Mars is humanity’s next big step

And insights into SpaceX's financial health 🛰️

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In this week's episode of Space Minds former Navy Captain, shuttle astronaut and current president of the Space operating group for ASRC Federal Scooter Altman reflects on his career, from Top Gun stunts to space missions, and explains why Mars is humanity's next big step. In the conversation Altman begins by sharing his experience performing aerial stunts for the movie Top Gun, offering a glimpse into the crossover between military aviation and popular culture. The discussion then shifts to the evolution of space exploration, reflecting on the capabilities and limitations of the space shuttle, the stalled ambitions of a Mars mission by 2015, and the challenges of transitioning to new launch systems. Altman highlights the rise of commercial spaceflight, especially the role of companies like SpaceX, while acknowledging the risks and regulatory complexities involved. The conversation touches on broader themes like national prestige, competition with China, and the urgent need for better space traffic management as launch rates and satellite numbers surge. Altman closes with a personal story of perseverance, detailing his setbacks and determination to become an astronaut, emphasizing the importance of resilience and never giving up on one's goals. Watch the episode on our website or the following platforms 🎥 WATCH THE REPLAY SpaceX stands as the gravitational center of today's space economy. Its bold ambitions, relentless innovation and market-defining influence have not only redefined what's possible in space launch and communications, they've also set the pace for the broader industry. When SpaceX moves, markets react. When it grows, competitors scramble to catch up. Understanding its trajectory is critical for anyone navigating the evolving commercial space landscape. Join us as we sit down with Novaspace to dig into their in-depth analysis of SpaceX's financial health, strategic evolution and key business segments. Discussion topics include: SpaceX launch and infrastructure SpaceX Starlink and its key verticals, including consumer broadband, roaming, aero, maritime, military applications, and direct-to-device services Financial health and forecast And more WATCH THE REPLAY Sign up for more SpaceNews newsletters Every Weekday - Listen to First Up Daily Headlines Your weekday morning news update, delivered as a podcast and always less than 10 minutes. Available on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and your favorite app. And now available on YouTube Music. NEW: The China Report Subscribe

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