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Discover how the Beyond Earth Institute is helping shape the future of human spaceflight through policy, innovation, and global collaboration. Learn why experts say people—not just technology—will be the driving force behind humanity’s expansion to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome to Stars Launch Pod: Space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you by StarSciences.org, where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I'm your host, Susan Wise, and it's an honor to have with us today Steve Wolfe, president and co-founder of Beyond Earth. Steve, welcome to the show. Steve Wolfe: Glad to be here.

From robotic “space octopuses” to modular satellite upgrades, KMI is rewriting the future of on-orbit operations. Dive into this conversation with CTO Austin Morris and explore the breakthroughs shaping the next era of space sustainability. Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome to Stars Launch Pod, Space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you by Starsciences.org, where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I'm your host, Susan Wise, and joining us this time is Austin Morris, co-founder and CTO at Kall Morris Incorporated, or KMI. Austin, welcome to the program. Austin Morris: Thanks for having me. Delighted to be here. Susan Wise:

Discover how spaceports are becoming the next major global infrastructure—from commercial launches to future point-to-point space travel. Dr. George Nield reveals the technologies, opportunities, and careers shaping the new space economy. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod, Space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you by StarSciences.org—where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I’m your host, Susan Wise, and I’m thrilled to have with us today Dr. George Nield, Chairman of the Global Spaceport Alliance—the voice of the growing global spaceport community. He has over 35 years of aerospace experience in the Air Force, at NASA, and in

Step into the world of two UCF aerospace innovators who are shaping the future of space exploration through mentorship, groundbreaking research, and bold vision. From guiding the next generation of engineers to exploring revolutionary propulsion concepts, their work reveals how curiosity and collaboration can propel humanity toward the stars. Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome to Stars Launch Pod: Space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you by StarSciences.org, where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I'm your host, Susan Wise, and I’m very excited to have two wonderful gentlemen joining me today: Walter Hammond and Rhett Jeffries, professors at

From pioneering stem cell therapies to inspiring young minds with space-borne spiders and butterflies, this episode uncovers the magic of life science in orbit. Learn how microgravity research on the ISS is advancing healthcare, improving cancer treatments, and shaping the future of human spaceflight. Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome to Stars Launch Pod: Space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you by StarSciences.org, where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I’m your host, Susan Wise, and joining us is Ms. Stefanie Countryman, the director of BioServe Space Technologies and a research associate with the Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace

Discover how Valparaiso University is launching the next generation of space engineers. Professor Dan White shares how students build real satellites, join a global open-source ground station network, and turn childhood dreams into hands-on space exploration. Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome to the Stars Launch Pod, Space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you by starsciences.org, where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I'm your host, Susan Wise. Joining us is Dan White, a professor at Valparaiso University in electrical and computer engineering. He’s the director of the Wireless Research and Electronic Discovery Lab, which supports student special projects.