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Apr 2025
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Inside the Space Economy: Supply Chain, ...

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In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson welcome Dr. David Beck of the U.S. Space Force and Richard Donaldson, entrepreneur and circularity advocate, to explore the explosive intersection of space and supply chain.From launching satellites to building sustainable infrastructure beyond Earth’s atmosphere, the conversation dives de ... Show More
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