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Space is rapidly growing into an exciting ecosystem for business. In this podcast we hear from entrepreneurs, executives, investors and others about the many opportunities that exist.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

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Hosts

Raphael Roettgen Raphael Rottgen

Previous Guests

Raphael Roettgen
Raphael Roettgen is a prominent figure in the space industry, known for his work with E2MC Ventures, where he focuses on investments and support for startups in the space economy. He has a background in both entrepreneurship and investment, and is actively involved in initiatives that promote in-space research and manufacturing. Raphael is also recognized for his contributions to the understanding of the space economy through his writings and educational efforts, including his book 'To Infinity' which explores current trends and future opportunities in the space sector.
Adel Haddoud
Adel Haddoud is the Founder & CEO of Infinite Orbits, a Toulouse-based space company pioneering in-orbit services like satellite inspection and life extension. In 2024, the company raised 12 million from private and public investors, following the successful 2023 test of its OrbitGuard1 nanosatellite, the world's first geostationary nanosatellite. Founded in 2017, Infinite Orbits has developed an innovative space rendezvous solution using in-orbit image recognition. Adel previously had a career as an entrepreneur and manager, including a stint in Silicon Valley.
Daynan Crull
Daynan Crull is the Co-Founder and Mission Architect at Karman+, leading efforts to mine Near-Earth Asteroids for sustainable energy and resources. Previously, he was a Senior Data Scientist at New Light Technologies and the World Bank. From 2018 to 2020, he held data science roles at GeoPhy. Before transitioning to tech, he served in strategy and policy roles at the NYC Mayor's Office and the Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications. Earlier, he worked at Blue State Digital and the NYC Council. Crull holds an M.S. in Urban Informatics from NYU Tandon and a B.A. from DePauw University.
Matthew Weinzierl

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Brendan Rosseau
Brendan Rosseau is the co-author of Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier (Harvard Business Publishing, 2025) and currently serves as Strategy Manager at Blue Origin. He is a former Teaching Fellow at Harvard Business School and has experience in space consulting, policy, aerospace startups, and astrophysical research. Rosseau has a background in astronomy and economics and was a former Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton supporting the U.S. Space Force.
Stanislas Maximin
Stanislas Maximin is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Latitude, a French micro-launch company. He has extensive experience in the aerospace industry and is known for his innovative approach to launching small satellites. Under his leadership, Latitude aims to provide efficient and cost-effective launch solutions, contributing to the growing demand for space access in Europe and globally.

Topics Discussed

in-space R&D manufacturing pharma semiconductors Orbital Edge accelerator startups in-orbit servicing satellite servicing space sustainability technology business model market segments life extension European space market U.S. space market asteroid mining Karman+ sustainable energy resources investors technological challenges geopolitical considerations economic viability space economy government role regulatory environment space manufacturing financing economic frontier micro-launch rocket Latitude launch market European competition
Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Space Business Podcast.

0:00 32:06

#142 | Commercial In-Space R&D and Manufacturing | Raphael Roettgen, E2MC Ventures

Guests
Raphael Roettgen
Keywords
in-space R&D manufacturing pharma semiconductors Orbital Edge accelerator startups

This episode kicks off a new series on in-space R&D and manufacturing, exploring its potential (e.g. for sectors like pharma and semiconductors), its current status, and its challenges, among other topics.

At the end of this episode, Raphael highlights the recent launch of the Orbital Edge accelerator to support startups in this emerging sector.

Orbital Edge Accelerator: https://orbitaledge.techconnect.org/

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

02:23 - Why research and manufacture in Space?

10:28 - How to research and manufacture in Space, in practice?

22:35 - How can be build a thriving in-space R&D and manufacturing sector?

28:45 - Conclusion

Follow us:

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast

Follow Raphael:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen

Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/

Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC

To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy:

  1. "To Infinity" Raphaels Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO
  2. edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-economy
  3. Space Business Newsletter https://spacebusiness.substack.com/
0:00 47:45

#141 | In-Orbit Servicing | Adel Haddoud, Infinite Orbits

Hosts
Raphael Roettgen
Guests
Adel Haddoud
Keywords
in-orbit servicing satellite servicing space sustainability technology business model market segments life extension European space market U.S. space market

My guest this week is Adel Haddoud, Founder & CEO of Infinite Orbits, a French in-orbit servicing company. We discuss their technology, business model, and vision, as well as the broader market for satellite servicing and space sustainability. Enjoy!

🕰️ Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction

01:04 - Elevator Pitch 

03:30 - Origin Story

04:51 - Technological Innovations

07:35 - Core of the Company

09:15 - Computing Hardware in Space

12:47 - Market Segments and Competition

18:38 - Life Extension in Space

23:49 - Unit Economics 

26:13 - Life Extension and Docking

30:22 - OrbitGuard and Defense 

31:06 - European vs. U.S. Space Market Dynamics

33:10 - Technological Advances and Future Prospects

42:06 - The Future of Space Servicing

45:00 - Interesting Developments in the Industry

45:55 - Sci-Fi Favorites

 

📍 About the Guest:

Adel Haddoud is the Founder & CEO of Infinite Orbits, a Toulouse-based space company pioneering in-orbit services like satellite inspection and life extension. In 2024, the company raised €12 million from private and public investors, following the successful 2023 test of its OrbitGuard1 nanosatellite—the world’s first geostationary nanosatellite. Founded in 2017, Infinite Orbits has developed an innovative space rendezvous solution using in-orbit image recognition. Adel previously had a career as an entrepreneur and manager, including a stint in Silicon Valley.

🔗 Connect with Adel:

🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelhaddoud/

 

🔗 Follow us:

🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/

🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ 🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast  

 

🔗 Follow Raphael:

🔷LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen

🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/

 ◇  Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC

 

To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy:

  1. "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. 📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO
  2.  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. 🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-
  3. Space Business Newsletter 📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/

 

0:00 49:05

#140 | Mining Asteroids | Daynan Crull, Karman+

Hosts
Raphael Roettgen
Guests
Daynan Crull
Keywords
asteroid mining Karman+ sustainable energy resources investors technological challenges geopolitical considerations economic viability

Asteroid mining is making a comeback. It may sound futuristic, but some startups are betting on a viable and economic path to making it a reality and investors are taking notice. One of those companies is Karman+, and this week, I’m joined by its Co-Founder, Daynan Crull. Enjoy!

 

🕰️ Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction

01:13 - Elevator Pitch

04:18 - Vision and Challenges of Asteroid Mining

06:07 - Recruitment and Team Building

07:44 - Origin Story and Motivation

12:35 - Market Timing and Investor Sentiment

19:49 - Technological and Logistical Challenges

26:12 - Geopolitical and Legal Considerations

32:11 - Mission Timeline and Milestones

36:53 - Economic Viability of Asteroid Mining

41:16 - Future Missions and Scaling Operations

45:19 - Interesting Developments in the Industry

46:15 - Sci-Fi Favorites

 

📍 About the Guest:

Daynan Crull is the Co-Founder and Mission Architect at Karman+, leading efforts to mine Near-Earth Asteroids for sustainable energy and resources. Previously, he was a Senior Data Scientist at New Light Technologies and the World Bank. From 2018 to 2020, he held data science roles at GeoPhy. Before transitioning to tech, he served in strategy and policy roles at the NYC Mayor’s Office and the Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications. Earlier, he worked at Blue State Digital and the NYC Council. Crull holds an M.S. in Urban Informatics from NYU Tandon and a B.A. from DePauw University.

🔗 Connect with Daynan:

🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daynan/

 

🔗 Follow us:

🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/

🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ 🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast  

 

🔗 Follow Raphael:

🔷LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen

🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/

 ◇  Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC

 

To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy:

  1. "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. 📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO
  2.  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. 🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-
  3. Space Business Newsletter 📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/

 

0:00 56:29

#139 | Space to Grow | Matthew Weinzierl & Brendan Rosseau

Hosts
Raphael Rottgen
Guests
Matthew Weinzierl Brendan Rosseau
Keywords
space economy government role regulatory environment space manufacturing financing economic frontier

Space to Grow is a new book on the space economy. Its authors, Matt Weinzierl, a professor at Harvard Business School, and Brendan Rosseau, also formerly of Harvard and now in strategy at Blue Origin, are my guests this week. Enjoy!

 

Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier (Harvard Business Publishing, 2025)

https://www.amazon.com/Space-Grow-Unlocking-Economic-Frontier/dp/1647827167#:~:text=Book%20overview&text=An%20exploration%20of%20the%20dynamic,a%20commercial%20revolution%20right%20now.

 

🕰️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

05:16 - Building a Thriving Space Economy

09:15 - Government's Role in the Space Economy

11:07 - Regulatory and Economic Environment 

14:33 - Economies beyond Regulation

19:02 - Government Dependency in Space Markets

25:32 - Historical Parallels and Lessons for Space

30:12 - Defining a Thriving Space Economy

33:02 - Challenges and Opportunities in Space Manufacturing

35:29 - Role of Government and Private Sector in Space

41:18 - Financing the Space Economy

45:55 - Factors limiting large-scale funding in Space

53:19 - What’s next in Space?

54:45 - Sci-Fi Favorites

 

📍 About the Guests:

Matthew C. Weinzierl 

Matthew C. Weinzierl is the author of Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier (Harvard Business Publishing, 2025) an American academic. He is a Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. He has published research on taxation. He worked at McKinsey & Company after he attended Harvard University. Weinzierl earned a PhD in economics from Harvard University in 2008.

Brendan Rosseau 

Brendan Rosseau is the co-author of Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier (Harvard Business Publishing, 2025), Strategy Manager at Blue Origin, and former Teaching Fellow at Harvard Business School. With experience in space consulting, policy, aerospace startups, and astrophysical research, they have a background in astronomy and economics. Former Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton supporting U.S. Space Force.

 

🔗 Connect with them on LinkedIn:

🤝Matthew Weinzierl  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-weinzierl-67312846/

🤝Brendan Rosseau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-rosseau/

 

🔗 Follow us:

🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/

🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ 🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast  

 

🔗 Follow Raphael:

🔷LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelrottgen/

🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/

 ◇ Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC

 

To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy:

  1. "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. 📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO
  2.  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. 🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-
  3. Space Business Newsletter 📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/



0:00 1:03:35

#138 | European Micro-Launch | Stanislas Maximin, Latitude

Hosts
Raphael Rottgen
Guests
Stanislas Maximin
Keywords
micro-launch rocket Latitude launch market European competition space economy

My guest this week is Stan Maximin, Founder & Executive Chairman of Latitude, a French micro-launch company. We discuss Latitude's rocket, target customers, and vision, as well as the wider launch market in Europe and globally. Enjoy!

 

🕰️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:28 - Elevator Pitch

02:57 - Starting a Launch Company

11:20 - The Product

16:44 - Competitive Edge

25:30 - Design Decisions & Market Strategy

35:09 - Current Status & Future Milestones

40:30 - Challenges of First Orbital Launch

43:37 - French and European Competition

52:32 - Global Space Market

55:16 - Quick Fire Questions 

57:30 - Vision for Latitude

58:27 - What’s next for Rocket Innovation?

01:00:24 - Sci-Fi Favorites

 

🔗 Connect with Stan on LinkedIn:

🤝Stanislas Maximin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanislas-maximin/

 

🔗 Follow us:

🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/

🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ 🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast  

 

🔗 Follow Raphael:

🔷LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelrottgen/

🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/

 ◇  Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC

 

To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy:

  1. "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. 📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO
  2.  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. 🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-
  3. Space Business Newsletter 📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/
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