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Manifest Space with Morgan Brennan

Manifest Space with Morgan Brennan

Hosted by CNBC

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Episodes

200

Latest episode

Mar 2026

Language

EN

About the show

“Manifest Space” hosted by CNBC’s Morgan Brennan focuses on the billionaires and brains behind the ever-expanding opportunities beyond our atmosphere. Brennan features conversations with the mega moguls, industry leaders, and startups in today’s satellite, space, and defense industries looking to invest in the next frontier and guides listeners on how to get in. Sit back, relax, and prepare for liftoff in “Manifest Space.”

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March 6, 202610 min

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on NASA Force launch 3/6/26

NASA announced its latest initiative to recruit engineers and other top talent. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the new venture, returning to the moon, how the agency utilizes AI, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 6, 202611 min

Vast CEO Max Haot on raising $500M in new investment round and competition to replace the ISS 3/6/26

Private space developer Vast just announced a $500 million fundraising round to keep developing private space stations that could replace the ISS once it is retired. Vast CEO Max Haot joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the startup's first significant investment round, why Vast is the right choice to replace the ISS, what he expects data centers in space to look like, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 5, 202614 min

Voyager Technologies' CEO & Chairman Dylan Taylor on Starlab Space Station, data centers in space, and lunar expansion 2/5/26

Morgan Brennan sits down with Voyager Technologies CEO And Chairman Dylan Taylor to discuss the company's Starlab Space Station — on track to launch in 2029 — and how its expanding into data centers in space and setting its sights on the moon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 29, 20269 min

York Space Systems CEO & Founder Dirk Wallinger on IPO Day 1/29/26

York Space Systems CEO & Founder Dirk Wallinger joins Morgan Brennan to discuss his company's IPO, its work with the Defense Department, and the impact of a potential SpaceX IPO on the industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 14, 202620 min

Sidus Space CEO & Founder Carol Craig on Golden Dome, Disruption in Space and a Company Stepping Into the Spotlight 1/14/26

Morgan Brennan sits down with Sidus Space founder and CEO Carol Craig to discuss the company’s rapid rise--a more than 400% stock surge since the fall--and its role as a contract awardee under the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program — part of the broader Golden Dome strategy for U.S. homeland missile defense. After years of flying under the radar, investors are taking notice of the Sidus Space story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 26, 202514 min

HawkEye 360 CEO John Serafini on tracking dark oil tankers across the globe, his latest acquisition and a possible IPO 12/26/25

Morgan Brennan sits down with John Serafini, HawkEye 360 CEO, on the latest episode of Manifest Space. They discuss the company’s role in tracking sanctioned vessels around the world -- so-called “dark vessels.” Plus, how HawkEye 360’s latest acquisition fits into the long-term strategy and if an IPO is in the cards.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 11, 20259 min

Planet Labs CEO Will Marshall on using AI for national security around the globe and the promise of data centers in space 12/11/25

Morgan Brennan sits down with Will Marshall, Planet Labs CEO, on the latest episode of Manifest Space. They discuss how the company is using AI in its satellite imagery to help countries quickly identify the location of security and economic threats around the world. Plus, the natural advantages for data centers in space—and how Planet Labs how to capitalize on the opportunity.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 3, 202521 min

Istari CEO Will Roper on Blue Origin’s moon dust battery and the infrastructure enabling it 12/3/25

Morgan Brennan sits down with Will Roper, Istari CEO, on the latest episode of Manifest Space. They discuss the startup’s big news announced today: partnering with Blue Origin on making a moon dust battery – a device designed entirely with AI. They discuss Istari's "ground" infrastructure that lets AI innovate within guardrails, preventing hallucinations while maintaining creativity. Plus, why connecting data without consolidating it could transform aerospace and defense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 17, 202517 min

York Space Systems CEO on Impact of Government Shutdown, Supply Chain Resilience and What’s Next for York 11/17/25

Morgan Brennan sits down with Dirk Wallinger, York Space Systems founder and CEO, on the latest episode of Manifest Space. They discuss the rapid shift in the role space plays in national security—and why supply chain resiliency is more important then ever, plus York’s role as a prime contractor for the U.S. government and who wins the next era of commercial and defense space.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 7, 202516 min

Intuitive Machines CEO on $800 Million Deal and Building a Lunar Communications Network 11/7/25

Morgan Brennan sits down with Steve Altemus, CEO and co-founder of Intuitive Machine, a company known for lunar landings. But the company just bought Lanteris (formerly part of Maxar )to expand into multi-domain space and establish deep-space communications. Altemus explains how Intuitive Machines plans to own and operate a “Verizon from the Moon,” the next steps in its lunar landing missions, and how the ongoing government shutdown is affecting new space contracts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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