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Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them. Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakt... more

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In this episode of Valley of Depth, we sit down with Jack Kuhr, Payload Pro’s Research Director, to unpack what SpaceX has become on the eve of what could be the largest IPO in history. What began as a launch company has evolved into a vertically int... more

We’re excited to launch a very special edition of Valley of Depth, recorded live from the historic vault deep beneath the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Going forward, we’ll be returning to the NYSE each month to host a series of conversations from ... more

As constraints on energy, water, and permitting collide with exploding demand for AI and compute, a once-fringe idea is moving rapidly toward the center of the conversation: putting data centers in space. Starcloud believes orbital infrastructure isn... more

As more nations realize that space is no longer just a scientific domain but a foundation of economic power and national security, a new question is emerging: who will actually build the infrastructure that underpins it? Orbitworks believes the answe... more

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Recent Guests

John Serafini
CEO of Hawkeye 360
Hawkeye 360
Episode: Future of Signal Intelligence (LIVE @ NYSE), with John Serafini (CEO of Hawkeye 360)
Philip Johnston
CEO of Starcloud
Starcloud
Episode: Data Center Debate, with Philip Johnston (CEO of Starcloud)
Hamdullah Mohib
CEO of Orbitworks and former Afghan ambassador to the US and national security advisor.
Orbitworks
Episode: Sovereignty in Orbit, with Hamdullah Mohib (CEO of Orbitworks)
Marc Berte
CEO of Overview Energy, focused on space-based solar power technologies.
Overview Energy
Episode: Grid From Above, with Marc Berte (CEO of Overview Energy)
Halen Mattison
Co-founder and CEO of General Galactic; previously worked on propulsion and life support systems at SpaceX.
General Galactic
Episode: Railroad to Mars, with Halen Mattison (CEO of General Galactic)
Austin Link
Co-founder of Starfish Space, working on autonomous satellite technology.
Starfish Space
Episode: Rendezvous Economics, with Austin Link (Co-Founder of Starfish Space)
Nicolaas Verheem
CEO of Trl11 and founder of Teradek, who has a background in wireless video technology for media and defense.
Trl11
Episode: The Missing Sensor, with Nicolaas Verheem (CEO of TRL11)
Neel Kunjur
Co-founder and CTO of K2 Space
K2 Space
Episode: Engineering Mass Abundance, with Neel Kunjur (CTO of K2 Space)
Kristin Houston
President of Space Propulsion and Power Systems at L3Harris
L3Harris
Episode: Proven Propulsion, with Kristin Houston (President of Space Power & Propulsion Systems of L3Harris)

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Mo Islam
Host of discussions that bridge technology innovation and strategic policy, exploring the intricacies of national security and deep tech.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • The go-to podcast for space founders and VCs

    I discovered this podcast two weeks before I was preparing to moderate a panel on New Space for a deep tech conference and it was exactly what I needed to get up to speed on the opportunities and challenges of space commercialization. Mo finds just the right balance in unpacking both technology and business implications, and it’s a master class in the key metrics, terminology and “bleeding head” problems in the various sectors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    renitakalhorn
    United States8 months ago
  • Engaging Conversation

    Just finished listening to Mo’s latest podcast with Jane Poynter and Tabor MacCallum from Space Perspective. It gave me goosebumps with the prospect of any one of us going to space, including me, and what that would do for modern civilization.

    These two interviewees are remarkable humans - check out their past with Biosphere 2, Paragon Space Development, and StratEx. And hats off to the interviewer, Mo, for bringing all this to our attention in a fascinating interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Houston, we have an answer
    United States3 years ago
  • Love pathfinder

    Love the host and all the interesting guests…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AGB FOR REAL
    United States3 years ago
  • Current trends and valuable space insights

    I love hearing all the tips and latest trends from the guests who are active in the space industry. This is a great way to stay current on all the exciting space activities!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sponz
    United States3 years ago
  • Educational - awesome - on point

    This is one of the most educational podcast I listen to on a monthly basis. Ari and the team at payload ensure we are an educated space community though thoughtful engagement and digestible podcasts! Thank you all! 🙏🏻😎🛰️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fvargas22012
    United States3 years ago

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Audience members express that the discussions are educational and facilitate a deeper understanding of the current trends in the aerospace and defense industries.
Reviewers find the podcast engaging, particularly noting interviews that tackle thought-provoking advancements in space exploration and technology.
Listeners appreciate the balance of technological insights and business implications, stating that it serves as a solid resource for understanding the challenges in the space commercialization sector.

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Future of Signal Intelligence (LIVE @ NYSE), with John Serafini (CEO of Hawkeye 360)
Q: What is your general philosophy around buy versus build?
Hawkeye maintains a philosophy of in-house integration, designing and building their own spacecraft and payloads, which allows control over quality, timeliness, and cost.
Future of Signal Intelligence (LIVE @ NYSE), with John Serafini (CEO of Hawkeye 360)
Q: Can you give some examples of illegal activity that you've tracked?
A notable example includes the Chinese National Fishing Fleet illegally fishing in the EEZ of the Galapagos, where Hawkeye detected their signal emissions despite them turning off their AIS to go dark.
Future of Signal Intelligence (LIVE @ NYSE), with John Serafini (CEO of Hawkeye 360)
Q: What exactly is Hawkeye detecting, and how do you geolocate, and why is having commercial access to this data a game changer?
Hawkeye detects RF emitters above a watt in power, such as radar systems and satellite phones, allowing tracking of vessels engaged in illegal activities even when their beacons are turned off.
Sovereignty in Orbit, with Hamdullah Mohib (CEO of Orbitworks)
Q: How do you see Orbitworks changing the Middle East's role in the global space economy?
I envision Orbitworks helping the region transition from being a space service importer to a net exporter of space services.
Sovereignty in Orbit, with Hamdullah Mohib (CEO of Orbitworks)
Q: What is the architecture of the constellation? When will the constellation be at its sort of mature state?
The first constellation is 10 satellites, with the first being launched in October this year and all 10 expected to be in orbit by the end of 2027.

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Recent guests on Valley of Depth include:

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2. Philip Johnston
3. Hamdullah Mohib
4. Marc Berte
5. Halen Mattison
6. Austin Link
7. Nicolaas Verheem
8. Neel Kunjur

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