A Primer on Space: The Final Frontier

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[00:02:19] - [First question] - The current size and scope of the space economy

[00:04:42] - Important historic milestones that helped us get to where we are today

[00:12:33] - The varying levels of orbit and what they unlock for technology

[00:19:22] - How expensive launches were and what they are now with SpaceX and Starship

[00:22:08] - Overview of the Starlink project and using it to recoup infrastructural setup costs

[00:27:32] - Whether or not launch will ever become more than just a commodity 

[00:31:01] - Different types of satellites and earth-orbiting technology

[00:34:23] - Thoughts on in-space manufacturing as an emerging industry

[00:35:33] - Future colonization of the moon, Mars, and humanity leaving the Earth

[00:38:19] - The importance of dreaming big to inspire those around you

[00:42:36] - Reasons why space may not become a new frontier

[00:44:41] - Politics and the militarization of open space

[00:47:19] - Legalities and the need for a space treaty 

[00:49:41] - Whether or not humans will be living on the moon by 2035

[00:51:03] - What the benefits will be of a colony on Mars