Insights into the launch segment, upcoming missions, and global space industry - with John Holst

Insights into the launch segment, upcoming missions, and global space industry - with John Holst

Author: satsearch March 20, 2024 Duration: 30:52

Episode 59 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with John Holst from Ill-Defined Space.

We discuss all aspects of the launch segment and wider movements in the space industry around the world. In particular we focus on:

  • The impacts of the industry's reliance (or over-reliance) on SpaceX for launch
  • How the other big players in the launch segment are approaching the industry
  • What a US-centric launch sector means for space missions around the world
  • The upcoming missions and programs that John finds most interesting and important
  • His views on the wider industry in the years to come

To find out more about John's work please use the links below, as mentioned in the episode:

  • Website: https://www.illdefined.space/
  • Substack: https://illdefinedspace.substack.com/
  • X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/John__Holst
  • BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/illdefined.space

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