The Evolving Satellite Launch Business: Phantom Space

Published: Oct. 5, 2023, 5:27 p.m.

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Phantom Space Corporation was founded to change the way satellites and other assets are transported into space, through space, and ultimately back to Earth.

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The company\'s approach of offering of launch, propulsion, and satellite solutions enables a widening demographic to access space, space technology, and space data.

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This time on The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Mark Lester, COO of Phantom Space, about how the satellite launch business is evolving, and Phantom\'s role in that business.

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The company is developing two launch vehicles and has a proven track record of successful satellite programs, spacecraft design, and launch missions. The launch vehicles are built around proven components so as to be more cost-effective to launch.

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"You see changing expectations. The bar used to be \'get to space and you\'re one of a few.\' Now, it\'s not only get to space but do it over and over again in a very reliable, dependable way."

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How does what happens in space affect your everyday life? The Ex Terra podcast is dedicated to introducing you to many of the interesting people involved in the commercial space industry, and taking you behind the scenes with many of the companies making significant contributions to the new space economy. The podcast is available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Breaker, Overcast, Pocketcasts and Radio Public.

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