Introduction
Why Space Matters explores how the new space economy is reshaping life on Earth: from national security and energy to communications, climate, and global infrastructure.
Hosted by Laura Todd and Jason Carvalho, the show brings space insiders out of the echo chamber, with conversations between founders, operators, investors, and policymakers building the next era of space technology. We go beyond headlines and hype to unpack the real systems, capital flows, and geopolitical forces driving humanity’s expansion into orbit and beyond.
If you care about the future of infrastructure, defense, energy, or frontier innovation, this is your signal.
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