# Space Madness Podcast Episode 42: Hypersonic Passenger Flight

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Podcast: [The Space Madness Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-space-madness-podcast-7367476)
Published: 2026-02-23T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://spacemadness.podbean.com/e/space-madness-podcast-episode-42-hypersonic-passenger-flight/
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## Resource

In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov speaks with Oscar Garcia, principal of Interflight Global, about the evolving landscape of aviation and aerospace. They discuss the merging of airspace and space travel, the importance of capital in the industry, and the exciting new technologies in propulsion that could revolutionize air travel. Garcia shares his personal journey in aviation, the regulatory challenges ahead, and the potential for new economic centers as hypersonic passenger travel becomes a reality. The conversation emphasizes the need for innovation balanced with safety and the growing public demand for faster travel options.

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