In this episode, recorded live at Fed Supernova 2025, we sit down with Jason Hundley, Marine veteran, NASA researcher, and founder of X-Bow Systems, to explore how his team is rethinking solid rocket motors for the 21st century. Jason explains how traditional manufacturing relies on billion-dollar factories, giant explosive-proof mixers, and inflexible processes dating back to the Korean War. X-Bow’s innovation? Additive manufacturing of solid propellant: a safer, cheaper, and more adaptable way to build rocket motors.

Jason compares his approach to switching from a massive water tank to a tankless water heater: instead of mixing 10,000 pounds at once, X-Bow continuously processes smaller amounts under tighter control. This unlocks not only cost savings, but also new possibilities in chemistry, performance, and automation. Investors will hear why this model could reduce production costs by up to 40% while scaling output to 10,000 motors per year at their new Texas campus.

For startup fans, this is a story of how ingenuity and grit can disrupt entrenched industries and create dual-use opportunities in defense, aerospace, and beyond.

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