#170 | Reusable Satellites | Brian Taylor, Lux Aeterna

Reusable satellites are our topic this week. Why they make sense, what the economics are, and other related questions. Our guest is Brian Taylor, CEO & founder of Lux Aeterna, a Colorado-based startup working on exactly this. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 — Podcast Intro

1:01 — Elevator Pitch

3:18 — Brian's Background & Origin Story

8:43 — The Satellite: Design & Technology

13:57 — Heat Shield & Unique Subsystems

15:57 — Reusability & Refurbishment

22:36 — Market: Use Cases for Reusable Satellites

20:53 — Regulatory Environment

29:41 — Business Model: Space as a Service

35:00 — First Mission & Roadmap