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T+332: Quantum Space (with Jim Bridenstine, CEO)


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Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has joined Quantum Space as CEO. We talk about what the company is working on, the Ranger spacecraft, how they fit into the industry, where he sees their market going, and what it’s like to be a former NASA Administrator running a company in the industry.

This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Fred, Frank, Better Every Day Studios, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), David, Steve, Kris, Stealth Julian, Will and Lars from Agile, The Astrogators at SEE, Pat, Warren, Josh from Impulse, Miles O’Brien, Russell, Matt, Natasha Tsakos, Joakim, Lee, Theo and Violet, Joonas, Joel, Jan, Donald, Ryan, and four anonymous—and hundreds of supporters.

Topics

  • Quantum Space hires Bridenstine as CEO - SpaceNews
  • Quantum Space to build spacecraft in Tulsa - SpaceNews
  • Quantum Space acquires Phase Four propulsion assets - SpaceNews
  • Quantum Space raises $40 million - SpaceNews
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