There was no shortage of launch news in 2024. From the debut of new rockets to the retirement of old workhorses, from leadership changes at some startups to others pivoting away from the launch industry all together, it was a year filled with shakeups in how platforms get to space.
A transcript of our Pathfinder episode with Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck.
Tony Frazier joint Payload to discuss the critical role the company plays in building a living map of orbital activity for space operations.
Andy shares his insights on the challenges they’ve faced and the progress they’ve made in creating fully reusable launch vehicles, emphasizing the importance of rapid reusability for reducing costs and increasing availability and reliability.
Colin shares his journey into the aerospace industry and his vision for building real estate platforms in space.
Tina joint Payload to talk about the fascinating world of satellite technology and Aerospacelab’s role in it, the vision of founder Benoît Deper and the company’s growth over the past six years.
Kate joint Payload to share her journey into the nuclear and space industry, providing insights into the advancements and challenges faced by BWXT.
Ian Cinnamon joint Payload to talk about his journey from concept to scaling production, the Series B funding round and its implications, and Apex’s mission to become the leading supplier of satellite buses.
Eurospace’s Pierre Lionnet joint Pathfinder to talk about the space economy and the industry’s current dynamics.
MaC’s Mike Palank joined Pathfinder to talk about identifying talent and investing in innovative startups.
Payload was joined by Mason Angel to discuss the impact of a spaceflight experience and a renewed perspective on space tourism and the commercial space industry, key investment areas within legacy industries, and future missions and the commercial potential of space.
Firefly’s Ray Allensworth joined Payload to talk about the comprehensive capabilities of Firefly as an end-to-end space transportation company, the intricacies of the Blue Ghost program, and the significance of lunar exploration.
