In this podcast, defense industry legend Norm Augustine shares his experiences and insights. He discusses the defense industry heyday, consolidation in the 90s, and his involvement with the CIA. They also talk about government procurement contracts, the Last Supper meeting at the Pentagon, and the merger process that created Lockheed Martin. Norm shares personal stories and reflects on his career path and retirement goals.

Norm Augustine, an aerospace industry veteran and chair of key studies on space policy, discusses alarming findings from the 'NASA at a Crossroads' report. He highlights NASA's workforce and infrastructure challenges and its struggle to compete with commercial space firms. Augustine emphasizes the urgent need for strategic long-term investments to revitalize NASA's capabilities. The conversation explores how budget cuts and management restructuring jeopardize mission goals, necessitating a renewed focus on sustainable planning and technological advancements.