Why We Need Ferries and Tugboats in Space w/ Orbital Operations | E2208

Not only is it a a vehicle that's very efficient at transiting out in space, as you, as you mentioned, but also just cost efficiency-wise, we've seen reuse be the play that that makes space more economical, right? And so we're we're definitely looking to solve that. We are looking to be, and maybe this is another thing with orbital operations, to be a tugboat, to be a tractor, to be a ferry, to be a rapid response vehicle. Most of our vehicle has to be propellant. We look a lot more like the third stage of a rocket than we do a traditional satellite.

Like we are bigger. What's the problem set that you're working against? So it's two. And I kind of mentioned it as well. One is space defense.

It does seem like the the happy, peaceful humans working together aerospace is kind of coming to a close. So really it's just, can you get up there and does your technology work? This Week in Startups is brought to you by LinkedIn Ads. Start converting your B2B audience into high-quality leads today. Launch your first campaign and get $250 free when you spend at least $250.

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