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Space Business Podcast

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Earth Observation
Spacex
Space Economy
Space Piracy
Open Cosmos
Satellite Technology
Organized Crime
Venture Capital
Pixxel
Hyperspectral Imaging
Telecommunications
Satellite Constellation
Agriculture
Integrate
NASA
Cailabs
Artificial Intelligence
Europe
Iot
Remote Sensing

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 podcast is produced by the Space Business Institute in partnership with the International Space University.

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This week we’re talking about satellite navigation. All of us are using it every day mostly in its best-known form, GPS. Now there is a startup company trying to make satellite navigation much better. What that means, and how they’re doing it are amo... more

Space-based solar power – it’s a hot and electrifying topic again (sorry for the pun!) What is the state of the art? What are the commercial use cases? How do the economics look? We’ll dive into this and more with our guest Marc Berte, CEO & Founder ... more

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Japan: This week we are getting an introduction to the Japanese space ecosystem. My guest is Francois Poncin. He is the Chief Operating Officer of the SPACETIDE Foundation, which does many things, but one of them is organizing what is arguably Japan'... more

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Samara Aerospace is a San Francisco-based space startup that has come up with a very interesting new tech solution for pointing satellites accurately and quickly. Now they are developing a satellite bus based on this technology. Our guest this week i... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Berte
CEO and founder of Overview Energy
Overview Energy
Episode: #168 | Space-based Solar Power | Marc Berte, Overview Energy
Francois Poncin
Chief Operating Officer
Space Tide Foundation
Episode: #167 | Japan Space Ecosystem | Francois Poncin, SPACETIDE
Pat Haddox
Co-founder and CEO of Samara Aerospace
Samara Aerospace
Episode: #166 | Satellites 2.0 | Patrick Haddox, Samara Aerospace
Robert Sproles
CEO of Exolaunch
Exolaunch
Episode: #165 | Launch Services | Robert Sproles, Exolaunch
Ryohei Kobayashi
CEO and co-founder of Elevation Space
Elevation Space
Episode: #164 | Earth Return | Ryohei Kobayashi, Elevation Space
Ian Cinnamon
Co-founder and CEO of Apex Space, specializing in satellite bus manufacturing.
Apex Space
Episode: #161 | The Dell of Satellites | Ian Cinnamon, Apex Space
Aaron Burnett
Co-founder and CEO of Mach33
Mach33
Episode: #159 | SpaceX IPO | Aaron Burnett, Mach33
Jordan Vannitsen
CEO and co-founder of Odysseus Space
Odysseus Space
Episode: #158 | Optical Comms As-a-Service | Jordan Vannitsen, Odysseus Space
Alessandro Stabile
Co-founder and CEO of Magma Space
Magma Space
Episode: #157 | Keeping Satellites Stable | Alessandro Stabile, Magma Space

Host

Raphael Rotkin
Host of the Space Business Podcast; founding partner of E2MC (Earth to Mars Capital); senior space industry investor and commentator.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • Great show all around!

    Diverse topics, interesting guests, deep dive into important questions… and great SF reading advice at the end :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    franwaxx
    Japan2 months ago
  • Fascinating range of guests

    I am in the space industry and know some of the guests but something about the format facilitates more interesting discussions around not just the business of space but the things that inspired them to pursue a career in space. This often leads to broad discussions on the most exciting things, even the question of intelligent life existing elsewhere. (Spoiler alert it’s not so intelligent here!)

    Space is challenging but this podcast reminds me why it is also so much fun. Strongly recommend thi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyson Ebele
    United States4 years ago
  • New go-to space podcast

    Very interesting mix of guests and great questioning from the host.

    My new go to space podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy4Science
    Germany4 years ago
  • Great interviews

    The series includes interviews with leaders from space business. It is great to hear their views, passion and journeying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ragspace
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Interesting to listen to, great content, great guests. The audio isn’t great sometimes and jumps from loud to quiet, making it difficult to listen to sometimes. If you could correct that, I think this podcast could really grow a lot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meh612
    United States4 years ago

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I am in the space industry and know some of the guests but the format fosters broader discussions and practical insights.
Very interesting mix of guests and questioning from the host; my new go-to space podcast.
Great interviews with leaders from space business; insightful and inspiring.
Diverse topics, interesting guests, deep dive into important questions... and great SF reading advice at the end :)

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#168 | Space-based Solar Power | Marc Berte, Overview Energy
Q: What are the near-term milestones and roadmap for Pathfinder and the big satellite?
Pathfinder in early 2028 on SpaceX Bandwagon 7 will test a slice of the satellite in space, followed by a full-scale launch of the big satellite around 2030, with multi-gigawatt scaling planned by 2035.
#168 | Space-based Solar Power | Marc Berte, Overview Energy
Q: Why geosynchronous orbit and how do you address safety and proximity concerns with other satellites?
Geosynchronous offers predictable geometry and distance; the design uses a binocular geosynchronous belt to maintain separation from other satellites, and the beam is engineered to be passively safe, minimizing risk to people and aircraft.
#168 | Space-based Solar Power | Marc Berte, Overview Energy
Q: What is the state of the art today for space-based power, and what has actually flown in space?
There have been in-space demonstrations using laser power beaming and microwave power beaming, but not an end-to-end, fully integrated system; flights have proven individual components and subassemblies, with ongoing work to integrate them into a complete system.
#167 | Japan Space Ecosystem | Francois Poncin, SPACETIDE
Q: Can you summarize how the Space Strategy Fund works and who benefits from it?
The Space Strategy Fund is a 1 trillion yen fund over ten years, run by JAXA, identifying strategic technologies across three domains and inviting private-sector proposals; beneficiaries include startups, universities, and industry players, with opportunities for international co-funding.
#167 | Japan Space Ecosystem | Francois Poncin, SPACETIDE
Q: Francois, how did you find your way into the Japanese space sector and what attracted you to Space Tide?
Francois explains that after a finance career, he sought a role where he could apply his skills to the space sector in Japan, and Space Tide offered a neutral hub to connect diverse actors across industry, government, and academia, which aligned with his goal to unlock space for humanity.

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Industry-focused conversations with space entrepreneurs, investors, and technologists that unpack business models, funding, and market opportunities in the space economy. Episodes frequently explore startup ecosystems, launch services, satellite manufacturing, and innovative technologies (from hyperspectral imaging to optical communications) and often include actionable implications for investors and operators. The show stands out for its practical, market-driven perspectives, a steady stream of high-profile guests, and a clear emphasis on bridging public and private sector collaboration to accelerate commercial space activity.

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1. Marc Berte
2. Francois Poncin
3. Pat Haddox
4. Robert Sproles
5. Ryohei Kobayashi
6. Ian Cinnamon
7. Aaron Burnett
8. Jordan Vannitsen

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