How does a country establish its own space program? Michal Brichta, co-founder of the newly established Slovak Space Office and head of its industry branch, explains on this episode of the Vector. Brichta and host Kelli Kedis Ogborn discuss Slovakia’s intention to leverage its existing capabilities in areas like electronics, IT, and automotive engineering to bolster its space presence. What could the role of local industry, policy and international business look like in enabling a vibrant Slovakian space industry? Listen on for firsthand insight on Brichta’s ambitious initiative.  The Vector is brought to you by Space Commerce Institute at Space Foundation. To tune in live, listen on other platforms, and learn more about Space Commerce Institute programs, please visit http://bit.ly/sci_links.