Pioneers

Embracing Sustainability in the Space Industry


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The space industry has grown tremendously over the last few decades and is expected to keep growing in the coming decades. Analysts are projecting that we’ll have thousands of launches in the year 2030 at an approximate cost of $10 million per launch. While capital seems to be flowing seamlessly into this industry, it has also opened up an important debate about the sustainability of those launches.


Today, the host Kevin Blevins talks to Brent Willis, CEO of Vaya Space, and Jack Blood, the Chief Revenue Officer of Vaya Space. Vaya is a US-based venture capital-backed startup company working on hybrid rocket propulsion technology. They’ll share with us how they got started and what inspires them.


In this episode, you’ll find out about the innovative technology developed by Vaya Space and the impact it's having on the industry. You’ll also learn about the progress they’ve made so far and the benefits of using recycled plastic. Additionally, you’ll hear about how the company uses Siemens NX to reduce the time to market.


Some Questions I Ask:

  • Can you tell us about your background, and what has brought you to where you are today? (01:35)
  • What does hybrid technology in rocket engines entail? (10:31)
  • Are you moving towards mass production of rockets yet? (17:28)
  • Can you tell us about your products? (21:03)

  • What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • The determinants of success for startups (03:49)
    • How Vaya Space got started (07:36)
    • The approximate number of satellites that will be launched in 2030 (15:00)
    • Advice to other entrepreneurs (28:59)

    • Connect with Brent:

      LinkedIn

      Website


      Connect with Jack: 

      LinkedIn


      Connect with Kevin:

      LinkedIn


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