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The Unknown Quantity

The Unknown Quantity explores the commercial space frontier through the eyes of those shaping its future — the investors, the entrepreneurs, and the inventors. Hosted by seasoned professionals with over 50 years of combined experience in the New Space industry, each episode introduces listeners to a guest who is an "unknown quantity" — until now. Whether you"re an insider or just space-curious, this podcast is your backstage pass to the bold minds driving the next great leap. After the show, our

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01:01:27

The Unknown Quantity · Camisha L. Simmons — January...

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2026/01/13

The Unknown Quantity · Camisha L. Simmons — January 12, 2026Camisha L. Simmons, attorney at Simmons Legal PLLC, joins The Unknown Quantity, a business and finance podcast focused on the commercial space industry, emerging technology, and investment strategy.Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson of the Center for Space Commerce and Finance and produced by Better Futures Inc., the show examines how law, capital, and technology shape the future of the space economy and deep tech markets.Come join us as we

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01:01:07

The Unknown Quantity · CEO of LiftPort Group Michael...

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2026/01/09

In this episode, we speak with Michael Laine, President of LiftPort Group, often referred to as the “space elevator guy,” about the business realities of building a Lunar space elevator.Rather than diving into speculation, the discussion centers on how capital intensive infrastructure projects are planned, financed, and approached over long time horizons, and what needs to be in place before concepts can move toward execution.If you work in aerospace, technology, policy, finance, or space systems,

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01:00:10

The Unknown Quantity · CEO of Starcloud Phillip...

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2026/01/06

**The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a focused discussion led by proponents of a provocative idea: data centers in space. This episode provides a forum for advocates to lay out the technical, regulatory, and economic case for placing computing infrastructure off Earth, and to address the most common points of skepticism directly. From launch capacity and orbital operations to power, cooling, and long-term viability, the conversation explores what would need to change for space-based data

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01:32:29

The Unknown Quantity · Year in Review Special —...

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2025/12/30

The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a Year in ReviewSpecial, closing out 2025 with one of the most respected voices in the spaceindustry. Joining us is Dr. David Livingston, widely regarded as the godfatherof space industry podcasting and the longtime host of The Space Show. In thisspecial episode, we take a wide-ranging look back at the biggest developments,turning points, and surprises of the year in space—commercial launches, policyshifts, industry consolidation, and what the trends of 2025

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01:02:05

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2025/12/23

The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a focused discussion on a provocative idea: data centers in space. We examine the technical, regulatory, and economic realities of placing computing infrastructure off Earth, and whether the concept holds up under skeptical scrutiny. From launch capacity to orbital operations, this conversation explores what would need to change for space-based data infrastructure to move from theory to reality.If you work in aerospace, technology, policy, or space systems,

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2025/12/19

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomyThe Unknown Quantity · News with Editorial — December 8, 2025#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Spaceports #CommercialSpace #CisLunarEconomyThe Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a high impact episode focused on the future of commercial space infrastructure. We explore how improved launch capacity, smarter regulatory pathways, and modernized spaceport design will shape the next era of commercial space growth. If you work in

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01:01:55

The Unknown Quantity · News Special — December 15, 2025

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2025/12/16

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomyThe Unknown Quantity · News with Editorial — December 8, 2025#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Spaceports #CommercialSpace #CisLunarEconomyThe Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a high impact episode focused on the future of commercial space infrastructure. We explore how improved launch capacity, smarter regulatory pathways, and modernized spaceport design will shape the next era of commercial space growth. If you work in

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01:01:40

The Unknown Quantity · Michelle L. D. Hanlon —...

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2025/12/09

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomyThe Unknown Quantity · News with Editorial — December 8, 2025#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #Spaceports #CommercialSpace #CisLunarEconomyThe Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a high impact episode focused on the future of commercial space infrastructure. This week we speak with Michelle L. D. Hanlon, President of World Space Week Association, about why spaceports are becoming the strategic foundation of a six hundred billion dollar cisLunar economy.We explore

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2025/12/05

The Unknown Quantity · December 4, 2025. #Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomyThe Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a powerful episode. This week we sit down with the President of World Space Week Association to discuss the future of commercial spaceports, and why expanding launch infrastructure is critical to unlocking the approximately six hundred billion dollar cisLunar economy. From regulatory pathways to scaling orbital access, the conversation brings deep

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01:01:21

The Unknown Quantity –Dennis Stone– December 1, 2025

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2025/12/02

The Unknown Quantityreturns Monday with a powerful episode. This week we sit down with DennisStone, Head of LEO Commercial Space Ltd. President of World Space Week Association, todiscuss the future of commercial spaceports and why expanding launchinfrastructure is critical to unlocking the approximately six hundred billiondollar cisLunar economy. From regulatory pathways to scaling orbital access,Dennis brings deep insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and space advocatesalike. Listen here:

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01:01:48

The Unknown Quantity – Tom Marotta – November 24, 2025

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2025/11/25

#Innovation#Podcast #SpaceEconomy#Innovation#Podcast #SpaceEconomy 🚀The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a powerful episode! This week we sitdown with Tom Marotta, Founder of The Spaceport Company, to discuss the futureof commercial spaceports and why expanding launch infrastructure is critical tounlocking the ~$600B CisLunar economy. From regulatory pathways to scalingorbital access, Tom brings deep insights for entrepreneurs, investors, andspace advocates alike. 🎧 Listen here:

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01:00:42

The Unknown Quantity — Special Guest Dallas Bienhoff...

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2025/11/21

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance 🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity on November 13, 2025 — the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy. 🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring: ✨ Space news 🔍 In-depth discussions 👨‍🚀 Expert interviews with funders, founders, and frontier builders 🌌 Thursday’s must-listen episode

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2025/11/18

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinanceTune in to The Unknown Quantity on November 17, 2025 — the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy.Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring:✨ Space news🔍 In-depth discussions👨‍🚀 Expert interviews with funders, founders, and frontier buildersMonday’s episode features Rob Auchincloss, offering a compelling conversation at the

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00:57:18

The Unknown Quantity — Special Guest Dallas Bienhoff...

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2025/11/14

#Innovation#Podcast #SpaceEconomy#Innovation#Podcast #SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere#SpaceFinance 🚀Tune in to The Unknown Quantity on November 13, 2025 — the podcast decoding the~$600B cisLunar space economy. 🎙️ Hosted by ThomasAndrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, webring: ✨ Space news 🔍 In-depth discussions 👨‍🚀Expert interviews with funders, founders, and frontier builders 🌌Thursday’s must-listen episode features Dallas Bienhoff — a conversationexploring

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01:02:40

The Unknown Quantity — Special Guest Chip Joyce —...

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2025/11/11

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy#SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity on November 10, 2025 — the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy.🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring:✨ Space news🔍 In-depth discussions👨‍🚀 Expert interviews with funders, founders, and frontier builders.🌌 Monday’s must-listen episode features Chip Joyce — a

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01:01:37

The Unknown Quantity — Special Guest Joaquin Gallardo...

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2025/11/08

#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy#Innovation #Podcast #SpaceEconomy#SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity on November 6, 2025 — the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy.🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring:✨ Space news🔍 In-depth discussions👨‍🚀 Expert interviews with funders, founders, and frontier builders.🌌 Thursday’s must-listen episode features Joaquin Gallardo — a

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01:00:49

The Unknown Quantity-Special Guest Taylor...

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2025/10/31

#SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance#SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity on October 27, 2025 — the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy.🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring:✨ Space news🔍 In-depth discussions👨‍🚀 Expert interviews with funders, founders, and frontier builders.🌌 Tomorrow’s must-listen episode features Taylor Winkelman — a conversation exploring

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01:01:42

The Unknown Quantity-Special Guest Actuate...

The Unknown Quantity ·

2025/10/28

#SpaceEconomy #CisLunarEconosphere #SpaceFinance🚀 Tune to The Unknown Quantity on October 27, 2025— the podcast decoding the ~$600B cisLunar space economy.🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring:✨ Space news🔍 In-depth discussions👨‍🚀 Expert interviews with funders, founders, and frontier builders.🌌 Tomorrow’s must-listen episode features Christopher Le and Andrew Woodfield of Actuate Ventures — a conversation exploring how capital

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00:59:38

The Unknown Quantity – Stephen Fleming -October 20, 2025

The Unknown Quantity ·

2025/10/21

🚀 This Week on The Unknown QuantityWe cover the latest developments in space commerce, explore how modular containerization is transforming scalability beyond Earth, and feature an exclusive interview with Stephen Fleming, a seasoned technology executive and advisor.✨ Tune in and stay ahead. 🚀

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01:36:38

The Unknown Quantity – One Year Special – October 13,...

The Unknown Quantity ·

2025/10/17

🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity — the podcast exploring the intersection of digital transformation, innovation, emerging technologies, and data science!🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and co-hosted by Michael Laine, and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring you:✨ Cutting-edge tech news🔍 Deep-dive discussions👨‍💻 Expert insights from innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leadersSPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Daniel Tompkins Agricultural Scientist, GrowMars🌌 Recap of the

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