Prime Movers Lab Webinar Series: Space
A conversation with entrepreneurs and experts on the technologies that are enabling the commercialization of space
The pursuit of space travel has profoundly shaped our modern life in countless ways. From cell phones to memory foam mattresses, we use many materials and devices in our daily lives that started out as the enabling technologies for the space programs of yesterday. And one only need look at a science fiction bookshelf, or the sci-fi category on Netflix to see the shear magnitude of inspiration and content that has resulted from our collective dreams to explore and colonize space. Despite its apparent inaccessibility, space touches us all.
At Prime Movers Lab we have the good fortune to invest in the next wave of technologies that will unlock and shape the continued commercialization of space. With our partners at Axiom Space launching the first commercial modules for the International Space Station in 2024, and our portfolio company Momentus carrying satellite payloads to custom orbits, we are very involved and excited about the commercial opportunities that are happening above the surface, in the wide open spaces around our small planet.
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Expert Panelists:
Col. Chris Hadfield, Former Astronaut & Commander of the ISS
Referred to as “the most famous astronaut since Neil Armstrong,” Colonel Chris Hadfield became a household name as the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station. A heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and pilot, Hadfield’s many awards include the Order of Canada, the Meritorious Service Cross, and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. Hadfield is also a bestselling author of three books, an acclaimed musician, and the host of two internationally acclaimed television series, including National Geographic’s One Strange Rock. Additionally, Hadfield is an adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo, chair of the board of the Open Lunar Foundation, and advisor at Prime Movers Lab.
Mikhail Kokorich, CEO of Momentus
Prime Movers Lab is thrilled to be the lead investor in Momentus which Mikhail founded in 2017 to accelerate human utilization of outer space by delivering the connecting flights required for custom orbits. Mikhail has founded three space companies, in which capacity he has overseen the successful launch and operation of ten satellites.
Bulent Altan, CEO of Mynaric and Former VP of Avionics at SpaceX
Bulent began his career as one of the first employees at SpaceX in 2004. At SpaceX, he was essential in growing the company’s avionics department from seven people to over 200 and as VP of Avionics, he was responsible for the avionics of the Falcon rockets as well as the Dragon capsule. He’s currently the CEO of Mynaric. Mynaric produces the optical fiber for the skies and enables extremely fast and secure wireless data transmission between aircraft, drones and satellites. He is also an advisor at Prime Movers Lab.
Prime Movers Lab invests in breakthrough scientific startups founded by Prime Movers, the inventors who transform billions of lives. We invest in seed-stage companies reinventing energy, transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing, human augmentation and computing.
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