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Space IoT: The Final Frontier

Over the Air · 27 Apr 2021 · 19m

What this episode covers

Dennis Muilenburg, former CEO of Boeing and current CEO of New Vista Acquisition Corp., discusses the transformation of the aerospace industry and the rise of Space IoT. He explains how New Vista, a SPAC focused on emerging aerospace technologies, aims to support startups in satellite networks, low Earth orbit ecosystems, and asteroid mining. Muilenburg highlights the shift from traditional defense systems to commercial connectivity, citing his past work on Boeing's Future Combat Systems as a precursor to modern connected hardware.

Most relevant to

large enterprises and early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Boeing, New Vista Acquisition Corp.
Products
Future Combat Systems, International Space Station, Artemis program, Space Launch System
Also
Elon Musk, Neil Armstrong

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