{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/6ab52987079b46c819c3cebb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dr Steven P. Shepard, Co-Founder and CEO at Vaxon space","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/1790257558188-5f4425bb-0e69-4dd9-bbe7-1f8f7e3e7187.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The next generation of space infrastructure could be built much closer to Earth.</p><p><br></p><p>In the latest episode of TECHNE Connect to Visionaries, we sit down with <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpshepard/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Steven P. Shepard</a>, Co-Founder and CEO of <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/vaxon-space/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vaxon Space</a>, to discuss the future of very low Earth orbit (VLEO) and why this emerging orbital regime could transform satellite technology.</p><p><br></p><p>Steven shares his journey from working on advanced space programmes at Lockheed Martin to founding Vaxon Space and building satellites designed to operate in one of the most challenging environments in orbit.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>- Why very low Earth orbit has remained largely unexplored</p><p>- How Vaxon Space is overcoming the challenges of atmospheric drag and atomic oxygen</p><p>- Why air-breathing propulsion could change the future of satellite operations</p><p>-The applications VLEO could unlock across defence, imaging, AI and telecommunications</p><p>- Steven’s journey from aerospace engineer to founder</p><p><br></p><p>This is a conversation about pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and building the next generation of space capabilities.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}