August 30, 2023

Arkisys and the Evolution of Space Entrepreneurship

41 minutes

There have been several technological advancements that have changed society's relationship to acceleration, space, and time. And in the present day, the world is amid a significant surge in the commercialization of space. While some say that the commercialization of space began with SpaceX’s inaugural rocket launch, the story runs way deeper.

Today, Kevin Blevins talks to Rahul Rughani, Chief Systems Engineer at Arkisys Inc, a US-based startup focused on developing space infrastructure.

In this episode, you will learn about the multifaceted nature of Arkisys' endeavor, from designing versatile port modules that can host an array of payloads to envisioning in-space manufacturing capabilities that could lead to constructing massive structures hundreds of meters across. You will also get to hear more about Arkisys’ partnership with Siemens, utilizing cutting-edge technology like Siemens NX to design, model, and render their innovative concepts.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The concept of reconfiguration in space (5:52)

The process of launching payloads onto the port module (10:51)

The role of a systems engineer (16:18)

Arkisys’ “Direct-to-Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)" contract with the US Space Force (21:01)

Monetizing power in space (25:43)

Radiation is a significant concern (30:27)

Advice for budding entrepreneurs (36:00)

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