Description

Spaceports should become a bigger business going forward if all goes well in the space sector and we will have ever more rockets launching from ever more locations. This is why some private companies are now getting into this market. One of them is Maritime Launch from Canada, who are developing a spaceport in Novia Scotia. My guest this week, Founder & CEO Stephen Matier, will tell us all about what it takes to build a spaceport, operate it, and much more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Episode intro
02:00 Elevator pitch
03:31 Choosing Nova Scotia for a Spaceport
04:52 Challenges and Opportunities in Spaceport Development
10:02 Environmental and Safety Considerations
14:39 Infrastructure and Logistics
17:35 Business Model
27:49 Insurance and Liability in Space Launches
29:12 Canadian Space Law and Regulations
32:29 Sea Launch
34:41 Business Development and Customer Acquisition
40:11 Financing the Spaceport
40:51 Future of Global Spaceports
45:36 Community Support and Social License
47:26 Exciting Developments in Space Exploration
49:12 Sci-Fi