Manifest Space with Morgan Brennan
“Manifest Space” hosted by CNBC’s Morgan Brennan focuses on the billionaires and brains behind the ever-expanding opportunities beyond our atmosphere. Brennan features conversations with the mega moguls, industry leaders, and startups in today’s satellite, space, and defense industries looking to invest in the next frontier and guides listeners on how to get in. Sit back, relax, and prepare for liftoff in “Manifest Space.”
Latest episodes
Jul 19, 2022 • 30min
Space Infrastructure with Redwire CEO Peter Cannito 7/19/22
Redwire is a combination of over a dozen companies merged together, developing technology across the space sector. Morgan discuss the growing opportunity in infrastructure with CEO Peter Cannito.
Jun 28, 2022 • 31min
Space Junk with LeoLabs CEO Dan Ceperley 6/28/22
As more objects make their way to orbit, thousands of pieces of debris are putting spacecraft and people at risk. Morgan speaks with Silicon Valley startup LeoLabs CEO Dan Ceperley to discuss the company’s efforts to track space junk as Earth’s orbit debris problem worsens.
Jun 7, 2022 • 25min
Spectrum-Based Space Images with Hawkeye 360 CEO John Serafini 6/7/22
With the war in Ukraine crossing one-hundred days, commercial satellite imagery is getting an increasing amount of attention as companies like Maxar and Planet Labs capture and release pictures of Russia’s invasion in near-real time. Morgan and Hawkeye 360 CEO John Serafini discuss the innovations being made in the satellite sector, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and more.
May 17, 2022 • 36min
Bipartisan Space with former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine 5/17/22
Ahead of Boeing launching its highly-anticipated Starliner flight, Morgan discusses bipartisan space policy, the rise of public-private partnerships and innovations in commercial space with former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
May 5, 2022 • 26min
Space Oddities with Astronaut Chris Hadfield 5/5/22
In recognition of National Astronaut Day, Morgan speaks with Colonel Chris Hadfield about the New Space Age. They discuss the astronaut’s time as commander of the International Space Station, his work across the commercial sector and how exactly one recovers from space blindness.
Apr 26, 2022 • 33min
Public-Private Space with Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver 4/26/22
As SpaceX launches professional government astronauts and private citizens alike to-and-from space this week, Morgan speaks with Lori Garver, CEO of the Earthrise Alliance and former NASA Deputy Administrator about the rise of the public-private partnership in the sector and the future of the agency.
Apr 12, 2022 • 24min
Small Satellites & SPACs with Terran Orbital’s Marc Bell 4/12/22
As the satellite market heats up and stock market cools, Morgan discusses the small satellite landscape with Marc Bell, co-founder, chairman & CEO of recently-public small satellite manufacturer Terran Orbit.
Apr 6, 2022 • 13min
Amazon’s Space Play with ULA’s Tory Bruno 4/6/22
Amazon has announced a multibillion dollar investment in what’s being called the biggest commercial rocket deal in history. Furthering plans for its mega-constellation Project Kuiper, the tech giant is partnering with several providers, including Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, Arianespace and United Launch Alliance. Morgan speaks with Tory Bruno, ULA’s CEO to discuss the deal, Russian rocket engines, and how growing defense budgets could benefit space.
Mar 29, 2022 • 29min
Space Station Business with Axiom Space’s Michael Suffredini 3/29/22
Axiom Space, in partnership with NASA and SpaceX, is set to launch the first-ever all-private mission to the International Space Station. Morgan speaks with company co-founder & CEO Michael Suffredini about the upcoming mission, the impact of geopolitics on the I.S.S. & the company’s plans for a commercial space station.
Mar 22, 2022 • 12min
Satellite Hacks with Viasat’s Mark Dankberg 3/22/22
As the annual Satellite 2022 conference kicks off in Washington D.C., the war in Ukraine is shedding light on the critical nature of space infrastructure. Morgan speaks with Mark Dankberg, Executive Chairman of Viasat to discuss the hack on his company’s services, how companies fortify satellite operations and overall outlook for competition in the space.
