Christian Kyle, Chief of Staff at Astranis, they create low-cost satellites for higher orbits discusses the fascinating satellite industry, what it feels to launch a satellite, their strategy for deploying GEO stationary satellites, the cost savings of using a SpaceX reusable rocket, the politics of space, and so much more! Show hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) worked at various companies from Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carta, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, Microsoft, and more.
Christian just launched a great YouTube channel called First Principles that creates awesome videos on deep-tech startups. Please go to their channel and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1stPrinciplesFM
Time Code:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Christian’s Background
03:00 Awesome Videe About Astranis’ First Launch
06:30 Emotions Launching A Satellite & Running Space Business
12:40 Their Strategy For Deploying GEO Stationary Satellites
19:00 How is their first satellite working?
21:34 Google Founders Blimp Dreams & Satellite M&A
30:15 How is Space Regulated?
37:00 True Cost Savings Of SpaceX Reusable Rocket
41:50 Delivering Net to Rural Areas & M&A Shaky Soon
46:30 Why Do People Distrust Technology?
50:51 First Principles Understanding of Science
Overtime questions: Dealing with latency, defense contracts, and other questions. You can find his answers here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/over-time-keil-100889434
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