Origin Stories Space Podcast

With an unconventional route into the space industry, Matt Kuta is the COO, President and founder of Voyager Space. Awarded the Jabara Award for saving the lives of 41 US troops and co-founding Space for Humanity in 2017, Matt Kuta is a remarkable individual who has successfully collided the world of business with space exploration.

Recognised as one of America’s top 100 female founders, we talk to Mel Stricklan, the founder of Slingshot Aerospace - a company building world-class space simulation and analytic solutions for the betterment of humanity and sustainability of our planet.

For episode 4 we talk to Jim Cantrell, the founder and CEO of Phantom Space, and co-founder of a little ol' company you might have heard of: SpaceX. From being a mechanical engineer to road racer, entrepreneur and founder of multiple space companies, Jim has lead nothing short of an amazing career so far in the space sector and there's a lot left in the tank.

Megan Kane always wanted to be a farmer, but not on Earth. Fascinated by explorers at the age of 16, Megan made the decision to go to Mars. Our hosts Chloe and Tom talk to Megan about her childhood goal and her personal mission to the Red Planet.

From a core interest in space, James Pearson always wanted to tell the story of technology emerging. From a traditional industry in PR, through 25 years of communication for tech and space companies James found his passion through helping people discover technology before it becomes ubiquitous. Tom and Chloe talk to James about how a non-technical career can have longevity in the space sector.

Kicking off our show with a bang!