Meet the Kiwi entrepreneur who made history aboard Blue Origin!
In this thrilling episode, we talk to Mark Rocket, a groundbreaking New Zealand tech entrepreneur and aerospace pioneer. Mark recently soared into space on Blue Origin's NS-32 mission, becoming the first New Zealander to experience suborbital spaceflight. He shares firsthand details about his extraordinary journey—from rigorous training to the awe-inspiring moment he floated weightlessly above the Earth.
Dive deep into Mark's entrepreneurial adventures—from founding Rocket Lab and launching the Southern Hemisphere’s first private rocket, to leading Kea Aerospace, revolutionizing environmental monitoring and telecommunications with innovative stratospheric drones. Don't miss Mark's unique insights into the future of aerospace, startup challenges, and what it truly feels like to gaze back at our planet from space.
Key Topics:
🚀 Becoming New Zealand’s First Space Traveler
🌍 Blue Origin NS-32 Mission Insights🧑🚀 Rigorous Spaceflight Training
🌌 Emotional Impact of Space Travel
🌠 Personal Reflections on Space
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Blue Origin Spaceflight Experience
02:09 - Preparing for Space Travel
03:16 - Training and Safety Protocols
05:29 - Feelings Before Launch
06:03 - Launch Day Excitement
07:05 - Takeoff and Acceleration
07:55 - Zero Gravity Experience
08:49 - Viewing Earth from Space
10:08 - Emotional Reflections from Space
11:29 - Descent and Landing
12:21 - First Moments Back on Earth
13:17 - Future Space Travel Plans
🤝 Connect with Mark Rocket:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-rocket-8727353
Kea Aerospace: https://www.keaaerospace.com
🔗 Learn more about NZVC:
Website: https://www.nzvc.co.nz
Mark Pavlyukovskyy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/
Hendrik Remigereau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/🙌 Enjoyed this episode?Hit the like button 👍, leave your thoughts 💬, and subscribe 📲 for more inspiring startup journeys and groundbreaking tech stories!
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