Space Business Podcast

#162 | A New LEO Broadband Constellation | Rafel Jordá Siquier, Open Cosmos

Open Cosmos, a European space scale-up, has cemented a reputation as a reliable provider and operator of satellites for various mission types. Now they have secured priority spectrum to build a new LEO broadband satellite communications constellation. Co-founder and CEO Rafel Jordá Siquier is our guest to tell us about it. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps:  0:00 Podcast Intro 01:13 Elevator Pitch 02:05 Today's News: Spectrum Rights for Satellite Communications 04:24 The Journey of Open Cosmos 06:02 Innovative Business Models 13:46 Manufacturing Capabilities 19:52 Future Plans and Partnerships 24:02 What It Takes To Build A LEO SatComm Constellation 31:19 Synergy Between Earth Observation and Communications 36:02 Spectrum & Regulatory 43:41 Vision for the Future and Favorite Science-Fiction   🔗 Open Cosmos 🏠Website :  https://www.open-cosmos.com/ [https://www.open-cosmos.com/]   🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/ [https://www.e2mc.space/] 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/]🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast [https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast]     🔗 Follow Raphael: ◇  Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC [https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC] 🔷LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen/] 🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/ [https://instagram.com/raphael_space/]   To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy: 1. "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. 📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LOhttps://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO 2.  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. 🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-https://www.edx.org/course/new-space- [https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-] 3. Space Founder Newsletter A new newsletter with opportunities for space startup founders. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8 [https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8] 4. Space Business Newsletter 📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/ [https://spacebusiness.substack.com/]

#161 | The Dell of Satellites | Ian Cinnamon, Apex Space

Apex Space is a Los Angeles based satellite bus manufacturer. They want to productize satellite buses and build them at scale for government and commercial customers. Our guest is co-founder and CEO Ian Cinnamon. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps:  0:00 Podcast Intro 01:00 Welcome & Elevator Pitch 03:06 Origin Story 10:33 Challenges in Satellite Manufacturing 14:18 Vertical Integration and Supply Chain 19:23 Global Competition 22:03 Apex Space's Product Line 23:06 Introduction to Robust Satellite Platforms 27:53 Business Model 30:38 Markets 34:15 More on Manufacturing 36:25 Current Status & Future Plans 40:39 Favorite Sci-Fi   🔗 Apex Space 🏠Website :  https://www.apexspace.com/ [https://www.apexspace.com/]   🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/ [https://www.e2mc.space/] 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/]🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast [https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast]     🔗 Follow Raphael: ◇  Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC [https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC] 🔷LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen/] 🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/ [https://instagram.com/raphael_space/]   To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy: 1. "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. 📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LOhttps://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO 2.  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. 🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-https://www.edx.org/course/new-space- [https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-] 3. Space Founder Newsletter A new newsletter with opportunities for space startup founders. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8 [https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8] 4. Space Business Newsletter 📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/ [https://spacebusiness.substack.com/]

#160 | 2026 in Space Preview | Raphael Roettgen, E2MC

This is my preview of what the year 2026 may hold for the Space sector - including in launch, lunar, space applications, science, government, finance, events, etc. 🕰️ Timestamps:  00:00 Podcast Intro 00:57 Intro: Preview of 2026 in the Space Sector 02:45 Launches & Rockets 07:27 Lunar Missions 09:12 Space Stations & Downmass 11:05 Human Spaceflight 12:01 Space Applications 14:51 Space Science Missions 15:39 Government Space 17:35 Finance, Funding & Investments 19:13 Selected Space Events 20:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/ [https://www.e2mc.space/] 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/]🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast [https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast]     🔗 Follow Raphael: ◇  Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC [https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC] 🔷LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen/] 🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/ [https://instagram.com/raphael_space/]   To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy: 1. "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. 📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LOhttps://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO 2.  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. 🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-https://www.edx.org/course/new-space- [https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-] 3. Space Founder Newsletter A new newsletter with opportunities for space startup founders. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8 [https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8] 4. Space Business Newsletter 📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/ [https://spacebusiness.substack.com/]

#159 | SpaceX IPO | Aaron Burnett, Mach33

There has been a lot of recent talk about a potential SpaceX IPO. I sit down with Aaron Burnett, co-founder and CEO of Mach33, to discuss. Mach33 and Ark Invest collaborate on an open-sourced SpaceX financial model. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps:  0:00 Podcast Intro 01:25 Episode Overview: SpaceX IPO and Business Model 03:07 Aaron Burnett 04:54 Understanding SpaceX's Businesses 09:31 Launch Business 17:51 Starlink 36:30 Margins, Cashflows and Valuation 43:54 Potential Future Business Lines 51:42 Mars and Long-Term Value 56:25 Potential Tail Risks 1:01:30 When to Sell?   🔗 SpaceX model by Ark Invest & Mach33: https://github.com/ARKInvest/ARK-Invest-Mach-33-SpaceX-Valuation-Model [https://github.com/ARKInvest/ARK-Invest-Mach-33-SpaceX-Valuation-Model] 🔗 Mach33 website: https://www.33fg.com/ [https://www.33fg.com/]   🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/ [https://www.e2mc.space/] 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/]🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast [https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast]     🔗 Follow Raphael: ◇  Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC [https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC] 🔷LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen/] 🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/ [https://instagram.com/raphael_space/]   To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy: 1. "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. 📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LOhttps://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO 2.  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. 🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-https://www.edx.org/course/new-space- [https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-] 3. Space Founder Newsletter A new newsletter with opportunities for space startup founders. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8 [https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8] 4. Space Business Newsletter 📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/ [https://spacebusiness.substack.com/]

#158 | Optical Comms As-a-Service | Jordan Vannitsen, Odysseus Space

Space lasers again! Odysseus Space from Luxembourg focuses on providing optical communications solutions between Space and Earth as a service. If you seem to notice that is not the first episode on optical communications, you’re right – I think this will be a potentially very big theme going forward. Our guest this week is Odysseus’ CEO & Co-Founder Jordan Vannitsen. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps:  0:00 Podcast Intro 01:14 Elevator Pitch 02:44 Optical Communications 07:02 Business Model 13:09 Interoperability and Integration 15:17 Space-to-Ground Communication Architectures 18:41 Security and Geopolitical Considerations 22:18 Future of Optical and RF Coexistence 24:10 Challenges in Optical and Radio Communication 26:44 Satellite Requirements 32:05 Marketing and Business Development 34:05 Commercial Operations and Ground Stations 38:57 Future Plans 40:20 Luxembourg's Space Ecosystem 42:35 Origin Story 44:59 Closing: What else in Space? & Favorite Science-Fiction   🔗 Odysseus Space 🏠Website :  https://www.odysseus.space/home [https://www.odysseus.space/home]   🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/ [https://www.e2mc.space/] 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/]🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast [https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast]     🔗 Follow Raphael: ◇  Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC [https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC] 🔷LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen/] 🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/ [https://instagram.com/raphael_space/]   To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy: 1. "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. 📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LOhttps://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO 2.  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. 🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-https://www.edx.org/course/new-space- [https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-] 3. Space Founder Newsletter A new newsletter with opportunities for space startup founders. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8 [https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8] 4. Space Business Newsletter 📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/ [https://spacebusiness.substack.com/]