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Space Business Podcast #130 - Stephen Matier, Maritime Launch: Spaceports

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Spaceports should become a bigger business going forward if all goes well in the space sector and we will have ever more rockets launching from ever more locations. This is why some private companies are now getting into this market. One of them is Maritime Launch from Canada, who are developing a spaceport in Novia Scotia. My guest this week, Founder & CEO Stephen Matier, will tell us all about what it takes to build a spaceport, operate it, and much more. Enjoy!

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    • Timestamps:

    00:00 Episode intro
    02:00 Elevator pitch
    03:31 Choosing Nova Scotia for a Spaceport
    04:52 Challenges and Opportunities in Spaceport Development
    10:02 Environmental and Safety Considerations
    14:39 Infrastructure and Logistics
    17:35 Business Model
    27:49 Insurance and Liability in Space Launches
    29:12 Canadian Space Law and Regulations
    32:29 Sea Launch
    34:41 Business Development and Customer Acquisition
    40:11 Financing the Spaceport
    40:51 Future of Global Spaceports
    45:36 Community Support and Social License
    47:26 Exciting Developments in Space Exploration
    49:12 Sci-Fi
    ...more
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