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The Space Hour

Terry Gerton

Booking Overview

This specialized aerospace interview show examines the commercial space industry, space technology, and public-sector policy through conversations with industry leaders, government figures, and academic experts. Agencies could credibly pitch commercial space executives, aerospace and defense specialists, space-policy officials, and experts in satellite infrastructure, robotics, cybersecurity, or workforce strategy; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial institutional or technical credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 182

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 6.1k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

terry.gerton@federalnewsnetwork.com

itunes@hubbardradio.com

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Host

Terry Gerton - Federal News Network journalist covering federal policy, national security, and the aerospace sector.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives, founders, technical leaders, federal government officials or former officials, regulatory specialists, and academics with direct expertise in commercial space, aerospace, defense, space infrastructure, or related policy.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership at a commercial space, aerospace, defense, or space-technology organization, Senior government, regulatory, or military experience, Advanced technical or academic expertise in a space-related field, Responsibility for major space infrastructure, workforce, policy, or technology initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Renee Gregory - GPS Resilience, Backup Positioning Technologies, And The Role Of Federal Agencies In Developing Alternatives To Gps.

Kelly Keatis Ogborn - State Collaboration And Competition, Launch Capacity, Reentry Infrastructure, Supply Chains, And National Commercial-space Strategy.

Ethan Barajas - Robotics And Automation For Cargo Movement, Space-station Maintenance, Manufacturing, And Orbital Infrastructure Servicing.

Sean MacKirdy - Cybersecurity Risks To Satellites, Space Infrastructure, Connected Systems, And The Need For Common Space-cybersecurity Standards.

Julia Brown - Workforce Assessment, Personnel Assignments, Career Decisions, And Force Design In The U.s. Space Force.

Recent Topics

Commercial Space, Aerospace, Space Policy, Space Technology, Cybersecurity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Space Hour
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Meeting the space demand is going to require more than just money

October 05, 2026

Space and defense spending are at record levels, but meeting that demand requires more than money—it requires the ability to scale production quickly. From strengthening domestic supply chains to using software to streamline manufacturing, the industry is looking for ways to move faster. I recently discussed the challenges of scaling up space and defense production and what it will take to keep pace with growing demand with Laura Crabtree. She’s the CEO of Epsilon3.See Privacy Policy at https...

How commercial space companies are utilizing new AI tech

October 05, 2026

As commercial space activity accelerates, companies are looking for new ways to build spacecraft and infrastructure faster and more efficiently. Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of that process, helping developers automate routine tasks while also raising new questions about oversight and security. I recently had the chance to talk to Brian Butcher Software Group Lead at Intuitive Machines, along with Dami Alugo, the company’s Lead DevSecOps Engineer abo...

What better way to commemorate Apollo 11 than to name a day for it

October 05, 2026

More than half a century after Apollo 11 put humans on the moon, the mission remains one of the great achievements of American history. Now, an effort is underway to make July 20 a federal day of observance, giving Americans a chance to celebrate that achievement while inspiring the next generation to pursue science, technology, engineering, the arts and space exploration. I spoke to the man behind the idea, Bob Slater.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Space Hour
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How do I get in touch with The Space Hour?

The Space Hour is hosted by Terry Gerton. Its publicly listed emails are terry.gerton@federalnewsnetwork.com and itunes@hubbardradio.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Space Hour?

The publicly listed emails for The Space Hour: terry.gerton@federalnewsnetwork.com and itunes@hubbardradio.com.

How many listeners does The Space Hour have?

Podseeker estimates The Space Hour reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Space Hour?

The Space Hour typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, founders, technical leaders, federal government officials or former officials, regulatory specialists, and academics with direct expertise in commercial space, aerospace, defense, space infrastructure, or related policy. Common among recent guests: Leadership at a commercial space, aerospace, defense, or space-technology organization; Senior government, regulatory, or military experience; Advanced technical or academic expertise in a space-related field. Recent guests include Renee Gregory, Kelly Keatis Ogborn, and Ethan Barajas.

How hard is it to get booked on The Space Hour?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Space Hour cover?

Recent episodes cover Commercial Space, Aerospace, Space Policy, Space Technology, and Cybersecurity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

terry.gerton@federalnewsnetwork.com

itunes@hubbardradio.com

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