Space is rapidly growing into an exciting ecosystem for business. In this podcast we hear from entrepreneurs, executives, investors and others about the many opportunities that exist.
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Space is rapidly growing into an exciting ecosystem for business. In this podcast we hear from entrepreneurs, executives, investors and others about the many opportunities that exist.
This is my preview of what the coming year 2025 may hold for the Space sector - including in launch, satcom, earth observation, lunar exploration, in-space manufacturing, science, government, finance, events, etc.
For the second half of the episode, fellow space investors Alexandra Vidyuk and Faraz Khan join me to provide their perspectives, in a roundtable format.
🕰️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - 2025 Space Preview: Format and Caveats
03:31 - Launch Sector
08:56 - Space Hardware and Satellite Communications
11:35 - Lunar Missions and Human Spaceflight
14:37 - Space Manufacturing
17:30 - Science Missions and Government
22:02 - Finance, Investments, and Space Events
26:47 - Special Guests Intro
28:00 - What is exciting in Space in 2025?
30:16 - Potential Concerns
34:07 - Beyond the U.S.
40:43 - Non-obvious Potential Events
47:03 - Wishes for the Space Sector in 2025
📍 About the Guests:
Alexandra Vidyuk is a General Partner at Beyond Earth Technologies investment firm in early-stage space tech, robotics, energy, future computing, and advanced materials; a Venture Partner at Aloniq, a deep tech investment firm; Editor of the Space Ambition blog on Substack.
Faraz Khan is a venture capitalist and technology expert currently serving as Founder and General Partner at Giant Step Capital, a VC firm with a number of space investments including e.g. Varda, Albedo, K2.
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To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy:
"To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space EconomyThis book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities.📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO
edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOCThis course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments.🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-
Space Business Newsletter📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/
Space Business Podcast
Space is rapidly growing into an exciting ecosystem for business. In this podcast we hear from entrepreneurs, executives, investors and others about the many opportunities that exist.
