Posts by Morsiell Dormu

In this insightful episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn sits down with Michal Brichta, Director of the Slovak Space Office – Industry Branch, to discuss emerging space markets, ecosystem development, and the role of new space nations in the global economy. Brichta has played a critical role in positioning Slovakia as a rising…

In this forward-looking episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn sits down with Joerg Kreisel and Thomas A. Schervan, leading experts in In-Space Service, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM), to discuss how modularity and plug-and-play space infrastructure will shape the future of space operations. Their company, iBoss GmbH, is at the forefront of enabling scalable…

In this thought-provoking episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn sits down with Dr. Ken Davidian, a space industry veteran with over 40 years of experience across NASA, the FAA, and academia, to explore transatlantic space activities and the evolving dynamics between the U.S. and European space markets. Key Highlights Include: Bridging Transatlantic Space…

In this insightful episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn sits down with Rose Croshier, an international relations specialist within the Office of Space Commerce, to explore strategies for fostering international business engagement in the rapidly evolving global space economy. With her expertise in bridging gaps between governments and industries, Croshier shares frameworks and…

In this dynamic episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn engages with Kevin O’Connell, a leading authority on space commerce and the global space economy, to discuss the rapid acceleration and diversification of the space domain. O’Connell, a former director of the Office of Space Commerce and CEO of Space Economy Rising, shares insights…

In this engaging episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at the Space Foundation, celebrates the 50th anniversary of GPS with Lisa Dyer, Executive Director of the GPS Innovation Alliance. With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of public policy, national security, and technology, Lisa provides…

In this engaging episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at the Space Foundation, hosts Kevin Lausten, President of Morpheus Space, to explore the transformative role of space mobility in the rapidly evolving commercial space industry. With 23 years of industry expertise, Kevin shares insights into how private…

In this episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn discusses the evolving space workforce, featuring insights from Mel Stricklan, Executive Director of Space Workforce 2030, and Mike French, Vice President of Space Systems at the Aerospace Industries Association. Recorded live at the 39th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, the conversation highlights the challenges and…

In this episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn delves into the complex and ever-relevant topic of space sustainability, joined by Dr. Peter Martinez, Executive Director of the Secure World Foundation. With decades of experience spanning multilateral space diplomacy, regulation, and capacity building, Dr. Martinez provides a comprehensive look at what sustainability means in…

In this insightful episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn dives into the critical topic of space sustainability, focusing on commercial approaches to building a sustainable space infrastructure. Joining her is Chris Blackerby, Chief Operating Officer of AstroScale Holdings, who shares his expertise on addressing space debris and fostering a sustainable orbital environment. Key…