Why We Need Ferries and Tugboats in Space w/ Orbital Operations | E2208
Today’s show: Just getting our stuff into orbit isn’t enough… Orbital Operations wants to help companies take things HIGHER. In today’s TWiST 500 interview, Alex chats with Ben Schleuniger, whose startup Orbital Operations is solving the complexity of space logistics. The advent of reusable rockets has made it easier and cheaper than ever for us to place objects in Low Earth Orbit (or LEO). But what if we want to reach higher orbits? That’s a much more challenging issue: space is already kind of CROWDED, and not all of our vehicles can carry enough fuel to power them that far out into the cosmos. Orbital’s fix? Cryogenic orbital maneuvering vehicles (or OMVs) like the Astraeus, which uses hyper-efficient propulsion systems, allowing them to travel further and faster speeds, and even potentially get refueled in orbit.
Key Points
- Orbital Operations aims to revolutionize in-space logistics with their cryogenic propulsion system, promising more efficient satellite repositioning and space defense capabilities.
- OpenAI's early vision of AI, emphasizing benefits for all humanity and the potential risks, has remained consistent even as the technology has rapidly advanced and scaled.
- Robinhood's early success was driven by a combination of product market fit, simplicity, and organic growth, allowing it to disrupt traditional financial services without heavy reliance on paid advertising.
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