In Episode 43, Ben chats to CEO and Co-Founder of Arkisys, Dave Barnhart. Arkisys build space based platforms and vessels that will be able to be re-docked and re-used again and again, enabling low cost orbital services for new innovations, inventions, communications, and creative assemblies in space.
They talk about how their vessels will be able to service any satellite within 90 days, the problems of going "the last mile" in orbit, space junk and what being a futurist is all about.
What you will hear in this episode
Intro to Dave Barnhart, and what is Arkisys?
What Arkisys do, and other potential revenue models
How big the platforms are
Building a prototype, and the timeline for Arkisys
Space junk
Contract deliverable in 90 days
The team, and does it evolve?
Dave's proudest achievements
Advice to space entrepreneurs
Being a futurist, and predictions for the space industry over 50 years
Follow Arkisys
Website: arkisys.com
LinkedIn: Arkisys
Twitter: @arkisysinc
YouTube: Arkisys on YouTube
Facebook: Arkisys
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