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Podcast "Refueling the Space Economy, with Daniel Faber (Orbit Fab)-"2024’s first Pathfinder episode features Daniel Faber, CEO of Orbit Fab, a US-based company that is pioneering in-space refueling infrastructure, akin to orbital gas stations. The company provides in-space fuel delivery services either directly through their shuttles or via third-party satellite servicing companies. EPISODE NOTES In this episode, Daniel Faber, CEO of Orbit Fab, a US-based company that is pioneering in-space refueling infrastructure, shares his journey from Tasmania to becoming a leader in the space economy’s refueling efforts. Additionally, we delve into: Orbit Fab’s mission and services The need for refueling capabilities The economics of fuel depots Viability of asteroid mining And much more…" • Chapters • 00:00 – Intro 00:35 – Gas stations in space 01:44 – Daniel’s background 05:49 – Origins of Orbit Fab 10:46 – Initial customer base 11:48 – The demo mission 13:05 – How does Orbit Fab make money today? 14:26 – Working with launch providers 15:25 – Structuring contracts 20:25 – Do small satellites need refueling? 23:02 – Contracting with the DoD 24:11 – Partnership with Astroscale 26:27 – Findings from the demo mission 27:54 – RAFTI standardization 29:10 – The inflection point for refueling 34:30 – The competition 35:57 – Fundraising environment 39:07 – Milestones investors should watch for 39:58 – Viability of asteroid mining 44:53 – What Daniel would be building if he wasn’t building Orbit Fab 46:06 – Companies that excite Daniel

Check out the latest from Orbit Fab on this podcast with Daniel Faber and Mo Islam!

🌟 Portfolio Spotlight on Astroscale with the CEO Nobu Okada 🛰 Join us for Episode 1 of our Portfolio Spotlight series! In this episode, we sit down with the CEO and Founder of Astroscale, Nobu Okada. Astroscale is the first private company with a vision for the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations. It is solely dedicated to on-orbit servicing across all orbits ☄ 🌌 This brilliant conversation with Nobu explores what the future holds for the company and why it’s so important to have a solution to space junk. Tune in to Episode 1 for an exclusive conversation on how to keep space sustainable 🎙 #SpaceInnovation #GenerationSpace #Podcast

The European Dependence on SpaceX: Is it a Sign of Failed Investments? 🚀 The recent announcement of the EU's deal with SpaceX to launch the Galileo satellites raises questions about Europe's space politics. Are Ariane 5, Ariane 6, and Vega C no longer the right investments for Europe? Dive into a candid talk with Patrizia Caraveo as she dissects the failures of European space politics. How can Europe keep up? What changes are needed? Find out in our latest podcast. 💡 Share your thoughts on whether this move reflects a major failure in European space politics and the impact it may have on European independence in space. #EuropeanSpacePolitics #SpaceX #GalileoSatellites #EuropeanIndependence #SpacePolitics #ESA #EuropeanSpaceStrategy" 👉 Download your podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gp7jcyXY 👉 Or listen it fully here: https://lnkd.in/gqg5FraR

I’ve been catching up on my podcasts lately - Raphael Roettgen, CFA's Space Business Podcast is always a good listen. In particular, the episode featuring Karan Kunjur from K2 Space Corporation, struck a chord. Karan's discussion about the future size and mass of #satellites amid declining #launch costs is nothing short of fascinating. A long-term perspective, we may soon see becoming a reality. 🤔 Rethinking Mass Trade-offs: As launch costs decrease, mass trade-offs are becoming less poignant, unlocking new possibilities in satellite system design. Think larger payloads and enhanced power availability, empowering us to design for even more demanding applications. 🛰  The Rise of Heavier Platforms: I believe we're seeing a change in paradigm, where larger platforms (>200kg) in both LEO and MEO are becoming commonplace. Why squeeze everything into a small package when you can have the freedom to optimize other aspects? Larger platforms offer a new horizon. 💭 Beyond Vertical Integration: Smaller isn't always superior. We might witness a future where non-vertically integrated players dominate lower orbits with bigger, more capable platforms. It's all about maximizing capability and minimizing NRE costs. Where do you envision satellite design for LEO and MEO heading? Listen to the interview here: https://lnkd.in/daDpakwF

In this latest installment, we look at the challenges, benefits, and ethical considerations of settling on Jupiter's largest moons.

🌌 New on ‘Your Business In Space’: A 5-Minute Recap of Our First Five Episodes! Have you started your journey with our podcast yet? If not, now’s your chance to catch up quickly! Join Ché Bolden as he recaps the essential insights and key takeaways from the first series of ‘Your Business In Space.’ Here’s what you’ll discover: 1️⃣ Creating Access to The Business of Space with Ché Bolden Ché discusses his drive to make the space industry accessible and the ways everyone can contribute to its expansion. 2️⃣ Health in Space with Dr. Dorit Donoviel, PhD Hear about the crucial role of partnerships in advancing space health research from the leader of TRISH. 3️⃣ Environmental Intelligence in Space with Dr. Kathy Sullivan Learn from #Astronaut Dr. Sullivan about the impact of space technologies on environmental intelligence. 4️⃣ Data and Diplomacy In Space with Renee Wynn Explore the potential of the space industry for small business owners with insights from former NASA CIO, Renee Wynn. 5️⃣ From The Arts To Space Law with Catrina A. Melograna Discover Catrina’s transition from the arts to becoming an expert in space law and policy. 🎧 Tune in now for a quick recap: https://lnkd.in/ebvPMX4Z #SpaceExploration #PodcastRecap #YourBusinessInSpace #SpaceIndustry #Innovation #Leadership #Education #SpaceLaw #SpaceHealth #EnvironmentalIntelligence #YBIS #TheBusinessofSpace #InterAstra #SpacePodcast #Astronaut #STEM NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

In the latest episode of our Curious Universe podcast, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the epic conclusion to the OSIRIS-REx sample return mission, our first attempt to collect an asteroid sample in outer space and bring it safely back to Earth. https://lnkd.in/gSMVQi_4

Just launched: a wonderful conversation with Eddie Avil of the "The One's Changing The World" (TOCTW) podast. We dive into the wicked problem of space debris and how to migitate the impending dangers of space traffic. Tune in below. Much love and aloha! 🫶🏽 https://lnkd.in/g4Vp_Pca #spacedebris #spaceenvironmentalism #podcast

I spend a fair amount of time thinking about how to "justify" fundamental science and space exploration to policymakers and other stakeholders. This is more than the ways of communication, it's about how we construct the essentially political arguments used to justify public expenditures. I often feel that rationalistic economic ways of thinking (impact assessments, cost-benefit evaluations etc.), while important for public accountability, seem to miss part of the bigger picture. I recommend listening to this excellent interview by Casey Dreier which covers this topic on the Space Policy edition of the Planetary Radio podcast! https://lnkd.in/dnZZ53dc The question is - how to capture / define better these "real" reasons...? 🤔 #spacepolicy #impact