August 20, 2024

Affordable Space Tourism

47 minutes

Space travel is no longer reserved for astronauts only; it's on the verge of becoming an extraordinary experience within reach for everyone. As the boundaries of exploration expand, today's episode dives into innovations that are making space travel more accessible than ever.

In this captivating episode of Pioneers, the Siemens Startup Podcast, host Kevin Blevins sits down with Michael Savage, COO of Space Perspective.

In this episode, you'll explore the latest innovations from Space Perspective, including their unique space balloon and advanced spaceship, Neptune. You'll also discover their significant achievements with the new capsule and cutting-edge marine spaceport, Voyager. Kevin Blevins provides insights into the growing space tourism industry and how companies like Space Perspective are working to make space travel more accessible and affordable for everyone.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Michael Savage’s journey from being a business owner to becoming a partner at a venture capital firm, Space Perspective. (01:54)

Space travel technology with a focus on a new capsule design and upcoming launch. (14:21)

Space tourism industry growth and cost reduction. (16:40)

The development of a commercial spacecraft. (21:56)

Partnership with Siemens for space technology development. (36:56)

Space tourism and innovation with Space Perspective. (42:59)

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