T+332: Quantum Space (with Jim Bridenstine, CEO)

About this episode

Jim Bridenstine discusses his new role as CEO of Quantum Space and the company's direction in the space industry.

Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has joined Quantum Space as CEO. We talk about what the company is working on, the Ranger spacecraft, how they fit into the industry, where he sees their market going, and what it’s like to be a former NASA Administrator running a company in the industry.

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Colangelo

Guest: Jim Bridenstine

Topics covered

• space industry
• quantum technology
• NASA
• spacecraft
• market trends

Keywords

• Jim Bridenstine
• Quantum Space
• NASA Administrator
• Ranger spacecraft
• space industry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA, Quantum Space

Products: Ranger spacecraft

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