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In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über einen fulminanten Börsengang, einen Bundeskanzler im Weißen Haus und Microsoft auf Allzeithoch. Außerdem geht es um Arm Holdings, Robinhood, Palantir, Microsoft, Mercedes, BMW, VW, Docusign, Lululemon, Broadcom, Virgin Galactic, Rocket Lab, iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term € Corp ETF (WKN: A3EHAK), Scalable MSCI AC World Xtrackers ETF (WKN: DBX1SC), Vanguard FTSE All-World ETF (WKN: A2PKXG), L&G Gerd Kommer Multifactor Equity ETF (WKN: WELT0A), iShares Core MSCI World ETF (WKN: A0RPWH), Xtrackers MSCI World ex USA ETF (WKN: A40G12), Invesco MSCI World Equal Weight ETF (WKN: DBX0VH). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Doug Howarth about hypernomics and improving our understanding of markets and decision-making processes. At fourteen, Doug Howarth was faced with a problem that would pursue him for decades. He had just been exposed to the 2D and 3D coordinate systems of René Descartes. While they offered a framework for many problems, he wondered: What other plotting systems exist that we haven't seen? Shortly after, Doug found out that his kidneys were failing and that clouded his thinking. Persevering through this challenge, he majored in economics at Washington State University, graduating top of his class. In 2002, Doug's best friend, Tim Schreiner, gave him a kidney. When he came to after the operation, his brain was clear for the first time in thirty years, and he was determined to make maximal use of his improved mental capacity. Not long after that, when he and his wife went shopping for a new washing machine, as she weighed her options aloud, he realized she had solved a multidimensional problem in her head. He instantly recognized that people throughout the store were subconsciously doing similar evaluations for all their considered purchases. In that moment, Doug Howarth discovered Hypernomics, the study of market actions across four or more dimensions, the plotting systems he had been wondering about for three decades. He founded Hypernomics Inc. on his ideas, which has worked for NASA, Virgin Galactic, and Lockheed Martin. Along with two others, he's been awarded US Patent 10,402,838 for the world's first 4D analytic software. Wiley will publish his book, Hypernomics: Using Hidden Dimensions to Solve Unseen Problems, in January 2024. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

Welcome to another captivating episode of Astronomy Daily, where Anna takes you on a journey through the latest cosmic discoveries and exciting developments in space exploration. This episode is packed with intriguing stories that highlight the intersection of technology, discovery, and international collaboration in our quest to understand the universe.Highlights:- Virgin Galactic's Delta Class Spaceplanes: Get the latest updates on Virgin Galactic's progress as they prepare for test flights of their new Delta class spaceplanes, aiming for commercial operations in 2026. Discover the ambitious timeline and the innovative technologies being developed to make space tourism a reality.- James Webb Space Telescope's Water Ice Discovery: Explore the remarkable discovery of crystalline water ice in a debris disk orbiting a sun-like star 155 light years away. This finding not only validates previous research but also enhances our understanding of planetary formation and the distribution of water in the galaxy.- NASA's Europa Clipper Mission: Join us as we discuss the recent Mars flyby of NASA's Europa Clipper, which successfully tested its life-hunting technology. Learn how these advancements prepare the mission for its quest to uncover the secrets of Jupiter's icy moon, Europa.- SpaceX's Starlink Launch Milestone: Celebrate SpaceX's achievement of deploying over 1,000 Starlink satellites in 2025 with their latest launch from California. Discover the implications of this rapid expansion for global internet coverage and the future of satellite technology.- Norway Signs Artemis Accords: Witness a significant diplomatic milestone as Norway becomes the 55th nation to sign NASA's Artemis Accords, reinforcing international cooperation for peaceful space exploration. Understand the importance of this agreement in the context of NASA's ambitious Artemis program.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.Chapters:00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily01:10 - Virgin Galactic's Delta Class Spaceplanes update10:00 - James Webb Space Telescope's water ice discovery15:30 - NASA's Europa Clipper mission and Mars flyby20:00 - SpaceX's Starlink launch milestone25:00 - Norway signs Artemis Accords✍️ Episode ReferencesVirgin Galactic Updates[Virgin Galactic](https://www.virgingalactic.com/)James Webb Space Telescope[NASA JWST](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/webb/main/index.html)NASA's Europa Clipper Mission[NASA Europa Clipper](https://europa.nasa.gov/)SpaceX Starlink[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)Artemis Accords[NASA Artemis](https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-accords/index.html)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-exciting-space-discoveries-and-news--5648921/support.

Should You Cash Out Your 401k for a Ticket to Space? This week on The Capitalist Investor, we launch into the fast-growing space economy—from space tourism hype to real investment opportunities. Derek opens with a hilarious hypothetical: should you drain your 401k to buy a $450,000 Virgin Galactic flight? Spoiler: probably not—but the question sparks a deeper dive into space tech, exploration, and where savvy investors are looking. Dave and Derek explore: Why space exploration matters: from national security to saving humanityEveryday tech that came from NASA (LASIK, memory foam, firefighting tools)Top space-focused ETFs like ARKX and companies like Intuitive Machines (LUNR)Why SpaceX is still out of reach—and how to prep for when it's notIs space the next survival frontier... or just another billionaire's playground?Whether you're into rockets, returns, or the reality behind space hype—this episode breaks it down with insight and humor. 

Entrepreneurship and Longevity aren't often discussed in the same sentence, but that's exactly where the future of high-performance leadership is headed. In a time when business moves faster than ever and disruption is the norm, those who sustain success aren't just building companies—they're building resilience from the inside out. Blair LaCorte, Managing Director of LaCorte Ventures, brings a rare perspective on what it takes to lead over the long term. His career spans executive roles across aerospace, artificial intelligence, tech, entertainment, defense, and private equity. From startup growth to IPOs and complex mergers, LaCorte has not only built companies—he's rebuilt them, restructured them, and prepared them for sustainable scalability. It's this unique lens that positions him as a standout voice in the intersection of entrepreneurship and longevity. LaCorte's approach to leadership is rooted in operational excellence, but it's also deeply informed by neuroscience, systems thinking, and human performance. He doesn't just advise organizations—he helps rewire how leaders think about health, decision-making, and the environments they operate in. The topic of longevity often focuses on lifespan. LaCorte challenges that by shifting the conversation to healthspan—how long a leader can operate at their peak, not just how long they live. For entrepreneurs, executives, and founders constantly managing pressure, stress, and uncertainty, this distinction is critical. Peak performance isn't about grinding harder. It's about creating a foundation that allows for clarity, recovery, and sustainability. Throughout his career, LaCorte has worked with over 100 companies as an investor, board member, and adviser. His experience includes leading major transformations and pioneering innovation in fields that rarely cross paths—an advantage he attributes to his curiosity and pattern recognition across industries. From co-founding mastermind networks to helping companies navigate explosive growth, his perspective on entrepreneurship and longevity is not theoretical—it's hard-earned. What sets LaCorte apart is his commitment to systems-level thinking. He views business as a sport—one that demands preparation, precision, and performance, but also recovery, connection, and alignment. His emphasis on building value-based teams, fostering deep connections, and operating with authenticity isn't just cultural advice—it's a competitive edge. This mindset extends into how LaCorte advises leaders to manage themselves. It's not just about productivity hacks or strategic frameworks. It's about building internal infrastructure—mental, emotional, and physical—that allows leaders to make better decisions, manage complexity, and stay adaptable over time. Entrepreneurship and longevity, in his view, are inextricably linked. Without personal optimization, professional growth eventually hits a ceiling. LaCorte's leadership philosophy also underscores the power of community. He's a firm believer in the role of masterminds, not just as a tool for knowledge exchange, but as a critical piece of human connection. In an age of information overload, it's not about accessing more data—it's about curating the right voices, having trusted peers who challenge your assumptions, and staying accountable to continuous growth. His work in launching the Pinnacle Performers Elite Mastermind reflects this belief. By bringing together leaders from diverse industries, LaCorte facilitates a space where pattern recognition, vulnerability, and innovation intersect. These environments are engineered for growth—not just in revenue, but in mindset and mission. The conversation around entrepreneurship and longevity is only becoming more urgent. As business leaders face rising demands and ever-faster innovation cycles, the ones who thrive will be those who build with endurance in mind. It's no longer enough to scale fast. It's about scaling with intention, clarity, and care—for your business, your people, and yourself. Blair LaCorte is part of a new wave of business thinkers who recognize that long-term impact doesn't come from burnout. It comes from balance, recovery, and relentless alignment to purpose. He's lived it, led it, and continues to guide others to do the same. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Don't miss future episodes that feature powerful conversations and actionable insights from today's top business minds. Join Fordify LIVE! Every Wednesday at 11AM Central on your favorite social platforms and catch The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for a weekly dose of business growth wisdom. About Blair LaCorte Blair LaCorte is a transformational leader, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor with a career that spans executive roles across aerospace, AI, tech, defense, entertainment, and private equity. As the Managing Director of LaCorte Ventures, he brings decades of experience guiding companies through rapid growth, operational restructuring, mergers, IPOs, and strategic exits. With a passion for leadership, longevity, and elite performance, Blair is known for applying cross-industry insights to solve complex business challenges. He has served as an investor or advisor to more than 100 companies, helping executive teams unlock growth and build scalable, sustainable strategies. His leadership style combines high-level strategy with a deep understanding of human behavior, systems thinking, and culture. Blair has been recognized as a NASA Innovator of the Year and is a scheduled Virgin Galactic astronaut. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, where he helps advance science-based approaches to optimizing healthspan and vitality. As the founder of Pinnacle Performers Elite (PPE) Mastermind and MastermindInnovate.com, Blair curates high-impact environments for top-tier entrepreneurs and business owners to connect, grow, and lead with clarity. To explore Blair's latest work in leadership, longevity, and high-performance strategy, visit MastermindInnovate.com for thought leadership and resources, and PPEMastermind.com to learn more about his exclusive mastermind community for elite entrepreneurs. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator who has helped generate over a billion dollars in sales for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500s. With more than 20 years of experience, he's redefined what it means to drive success—combining strategic marketing, innovation, and real-world business acumen. As the President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford helps businesses attract loyal customers, expand brand visibility, and improve performance at every level. He's founded over ten companies, authored five books, earned three U.S. patents, and received numerous industry accolades for his work in marketing, leadership, and entrepreneurship. A trailblazer in digital innovation, Ford is also an expert in AI prompt engineering, training businesses to use tools like ChatGPT to create high-impact content and elevate customer engagement. He recently shared his expertise on stage at the “Unleash AI for Business Summit,” where he spoke on the role of AI in transforming operations, marketing, and the customer experience. To learn more, visit ProfitRichResults.com and watch his business TV show at Fordify.tv.

Meet Shawna Pandya, Physician, Neuroscientist, and now Canada's First Female Commercial Astronaut.In this inspiring episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, we sit down with Shawna to unpack her journey from childhood dreams of space to preparing for her Virgin Galactic mission.We explore:Her selection as part of the Virgin Galactic research crewThe science behind her mission, including microgravity, diabetes research & emergency medicine in spaceHow she balances medicine, research, teaching, and astronaut trainingHer thoughts on the future of commercial spaceflight and why it's not just for engineersThe power of mindset, resilience, and saying yes to big challengesWhether you're a med student, space nerd, or someone chasing a big dream, this one's for you!

Whatever you think of the recent Blue Origin flight, the fact is that Bezos' technology is far superior to Virgin Galactic's. Paul recently traveled to Gallup: I-40 is a dangerous embarrassment to NM.  The Albuquerque Public Schools 2025-2026 budget is slated to spend an estimated $35,384 per student. As usual Trever of the Journal nails it with his latest cartoon. 9 candidates have declared for mayor. Paul and Wally discuss the latest details. A big tax hike is quietly moving through ABQ City Council. We can discuss this article which had a different title in print. Regardless, the article and the people quoted completely miss the point.

Ad-Free, More Advanced Episodes & Bonus Content on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠Vocabulary List & Learning: https://easyenglishpodcast.com/space-tourism-vocab/Would you take a holiday to outer space? In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore the rise of space tourism and how the idea of travelling beyond Earth is becoming more real every year. Learn English vocabulary related to science fiction, travel, and the future, all while discussing the pros, cons, and ethical questions of commercial space travel.We'll also talk about famous companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, what space tourists experience, and what the future of space travel might look like for everyday people.Perfect for B1–B2 English learners, this episode helps you build vocabulary, improve listening skills, and enjoy interesting discussions about the future of humanity!

Send us a textWhat happens when red carpets and recording studios aren't enough? In this episode of Jams 'N' Cocktails, host Brad Brock launches into a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt discussion about celebrities going to space. From Katy Perry's emotional Blue Origin flight to William Shatner's reflective journey as Captain Kirk made real, we unpack who's flown, who's booked, and who backed out—plus all the drama and debate that follows.Also hanging in the JNC Lounge is the ever-enchanting Jordyn Taylor as we break down the praise, the pushback, and whether sending pop stars into orbit is a bold leap for mankind or just a billionaire-powered photo op. We sip our Major Tom Collins (yes, a space-themed cocktail!) and dive into the weird, wild world of celebrity space tourism, public reaction, and the future of space travel. Spoiler alert: Jordyn has thoughts. Oh, and yes—we play “Name That Tune: Out of This World Edition” too. Buckle up!LinksJNC Officialhttps://www.jncpodcast.comSupport us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/jncpodcast

The GOP HQ fire bomb suspect appears to have been captured. He looks JUST as you'd expect.  MLG vetoed two bills in the waning hours of her signing period (we agree with her on both). MLG also ripped Democrat leadership in the Legislature saying of the tax bill  “Even more troubling is the fact that what ultimately emerged lack both strategic coherence and fiscal responsibility,” the governor added. “There was no plan and no preparation for how to pay for the tax relief in this bill. She also vetoed a lowrider license plate bill and tortilla as the state's official bread. MLG argued that these bills represent a "misuse of time and priorities"  Paul and Wally discuss the latest political news in Albuquerque's Mayoral race and race for Governor. Specifically Paul and Wally discuss the possible impact of one of the bills the Gov. signed sets up "semi-open primaries" and how it COULD open new strategic voting opportunities.  Freedom Index results are now finalized. How did your legislators do? Also, RGF recently tabulated how the average stacks up relative to other sessions. The Maxeon deal has been changed (downsized) dramatically, yet the Economic Development Department website still touts the original deal. Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin recently launched Katy Perry and others to space for 11 minutes. Is Bezos taking Virgin Galactic's market?  MLG sends the National Guard to Albuquerque, but to what end?

Can antitrust law keep up with the rapidly evolving space industry? This episode of Trust and Trade examines the challenges in maintaining a level playing field in space travel, satellite launches, and deep-space exploration. Space law expert Maria Rhimbassen and antitrust expert Dylan Carson join Anant Raut and co-host Amanda Norton to discuss government intervention, market monopolization, and the legal gaps in space regulation. Can we rely on the free market to preserve competition in space? Or is the race to become an interstellar species winner-take-all? With special guests: Maria Rhimbassen, Researcher, University of Toulouse and Dylan Carson, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP Related Links: From Toxic to Noble Competition: Implementing a New Perspective of Antitrust in Outer Space Based on Ethics and Beyond Hosted by: Anant Raut and Amanda Norton

China says it is increasing tariffs from 84% to 125% on U.S. goods starting Saturday. President Trump this week had increased tariffs on China to 145%, escalating the trade war. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the trade relationship and economic impact of China's increase in tariffs on U.S. goods, plus what to expect in the financial markets. Erik and Lyle Menendez will learn Friday if they still have a chance to get out of prison after more than three decades. The brothers were convicted of murdering their parents and want their resentencing hearings to go forward as planned next week. However, the new L.A. district attorney is trying to stop them, saying he believes the brothers haven't earned a second chance. Reggie Reed says his life "flipped upside down" when his mom disappeared on Aug. 22, 1987, and was later found dead, when he was 6 years old. Decades later, his dad, Reginald Reed Sr., was arrested for her murder. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers delved into the story for "48 Hours." Technology has made it possible for people without much training to travel to space. Two companies — Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic — will rocket people to the edge of space and back. Nearly 120 people have launched with the companies so far. CBS News' Mark Strassman explores what's next for this era of space travel. Live from the Blue Origin launch site, Vladimir Duthiers gives a behind-the-scenes look at the mood surrounding Gayle King's upcoming flight with an all-female space crew. With the countdown on, Gayle King shares her hopes, nerves, and the message she wants her journey to send to viewers of all ages. "Hacks" co-creator Paul W. Downs, who stars as talent manager Jimmy, joins "CBS Mornings " to discuss balancing egos and ambition in the show's fourth season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Norah is training for a mission scheduled for 2026 as part of an all-female crew on a spaceflight with IIAS and Virgin Galactic alongside American Kellie Gerardi and Canadian Dr. Shawna Pandya. She will become the first Irish person in space!Norah joined Alison Curtis to update us on the latest part of her adventure and to chat about a brand new documentary that reveals all about Ireland's involvement in space. Did you know: Ireland is a founding member of the European Space Agency when it was set up in 1975 and In 2024 alone 116 Irish companies worked with the European Space AgencyCeltic Cosmos is now available to watch now on Virgin Media PlayerGo To: virginmediatelevision.ie – search for “Celtic Cosmos”@spacenorah on Instagram and norahpatten.com for more on Norah

Ron Rosano flew into space on a suborbital flight with Virgin Galactic on October 6, 2023, and has pursued a passion of space travel and astronomy outreach with schools in with the public since 1995.   In awe of the starry sky since he was a child and inspired by the Apollo Moon landings, Ron has closely followed NASA and other space missions for as long as he can remember. He has parlayed this passion into extensive astronomy education outreach as an informal educator for more than 25 years, meeting with more than 220 schools in 15 countries. Ron is the creator and editor of the Suborbital Flight Journal, a complete record of all human suborbital flights.    Since 2008, Ron has conducted more than 70 events as a NASA Solar System Ambassador, giving presentations on Mars rovers, the James Webb Space Telescope, the Apollo Moon landings, and more. Ron serves on the advisory council of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, the board of advisors of the Human Space Program and the Board of Directors of the Nepal Youth Foundation.  He works for a property management company and pursues interests in photography and jazz drumming.   Mike Simmons is the founder of Astronomy for Equity ( https://bmsis.org/astro4equity/ ). Others on the team, including people around the world in astronomy and space exploration, authors and philosophers, designers and artists and more will be added as the website is developed.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

CBS News obtained an internal government list of the 238 Venezuelan immigrants deported and sent to a notorious El Salvador prison. A woman's husband, who was an asylum seeker, was on the list. She spoke to CBS News' Lilia Luciano. Coco Gauff is off to a perfect start after winning Thursday at the Miami Open. Earlier this week, the 21-year-old went up the road to her hometown of Delray Beach, Florida to celebrate the launch of her new shoe. Skyler Henry met up with the tennis star to learn more about the community and the park that helped shape her. Astronaut and researcher Kellie Gerardi flew aboard a Virgin Galactic space flight in 2023 and is set to return next year with an all-female crew. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her passion for space-based research and her efforts to empower the next generation of women in science and technology. As the 68-team field prepares to battle for the national title, top seeds like South Carolina, UConn, UCLA and Texas lead a wide-open race. Jan Crawford sits down with Notre Dame's standout sophomore Hannah Hidalgo ahead of her tournament debut. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Throwback Thursday, where we dig into our archives and rehash some of our fav chat! This week, we revisit our 2021 chat with future astronaut Cathie Reid, who secured a seat on a Virgin Galactic spaceflight. We relive the excitement, reflect on what’s changed, and, of course, debate space snacks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Blake Scholl, Founder & CEO of Boom Supersonic“Passion and drive trumps knowledge and experience,” says Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl. Long before he was running Boom — which earlier this year successfully tested the world's first privately-developed supersonic jet — he was enabling “the world's most obnoxious spam cannon” at Groupon, or designing a barcode-scanning game for retail shoppers.But eventually, Blake found the courage to be more audacious and do something closer to his lifelong love of aviation. He began educating himself about things he had never thought to learn, and tapping his LinkedIn network to get intros to the smartest people in the industry. “If you imagine yourself on like the day of IPO, 99 percent of what you needed to know to get to that day, you didn't know on day one,” he says. “So, why not take 99 percent to 99.5 percent, and work on the thing you really want to exist, even if you don't know anything about it yet?”Chapters: (01:07) - Blake on Boom's beginnings (01:52) - Breaking the sound barrier (05:23) - Concorde's legacy (09:36) - Navigating regulations (12:08) - Boomless supersonic flight (16:48) - The test flight (20:11) - Day-of nervousness (24:26) - Carrying passengers (26:55) - Cost & wi-fi (30:19) - “No middle seats” (32:35) - Hard tech (36:48) - What if Apple made a plane? (39:08) - Blake's career journey (43:29) - The risk of failure (49:12) - Finding the courage (52:49) - Balancing life with Boom (56:42) - Learning how to build a jet (01:00:20) - The power of LinkedIn (01:02:38) - Y Combinator Demo Day (01:08:24) - Richard Branson (01:11:38) - Dividing yourself (01:14:19) - Being a focused dad (01:20:05) - Exuberance vs. fear (01:24:15) - Hiring slowly (01:27:17) - What “grit” means to Blake Mentioned in this episode: Chuck Yeager, ChatGPT, the Apollo program, Elon Musk, SpaceX and Falcon 1, Boom Overture, Starlink, Boeing, Airbus, iPhone, Jony Ive, Uber, Airbnb, Anduril, United Airlines, American Airlines, Eclipse Aviation, Tesla, Scott Kirby, Mike Leskinen, Inktomi, Yahoo!, Amazon, Pelago, Google Ads, Kima Labs, Barcode Hero, Groupon, iPad, Eric Schmidt, Steve Jobs, Khan Academy, Sam Altman, Loopt, Virgin Atlantic, Paul Graham, Michael Seibel, Ashlee Vance, Bloomberg, Hacker News, Jared Friedman, Sen. Mark Kelly, SV Angel, Ron Conway, Virgin Galactic, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream, Jeff Bezos, Jeff Holden, and How It's Made.Links:Connect with BlakeTwitterLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

This week we talk about Luna 2, soft-landings, and Firefly Aerospace.We also discuss the private space launch industry, lunar landers, and regolith.Recommended Book: The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. CoreyTranscriptIn 1959, Luna 2, a Soviet impactor-style spacecraft, successfully reached the surface of the Moon—the first-ever human-made object to do so.Luna 2 was very of its era; a relatively simple device, similar in many ways to the better-known Sputnik satellite, but getting a craft to the moon is far more difficult than placing something in orbit around Earth, in part because of the distance involved—the Moon is about 30-Earth's from the surface of the earth, that figure varying based on where in its elliptical orbit it is at the moment, but that's a good average, around 239,000 miles which is about 384,000 km, while Sputnik's orbit only took it something like 359 miles, around 578 km from the surface. That's somewhere in the neighborhood of 670-times the distance.So new considerations, like fuel to get there, but also charting paths to the moon that would allow the human-made object to actually hit it, rather than flying off into space, and even figuring out whether craft would need to be designed differently if they made it out of Earth's magnetic field, were significant hurdles that had to be leapt to make this mission a success; everything was brand new, and there were gobs of unknowns.That said, this craft didn't settle onto the moon—it plowed into it like a bullet, a so-called ‘hard landing.' Which was still an astonishing feet of research and engineering, as at this point in history most rockets were still blowing up before making it off the launch pad, including the projects that eventually led to the design and launch of Luna 2.The US managed their own hard landing on the Moon in 1962, and it wasn't until 1966 that the first soft landing—the craft slowing itself before impact, so that some kind of intact device would actually continue to exist and function on the surface of the moon—was accomplished by the Luna 9.The Luna 9 used an ejectable capsule that was protected by airbags, which helped it survive its 34 mph, which is about 54 kmh impact. This successful mission returned the first panoramic photographs from the surface of the moon, which was another notable, historic, incredibly difficult at the time feat.A series of rapid-fire firsts followed these initial visits, including the first-ever crewed flight to the Moon, made by the US Apollo 8 mission in 1968—that one didn't land, but it did circle the Moon 10 times before returning to Earth, the first successful crewed mission to the surface of the Moon made by the Apollo 11 team in 1969, and by the early 70s humans had made several more moon landings: all of them were American missions, as the US is still the only country to have performed successful crewed missions to the Moon's surface, but the Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17 missions all put people on the lunar surface, and then returned them safely to Earth.The Luna 24, another Soviet mission launched in 1976, was the last big space race era mission to return lunar samples—chunks of moon rock and regolith—to earth, though it was a robotic mission, no humans aboard. And by many measures, the space race actually ended the previous year, in 1975, when Apollo and Soyuz capsules, US and Soviet missions, respectively, docked in orbit, creating the first international space mission, and allowing US astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts to shake hands, symbolically burying the hatchet, at least in terms of that particular, non-earthbound rivalry.What I'd like to talk about today is a recent, successful soft landing on the lunar surface that's historic in nature, but also contemporarily significant for several other reasons.—Firefly Space Systems was founded in the US in 2014 by a team of entrepreneurs who wanted to compete with then-burgeoning private space companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic by, like these competitors, reducing the cost of getting stuff into low Earth orbit.They were planning to become profitable within four years on the back of the also-burgeoning small satellite industry, which basically means selling space on their rockets, which are capable of carrying multiple small satellites on what's often called a ‘rideshare' basis, to companies and agencies that were keen to launch their own orbital assets.These smaller satellites were becoming increasingly popular and doable because the tech required was shrinking and becoming cheaper, and that meant you no longer needed a boggling amount of money to do basic research or to lob a communications satellite into orbit; you could spent a few million dollars instead of tens or hundreds of millions, and buy space on a rocket carrying many small satellites, rather than needing to splurge on a rocket all by yourself, that rocket carrying only your giant, extremely costly and large conventional satellite.This path, it was hoped, would provide them the benefits of economies of scale, allowing them to build and launch more rockets, which in turn would bring the costs of such rockets and launches down, over time.And the general concept was sound—that's basically what SpaceX has managed to do, with mammoth success, over the past decade completely rewiring how the space launch industry works; their many, reusable rockets and rocket components, and abundant launches, many of which are used to lob their own StarLink in-orbit satellites into space, while also usually carrying smaller satellites provided by clients who pay to go along for the ride, bringing all of these costs down dramatically.So that model is basically what Firefly was aiming for, as well—but the Firefly team, which was made up of folks from Virgin Galactic, SpaceX, and other industry entities was sued by Virgin Galactic, which alleged that a former employee who left them to work for Firefly provided Firefly with intellectual property and committed what amounts to espionage, destroying data and hardware before they left.These allegations were confirmed in 2016, and some of Firefly's most vital customers and investors backed out, leaving the company without enough money to move forward. A second lawsuit from Virgin Orbit against Firefly and some of its people hit that same year, and that left the company insolvent, its assets put up for auction in 2017.Those assets were bought by an investment company called Noosphere Ventures, which relaunched Firefly Space Systems as Firefly Aerospace. They then reworked the designs of their rockets a bit and relocated some of the company's research assets to Ukraine, where the head of Noosphere Ventures is from.They picked up a few customers in the following years, and they leased a private launch pad in Florida and another in California. In 2021, they were awarded more than $90 million to develop exploration tech for the Artemis Moon program, which was scheduled for 2023 and was meant to help develop the US's private space industry; NASA was trying out a model that would see them hire private companies to deliver assets for a future moon-based mission, establishing long-term human presence on the moon, over the course of several years, and doing so on a budget by basically not having to build every single aspect of the mission themselves.That same year, the head of Noosphere Ventures was asked by the US Committee on Foreign Investment to sell nearly 50% of his stake in Firefly for national security reasons; he was born in Ukraine, and the Committee was apparently concerned about so much of the company's infrastructure being located in a country that, even before Russia invaded the following year, was considered to be a precarious spot for security-vital US research and development assets.This is considered to be something of a scandal, as it was implied that this Ukrainian owner was himself under suspicion of maybe being a Russian asset—something that seems to have been all implication and no substance, as he's since moved back to Ukraine and has gone on to be something of a war hero, providing all sorts of tech and other resources to the anti-invasion effort.But back then, he complied with this request, though not at all happily—and it sounds like that unhappiness was probably justified, though there are still some classified documents on the matter that maybe say otherwise; we don't know for sure publicly right now.In any event, he and Noosphere sold most of their stake in Firefly to a US company called AE Industrial Partners, and the following year, in 2022 it successfully launched, for the first time, its Alpha rocket, intended to be its core launch option for small satellite, rideshare-style customers.The satellites placed in orbit by that first launch didn't reach their intended height, so while the rocket made it into orbit, another launch, where the satellites were placed where they were supposed to go, actually happened in 2023, is generally considered to be the first, true successful launch of the Alpha rocket.All of which is interesting because this component of the larger space industry has been heating up; SpaceX has dominated, soaking up most of the oxygen in the room and claiming the lion's share of available contracts. But there are quite a few private space companies from around the world profitably launching rockets at a rapid cadence, these days. And many of them are using the same general model of inexpensive rideshare rockets carrying smaller satellites into orbit, and the money from those launches then funds their other explorations, ranging from government mission components like rovers, to plans for futuristic space stations that might someday replace the aging International Space Station, to larger rockets and launch craft that might further reduce the cost of launching stuff into space, while also potentially serving as in-orbit or off-planet habitations—as is the case with SpaceX's massive Starship craft.This is also notable, though, because Firefly launched a lander as part of its Blue Ghost mission, to the Moon on January 15 of 2025. That craft reached the moon, and successfully soft-landed there, on March 2 the same year.This lander was partly funded by that aforementioned 2021 Artemis award by NASA—it ultimately received just over $100 million from the agency to conduct this mission—and it was launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, as the company's own Alpha rockets don't yet have the right specs to launch their lander, the Blue Ghost M1; which interestingly shared space in this rocket with another lander produced by a Japanese company called ispace, whose name you might recognize, as ispace managed to get a previous lunar lander, the Hakuto-R 1, to the moon in 2023, but communication was lost with the craft a few seconds before it was scheduled to land. It was confirmed later that year that the lander crashed; though again, even just getting something to the moon is a pretty impressive feat.So this SpaceX rocket, launched in mid-January of 2025, had two competing lunar landers on it, one made by Firefly and one made by ispace. That latter lander is scheduled to arrive on the surface sometime in early May of this year, though that might change, based on all sorts of variables. But the former, Firefly's Blue Ghost, successfully touched-down, soft-landing on the lunar surface on March 2.There's another lander from Intuitive Machines—the American company that can claim to be the first to successfully soft-land on the lunar surface, but whose first effort tipped over. Their new lander could arrive as soon as March 6, just days after Blue Ghost, and it'll be aiming for an area just 100 miles from the moon's south pole; an area that's of particular interest because of water ice contained in permanently shadowed areas thereabouts, which could be vital for long-term human occupation of the moon.So things are heating up on the lunar surface these days, but soft-landing something on the moon is still an accomplishment that few nations, much less private companies, have managed.In the past decade alone, India, Russia, and a nonprofit based in Israel have attempted and failed to achieve soft-landings, and those aforementioned Japanese and US companies managed to soft-land on the moon, but their landers tipped over, limiting the amount of research they could conduct once there. China is the only nation to have successfully achieved this feat on their first attempt, and they benefitted from decades of preexisting research and engineering know-how.And it's not surprising that this is such a rare feat: in addition to the incredible distances involved, the Blue Ghost lander was traveling at around 3,800 mph, which is more than 6,100 kpm just 11 minutes before it landed. It then had to slow itself down, while also adjusting its orientation in order to safely land on an uneven, crater-paved moonscape; it slowed to the pace of a slow walk just before it touched down.Science-wise, this lander is carrying tools that will help it measure the stickiness of regolith on different materials, that will allow for more precise measurements of the distance between earth and the moon, and that will help researchers study solar winds, radiation-tolerant technologies, and the moon's mantle. It has equipment that allowed it to detect GPS and Galileo signals from earth, which suggests these satellites might be used by craft and rovers on the moon, for navigation, at some point, and it has a drill that will allow it to penetrate the lunar regolith up to nine feet deep, among several other project assets.This has also served as a sort of proof of concept for this lander and mission type, as another Blue Ghost lander is scheduled to launch in 2026, that one aiming for the far side of the moon, with a third currently meant to head out in 2028, destined for a currently under-explored volcanic region.The aggregate goal of these US missions, alongside the research tools they deliver, is to eventually start building-out and supplying the necessary infrastructure for long-term human occupation of the moon, culminating with the construction of a permanently crewed base there.These sorts of ambitions aren't new, but this approach—funding companies to handle a lot of the legwork, rather than keeping those sorts of efforts in-house, within NASA—is novel, and it arguably recognizes the nature of the moment, which is increasingly defined by cheaper and cheaper, and in most ways better and better offerings by private space companies, while those deployed by NASA are still really solid and impressive, but incredibly slow and expensive to develop and deploy, in comparison.This is also happening at a moment of heightened geopolitical competition in space, and one in which private entities are equipping the nation states that would have traditionally dominates this industry.China's space agency has enjoyed a flurry of moon-related successes in recent years, and many of these missions have relied at least in part on efforts by private, or pseudo-private, as tends to be the case in China, companies.Business entities from all over the world are also regularly making the satellites and probes and components of landers that make these things work, so solar system exploration and space travel are no longer the exclusive wheelhouses of government agencies—the private sector is becoming a lot more influential in this area, and that's led to some novel security issues, alongside massive swings in influence and power for the folks running these companies: perhaps most notably SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's increasing sway over governments and even inter-governmental conflict, due in part to his company's space launch capabilities, and their capacity to beam internet down to conflict zones, earthside, via their StarLink satellite array.So this is an area that's heating up, both for earthbound and space-faring reasons, and the incentives and peculiarities of the private market are increasingly shaping the type of research and missions being conducted, while also changing the math of what's possible, how quickly, and maybe even what level of risk is acceptable within a given mission or program.Show Noteshttps://www.cnn.com/science/live-news/moon-landing-blue-ghost-03-02-25/index.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakuto-R_Mission_1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakuto-R_Mission_2https://spacenews.com/ae-industrial-partners-to-acquire-stake-in-firefly-from-noosphere/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis_programhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefly_Alphahttps://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-selects-firefly-aerospace-for-artemis-commercial-moon-delivery-in-2023/https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/22/18234604/firefly-aerospace-cape-canaveral-florida-launch-site-slc-20https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn25861-next-generation-of-space-cowboys-get-ready-to-fly/https://apnews.com/article/moon-landings-failures-successes-545ea2f3ffa5a15893054b6f43bdbb98https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/science/blue-ghost-firefly-mission-1-moon-landing.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefly_Aerospacehttps://www.space.com/the-universe/moon/were-on-the-moon-private-blue-ghost-moon-lander-aces-historic-lunar-landing-for-nasahttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9208qv1kzohttps://www.reuters.com/technology/space/us-firm-fireflys-blue-ghost-moon-lander-locks-lunar-touchdown-2025-03-02/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/science/intuitive-machines-second-moon-landing-launch-how-to-watch.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_south_polehttps://www.livescience.com/space/the-moon/how-far-away-is-the-moonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_landinghttps://www.space.com/12841-moon-exploration-lunar-mission-timeline.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_24 This is a public episode. 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China's Tiangong space station is expected to welcome its first foreign visitor—a Pakistani astronaut who will likely become the first from the nation to fly in outer space, according to a heavyweight cooperation agreement.根据一项重量级合作协议，中国天宫空间站将迎来首位外国访客——一名巴基斯坦航天员，其很可能成为该国首位进入太空的人。The agreement, signed by the China Manned Space Agency and Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission at a ceremony in Islamabad on Friday, covers the bilateral efforts to select and train Pakistani astronauts and then send some of them to China's Tiangong space station, which has been in orbit for nearly four years.2月28日，中国载人航天工程办公室与巴基斯坦太空与高层大气研究委员会在伊斯兰堡举行仪式，正式签署《关于选拔、训练巴基斯坦航天员并参与中国空间站飞行任务的合作协议》，双方将共同努力，选拔训练巴基斯坦航天员，并将其中部分航天员送往已在轨运行近四年的中国天宫空间站。Its signing, witnessed by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, marks the first time for China to help a foreign nation select and train astronauts, and also the first time for Tiangong to expect a non-Chinese visitor, the agency said in a news release.中国载人航天工程办公室发布新闻称，巴基斯坦总理夏巴兹·谢里夫见证了协议签署，这标志着中国首次帮助外国选拔训练航天员，天宫空间站将迎来首位外籍航天员造访。It said the two sides will spend about one year to complete the selection process and then send the Pakistani candidates to China to receive comprehensive and systematic training. It did not mention whether the selection has begun or when it will start.新闻指出，双方将利用一年左右的时间完成选拔工作，巴基斯坦航天员将在中国接受全方位的系统训练。但选拔工作是否已经开始或何时开始尚未公布。After the Pakistani trainees are ready, one of them will be chosen as the first foreign crew member to fly with Chinese astronauts toward Tiangong space station and spend a short-term stay inside the colossal spacecraft, currently orbiting Earth at about 400 kilometers above the ground, the agency noted.中国载人航天工程办公室表示，在巴基斯坦受训人员准备就绪后，将选择其中一人作为首位外籍航天员，与中国航天员一道进入天宫空间站短期驻留。目前天宫空间站在距地面约400公里的近地轨道运行。Until now, the highest altitude any Pakistani citizen has ever achieved is about 87.4 km, which was reached by female polar adventurer and artist Namira Salim during a 55-minute suborbital journey arranged by British-American aerospace company Virgin Galactic on Oct 6, 2023.迄今为止，巴基斯坦公民到达的最高高度约为87.4公里，这一纪录由巴基斯坦女性极地探险家和艺术家纳米拉·萨利姆创造。2023年10月6日，她在英美航空航天公司维珍银河的安排下进行了55分钟的亚轨道飞行。It is commonly recognized that the Karman line, at an altitude of 100 km above sea level, is the start of outer space and the threshold for orbital flight.国际上普遍认为，位于海拔100公里处的卡门线是外太空与地球大气层的分界线，也是进入轨道飞行的最低高度。The signing of the cooperation agreement has created fresh opportunities and set a model for more developing countries to engage in international manned space collaboration. It is expected to inspire nations worldwide to join hands in exploring the mysteries of the universe and collectively forging a new chapter in advancing shared interests for the benefit of all humanity, according to the release.据新闻表示，这次合作协议的签订，为更多发展中国家参加国际载人航天合作提供了新机遇和范例，将激励更多国家携手探索宇宙奥秘，共同在造福全人类的道路上书写新的篇章。Since the launch of Tiangong's first component in April 2021, Chinese space officials have floated the idea of selecting and sending foreigners to the space station.自2021年4月天宫空间站首个组件发射后，中国航天官员就提出了选拔派遣外国航天员进入空间站的想法。Key project leaders such as Yang Liwei, the first Chinese astronaut in space and now a deputy chief planner of the country's manned spaceflights—and Lin Xiqiang, deputy head of the China Manned Space Agency—have said several times that China is open to international cooperation on its space station.中国首位航天员、中国载人航天工程副总设计师杨利伟和中国载人航天工程办公室副主任林西强等关键项目负责人多次表示，中国对空间站国际合作持开放态度。Chen Shanguang, another senior official in the country's manned space program, said in February 2023 that "multiple countries have told China that they hope to send their astronauts to Tiangong".2023年2月，中国载人航天工程高级官员陈善广表示，“已有多个国家向中国表示希望派遣航天员入驻天宫”。Pang Zhihao, an expert on space exploration technology and a renowned writer on spaceflight, said that the Pakistani trainees will need to undergo a series of stringent training and tests before qualifying themselves for actual spaceflight.空间探测技术专家、著名航天作家庞之浩表示，巴基斯坦受训人员在具备实际飞行资格前，需经历一系列严格训练和测试。"Of course, the first and foremost lesson they need to take is the Chinese language. The language to be spoken inside a Chinese station is naturally Chinese. Second, though they must have had good physical and psychological qualities, they still need to train very hard to make their body and mind perfectly prepared for a space mission. This is especially important if some of the Pakistani trainees were not selected from among pilots. They must learn how to eat, drink, sleep and deal with personal hygiene in microgravity, which poses a huge challenge to anyone flying into space," Pang said.庞之浩说：“当然，他们首先需要上中文课。在中国空间站内自然要说中文。其次，尽管他们必须具备良好的身心素质，但仍需刻苦训练，全身心为太空任务做好充分准备。这对部分非飞行员出身的巴基斯坦受训人员尤为重要。他们必须学会如何在微重力环境下进食、饮水、睡觉、处理个人卫生，这对任何进入太空的人来说都是巨大挑战。”After arriving at the space station, the selected Pakistani astronaut will likely carry out at least one scientific experiment designed by Pakistani researchers, according to the expert.据专家介绍，入选的巴基斯坦航天员抵达空间站后，将可能开展至少一项由巴基斯坦研究人员设计的科学实验。Another Chinese spaceflight expert who wished to remain anonymous said that the new agreement is a very good example for space cooperation between developing countries and for South-South cooperation.另一位不愿透露姓名的中国航天专家表示，这项新协议为发展中国家进行航天合作以及南南合作提供了很好的范例。"It will effectively boost Pakistan's social development and help it become an emerging force in the international space arena," he said.他说：“这将有效促进巴基斯坦的社会发展，助力其成为国际航天领域的新兴力量。”stringentadj.严格的，苛刻的

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Dan Hart left his 34-year career at Boeing to embark on a new adventure as CEO of Virgin Orbit. Working for Richard Branson's startup was the opportunity of a lifetime during the heyday of new space, and the company enjoyed a string of successes before the company filed for bankruptcy in April 2023. The 1969 moon landing had a big impact on Dan in his early years and he simply cold called NASA to see if he could get a job! To his luck, they answered and he found his way to Kennedy Space Centre. The Challenger accident occurred in January 1986 and it impacted all the individuals in the industry and halted the programme for a number of years. Dan himself watched the events unfold with his team and they were all reminded of the dangers of the work they were involved in. It was in 2016 that Dan was asked to take on the CEO role of Virgin Orbit. Dan had been following the recent space race developments and Virgin Orbit working along side Richard Branson was an appealing challenge. Note: Virgin Orbit was set up to launch satellites whereas Virgin Galactic was focused on space tourism. Virgin Orbit was trying to be the first to launch a liquid rocket off the wing of an aeroplane. The X1 and X15 many years ago had been liquid propelled but none had been orbital. A liquid rocket is a complicated machine with multiple variables and unknowns. The legacy of the space industry was the compelling reason Dan said yes to Virgin Orbit with high risk and high reward on the agenda. Why is space so compelling for iconic billionaires such as Branson, Musk and Bezos? Dan considers it to be the potential for limitless learning, legacy and impactful world changing technologies and scientific breakthroughs. Dan remains excited as to the developments in space science such as expeditions to Jupiter and Mars to enhance our ability to understand the universe. Dan explains moving from Boeing to Virgin felt liberating as he took charge of a small, agile start up with a mandate to reinvent from the go. Great technical talent met creativity so anything was now possible. I ask Dan what it was like working shoulder to shoulder with Richard Branson? Dan talks about Richard's, awareness, inquisitive nature and visionary qualities allowing others to flourish and thrive. As CEO Dan needed to be the positive drive for others to push for achieving the never achieved before but also mindful of the lessons of the past, such as Challenger. Dan was involved in projects where they were 'punching above their weight' due to the attractiveness of the space industry. Virgin Orbit was invited to the G7 Summit in 2021 and worked with Prime Minister Boris Johnson for the first launch ever from the UK. There was no 'playbook' for this type of event and adventure. Dan tells the story when he feared his team could be arrested by the police from continuing the project as the explosive charges of the rocket were being considered as manufacturing ordnance. Whilst these things slowed the project down, the team found the resilience to overcome all obstacles. Virgin Orbit launched successfully 4 times in a row which was a huge achievement for a new start up in the sector. They also experienced significant failures along the way as failure was inevitable. Dan remembers after one failure, Richard Branson immediately said to him, 'when's the next ride going to be ready?' A leader's ability to bounce back allowed for the whole team to move on to thinking about tomorrow and not just the failure of today. As the CEO Dan remembers the times when he was there to push and motivate the team and yet he also remembers those times when the team pushed and motivated him. When Virgin Orbit filed for bankruptcy in 2023 Dan reflected on the group of people who achieved so much in the knowledge that they changed space technology for the better. "Everything pulls us forward, even when the lights go out behind you."

Blair LaCorte is a dynamic business executive who after being raised by two entrepreneurs has taken a path less traveled, unless of course you were Forrest Gump! Blair has held CEO or “C” level strategy or operating roles in companies such PRG (largest live entertainment production company), XOJET/Vista (largest private aviation company), TPG (one of largest PE firms), Autodesk (largest CAD SW company), and Sun Microsystems / Oracle (largest workstation HW company). In addition, Blair has taken several companies from start up to IPO such as AEye Technologies (1.5b IPO in 2021) and VerticalNet (#1 IPO in 1999). Today, Blair is currently an Astronaut in training for Virgin Galactic where he expects to fly in 2026. Blair is the Vice Chairman of the Buck Institute, the world's leading research organization on longevity and aging as well as Co-Founder and Facilitator of a highly rated Mastermind group of 40 global CEO's. What you will learn The value of self-awareness in achieving personal and professional growth. How adaptability and resilience can lead to unexpected opportunities. Why meaningful relationships are essential for happiness and success. Insights on using AI and technology for health and personalized care. Lessons on balancing career risks, timing, and personal authenticity.

In this episode, we're diving into the exhilarating world of space tourism, a once-unimaginable dream that's now within reach for adventurous travelers. We'll explore: •The rise of private companies like SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin and their groundbreaking missions. •What it's really like to take a rocket ride to the edge of space—zero gravity and jaw-dropping views included. •Space hotels on the horizon: Could your next vacation involve orbiting Earth in luxury? •The challenges and costs of making space tourism accessible to more than just billionaires. •A glimpse into the future: Moon colonies, Mars missions, and beyond.   Whether you're an aspiring space traveler or just curious about what's next in the travel industry, this episode is packed with insights, fun facts, and inspiration to dream big.   Key Takeaways: •Space tourism is no longer science fiction—it's happening now! •The unforgettable experiences and unique challenges of traveling beyond Earth. •Why space might just be the ultimate bucket list destination.   Join us as we explore the final frontier and imagine a future where space vacations are just a rocket ride away!  

Voordat je rode oortjes krijgt, we bedoelen een chip-triootje: ASML, ASMI en Besi. Die aandelen stijgen hard na goed nieuws van chipmaker TSMC. Vooral de winst valt op. Deze aflevering kijken we of de Nederlandse chipbedrijven dat kunstje ook kunnen flikken. De AEX-droom van Fastned spat uiteen. Het bedrijf wordt door beleggers aan de kant gezet. Fastned heeft last van de trage groei van elektrische auto's en moet daardoor ook het eigen groeitempo terugschakelen. Over de AEX gesproken, die gaat op de schop. Nu bestaat de index nog uit 25 namen, dat moeten er binnenkort 30 worden. Maar schiet je daar als belegger ook wat mee op? En een doorbraak voor Jeff Bezos: hij lanceert een 100 meter lange raket met zijn Blue Origin. Daarmee wordt hij een serieuze concurrent voor SpaceX, van Elon Musk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krish is the Founder and CEO of Angry Gods, a strategy and creative consultancy. He has been involved in some of the most iconic brand stories of the past two decades, including the launch of the iMac, the resurrection of Adidas Originals, the explosion of Vitaminwater, American Express, and the rebrand of Virgin Galactic.  As a partner at Culture, a next-generation venture incubator, Krish helps the world's most popular influencers and personalities build efficient business empires from their passion and reach.  Krish recently co-founded Alter, where they believe the coaching, health innovations, and technology available only to professional athletes and the 1% should be accessible to all. We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on providing relevant content to our listeners.  https://www.thefortpod.com/survey Topics (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:39) - What is a brand? (00:08:22) - What happens in our brains when we react to a brand? (00:15:34) - Influencer marketing fragility (00:17:21) - Where do people get branding wrong? (00:21:14) - Who should weigh in on brand design? (00:25:18) - The 1-9-90 concept (00:28:37) - Elon vs. Buffet (00:31:30) - CEO Branding + Mark Zuckerberg (00:38:08) - What does working with you look like? (00:42:26) - Everything is solvable (00:44:27) - Where does the most waste happen in the process? (00:45:59) - AI (00:47:21) - The Gift Registry (00:51:27) - Vitamin Water (00:53:05) - Amazon (00:54:26) - Rebranding Mr. Cooper (00:59:13) - Familiar is Failure (01:01:16) - Revelations, not observations (01:05:23) - actions, not ads Links Krish on X - https://x.com/krishmenon Angry Gods - https://www.angrygods.com/ Naming Norman on Chat GPT Wisdm on IG - https://www.instagram.com/wisdm/ Zachirific on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@zachirific Support our Sponsors Fort: https://bit.ly/FortCompanies Follow Fort on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-companies/ Chris on Social Media: The Fort Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/theFORTpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefortpodcast LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45gIkFd   Watch The Fort on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oynxNX Visit our website: https://bit.ly/43SOvys Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0 Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO  The FORT is produced by Johnny Podcasts

In 2025, we're predicting a BIG year for human space progress! In this episode we're breaking down what we're looking forward to, and adding some of our own predictions as well. It's going to be a wild year with so much to follow, like SpaceX, Starship, NASA Artemis, the New pick for NASA Administrator, Crew Dragon, Boeing Starliner, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, space stations and more! Not to mention our thoughts on other Global space programs, including Russia, India, and China. This year will be one for the record books, we can feel it. Let's enjoy history as it's happening and dive into 2025 the year of human space progress! Happy New Year & May you find Mental and Physical Wealth this year Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/SPACEJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Alex G. Orphanos Topics: human space progress, SpaceX Starship, stainless steel, orbital refueling, mental wealth, NASA Artemis, Crew Dragon, Boeing Starliner, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, SpaceX launches, NASA strategy, space stations, space exploration, space technology Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 SpaceX's Starship and Its Impact on Human Space Progress 05:33 NASA's Role and the Commercial Crew Program 12:50 NASA Artemis and Future Space Missions 15:04 Global Space Programs and Predictions for 2025 19:41 AG3D Printing, The Part Detective, and Future Plans -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!  Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #eva #science #3dprinting #nasa #vanallenbelts #spacetravel #spaceexploration #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #polarisprogram #3dprinting #polarisdawn #astronaut #3dprinted #spacewalk #crewdragon #falcon9 #elonmusk #starship #superheavybooster #blueorigin #newglenn #rocket #jaredisaacman #nasaadministrator #nasahistory #spaceshuttle  

Yooshita has traveled to 108 countries Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian.  A giant Happy New Year to all of you country counters!  We are back today with a new episode after a small break.  Over the past year, you've likely heard me mention many times the Extraordinary Travel Festival on this podcast. In November, I had the privilege of organizing this incredible sold-out event in Bangkok, hosting 250 participants over four action-packed days. With 30 inspiring speakers and lively evening events and some amazing sponsors, it was a truly memorable experience. I'm excited to share that planning is now underway for the next festival in 2026. Stay tuned for updates! Today, we are speaking with Yooshita Fathi.  I had the pleasure of meeting Yooshita in Bangkok at ETF after seeing her for years on social media and having many common acquaintances.  Besides travelling to over 100 countries, Yooshita has lived in 9 different countries.  She shared many stories and experiences but I will definitely not forget her story travelling to Mozambique.  Thanks to Tembo for his guest introduction and whose role will become more clear during our conversation.  Tembo epitomizes the type of person we all hope to meet on the road.   Besides producing my own podcast, I also love binging podcasts.  I subscribe to dozens of them and listens to scores of them every week.  And I have also been fortunate to be a guest on many podcasts as well.  I want to thank Yulia Denisyuk for hosting me on her podcast, .  And I just met Yulia at a event in Chicago where I also ran into patron Ted Nims. I also want to mention and recognize three other podcasters who have all hosted me on their podcasts.  Of course I subscribe to Francis Tapon's , Palle Bo's , and Matt Bowles's .  All three also appeared at the Extraordinary Travel Festival.  Thanks guys and great to see all of you in person.     I would like to thank everyone for their support of Counting Countries, especially my Patrons.  You know them, you love them!  Bisa Myles, Ted Nims, Adam “one-away” Hickman, Steph “Phuket” Rowe, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ed Hotchkiss, Barry Hoffner, Katelyn Jarvis, Philippe “BC” Izedian, Gin Liutkeviciute, Sunir Joshi, Carole Southam, Sonia Zimmermann, Justine, Per Flisberg, Jorge Serpa, Phil “Marmaduke” Marcus, Sam Williams, and Scott Day for supporting this podcast.  You can support this podcast by going to .  My patrons will hear extra content with Yooshita that you will not hear and be part of our members only FB group.  I also want to welcome Scott Day to our patreon community.  I have had the pleasure of meeting Scott a couple of times when he passed through Bangkok.  And I virtually connected with Scott after appearing on Francis Tapon's podcast several years ago.   A quick thank to Arvi Bahal who gifted me a stupendous gift, his book The Tireless Traveler.  Arvi has completed 193 as well as the South and North Pole, and is on the waiting list for Virgin Galactic.  This book is a true treasure.  Arvi did a limited run and is not even selling these but gifting his limited supply.  Check out his from the other year.   I was in Boston for this recording while Yooshita was in Spain.. Please listen in and enjoy.    Thank you to my - you rock!!  ….  Bisa Myles, Ted Nims, Adam Hickman, Steph Rowe, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ed Hotchkiss, Barry Hoffner, Katelyn Jarvis, Philippe Izedian, Gin Liutkeviciute, Sunir Joshi, Carole Southam, Sonia Zimmermann, Justine, Per Flisberg, Jorge Serpa, Phil Marcus, Sam Williams and Scott Day. And now you can listen to ! And Alexa! And write a review!About Yooshita Fathi Counting Countries Stay in touch with Yooshita:https://www.tiktok.com/@yooshitaaa About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who've spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter's Dance, written, performed, and provided by .  About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: , , and .  He is the producer of two travel documentaries: and .   Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has and keep up with his journey at How Many Countries Are There? Well… that depends on who you ask!  The United Nations states that there are . The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are . The Traveler's Century Club states that there are . The Nomad Mania The Most Traveled Person states that there are 1500 . SISO says there are .     Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Disclaimer: There are affiliates in this post.  Yooshita Fathi Counting Countries    

In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I sit down with Blair LaCourte, a versatile business executive who has transitioned into coaching from leading major companies in various industries. Blair discusses the importance of relationships, the effects of loneliness, and how humans are hardwired to connect. He shares his philosophy on balancing stress and recovery and the need for self-awareness in both personal and professional life. We dive into how Blair maintains healthy relationships and his journey toward becoming an astronaut with Virgin Galactic. Tune in to hear valuable insights on leadership, self-awareness, and authentic connections.

From July 17, 2021. Over tens of millions of years, the surface of Europa has been churned by impacts down to an average depth of 30 centimeters. This churning means that the search for chemical biosignatures must look below that zone. Plus, methane and icequakes at Enceladus, predicting underwater eruptions, Virgin Galactic's flight, and a Chinese spacewalk.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love lettersGuest: Yasmine El Baggari, social entrepreneur, cultural connector, and near-astronautEpisode Highlights:Yasmine El Baggari joins the Space Cafe Podcast to share her incredible journey of cultural exchange, space aspirations, and fostering global unity. A visionary leader, Jasmine's initiatives bridge gaps between communities, bringing astronauts, refugees, and locals together for meaningful dialogues. Her story reflects a passion for space exploration not just as a technical frontier but as a platform for human connection and understanding.Quotable Insights“It's not about going to space for the sake of it; it's about returning as Earth ambassadors, carrying new perspectives to unite humanity.”“Astronauts and refugees share resilience and bravery. They risk everything to step into the unknown.”“We're all explorers at heart. Expanding our horizons—be it across cultures or planets—is what defines humanity.”Cosmic Timeline (Timestamps):[00:00:00] Welcome & Markus's encounter with Jasmine[00:03:20] Jasmine's near-astronaut experience: reaching the final five of 7,000 applicants for Space for Humanity's overview effect mission[00:05:43] Reflections on the overview effect: the transformative experience astronauts share after seeing Earth from space[00:12:00] A serendipitous dinner: sharing her space dreams with luminaries like the head of Virgin Galactic and NASA moon mission veterans[00:14:53] The genesis of Voyaj: creating platforms for astronauts, refugees, and locals to explore identity and origin stories[00:19:59] Shared courage: the striking parallels between the risks faced by astronauts and refugees, both stepping into unknown worlds[00:22:30] Connecting space communities: astronauts sharing their profound experiences with marginalized groups[00:40:56] Analog missions as a model for grounded human connection: parallels between simulated Mars missions and cross-cultural dinners[00:53:06] Jasmine's dream of a diverse space exploration future: refugees, Israelis, Palestinians, and others uniting in orbit[00:56:00] Jasmine's vision for democratizing access to space: bridging technology and human empathy for a more inclusive cosmic futureLinks to Explore:Jasmine's Voyaj Platform: voyaj.comSpace for Humanity Initiative: spaceforhumanity.orgInspiration4 Mission: https://inspiration4.com/Overview Effect: Frank White's BookMore episodes of Space Cafe Podcast: SpaceWatch.GlobalMusic for the Aspiring Space Traveler's Playlist:Jasmine's pick: You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E232Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest developments in space and Astronomy. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have a captivating array of stories from the space frontier.Highlights:- SpaceX's Mysterious RRT1 Mission: Delve into the intrigue surrounding SpaceX's enigmatic RRT1 mission from Cape Canaveral, which was scrubbed due to high winds. With sparse details and a mysterious payload, speculation abounds in the space community.- China's Satellite Ambitions: Explore China's successful launch of the High Speed Laser Diamond Constellation test system, marking a significant advancement in their space capabilities and paving the way for future mega constellation projects.- NASA's Moon to Mars Update: Discover NASA's comprehensive update to their Moon to Mars architecture, highlighting the use of nuclear fission for Mars missions and new lunar infrastructure plans.- Exomoons in Binary Star Systems: Investigate groundbreaking research from Tufts University on the potential existence of moons orbiting planets in binary star systems, offering new possibilities for habitable worlds.- PUNCH Mission to Study the Sun: Get ready for NASA's PUNCH mission, set to launch in 2025, which will provide unprecedented 3D views of the sun's corona and its transformation into the solar wind.- Virgin Galactic's Italian Expansion: Learn about Virgin Galactic's plans to operate their suborbital space planes from Italy, marking a significant step towards global space tourism.- Astronaut Ingenuity on the ISS: Marvel at NASA astronaut Don Pettit's homemade star tracker aboard the ISS, enabling stunning space photography of the cosmos.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and Tumblr. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesSpaceX[https://www.spacex.com/](https://www.spacex.com/)NASA[https://www.nasa.gov/](https://www.nasa.gov/)Tufts University[https://www.tufts.edu/](https://www.tufts.edu/)Virgin Galactic[https://www.virgingalactic.com/](https://www.virgingalactic.com/)Southwest Research Institute[https://www.swri.org/](https://www.swri.org/)Astronomy Daily[https://astronomydaily.io/](https://astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

Christopher Huie, known to his teammates as “Chuie”, is an Aerospace Engineer and Senior Manager on Virgin Galactic's Flight Sciences Engineering team. "In the six years" he has been with the company leading the External Loads Engineering discipline, Chuie's thoughtful approach to both his work and to those he works with has set him apart as a leader at Galactic.The University of Maryland Clark School of Engineering graduate is intimately familiar with VSS Unity and VMS Eve having worked on nearly every component of the spaceship's and mothership's designs, helping to ensure both structural integrity and mission success. He is the co-founder of and spokesperson for Virgin Galactic's Black Leadership in Aerospace Scholarship and Training (BLAST) Program, mentoring college students with the aim of increasing the number of Black leaders in the aerospace industry. Chuie, who hails from Florida, is the son of Jamaican immigrants and became only the 19th Black astronaut in the world.Support the show

What if you grew up being told by others (including your school teachers) that you would never amount to anything because of a neurodevelopmental condition?Jamie Waller, a dyslexic entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor has proven that these supposed “disabilities” can be a great edge in achieving amazing things in life. Despite leaving school without qualifications, Jamie defied expectations by starting multiple businesses, becoming a multimillionaire in his twenties, and even starring in a TV show documenting his entrepreneurial journey. Inspired by a conversation with Sir Richard Branson in 2022, Waller wrote The Dyslexic Edge, a book that challenges the idea of dyslexia as a deficit. Instead, he showcases research and interviews with successful dyslexics, proving that dyslexia can be a unique advantage.In this interview, we explore eye-opening statistics (15% of the population is dyslexic, yet 35% of entrepreneurs and over 45% of self-made millionaires share this trait. However, over 50% of the prison population is also dyslexic, revealing the systemic challenges these individuals face). According to Waller, the education system discriminates against diverse learning styles, labeling dyslexia as a disorder rather than recognizing it as a strength in global exploratory learning — the ability to discover, invent, and create.Discover how Jamie's journey and groundbreaking insights can inspire you to see challenges as opportunities and harness your unique strengths to achieve greatness—tune in to this podcast and unlock the potential of The Dyslexic Edge!ABOUT OUR GUESTJamie Waller is dyslexic and a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor. Despite leaving school with no qualifications he started multiple businesses, became a multimillionaire in his twenties and featured in a prime-time TV show that followed him starting his first business. Currently, Jamie owns a venture capital fund, has thirteen companies under management and employs over 1,000 people worldwide. He is the Founder of The Prince's Trust Enterprise Network, an organisation committed to empowering less advantaged youth as established by his Majesty the King of England.  In 2018, Cranfield University awarded Jamie Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2023 he accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III and The Prince's Trust at the Business Champion Awards. When he's not at work, Jamie can be found embracing some of the world's most exciting adventures. This year he's taking part in the United Arab Emirates desert challenge, in 2025 he will compete in Africa Eco Race and in 2026 is going into Space with Branson's team at Virgin Galactic.Learn more about Jamie and his work here: jamiewaller.co.ukABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

Transforming Challenges into Opportunities: Insights on Modern Business LeadershipIn a recent episode of "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur," host Josh engages in a compelling conversation with Blair LaCorte, the Managing Director of LaCorte Ventures. The discussion delves into Blair's diverse career journey, the challenges that contemporary business leaders face, and the transformative role of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in shaping business operations. This blog post will break down the key insights and actionable advice shared during the episode, providing a comprehensive guide for business leaders looking to navigate today's complex business landscape.Josh opens the episode by inviting listeners to explore opportunities for connecting with partners, investors, and clients. He shares insights from his extensive experience, having spoken with over 2,000 leaders about their best business practices. Josh offers a free video class on his website, Up My Influence, where he outlines strategies for generating high-ticket sales appointments without relying on spam or ads. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and invites potential guests to join his podcast. Blair LaCorte shares his unique career trajectory, which he humorously likens to that of Forrest Gump due to its diverse experiences. He recounts his upbringing in a family of entrepreneurs, with both parents running their own businesses. This early exposure to the challenges of entrepreneurship shaped Blair's understanding of business dynamics.As the conversation shifts to contemporary business challenges, Blair identifies three primary concerns that executives are grappling with today: cultural shifts in the workplace, economic pressures, and product commoditization. He discusses the evolving nature of work culture, particularly in the context of remote work and the expectations of younger generations. Blair emphasizes the need for leaders to adapt to changing economic conditions and to find innovative solutions to manage costs and maintain efficiency. He also highlights the challenge of commoditization in products and services, stressing the importance of focusing on customer relationships. The discussion then turns to the impact of AI on business operations, where Blair shares insights from a recent AI conference he hosted. He introduces his coaching group, Mastermind Innovate, which brings together CEOs from various industries to share insights and support one another.About Blair LaCorte:Blair LaCorte is a dynamic business executive and transformational leader known for his curiosity, collaboration, and competitive spirit. With a diverse career spanning entertainment, aviation, AI, aerospace, and more, Blair has led companies through growth, restructuring, and IPOs, while mentoring and coaching teams to drive success.His passion for mentorship is reflected in his work with several coaching organizations, and his broad industry experience allows him to share best practices across sectors. Blair's leadership style focuses on aligning teams, driving motivation, and achieving operational excellence.An active investor and advisor to over 100 companies and nonprofits, Blair has an impressive track record of delivering growth and investor returns. He holds an MBA from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business and has completed executive coursework at Stanford. A space enthusiast and former NASA Innovator of the Year, Blair is an astronaut-in-training, set to fly with Virgin Galactic.About LaCorte Ventures:Lacorte Ventures is a family office engaged in seed investing and advisory services for early-stage venture and middle-market private companies. This includes executive mentorship, coaching and board participation focused on:- select project-based B2B...

From struggling in school because of his dyslexia to starting a magazine at just 15, Richard Branson has always found ways to turn his challenges into unique opportunities. Even his iconic airline started as a joke when he was stranded in Puerto Rico after his canceled flight. He hired a plane, wrote "Virgin Airlines" on a blackboard, and offered seats to other stranded passengers. Soon enough, Virgin Atlantic was born. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation. Sir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes. In this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss: - Surviving British boarding school  - Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine - Partnering with people who share his vision - The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines - Building the world's largest independent record label - Facing risk with excitement, not fear - Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur - Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime - Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders - Pushing through the toughest days - Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently - And other topics…   Sir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started Student magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally. Connect with Richard: Richard's Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson  Richard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/  Richard's Twitter: https://x.com/richardbranson Resources Mentioned: Richard's Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

The US Space Force has selected 12 companies for a potential 10-year, $2.5 billion contract to provide advisory and assistance services for Space Systems Command (SSC). SpaceX have announced that they're targeting no earlier than November 18th for the next Starship test flight. Viasat, Redwire, SES, BlackSky and Virgin Galactic have released financial updates, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Steve Taylor, President of the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA). For additional information regarding the IREC New Site RFP or ESRA in general, please send an email to general.info@esrarocket.org or visit www.soundingrocket.org.   Selected Reading Contracts For Nov. 6, 2024 Space Force expands Commercial Integration Cell for industry cooperation UPCOMING LAUNCH: Starship's Sixth Flight Test Viasat Investor Relations Redwire Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results- Business Wire SES: YTD and Q3 2024 Results- Business Wire BlackSky Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results- Business Wire Virgin Galactic Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results And Provides Business Update Agile Space Industries to Build Tulsa Space Test Center, Creating a World-Class Space Engine Testing Facility and A Magnet for Space Industry Growth in Tulsa, Oklahoma Scientists just found a mind-boggling object in deep space- Mashable T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E200Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we embark on an extraordinary journey through our solar system and beyond. From ancient Martian rivers to SpaceX's Starship plans, let's dive into the cosmic wonders that shape our understanding of the universe.Highlights:- Ancient Martian Rivers: Discover how sheets of carbon dioxide ice preserved rivers on Mars over 3 billion years ago, solving a long-standing puzzle about the Red Planet's watery past. This breakthrough offers new insights into Mars's ancient climate and geological features.- SpaceX's Starship Test Flight: SpaceX is preparing for its next Starship test flight, featuring exciting upgrades and a critical Raptor engine relight demonstration. Learn how these innovations bring us closer to reliable deep space access.- Virgin Galactic's Ambitious Expansion: Virgin Galactic plans to accelerate its space tourism growth with a $300 million capital raise. This move aims to double their spacecraft fleet by 2028, transforming their operations at Spaceport America.- James Webb Space Telescope's Exoplanet Research: Explore how the JWST is enhancing our search for life-supporting atmospheres on exoplanets, particularly around M dwarf stars. Recent findings from the Trappist-1 system offer promising signs for future exploration.- Venus's Ancient Crater Discovery: Scientists have identified a massive impact crater on Venus, offering new insights into the planet's ancient history and the early solar system. This discovery could reshape our understanding of Venus's geological past.- Netflix's "The Man Who Loved UFOs": Dive into the satirical film about Argentina's notorious UFO incident in the 1980s. This story explores the phenomenon of UFO hysteria and media manipulation, offering a timely reflection on belief and misinformation.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic Music, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.Sponsor Links:NordVPN - www.bitesz.com/nordvpn - Secure your internet browsing with up to 74% off!Old Glory - www.bitesz.com/oldglory - Now with official NASA Merch!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

The failure rate is not 0 The base rate of failure for startups is not 0: Of the 6000 companies Y Combinator has funded, only ~16 are public. This is the wrong reference class for FTX at a $32b valuation, but even amongst extremely valuable companies, failures are not uncommon: WeWork had a peak valuation of $47b Theranos had a peak valuation of $10b Lucid Motors had a peak valuation of $90b Virgin Galactic had a peak valuation of $14b Jull had a peak valuation of $38b Bolt had a peak valuation of $11b Magic Leap had a peak valuation of $13b That is only a handful of cases, but the reference class for startups worth over $10b is also pretty small. Maybe 45 private companies and another ~100 that have gone public. I'm playing pretty fast and loose here because the exact number isn't important, the odds [...] ---Outline:(00:04) The failure rate is not 0(03:54) Why does risk matter?(06:45) Looking back from todayThe original text contained 1 image which was described by AI. --- First published: October 31st, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/f5YfiCrunAHFeDpSQ/what-i-wish-i-had-said-about-ftx --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Jamie Waller is dyslexic and a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor. Growing up in London's East End, teachers told Jamie he wouldn't amount to anything. However, he benefited from the supportive efforts of the Imps Motorcycle Display Team and the Prince's Trust. Despite leaving school with no qualifications he started multiple businesses, became a multimillionaire in his twenties and featured in a prime-time TV show that followed him starting his first business. Currently, Jamie owns a venture capital fund, has thirteen companies under management and employs over 1,000 people worldwide. He is the Founder of The Prince's Trust Enterprise Network, an organisation committed to empowering less advantaged youth as established by his Majesty the King of England. Jamie is the author of Unsexy Business (2017) and The Dyslexic Edge (5th July 2024), the idea for which came from a conversation with one of the most famous dyslexics on earth, Sir Richard Branson during a cycle ride in early 2022. The Dyslexic Edge challenges the narrative that views dyslexia as a deficit or impediment to success, presenting compelling research and case studies from interviewing some of the worlds most successful dyslexics (Paul Orfelia, Theo Paphitis, Duncan Bannatyne and Kelly Hoppen to name a few), to demonstrate quite the opposite. By delving into the lives and experiences of some of the best-known dyslexic minds worldwide, Jamie and Dr Helen Taylor highlight the distinct advantage that dyslexic thinking brings. In 2018, Cranfield University awarded Jamie Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2023 he accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III and The Prince's Trust at the Business Champion Awards. When he's not at work, Jamie can be found embracing some of the world's most exciting adventures. This year he's taking part in the United Arab Emirates desert challenge, in 2025 he will compete in Africa Eco Race and in 2026 is going into Space with Branson's team at Virgin Galactic. To purchase Jamie's new book, head over to https://jamiewaller.co.uk/books/ https://bit.ly/JamieWallerPodcast

The Equity crew was live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! Hosts Kirsten Korosec, Devin Coldewey and Margaux MacColl took over the Builders Stage to kick off day 2 of Disrupt with no shortage of conference highlights, startups deals and venture news to chew through.Listen to the full episode to hear about:Devin's plans to go to space thanks to his chat with Rocket Lab Founder Peter Beck.What Sierra, the AI startup co-founded by Bret Taylor, plans to do with its fresh $175 million funds.Waymo's who's who of Silicon Valley round, and why Kirsten's routing for the robotaxis over the competition.How General Catalyst is breaking down its latest fund and setting its sights on European startups.Equity will be back with a special interview episode on Friday, so stay tuned!Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love lettersEpisode HighlightsIn this profound conversation, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides shares her vision for preparing humanity for space exploration through personal growth and development. As a thought leader in human spaceflight and founder of SpaceKind (formerly Jedi training), she discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and personal development in space exploration.Guest ProfileLoretta Hidalgo WhitesidesCo-founder of Yuri's NightEarly employee at Virgin GalacticAuthor of "The New Right Stuff"Degree in Biology from StanfordMaster's in Space Studies from International Space UniversityLinkedIn ProfileKey Topics DiscussedThe importance of personal growth and healing before space explorationSpaceKind training program (formerly Jedi training)The Overview Effect and its accessibility on EarthSelection criteria for future Mars missionsThe evolution of Yuri's Night global space celebrationsThe role of emotional intelligence in space explorationThe future of human space settlementNotable Quotes"If we're just the same people we are here, the same jerks that we are on Earth, it'll be the same problems on different planets.""All the magic of my life comes from that phone call, which was the hardest phone call I've ever had to make. But it changed the course of my life profoundly.""Let Jon Kraus get the videos, you know, let the professionals... the magic is to be there.""Our technology is just doing incredible development, but our souls, our spirits, our beings, our relationships are still primitive."Programs & Initiatives MentionedSpaceKind: An 8-week personal development program for space industry professionalsYuri's Night: Global space party celebrating human spaceflightVirgin Galactic: Space tourism companyInternational Astronautical Congress (IAC): Annual space industry conferenceSong Contribution to Space Traveler Playlist"Ramble On" by Led Zeppelin

Donny LoDico is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years of work experience in the field of lighting, video, and event management. He has a strong background in corporate events, lighting design, and video production. Currently, Donny is the Director of Lighting / Senior Account Executive at Video West Inc in the United States. An incredible moment was last year when Video West Inc and Lightswitch were honored to help deliver The Virgin Galactic event to the public via a livestreamDonny has toured with some of the biggest names in live entertainment, includingGeorge Strait, GooGoo Dolls, Rush, Peter Gabriel and many more. Donny leveraged this skill set to become an industry leader in creating unique live experience with his particular talent of protecting the creative vision, while still making sure a project is on time, and on budget. In Donny's spare time he has a passion for motorsports including building his son's Kart racing team LNL Racing. This episode is brought to you by Elation and Main Light

United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan Centaur successfully lifts off for its second certification launch for the US Space Force. NASA is establishing an entirely new mission class for astrophysics, filling a gap in the Explorers Program between major flagship operations and small-scale missions. Impulse Space has secured $150 million in Series B funding, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest NASASpaceflight.com brings us the Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading Vulcan Cert-2  NASA Establishes New Class of Astrophysics Missions, Selects Studies  Gateway Stands Tall for Stress Test  Aalyria and Intuitive Machines Receive NASA Space Communication Awards  Argo Space's plan to power orbital tugs with moon water pulls in $7.9M  Oman's maiden space launch likely in December  Ax-4 Training Underway, Assigned Crew Gears Up for Historic Mission  Boeing, Virgin Galactic settle lawsuit over work on Virgin 'mothership'  MIRA II receives operation license for aerospike rocket flights – and first flight of “Mini MIRA II”  Impulse Space Secures $150M In Series B Funding To Support Ongoing Company Momentum Canopy Awarded $2.8M Contract from USAF to Accelerate Commercialization of Next-Gen Thermal Protection Systems Technologies for Hypersonics and Re-entry Systems Japan's government emerges as incubator for space industry  Biggest solar flare since 2017 erupts from sun and Earth is in the firing line (video)  T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kellie Gerardi always had her sights set on undiscovered frontiers. From studying film in New York to a chance encounter at the city's famed Explorer's Club, her journey has taken her to incredible heights—literally. She was part of the Virgin Galactic 05 mission to space and even walked the runway at NY Fashion Week twice. Kellie, also the author of the "Luna Muna" children's book series, joins me to discuss the importance of mentorship, the dawn of a second American “Space Age,” her inspiration for writing kids' stories, and how in space, you can't hear your toddler scream. The only way “Group Text” happens is with YOUR support and support from mm amazing sponsors! I LOVE these gummies! No joke! Head to Viiahemp.com and use the code GROUPTEXT to receive 15% off + one free sample of their award-winning gummies. (21+). Thanks for supporting Group Text Looking to lose more than 10 lbs? Let's get you started with 15% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit TakeLean.com and enter GROUPTEXT for your discount. That's promo code GROUPTEXT at TakeLean.com Feeling drained and ready to get your energy and health back on track? Try Field of Greens! Use promo code GROUPTEXT at FieldOfGreens.com to get 15% off your first order and FREE rush shipping! Best day to improve your health is today! Go to UltraLuxHealth.com Get 20% off your order of Red Mini, UltraLux Clean, or Hydrogen Tablets with the promo code GROUPTEXT at checkout. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Estamos em 2016 e a Virgin Galactic entra de novo na corrida espacial depois do seu voo-teste fatal de dois anos atrás. Mas não vai ser fácil alcançar a Blue Origin, Boeing e SpaceX, que continuam acelerando pra reta final. A corrida para se tornar a primeira empresa privada a lançar uma pessoa ao espaço está quase no fim. E só pode ter um vencedor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmxcvbb0clM Ralph Wilkins hosts.  Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. From  Aug 5, 2022. Blue Origin rocket developments seem to have been in development for decades. They've only just got their sub-orbital New Shepard rocket launching and, even now, they aren't launching that often. Their orbital New Glenn rocket keeps getting delayed and might even be obsolete to SpaceX rockets if it ever delivers.   With Elon Musk's SpaceX leading the way in commercial spaceflight and Branson's Virgin Galactic offering an alternative, has Jeff Bezos merely spent a lot of money on Blue Origin that he won't be able to recover?   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.