In a move that surprises absolutely no one who follows the space industry, former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has resurfaced as the CEO of Quantum Space. The man who once ran the agency that put humans on the Moon is now running a company that, presumably, also does space things. Bridenstine sat down with David Ariosto to discuss the strategic shift toward proliferation in low Earth orbit and the politics behind creating the Space Force - because why have one space force when you can have a whole branch of the military dedicated to it?

Meanwhile, Arrow Electronics, a Fortune 500 company that distributes electronic components and enterprise computing products, is apparently also in the space business. They help manufacturers and service providers turn ideas into market-ready solutions, from concept to lifecycle management. Whether it's aerospace, AI, industrial automation, or connected devices, Arrow is there, making sure your next-gen technology doesn't just sit on a drawing board.

All of this is part of Space Minds, a new podcast from SpaceNews that promises to feature compelling interviews with scientists, founders, and experts who really, really love talking about space. Hosted by David Ariosto and Mike Gruss, the weekly podcast drops every Thursday on SpaceNews.com, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. Because if you're not already subscribed to every space podcast out there, you're clearly not trying hard enough.

And hey, if you want to be the first to know when new episodes drop, just enter your email. They promise exclusive access, and by that they mean they'll send you emails. But hey, it's about space, so it's probably worth it.