Yi-Tan Tech Community Call #391 - Refueling in Space - 1:30pm Eastern, Monday, July 1, 2013

[Jerry Michalski]

Greetings,

Most of the weight that space launches lift is fuel to break their bonds with our little blue marble. Once you're in orbit, it takes much less energy to move around, but that energy is crucial.

Solution: a system of refueling stations in outer space, mining fuel available nearby. The Shackleton Energy Company wants to be the first to do this (watch this video). They're looking for $25B in seed capital.

With Jim Keravala, Shackleton's COO, let's discuss:

• How will Shackleton build its system?
• What are the opportunities? The barriers?
• How do you see this all rolling out? When?

For extra credit, watch Jim's presentation and this TED talk to the end.

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Date: Monday, 2013-07-01

Time: 10:30am Pacific, 1:30pm Eastern

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Talk to you on the call!

Bestest,

Jerry