What if the next breakthrough in medicine, semiconductor manufacturing, and artificial intelligence doesn't happen on Earth—but in space?

In Part 2 of Kevin Cirilli's conversation with Momentus CEO John Rood, the discussion dives into the technologies that are shaping the next generation of the commercial space economy.

John explains how Momentus is building the "UPS of Space," transporting scientific payloads, AI-powered satellites, and cutting-edge research into orbit. He also reveals how zero-gravity manufacturing could transform semiconductor production, accelerate medical breakthroughs, and unlock entirely new industries.

The conversation explores DARPA and NASA missions, AI-guided satellite operations, robotic assembly in orbit, Wi-Fi in space, and the growing demand for America's next generation of space professionals.

Whether you're interested in commercial spaceflight, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, or the future of innovation, this episode offers an exciting look at where technology is headed next.

What if the next breakthrough in medicine, semiconductor manufacturing, and artificial intelligence doesn't happen on Earth&mdash;but in space?
In Part 2 of Kevin Cirilli's conversation with Momentus CEO John Rood, the discussion dives into the technologies that are shaping the next generation of the commercial space economy.
John explains how Momentus is building the "UPS of Space," transporting scientific payloads, AI-powered satellites, and cutting-edge research into orbit. He also reveals how zero-gravity manufacturing could transform semiconductor production, accelerate medical breakthroughs, and unlock entirely new industries.
The conversation explores DARPA and NASA missions, AI-guided satellite operations, robotic assembly in orbit, Wi-Fi in space, and the growing demand for America's next generation of space professionals.
Whether you're interested in commercial spaceflight, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, or the future of innovation, this episode offers an exciting look at where technology is headed next.

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. 

Kevin Cirilli is the founder of meet the future™ (mtf.tv). Cirilli has advised some of the nation’s leading military nonprofit philanthropists and policymakers and he is an emerging playwright. As a journalist, he is the former Chief Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg Television and Radio, where he covered the White House, Congress, and global economic policy while anchoring a daily geopolitical business affairs program.

Before founding mtf.tv, Kevin appeared across nearly every major network — including CBS News, MSNBC, CNN, FOX News, C-SPAN, NPR, and Yahoo Finance — providing nonpartisan political and economic analysis and conducting exclusive interviews with some of the most influential figures of the 21st century. He was also a media fellow at the Atlantic Council in the Global China Hub.

He has reported from across the United States and around the world — including assignments in Israel, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia — covering pivotal moments in global affairs and the people driving change.

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;
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-cirilli-943b162a/">Kevin Cirilli</a>&nbsp;is the founder of meet the future&trade; (mtf.tv). Cirilli has advised some of the nation&rsquo;s leading military nonprofit philanthropists and policymakers and he is an emerging playwright. As a journalist, he is the former Chief Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg Television and Radio, where he covered the White House, Congress, and global economic policy while anchoring a daily geopolitical business affairs program.
Before founding mtf.tv, Kevin appeared across nearly every major network &mdash; including CBS News, MSNBC, CNN, FOX News, C-SPAN, NPR, and Yahoo Finance &mdash; providing nonpartisan political and economic analysis and conducting exclusive interviews with some of the most influential figures of the 21st century. He was also a media fellow at the Atlantic Council in the Global China Hub.
He has reported from across the United States and around the world &mdash; including assignments in Israel, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia &mdash; covering pivotal moments in global affairs and the people driving change.

HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli

What if the next breakthrough in medicine, semiconductor manufacturing, and artificial intelligence doesn't happen on Earth—but in space?  In Part 2 of Kevin Cirilli's conversation with Momentus CEO John Rood, the discussion dives into the technologies that are shaping the next generation of the commercial space economy.

HELLO FUTURE: The Future of Space Manufacturing, AI Satellites & Zero-Gravity Innovation with Momentus CEO John Rood

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