Welcome to the newest episode of the Space Capital Podcast, where we will review the Q3 2024 Space IQ review, our quarterly analysis of startup activity and investment trends in the space economy. Space Capital's Chad Anderson and Justus Kilian are going to walk through the results published in our Q3 2024 Space Investment Quarterly, explore current market dynamics, and deep dive into specific themes with industry leaders in Satellite communications and Geospatial intelligence.

• Download the Q3 2024 Space Investment Quarterly
• Buy The Space Economy wherever you buy books
• Watch the Space IQ playlist on YouTube
• With over 150 LPs, portfolio CEOs, and industry leaders in attendance, the 2024 Space Capital Summit tackled important topics like the role of AI in leveraging geospatial data and the coming impact of SpaceX's Starship. Here are links to replay the public Summit panels.
• Unlock the future of space technology with "The Race for Space Superiority." This report explores the critical role of innovation and investment in maintaining national security and driving economic growth. Download now

In this episode of The Space Capital Podcast, host Chad Anderson delves into the burgeoning space economy with Nikolai Khlystov, lead for space at the World Economic Forum. Together, they explore the findings of a groundbreaking report that projects the space economy to reach a staggering $1.8 trillion by 2035. Nikolai shares insights on how space technologies are becoming increasingly ubiquitous, transforming industries far beyond traditional aerospace, and contributing to solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. From ride-hailing apps to disaster response, this conversation illuminates the far-reaching impact of space-based technologies and their potential to reshape our global economic landscape.

Show Notes:

• Follow Nikolai Khlystov on LinkedIn.
• World Economic Forum Report: Space: The $1.8 Trillion Opportunity for Global Economic Growth
• Mckinsey Report: Space: The $1.8 trillion opportunity for global economic growth
• Buy The Space Economy wherever you buy books.
• With over 150 LPs, portfolio CEOs, and industry leaders in attendance, the 2024 Space Capital Summit tackled important topics like the role of AI in leveraging geospatial data and the coming impact of SpaceX's Starship. Here are links to replay the public Summit panels.
• Unlock the future of space technology with "The Race for Space Superiority." This report explores the critical role of innovation and investment in maintaining national security and driving economic growth. Download now.

In the newest episode of the Space Capital Podcast, the team at Space Capital, including our former intern Tycho Bogdanowitsch, discusses the significant impact of SpaceX's Starship on the space economy, emphasizing its unprecedented capabilities and the challenges it presents. The conversation highlights how Starship's ability to launch massive payloads could revolutionize space exploration and infrastructure, while also posing regulatory, technical, and market challenges that need to be addressed. The episode underscores the importance of forward-thinking strategies and innovation in harnessing the full potential of this groundbreaking technology.

Show Notes

• Check out and download The Next Giant Leap to learn more!

• Buy The Space Economy wherever you buy books to learn more!

• With over 150 LPs, portfolio CEOs, and industry leaders in attendance, the 2024 Space Capital Summit tackled important topics like the role of AI in leveraging geospatial data and the coming impact of SpaceX's Starship. Here are links to replay the public Summit panels.

• Unlock the future of space technology with "The Race for Space Superiority." This report explores the critical role of innovation and investment in maintaining national security and driving economic growth. Download now.