Welcome to this special episode of Your Business in Space podcast. I'm Ché Bolden, the founder and board chair of the Inter Astra Institute, here to recap the first five episodes.
Inter Astra's mission is to create equitable access and opportunity in the business of space, and I am blown away by the stories and perspectives our guests have shared so far. If you haven't managed to listen to our early episodes, I'm here to provide a recap of the first five.
So with that, let's dive right in.
Episode 1 was with me and it's called creating access to the business of space. In the inaugural episode, I shared my personal journey talking about what it was like growing up in the shadow of shuttle, how it inspired me to support others to find their place in the business of space, and ultimately leading to the development of the vision for Inter Astra.
Here are my 3 key takeaways.
Leveraging your unique background and experiences can provide valuable perspective and drive in the business of space. Actively seek out and find opportunities within the vast and multifaceted business of space.
And 3, Perseverance and adaptability are crucial for success in the evolving landscape of the business of space.
In episode 2, Health in Space with doctor Dorit Doneval, we enter into a long form conversation with our chief marketing officer, Toby Goodman. Doctor Donevel is the executive director of the Translational Research Institute For Space Health, otherwise known as TRISH. She emphasizes the critical role of partnership and collaboration in space exploration and research.
Here are my three key takeaways.
Space has the unique potential to unite humanity despite geopolitical conflicts.
Collaborative efforts are essential for advancing space exploration.
2, TRISH focuses on keeping humans healthy in deep space through innovative solutions which also have valuable applications on earth.
And 3, there are vast opportunities for entrepreneurs to contribute to space related challenges, opening new avenues for commercial ventures.
Episode 3 of Your Business in Space is Environmental Intelligence in Space with doctor Kathy Sullivan.
Doctor Sullivan is a 3 time shuttle astronaut and former head of NOAA. In this episode, she discusses the importance of environmental intelligence and how space technologies contribute to this field.
Here are my 3 takeaways.
1, Strong communication skills and the ability to connect scientific ideas with practical applications are necessary.
2, Mid career professionals are encouraged to consider shifting to the environmental intelligence field where there are so many opportunities.
And 3, Government and business leaders are urged to support research in health sciences and factor sustainability into their project plans.
Data and diplomacy in space with Renee Winn was our 4th episode in another long form conversation with Toby.
Former NASA CIO, Renee Winn, shares her insights on how small business owners and entrepreneurs can assess if the business of space is right for them.
Here are my 3 key takeaways.
Finding specific problems your business aims to solve and assessing whether space is the necessary environment is crucial.
2, Skills from fields such as food science, cybersecurity, and computer science are crucial and transferable to space related careers.
And 3, Entering the space business comes with a high level of uncertainty, which might translate to higher than expected costs and risks. Finding partners to share these costs is important in business planning.
Finally for this recap, episode 5, From the Arts to Space Law with Catrina Melograna.
Catrina is a space futurist and lawyer. She shares her journey from the arts into the niche field of space law and policy. This has been one of our most popular episodes.
Here are my 3 key takeaways.
Governance and international diplomacy are critical in space activities governed by international agreements like the outer space treaty.
2, Aspiring space industry professionals should explore, network, and be creative in pursuing their career paths.
And 3, The space industry thrives on contributions from various disciplines beyond space, including law, policy, business, and the humanities.
So that's it for now. Thank you for joining me on this journey to the first five episodes of Your Business in Space. Remember, you can catch up on the full episodes mentioned in this recap and others over at interastra.space.
