. The conversation explores potential space-based data centers and their advantages, alongside partnerships with Google and NVIDIA to pioneer computing in orbit. Marshall shares his vision for future energy sustainability by relocating heavy computing infrastructure off Earth.

Will Roper, CEO of Istari Digital and former Pentagon official, dives into groundbreaking developments like a moon dust battery designed in collaboration with Blue Origin. He details how AI facilitates this innovation by extracting heat from lunar regolith to generate energy. Roper also explains Istari's unique AI guardrails that promote creativity while minimizing errors. He discusses upcoming projects and the necessity of regulatory acceptance for AI in engineering, aiming for a transformative future in aerospace.

Morgan Brennan sits down with Dirk Wallinger, York Space Systems founder and CEO, on the latest episode of Manifest Space. They discuss the rapid shift in the role space plays in national security—and why supply chain resiliency is more important then ever, plus York’s role as a prime contractor for the U.S. government and who wins the next era of commercial and defense space.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this engaging discussion, Steve Altemus, CEO and co-founder of Intuitive Machines, shares insights on his company's ambitious plans following the $800 million acquisition of Lanteris. He envisions a 'Verizon from the Moon,' detailing a layered communications network that connects Earth, the moon, and Mars. Altemus also addresses the challenges posed by the government shutdown, shares lessons from past lunar landings, and highlights the growing importance of data services as future revenue drivers. Prepare for an exciting leap into lunar exploration!