🚀 What if the next global sport wasn’t on Earth… but in SPACE?
In this episode of Through a Different Lens, we sit down with Philip Hover-Smoot, founder of Atlas Cup, to discuss the future of orbital racing, space entertainment, and humanity’s next frontier.
Atlas Cup has been described as “Formula One meets America’s Cup in orbit” — a future sport where satellites and spacecraft compete in space through high-speed manoeuvres, racing formats and competitive operations.
But this conversation goes far beyond sport.
We dive into:
• The future of humanity and space exploration
• Why space racing is actually possible TODAY
• The business behind Atlas Cup
• AI, startups & Silicon Valley culture
• Space wars & geopolitical tensions
• Why sports could unite nations in orbit
• UFOs, aliens & public perception of space
• The future of sports media & entertainment
• Why humans racing in space could become the biggest sporting event in history
Philip also explains:
• Why he left his role as CEO of Scout Space
• How existing technology already makes space racing possible
• Why storytelling will be crucial to the future of space
• How Atlas Cup plans to build a global fanbase
• Why space could become a trillion-dollar entertainment industry
This was one of the most thought-provoking conversations we’ve had on the podcast.
🎧 Listen now and let us know in the comments:
Would YOU watch sports in space?
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