In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of the space economy with Pierre Lionnet, Director of Research at ASD Eurospace. As space ventures scale at unprecedented rates, the industry faces a paradox—while technological advancements drive down costs, sustainable profitability remains elusive.
Pierre unpacks the complexities of affordability, investment cycles, and the economic forces shaping the next frontier of commercial space. How do governments and private players balance innovation with financial viability? What are the risks and opportunities in hyperscale space developments? And how does Europe position itself in this high-stakes race?
Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of the space economy, the shifting dynamics of global competition, and the economic models that could define the next era of space exploration.
Questions covered in this episode:
- Can you briefly also provide us an outlook on the comparable pricing of Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture PWSA satellites (between 80 and 130k$/kg) with the price targets of commercial mega constellations (below 2000$/kg)? Also, can you extend the launch prices of these satellites a bit?
- Starlink has been criticized for destroying the profit margins of incumbent operators to provide affordable broadband access services. Is this strategy sustainable, and what does it mean for the competitive landscape of the space industry?
- What are your thoughts on regulating the launches? (Especially considering the fact that when SpaceX introduces Starship routine operations, it may become the number one polluting company in the world.)
- From your perspective, can the space industry maintain long-term growth while pushing for affordable services?
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