In this episode we sit down with Brad King, CEO and Co-Founder of Orbion Space Technology, to discuss the role of propulsion in the next phase of the space economy.

Brad shares his journey from aerospace engineering into leadership, and explains how Orbion was built around a growing market need for reliable, fuel-efficient propulsion systems for satellites. He breaks down how in-space mobility supports orbit raising, station keeping, collision avoidance, and deorbiting, and why those capabilities are becoming more important as the space sector scales.

The conversation also covers the growth of New Space, the impact of lower launch costs, the importance of manufacturing capacity and reliability, and why systems-level engineering is becoming a critical skill across the industry.

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