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The Launch Company // building the world’s first multi-user, mobile launch site for this planet and beyond [UP085]

3/17/2021 • 66 min

Interview begins: 6:51Debrief: 53:55 Ben Kellie is the Founder and CEO of The Launch Company The Launch Company is building the world’s first multi-user, mobile launch site for this planet and beyond. They develop standardized hardware, ground support equipment, and processes. Ben has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from University of Alaska Fairbanks, as well as an M.S. in mechanical engineering from the Ohio State University. Before returning to Alaska, Ben worked in rocketry at SpaceX, designing and operating launch sites, and ran the first missions to return a first stage from orbit. We discuss: Launch Pad? 13:26Privatized Spaceflight Project 15:08Doing the Math on Launch Pads 17:38Measuring Precision 20:40Rocket Launching 22:31Space program through the years 23:48Demand for Space Exploration 27:12Putting stuff into space 28:40Kessler Effect 30:14The Launch Company 31:39Being in an off planet project 35:40Red Tape in transactions 37:39SpaceX Mafia 39:23Capital in Space 40:44Bootstrapping The Launch Company 41:36Horizontal Rebundling 43:45Building a company in Alaska 46:05The Launch Company was founded in 2015 and based in Anchorage, Alaska. Learn more about The Launch Company: https://www.launch-company.com/ Follow Ben Kellie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/northroadben This episode is sponsored by Fundboard. You can build a tailor-fit list of startup investors in minutes with FundBoard. Learn more at https://upside.fm/fundboard Follow upside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/upsidefm Advertise with an upside classified: https://upside.fm/classifieds --This episode of upside is sponsored by Ethos Wealth Management. Managing wealth with an eye toward the future demands vigilance and skill in today’s global economy. Over the years, Ethos Wealth Management has worked with clients and their other professional advisors – including attorneys and accountants – to create comprehensive wealth management plans designed to make the best use of their wealth today and help ensure its endurance for future generations. They can do the same for you. Visit upside.fm/ethos to learn more. – This episode is also sponsored by Fundboard. FundBoard is a free tool to help you find startup investors and manage your fundraising process. You can build a tailor-fit list of startup investors in minutes with FundBoard. Learn more at https://upside.fm/fundboard

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