HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli

HELLO FUTURE: The Space-Collar Jobs Revolution — How Commercial Space Is Creating New Careers for American Workers

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli continues the conversation with Max Haot, CEO of Vast, shifting focus from the hardware in orbit to the jobs being created here on Earth. As Vast builds real flight hardware today — with Haven-1 already in integration — Haot discusses the surge in “space-collar” jobs in manufacturing, welding, integration, testing, and beyond. With the broader space economy projected to be worth trillions in the coming decade, the discussion explores what this growth actually means for American workers outside the traditional astronaut and rocket-scientist roles. Haot shares how Vast is approaching workforce development and training, the surprising and overlooked job categories emerging in the industry (including designers behind Vast’s new space suits), and why the demand for these roles has changed dramatically in just the last 12–18 months. This forward-looking conversation highlights how commercial space is becoming a powerful engine for high-skill, high-wage job creation across America. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/ [https://mtf.tv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

HELLO FUTURE: Kevin Gets a Space Coach — Recruiting Kirby Runyon for the Civilian Spaceflight Journey

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli officially recruits planetary geologist Kirby Runyon of the Planetary Science Institute (PSI) and The Planetary Society to be his personal “space coach.” Kirby, who conducts NASA-funded lunar research and leads citizen science mapping projects, works directly with the next generation of civilian astronauts through reduced-gravity parabolic flight experiments. He shares why everyday people should embrace a “space lifestyle” right here on Earth — from better science communication to stronger advocacy for NASA exploration. Kevin kicks off his own quest to go to space with expert guidance from one of the most respected voices in planetary science. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/ [https://mtf.tv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

HELLO FUTURE: Commercial Space Stations and America’s Next Chapter in Orbit

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Max Haot, CEO of Vast, about the urgent need for commercially developed space stations as the International Space Station approaches retirement.  Haot, who has been outspoken about NASA’s cost overruns and the need to refocus resources, explains why the current “riskiest period” in ISS operations demands real action now. With Vast’s Haven-1 already in integration and targeted for launch in 2027 as the world’s first commercial space station, the conversation explores the viability of private capital stepping up where government budgets are stretched. Vast recently unveiled its Large Docking Adapter — a new open-source standard designed for the next generation of larger space stations and crewed vehicles — which supports significantly higher mass, greater structural rigidity, and dramatically improved crew and cargo transfer capabilities while remaining compatible with existing docking systems. Haot discusses what NASA would actually need to contribute versus the long-term returns to the country, how Vast is approaching safety and mission design differently, and why this hardware-rich, incremental approach gives the company confidence it can deliver continuous human presence in low Earth orbit by 2030 — even if NASA’s budget faces further pressure. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/ [https://mtf.tv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

HELLO FUTURE: Apollo Astronauts and the Moon UFO Files — What the New Trump UAP Disclosure Reveals

In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli speaks with Dr. Peter Skafish, co-founder and Director of Research at the Sol Foundation — a leading independent research and policy institute dedicated to the serious scientific, academic, and policy study of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and their implications for science, government, and society. With the Trump administration’s recent declassification of Pentagon UAP files, new photos and transcripts from NASA’s Apollo 12 through Apollo 17 missions have come to light — showing astronauts on the Moon reporting strange flashing lights, bright objects, and unexplained phenomena, including one crew member describing the sky lighting up “like the Fourth of July.” Skafish breaks down what these historic sightings actually show, why they matter now more than ever, and how the Sol Foundation is helping bring rigorous, cross-disciplinary research and policy recommendations to the UAP conversation. The discussion explores the broader implications for humanity’s understanding of our place in the universe and what a transparent, “whole of society” approach to these phenomena could mean for the future. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/ [https://mtf.tv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

HELLO FUTURE: Is America Prepared for Quantum Computing?

Quantum computers promise breakthroughs in medicine, materials science, and encryption-breaking power that could render today’s cybersecurity obsolete overnight. In this episode of Hello Future, Kevin Cirilli talks with Leslie Beavers, former Acting DoD Chief Information Officer, about whether the United States is truly ready for the quantum era. We’ll discuss the race between quantum development and “post-quantum” cryptography, the risks to classified systems and critical infrastructure, and what concrete steps government and industry must take now to stay secure. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/ [https://mtf.tv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.