Pathfinder Episode: Andy Lapsa, Co-Founder and CEO of Stoke Space
About the Episode
This week on Pathfinder, we welcome back Andy Lapsa, Co-founder, and CEO of Stoke Space, a developer of fully reusable rocket technology.
Andy Lapsa's Mission
Andy Lapsa is the CEO and Co-founder of Stoke Space, a startup that aims to build 100 reusable rockets.
In this episode, we'll hear from Andy about his company's mission, the challenges of developing reusable rockets, and the future of space exploration.
Key Takeaways
- Stoke Space is developing a fully reusable rocket that could significantly reduce the cost of space launches.
- The company has raised $28 million in funding to date.
- Andy Lapsa believes that reusable rockets are the key to unlocking the full potential of space exploration.
About Stoke Space
Stoke Space is a startup founded in 2017 by Andy Lapsa and two other former SpaceX engineers.
The company is developing a fully reusable rocket called the "Stardust." The Stardust is designed to be able to launch small satellites into orbit.
Stoke Space has raised $28 million in funding to date from investors including Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, and Lux Capital.
The Future of Space Exploration
Andy Lapsa believes that reusable rockets are the key to unlocking the full potential of space exploration.
He says that reusable rockets will make it possible to launch satellites and other payloads into orbit more frequently and at a lower cost.
This will open up new possibilities for space exploration, such as asteroid mining, space tourism, and even human missions to Mars.
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