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#141 | In-Orbit Servicing | Adel Haddoud, Infinite Orbits

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My guest this week is Adel Haddoud, Founder & CEO of Infinite Orbits, a French in-orbit servicing company. We discuss their technology, business model, and vision, as well as the broader market for satellite servicing and space sustainability. Enjoy!

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00:00 - Introduction

01:04 - Elevator PitchĀ 

03:30 - Origin Story

04:51 - Technological Innovations

07:35 - Core of the Company

09:15 - Computing Hardware in Space

12:47 - Market Segments and Competition

18:38 - Life Extension in Space

23:49 - Unit EconomicsĀ 

26:13 - Life Extension and Docking

30:22 - OrbitGuard and DefenseĀ 

31:06 - European vs. U.S. Space Market Dynamics

33:10 - Technological Advances and Future Prospects

42:06 - The Future of Space Servicing

45:00 - Interesting Developments in the Industry

45:55 - Sci-Fi Favorites

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šŸ“ About the Guest:

Adel Haddoud is the Founder & CEO of Infinite Orbits, a Toulouse-based space company pioneering in-orbit services like satellite inspection and life extension. In 2024, the company raised ā‚¬12 million from private and public investors, following the successful 2023 test of its OrbitGuard1 nanosatelliteā€”the worldā€™s first geostationary nanosatellite. Founded in 2017, Infinite Orbits has developed an innovative space rendezvous solution using in-orbit image recognition. Adel previously had a career as an entrepreneur and manager, including a stint in Silicon Valley.

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šŸ¤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelhaddoud/

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To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy:

  1. "To Infinity" ā€“ Raphaelā€™s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. šŸ“š https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO
  2. Ā edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. šŸŽ“ https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-
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