She Reaches: Women in Space Episode 3 | A Conversation with Sarah “Sassie” Duggleby of Venus Aerospace

In this episode of She Reaches, TSC Board Director Sarah “Sassie” Duggleby, CEO and Co-founder of Venus Aerospace, sits down with host Tanveer Pujara to share insights from her journey, the challenges of building something truly groundbreaking, and her passion for making space and advanced transportation more accessible.

About She Reaches
She Reaches: Women in Space — is a new podcast series from SSPI-WISE. Every month, we sit down with trailblazing women across the space industry, from founders and engineers to visionaries and scientists, who are redefining what it means to reach for the stars. We’ll explore the spark that launched the careers of some of the industry’s star women, the struggles that shaped them, and the support systems that sustained them. Women in Space is not just any podcast. It’s a platform built to inspire future leaders and encourage the next generation of women to pursue careers in space. Learn more and subscribe

About SSPI-WISE
SSPI-WISE is a group that welcomes all women members from the space & satellite industry. Our focus is engaging women in the space industry through STEM outreach, structured mentor programs and partnerships with other women's groups. We meet once per month, usually on Zoom, to discuss goals, plan new events and, of course, have fun! Learn more about SSPI-WISE Initiatives. Learn more 

About Venus Aerospace
Founded in 2020, Venus Aerospace is solving the holy grail of high-speed flight. Based in Houston, Texas, the company is developing next-generation propulsion technologies to power a new era of global mobility and national defense. Venus's breakthrough engine system–combining its proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) with their air-breathing detonating ramjet known as the VDR2—is designed to enable vehicles to take off from conventional runways at hypersonic speeds, dramatically reducing flight times and unlocking critical strategic advantages. Backed by top-tier investors including Airbus Ventures, Trousdale Ventures, America's Frontier Fund, and Prime Movers Lab, and supported by NASA and the United States Air Force, Venus is building the foundation for its flagship vehicle: the Stargazer M4, an aircraft designed to make two-hour global travel a reality. Learn more