# Symposium Day 4 - The Space Force’s ‘commercial first’ strategy in action

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Podcast: [Space Minds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/space-minds-7180761)
Published: 2026-04-18T00:22:54+00:00
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In this episode of Space Minds, Mike Gruss talks with Col. Tim Trimailo on how the Space Force is working with industry. They discuss what the service wants to see from new companies, how they’re casting a wider net and what’s driving this need for speed. 👉 See more episodes in the Space Minds playlist About Space Minds Space Minds is a new audio and video podcast from SpaceNews that focuses on the inspiring leaders, technologies and exciting opportunities in space. This weekly podcast features compelling interviews with scientists, founders and experts who love to talk about space, covers the news that has enthusiasts daydreaming, and engages with listeners. Join David Ariosto, Mike Gruss and journalists from the SpaceNews team for new episodes every Thursday. Space Minds Podcast https://spacenews.com/space-minds-podcast Sign up for a SpaceNews newsletter https://spacenews.com/newsletters/

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