In this episode of Hello Future, host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb to explore the mysteries of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. With its strange trajectory, unusual chemistry, and puzzling size, could this object be a natural phenomenon—or something more? Dr. Loeb challenges conventional science, introduces his groundbreaking “Loeb Scale” for evaluating interstellar objects, and makes the case for open-minded inquiry into potential extraterrestrial technology. He also explains why space exploration is critical for humanity’s future and what this discovery could mean for our place in the cosmos.

Learn more about Avi Loeb

In this episode of Hello Future, host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb to explore the mysteries of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. With its strange trajectory, unusual chemistry, and puzzling size, could this object be a natural phenomenon&mdash;or something more? Dr. Loeb challenges conventional science, introduces his groundbreaking &ldquo;Loeb Scale&rdquo; for evaluating interstellar objects, and makes the case for open-minded inquiry into potential extraterrestrial technology. He also explains why space exploration is critical for humanity&rsquo;s future and what this discovery could mean for our place in the cosmos.
<a href="https://astronomy.fas.harvard.edu/people/avi-loeb">Learn more about Avi Loeb</a>

HELLO, FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli is the daily podcast where tomorrow’s biggest questions come alive. Are aliens already visiting us? Could your next job be in space? What if satellites could find lost cities, or stop the next wildfire? What happens if America loses the space race… or if every satellite went dark tomorrow? From Mars to UFOs, from flying cars to “civilization starter kits,” each episode blends science, technology, and imagination with the real choices shaping our world. It’s smart, fast, and curious, built for anyone who’s ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what comes next. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the future, knocking on your door. 

HELLO, FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli&nbsp;is the daily podcast where tomorrow&rsquo;s biggest questions come alive. Are aliens already visiting us? Could your next job be in space? What if satellites could find lost cities, or stop the next wildfire? What happens if America loses the space race&hellip; or if every satellite went dark tomorrow? From Mars to UFOs, from flying cars to &ldquo;civilization starter kits,&rdquo; each episode blends science, technology, and imagination with the real choices shaping our world. It&rsquo;s smart, fast, and curious, built for anyone who&rsquo;s ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what comes next. This isn&rsquo;t science fiction. It&rsquo;s the future, knocking on your door.&nbsp;

HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli

In this episode of Hello Future, host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb to explore the mysteries of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. With its strange trajectory, unusual chemistry, and puzzling size, could this object be a natural phenomenon—or something more? 

Harvard’s Avi Loeb on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, Alien Tech, and the Future of Space Exploration

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Kevin Cirilli sits down with Michael E. Young of Terran Orbital, one of the critical companies helping make NASA’s Artemis mission possible.

At the center of the conversation: a simple but mind-bending idea — you can’t live, work, or explore without GPS. And if humans are going to return to the Moon, build infrastructure there, and eventually go farther into space, we first need navigation, timing, and communications where none exist today.
Michael explains how Terran Orbital helped build CAPSTONE, the first satellite to operate in a unique lunar orbit without GPS support, proving that future astronauts, robots, and lunar bases can safely coordinate, communicate, and move on the Moon. He breaks down — in plain language — why satellites are getting smaller, smarter, and more powerful, and how those advances unlock everything from lunar logistics to deep-space exploration.

The conversation also looks ahead: how space infrastructure can reduce strain on Earth, enable asteroid mining, power data centers in orbit, and open new frontiers for science, medicine, and energy. Along the way, Michael explains why space security matters, how satellites are protected, and why being first on the Moon isn’t just symbolic — it’s about setting the rules for the future.
This episode is a reminder that mastering the Moon is not the end goal — it’s the training ground for humanity’s next great leap.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Michael E. Young of Terran Orbital, one of the critical companies helping make NASA&rsquo;s Artemis mission possible.
At the center of the conversation: a simple but mind-bending idea &mdash; you can&rsquo;t live, work, or explore without GPS. And if humans are going to return to the Moon, build infrastructure there, and eventually go farther into space, we first need navigation, timing, and communications where none exist today. Michael explains how Terran Orbital helped build CAPSTONE, the first satellite to operate in a unique lunar orbit without GPS support, proving that future astronauts, robots, and lunar bases can safely coordinate, communicate, and move on the Moon. He breaks down &mdash; in plain language &mdash; why satellites are getting smaller, smarter, and more powerful, and how those advances unlock everything from lunar logistics to deep-space exploration.
The conversation also looks ahead: how space infrastructure can reduce strain on Earth, enable asteroid mining, power data centers in orbit, and open new frontiers for science, medicine, and energy. Along the way, Michael explains why space security matters, how satellites are protected, and why being first on the Moon isn&rsquo;t just symbolic &mdash; it&rsquo;s about setting the rules for the future. This episode is a reminder that mastering the Moon is not the end goal &mdash; it&rsquo;s the training ground for humanity&rsquo;s next great leap.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Michael E. Young of Terran Orbital, one of the critical companies helping make NASA’s Artemis mission possible.   At the center of the conversation: a simple but mind-bending idea — you can’t live, work, or explore without GPS. And if humans are going to return to the Moon, build infrastructure there, and eventually go farther into space, we first need navigation, timing, and communications where none exist today.

HELLO FUTURE: Building GPS for the Moon

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/1c15239e-af40-45b6-9cc6-b3cf010776a3/transcript

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Damon Feltman, newly named incoming CEO of the Space Force Association, at the Space Power Conference in Orlando.

Fresh off his appointment, Feltman pulls back the curtain on what the U.S. Space Force actually does — and why it matters far beyond rockets and satellites. From the handful of 20-somethings quietly running the world’s GPS system, to the way space underpins banking, communications, weather, national defense, and daily life, this conversation reframes space as the invisible infrastructure of modern civilization.

Kevin and Feltman explore how Guardians are trained for immense responsibility, how virtual and augmented reality are reshaping military readiness, and why space has become the next great arena for AI, cloud computing, energy, and economic competition. They also dig into the global stakes: China’s ambitions in space, the battle over norms and governance beyond Earth, and why protecting space is inseparable from protecting the future of liberal democracy.

This episode is a rare inside look at a six-year-old service shaping the next industrial revolution — and a reminder that when we talk about the future, we’re really talking about space.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Damon Feltman, newly named incoming CEO of the Space Force Association, at the Space Power Conference in Orlando.
Fresh off his appointment, Feltman pulls back the curtain on what the U.S. Space Force actually does &mdash; and why it matters far beyond rockets and satellites. From the handful of 20-somethings quietly running the world&rsquo;s GPS system, to the way space underpins banking, communications, weather, national defense, and daily life, this conversation reframes space as the invisible infrastructure of modern civilization.
Kevin and Feltman explore how Guardians are trained for immense responsibility, how virtual and augmented reality are reshaping military readiness, and why space has become the next great arena for AI, cloud computing, energy, and economic competition. They also dig into the global stakes: China&rsquo;s ambitions in space, the battle over norms and governance beyond Earth, and why protecting space is inseparable from protecting the future of liberal democracy.
This episode is a rare inside look at a six-year-old service shaping the next industrial revolution &mdash; and a reminder that when we talk about the future, we&rsquo;re really talking about space.

Kevin Cirilli sits down with Damon Feltman, newly named incoming CEO of the Space Force Association, at the Space Power Conference in Orlando.  Fresh off his appointment, Feltman pulls back the curtain on what the U.S. Space Force actually does — and why it matters far beyond rockets and satellites.

HELLO FUTURE: Guardians of the Next Frontier 

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Kevin Cirilli hops on the Magic School Bus of the future with Terry Poon to explore one of the coolest ideas in medicine: a digital twin — a tiny computer version of you that lives in your phone and learns everything about your body. This AI twin watches your steps, your sleep, your snacks, your stress, and even how your body reacts to certain foods. Then it talks to you like a super-smart helper that says, “Hey, if you eat this, your blood sugar will be happy,” or “Time to move a little!” Kevin and Terry break down how this mini-you can predict what meals are good for you, help you make choices that keep you strong, and even talk to your doctor so you don’t have to. It’s science fiction that’s already real — an AI friend made just for your body.

Kevin Cirilli hops on the Magic School Bus of the future with Terry Poon to explore one of the coolest ideas in medicine: a digital twin &mdash; a tiny computer version of you that lives in your phone and learns everything about your body. This AI twin watches your steps, your sleep, your snacks, your stress, and even how your body reacts to certain foods. Then it talks to you like a super-smart helper that says, &ldquo;Hey, if you eat this, your blood sugar will be happy,&rdquo; or &ldquo;Time to move a little!&rdquo; Kevin and Terry break down how this mini-you can predict what meals are good for you, help you make choices that keep you strong, and even talk to your doctor so you don&rsquo;t have to. It&rsquo;s science fiction that&rsquo;s already real &mdash; an AI friend made just for your body.

Kevin Cirilli hops on the Magic School Bus of the future with Terry Poon to explore one of the coolest ideas in medicine: a digital twin — a tiny computer version of you that lives in your phone and learns everything about your body. 

HELLO FUTURE: Meet Your AI Twin: The Little Digital You That Helps You Stay Healthy

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/3d5711c5-3587-4001-b091-b3c300ee2a67/transcript

Harvard’s Avi Loeb on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, Alien Tech, and the Future of Space Exploration

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