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Space Minds: Chris Quilty looks at the future of the space industry

05/19/2026

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In this episode of Space Minds, Mike Gruss talks with Chris Quilty as part of the ongoing CEO Series. They discuss the launch bottleneck, the new budget proposals and what to expect in the next 12 months.

CEO Series: Chris Quilty looks at the future of the space industry

FROM THE CONVERSATION

"We've got another critical issue that I think too many people overlook. Effectively, we've got only two spaceports in the U.S. It is a terribly dangerous situation for our industry." – Chris Quilty

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