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Aug 25, 2026 22 min

Propulsion is having a moment

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In this episode, SpaceNews' Mike Gruss interviews Kevin Lausten, CEO of Morpheus Space, at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. They discuss why propulsion is critical for enabling adaptation in a moment of congestion and competition, what sovereignty means for the market and how autonomy is changing production. This episode is sponsored by FrontGrade. 👉 See more episodes in the Space Minds playlist About Space Minds Space Minds is a new audio and video podcast from SpaceNews that focuses on the inspiring leaders, technologies and exciting opportunities in space. This weekly podcast features compelling interviews with scientists, founders and experts who love to talk about space, covers the news that has enthusiasts daydreaming, and engages with listeners. Join David Ariosto, Mike Gruss and journalists from the SpaceNews team for new episodes every Thursday. Space Minds Podcast ⁠https://spacenews.com/space-minds-podcast/ Sign up for a SpaceNews newsletter ⁠https://spacenews.com/newsletters/⁠

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