70. More Shots on Goal: Scaling Up Space Manufacturing for Earth's Future
Join a groundbreaking discussion with global leaders in aerospace, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing as they explore the"More Shots on Goal" initiative - a collaborative effort to scale up manufacturing capabilities in Low Earth Orbit dramatically. From revolutionary drug development to next-generation semiconductors, discover how increased space manufacturing throughput could transform industries on Earth and accelerate innovation across healthcare, technology, and energy sectors.This special episode features insights from NASA, DoE, the International Space Station National Lab, and pioneering companies, including Varda Space Industries, Stoke Space, and more. Learn how new platforms, high-throughput systems, and novel fundingapproaches are turning space into a trillion-dollar manufacturing hub that could reshape terrestrial industries and unlock new solutions to global challenges.HighlightsAccelerating drug development through microgravity researchNext-generation semiconductor and advanced materials manufacturingNovel launch and return capabilities for space manufacturingInfrastructure and energy solutions for orbital factoriesPublic-private partnerships and innovative funding modelsBio-manufacturing and crystal growth applicationsQuantum technology development in spaceFeatured GuestsRose Hernandez, ISS National LabCurtis Hill, NASA Lynn Harper, NASAKevin Englebert, NASA ISS InSpaDevon Papandrew, Stoke SpaceOlivia Holzhaus, Rhodium ScientificArmin Rad, EncapsulatePartha Dutta, United Semiconductor Ken Savin, RedwireJordan Swisher, MattiqJosh Martin, Varda Space IndustriesGreg Grozdits, Space Force SDALarry Forsley, Global Energy CorporationRima Oueid, US Department of EnergyKevin Jackson, National DigiFoundryHeath Mills, Rhodium ScientificYao-Feng Chang, IntelYuxuan Cosmi Lin, Texas A&MShane Hegarty, Axonis TherapeuticsPrashant Nagpal, SachiBioArmand Dichosa, Los AlamosNational LabMari Anne Snow, Eascra BiotechYing-Chen (Daphne) Chen, Arizona State UniversityCo-Hosts: Anna Brady-Estevez, Co-Chair US Interagency Space Economy & Advanced Manufacturing Working GroupsDonna Roberts, Deputy Chief Scientist, ISS National LabLarry Forsley, Chief Technology Officer of Global Energy Corporation Marco Annunziata, Co-Founder, Annunziata + Desai PartnersDyan Finkhousen, CEO of Shoshin Works; Ecosystemic Model Advisor for NASA and Space ForceSeries Hosts: Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research CenterDyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin Works