The Unknown Quantity
The Unknown Quantity
Podcast Description
The Unknown Quantity explores the commercial space frontier through the eyes of those shaping its future — the investors, the entrepreneurs, and the inventors. Hosted by seasoned professionals with over 50 years of combined experience in the New Space industry, each episode introduces listeners to a guest who is an "unknown quantity" — until now.
Whether you're an insider or just space-curious, this podcast is your backstage pass to the bold minds driving the next great leap. After the show, our guests won’t be unknown anymore — they’ll be the ones to watch.
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on the ~$600B global space economy, particularly the CisLunar Econosphere, with episodes covering topics such as investment trends, infrastructure advancements, and emerging technologies in space. Examples include discussions about containerization in space and features on notable figures like Dr. Doug Plata and Dr. Jason Held, highlighting their contributions to the evolving landscape.
The Unknown Quantity explores the commercial space frontier through the eyes of those shaping its future — the investors, the entrepreneurs, and the inventors. Hosted by seasoned professionals with over 50 years of combined experience in the New Space industry, each episode introduces listeners to a guest who is an “unknown quantity” — until now.
Whether you’re an insider or just space-curious, this podcast is your backstage pass to the bold minds driving the next great leap. After the show, our guests won’t be unknown anymore — they’ll be the ones to watch.
🚀 Tune in to The Unknown Quantity — the podcast exploring the intersection of digital transformation, innovation, emerging technologies, and data science!🎙️ Hosted by Thomas Andrew Olson and co-hosted by Michael Laine, and sponsored by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, we bring you:✨ Cutting-edge tech news🔍 Deep-dive discussions👨💻 Expert insights from innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leadersSPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Daniel Tompkins Agricultural Scientist, GrowMars🌌 Recap of the latest news and a review of the recent SpaceX launch.🎧 Listen this Monday: Spotify👉 Like, share, and spread the signal — the future is closer than you think.
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