From his existential crisis (in the 5th grade), through the lessons from working with Native American Tribes, to the changes to law that allowed SpaceX and others to take root, Charles Miller has not only lived through but been a part of the creation of today's space world.

Hear his story and gain a little more insight into how space works on Commercial Space Pioneers.

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Don't worry. If you missed episodes 1, 2 and 3. You can jump in to the series anywhere, and catch the previously released episodes any time on YouTube.

Tonight, Tuesday August 22, 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 Charles Miller

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.

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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