Space Business Podcast

#164 | Earth Return | Ryohei Kobayashi, Elevation Space

Elevation Space is a Japanese startup working on downmass – bringing things back from space to Earth – leveraging Japan’s strong heritage in reentry and recovery technologies. CEO and co-founder Ryohei Kobayashi in our guest. Enjoy!   🕰️ Timestamps:  0:00 Podcast Intro 01:35 Elevator Pitch 03:49 Origin Story 09:11 Product & Missions 17:22 Payload Strategy 18:53 Customers & Use Cases 25:05 Post-ISS Future 28:45 Milestones 32:42 Long-Term Vision 37:24 Closing: Japan Space Ecosystem + Sci‑Fi Favorites   🔗 Elevation Space 🏠Website :  https://elevation-space.com/en [https://elevation-space.com/en]   🔗 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/]

#163 | Spaceports | Ketil Olsen, Andøya Space

The most beautiful launchsite in the world – that is my description for this week’s episode. Andøya Space is a space launch center in Northern Norway. It is kind of what you would imagine if Disney’s Frozen had a rocket launch site. Jokes aside, it is a serious strategic asset that has launched rockets since 1962 and now has German launch company Isar Aerospace as an orbital launch customer. My guest to talk about all this is Andøya Space’s CEO, former Vice Admiral Ketil Olsen. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps:  0:00 Podcast Intro 00:41 Intro to Andøya Space 03:12 Historical Background 04:56 Location aspects 10:45 Transition to Orbital Launches 15:01 Commercial Aspects 18:18 Infrastructure 21:25 Regulations 23:51 Liability considerations 25:34 Technology Safeguard Agreement with the U.S. 27:08 Future Plans 31:45 Building a Space Ecosystem 33:58 Visiting Andøya Space 40:36 Closing remarks   🔗 Andøya Space 🏠Website :  https://andoyaspace.no/ [https://andoyaspace.no/]   🔗 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/]

#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/]