Andrew Rush is the President and CEO of Star Catcher, a pioneering company advancing the development of the world’s first space-based energy grid. A seasoned space industry executive, Andrew is widely recognized for scaling groundbreaking ventures and driving transformational growth across the commercial and defense space sectors.

He first gained prominence as President and CEO of Made In Space, where he led the company from its early startup phase into a profitable leader in space manufacturing technology. Under his leadership, Made In Space achieved historic milestones, including the first-ever manufacturing in space and the creation of the first satellite capable of in-orbit manufacturing and assembly. Andrew also guided the company through its successful acquisition by Redwire Corporation in 2020.

At Redwire, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing strategic execution, investment planning, and expansion across civil, defense, and commercial markets. During his tenure, Redwire enhanced the International Space Station’s power systems, scaled to over 700 employees, and went public on the New York Stock Exchange.

Today, Andrew continues to lead at the forefront of space innovation, shaping the future of space infrastructure and sustainable energy through his leadership at Star Catcher.

During this episode, we discuss:

• Andrew’s expertise building in the space domain
• How Star Catcher is building the world's first space-based power grid
• The core problem Star Catcher solves
• Why customer validation was baked in from day one
• How their philosophy is crawl, walk, run
• What’s next for Star Catcher this year after closing a $65M Series A
• Why the space economy is booming right now
• Andrew’s advice for space founders

And more. Tune into this episode as we dive into all things space!