Host Jason Michael Perry

sits down with Andrew Parlock, founder and CEO of

Space Phoenix Systems, to explore how the space economy is moving from science fiction

to everyday reality. From reusable launch systems to returnable payloads and zero-gravity manufacturing, they unpack how

falling launch costs are turning low Earth orbit into an operating environment — not a destination.

They dig into what this new economy means for business, sustainability, and the planet itself — from pharmaceuticals made in

orbit to satellite networks connecting oceans and deserts alike. Andrew also shares why Maryland is uniquely positioned in

this race and how companies like Space Phoenix are redefining access to orbit through logistics, not rockets.

SpaceX Sets Insider Share Deal at About $800 Billion Valuation – Bloomberg

Nvidia-Backed Starcloud Trains First AI Model in Space – CNBC

Jeff Bezos Says Data Centers Could Move to Space – CNBC

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Reaches Orbit – Ars Technica

Zero-G Manufacturing: A New Frontier for Space-Based Production – Science Simplified

The Future of Space Stations After the ISS – NPR

For All Mankind (Apple TV+) – Wikipedia

LLM Infinite Loop of Business Pleasantries – Daring Fireball

Two AI Chatbots Stuck in an Infinite Politeness Loop – Instagram Reel

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