Lori Garver is the author of "Escaping Gravity". The Commercial Space Pioneers Series presented by the Space Frontier Foundation, hosted by Executive Director Sean Mahoney. Explore the cosmic narrative of the "Commercial Space Pioneers," brought to you by the Space Frontier Foundation. Ever puzzled over the evolution from Sputnik to SpaceX, or the rise of lunar landers and space stations? You're not alone – even space industry leaders often lack the full story of their sector's roots. Join us to unearth the history, heroes, and hurdles that shaped today's space industry. By grasping the past's challenges and choices, we can chart a better course for tomorrow, sowing the seeds for the future's space companies. Ignite your curiosity, understand the past, and help shape the future with us. This week’s guest: Lori Garver, former NASA Deputy Administrator and leader in developing NASA’s commercial crew program in 2011.