What does it actually take to build the future in space—and why does it matter here on Earth?

In this episode of Hello, Future, Kevin Cirilli sits down with John Rood, CEO of Momentus, former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, former National Security Council official, and former executive at Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.

John shares his remarkable journey from CIA intelligence analyst to leading one of America's most innovative commercial space companies. Together, they explore how the rapidly growing space economy is creating new jobs, strengthening national security, lowering launch costs, and unlocking technologies that improve everyday life.

The conversation also explains how Momentus is becoming the "UPS of Space," transporting satellites and scientific payloads to their destinations while helping accelerate research, communications, and the next generation of space infrastructure.

Whether you're fascinated by commercial spaceflight, defense technology, or the future of American innovation, this episode offers an inside look at one of the fastest-growing industries shaping the decades ahead.