Why Microgravity Matters: Erika Wagner on Medicine, Chips, and Manufacturing in Space

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Tony Sewell and Rob Ruyak

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Space Insiders is your bi-weekly deep dive into the intersection of space, cloud technologies, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Tony Sewell and Rob Ruyak, both seasoned space-tech executives, this podcast features candid conversations with founders, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future beyond Earth. Whether you're launching a startup, investing in innovation, or just space-curious, Space Insiders gives you the behind-the-scenes insights you won’t hear anywhere else. New episodes drop every two weeks. Subscribe now and join the orbit! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or employer.

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Why Microgravity Matters: Erika Wagner on Medicine, Chips, and Manufacturing in Space

Space Insiders

52 minutes

2 months ago

Why Microgravity Matters: Erika Wagner on Medicine, Chips, and Manufacturing in Space

Summary
In this conversation, Erika Wagner shares her journey from a passionate child fascinated by space to a leading figure in aerospace and biomedical engineering. The discussion covers the evolving role of NASA, the significance of microgravity research, and the future of commercial space stations like Orbital Reef. Erika also highlights the importance of collaboration in the European space landscape, the implications of space law, and the potential for innovations in space food and logistics. The conversation concludes with advice for aspiring professionals in the space industry.

Chapters
00:00 Technical Difficulties and Proposal Pressures
10:59 Passion for Space and Engineering
13:43 The Intersection of Space and Health
16:30 Experiencing Microgravity and Its Insights
19:32 Journey to Blue Origin
22:39 The Future of Low Earth Orbit
25:41 Exploration Company and Its Mission
29:47 Government Demand and National Security in Space
33:21 Microgravity and Its Applications
37:01 The Future of Space Stations
39:59 Industries Poised for Growth in Space
41:48 Getting Involved in the Space Industry
45:45 The Evolution of Space Law
47:04 Fun with Space Food

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Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or employer.