Tonight, Tuesday July 25th, 8 pm east/5 pm west

Have you ever wondered how this blossoming of commercial space happened?

How about the evolution of space exploration went from Sputnik to SpaceX, or the rise of lunar landers and space stations?

You're not alone – many of us still find new insights and lessons from our history. Learn more about the full story of the sector's roots and the shoulders we stand upon.

Preview Clip with Lori Garver

Join us to unearth the history, heroes, and hurdles that shaped today's space industry. Tune in to “The Commercial Space Pioneers” series, hosted by Sean Mahoney, every Tuesday at 8am ET LIVE on the Space Frontier Foundation YouTube channel.

Our first guest is Lori Garver, former NASA Deputy Administrator and leader in developing NASA’s commercial crew program in 2011. Hear more of Lori’s story and how she launched NASA’s commercial space partnerships and helped shaped the commercial industry to what it is now.

By grasping the past's challenges and choices, we can chart a better course for tomorrow, sowing the seeds for the future's space companies. Ignite your curiosity, understand the past, and help shape the future with us.

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