Apr 25 2024 29 mins 6
Episode 63 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with author Chris Prophet about SpaceX.
Chris has written 3 books about SpaceX, one of which he is currently serializing on a Substack newsletter.
In this discussion we cover various aspects of SpaceX's work and Chris' writing and research on the company, including:
- How SpaceX has focused heavily on in-house manufacturing, and how this may be relevant to other companies
- The company's engineering architecture and approach - from first interviews to the top-level management structure
- How Elon Musk's other companies and activities benefit SpaceX (and vice versa)
- The impact on the industry's reliance on SpaceX for launch, and barriers/opportunities for other launch companies
- How Starship could affect space exploration and the wider industry, with potential dates for major milestones
- What Chris is most excited about witnessing in the industry over the next few years
You can find out more about Chris' writing and research on SpaceX at the links below:
- Substack: https://chrisprophet.substack.com/
- Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chris-Prophet/author/B00J7R4CM4
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