Season 2: Space to Grow

China Is Showing No Signs of Slowing Down Space Exploration

China Is Showing No Signs of Slowing Down Space Exploration

Blaine Curcio is the Founder of Orbital Gateway Consulting and a foremost expert on the Chinese space sector. His podcast, Dongfang Hour, provides essential information on the Chinese space program from Chinese sources. Space to Grow’s Chris Blackerby and Charity Weeden recently got the opportunity to chat with Blaine and talk about all things…

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The Infrastructure Available to the Commercial Space Industry will Impact Affordability of Launches

Peter Beck launched Rocket Lab in 2006 in New Zealand. Though his background isn’t traditional, he knew he wanted to build rickets from a young age. He quickly developed international partnerships and expanded with venture capitalists in 2014. Since 2014, the company has doubled in size every year. Today, Rocket Lab has more than a…

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The Goals for Space Exploration for This Decade and Beyond

The expanse of space, the wondrous and eerie world that very few individuals have experienced. In this episode, Chris Blackerby and Charity Weeden talk to Ellen Stofan, Under Secretary of Science and Research at the Smithsonian, about the future of space exploration in the government and private sectors, the public. Stofan’s career in space was…

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The Impact of the Russian ASAT Tests

In this bonus episode of Space to Grow, hosts Charity Weeden and Chris Blackerby  sit down to discuss kinetic ASAT tests in space and possible silver-linings that came from the most recent test. The November 2021 Russian ASAT (Anti-Satellite) test shed unprecedented light onto the space community and is estimated to have produced almost 1700 pieces of…

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To Create a Private Market Do Governments Need To Kickstart Space Programs?

Bhavya Lal, Associate Administrator for Technology, Policy, and Strategy at NASA, joined Hosts Charity Weeden and Chris Blackerby to discuss the transition to her role at NASA. As a former employee at the Institute for Defense Analysis and the Science and Technology Institute, Lal switched from research to management. “I’m really blessed with the leadership…

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As Spaces Evolves into a “Normal Market”, How Will This Impact the Competition?

On the Space to Grow podcast, Astroscale’s Chris Blackerby and Charity Weeden bring their compelling experience and expertise to map out the technology, international policy, and scalability that will define the next generation of space exploration. In this episode, Kevin O’Connell discussed his career in government that led to his present business of informing and defining space commerce as a consultant…

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This Season’s Mission Will Be Making Space Relatable

Space to Grow is back for a second season with hosts Chris Blackerby and Charity Weeden from Astroscale. It’s where economics, technology and sustainability in space intersect. In the opening episode, Blackerby and Weeden take a look back and forward regarding the space economy. “We’re going to focus a lot on partnerships as a dedicated…

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Maestro PMS All-In-One Solution Provider Unveils 2025 Tech Roadmap Featuring API Interface Expansion, Embedded Payment Processing Enhancements and More
February 12, 2025

Industry leading property-management system continues to innovate its solutions by overhauling its user experience, expanding access to embedded payment processing, enhancing its sales and catering module, developing integration to Booking.com and more MARKHAM, ONTARIO, February 11, 2025 — Following a banner year for hotel technology investments,  Maestro PMS, the leader in All-In-One cloud hosted, private…

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Brain Trust Member Spotlight: Sterling Mineral Imports
February 11, 2025

From Passion to Business – The Story of Parker Sterling At the heart of Sterling Mineral Imports is a deep passion for the outdoors, a love for discovery, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Founded in 2021-2022 by Parker Sterling, the company was built on a lifetime of fascination with minerals, crystals, and fossils. “I have…

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What Super Bowl 59 Taught Us About UGC
What Super Bowl 59 Taught Us About UGC
February 11, 2025

In this episode of UGC for B2B, host Logan King sits down with Game Changers podcast host Katie Steinberg, who attended Super Bowl 59 and witnessed firsthand how User-Generated Content (UGC) is transforming the fan experience. Katie shares her experience in New Orleans, describing the electric atmosphere, the immersive fan activations, and the way content…

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Ironman Mindset for Success with Kathryn O’Day | Ep. 24 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd
February 11, 2025

Balancing high performance in business, family, and fitness is no small feat, but Kathryn O’Day makes it look effortless. As a seven-time Ironman finisher and a venture capitalist, her approach to goal-setting and resilience offers valuable lessons for professionals looking to push their limits. After all, Ironman is one of the most challenging single-day…

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