🚀 What if the next global sport wasn’t on Earth… but in SPACE?

In this episode of Through a Different Lens, we sit down with Philip Hover-Smoot, founder of Atlas Cup, to discuss the future of orbital racing, space entertainment, and humanity’s next frontier.

Atlas Cup has been described as “Formula One meets America’s Cup in orbit” — a future sport where satellites and spacecraft compete in space through high-speed manoeuvres, racing formats and competitive operations.

But this conversation goes far beyond sport.

We dive into:

• The future of humanity and space exploration

• Why space racing is actually possible TODAY

• The business behind Atlas Cup

• AI, startups & Silicon Valley culture

• Space wars & geopolitical tensions

• Why sports could unite nations in orbit

• UFOs, aliens & public perception of space

• The future of sports media & entertainment

• Why humans racing in space could become the biggest sporting event in history

Philip also explains:

• Why he left his role as CEO of Scout Space

• How existing technology already makes space racing possible

• Why storytelling will be crucial to the future of space

• How Atlas Cup plans to build a global fanbase

• Why space could become a trillion-dollar entertainment industry

This was one of the most thought-provoking conversations we’ve had on the podcast.

🎧 Listen now and let us know in the comments:

Would YOU watch sports in space?

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