Before we can build a base on the Moon, we need something even more important than astronauts: a supply chain. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, we're exploring the "New Silk Road in Space" with Joe Pawelski, CTO and co-founder of CisLunar Industries. 

Joe breaks down how his company is developing the infrastructure to support in-space manufacturing, power systems, and debris recycling—all to make lunar logistics a reality. From turning orbital junk into usable fuel and metal to enabling sustainable lunar operations, this conversation connects the dots between space innovation and real-world logistics strategy. 

We cover: 

• How the Space Foundry and Power Processing Units (PPUs) enable space-based supply chains 
• What it takes to build and power a Moon base 
• Why orbital recycling is more than space cleanup—it’s a new source of fuel and materials 
• The METAL framework and what it means for lunar logistics infrastructure 
• What logistics pros on Earth can learn from solving supply chain challenges 240,000 miles away 

Whether you move freight by truck, ship, or spacecraft—this episode delivers.

Listen in and imagine the future where cargo routes don’t stop at the atmosphere.

LINKS:

• Joe's LinkedIn
• CisLunar Industries LinkedIn
• CisLunar Industries Website

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