Big Technology Podcast

Modern Space Race + State of Elon Musk — With Ashlee Vance

May 9, 2023

Ashlee Vance, author of "When the Heavens Went on Sale" and a Bloomberg Businessweek feature writer, shares insights on the modern space race. He discusses the shift towards private companies like SpaceX and Rocket Lab dominating low Earth orbit, revealing how this shift mirrors early internet innovation. Vance also delves into Ukraine's use of satellite technology during conflict, corporate accountability in space, and his unique relationship with Elon Musk, exploring both Musk's ventures and public persona.

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Episode guests

Ashlee Vance

Highlights

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Episode notes

Space tourism and SpaceX mission aspirations from a well-sourced space reporter

01:21

Intro

2min

Revolutionizing Space: The SpaceX Effect

12min

Navigating the New Space Frontier

13min

Exploring the Intersection of Ukrainian and American Aerospace Innovation

3min

Missiles and the New Frontier in Space

8min

Navigating Tech, Space, and Public Perception

21min

Exploring Aspirations in the New Space Era

3min

Ashlee Vance is the author of When The Heavens Went On Sale, a new book about the modern day space race. Join us for a conversation about the commercial ventures fighting for their place in low earth orbit, and why governments have ceded the space to the private sector. We'll discuss SpaceX, Planet, Rocket Lab, Astra, and Firefly Aerospace. Stay tuned of for the final 20 minutes, where Vance discusses his relationship with Elon Musk and the state of the billionaire entrepreneur.

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