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159 - The Budget Wedges are All Wedging (with Joey Roulette and Jacqueline Feldscher)

Jul 18, 2024
Joey Roulette and Jacqueline Feldscher discuss the Falcon 9 failure fallout and Starliner communication woes. Topics include canceled lunar rover, Starliner crew confidence, Firefly Aerospace CEO investigation, and industry challenges.
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  • Firefly Aerospace faces internal instability affecting operational efficiency and leadership changes.
  • Space industry witnesses companies diversifying business models beyond launch services for market expansion.

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Firefly Aerospace CEO Ousted Amid Internal Investigation

The CEO of Firefly Aerospace, Bill Weber, was ousted following an internal investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a female employee. The company had been investigating this allegation, initially finding no evidence, but subsequently removing Weber as CEO. Morale within the company appears low, with reports of multiple employee departures raising questions about the company's stability and future leadership.

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