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Brook Leonard, CEO at Rogue Space Systems Corporation

41 min · 21. maj 2026
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In this episode we speak with Brook Leonard, CEO at Rogue Space Systems, about his journey from the US Air Force into commercial space leadership. Brook shares how his experience as a pilot and leader shaped his approach to building teams, solving complex problems, and driving execution in high-pressure environments. The conversation explores the shift towards a new space economy, where infrastructure, logistics, and autonomy are becoming critical to scaling operations in orbit. Brook also explains how Rogue Space Systems is developing in-orbit logistics, payload containers, servicing vehicles, and autonomous software to support the next generation of space missions. Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve. But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you. 👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent 💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne Talent Inspire your future. Plug into what’s next. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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