Rahul Goel is the Founder and CEO of NordSpace.NordSpace is developing an end-to-end responsive space launch system, proudly in Canada, to provide low-cost and rapid access to orbit. By developing not just their workhorse launch vehicle, Tundra, but also Spaceport Canada, their proprietary Athena small satellite bus, and more - their vertically integrated solution will change Earth's relationship with space forever.Takeaways- The Vision Behind NordSpace- Challenges of Starting a Space Company (Especially in Canada)- The Importance of Sovereign Launch Capability- Building a Sustainable Business Model- Supply Chain and Manufacturing Strategies- Testing and Iteration in Aerospace- Talent Acquisition in the Space Industry-mLaunch Location Considerations- Regulatory Landscape and Government Involvement- Future Trends in Space Exploration- The Canadian SpaceTech EcosystemChapters00:00 The Vision Behind NordSpace03:10 Challenges of Starting a Space Company05:53 The Importance of Sovereign Launch Capability09:04 Building a Sustainable Business Model11:59 Supply Chain and Manufacturing Strategies14:47 Testing and Iteration in Aerospace17:57 Talent Acquisition in the Space Industry21:06 Launch Location Considerations23:54 Regulatory Landscape and Government Involvement26:47 Future Trends in Space Exploration29:49 The Canadian Space Ecosystem33:01 Navigating Hard Times in EntrepreneurshipKeywordsNordSpace, space industry, sovereign launch capability, aerospace engineering, Canadian space, rocket technology, entrepreneurship, supply chain, testing, talent acquisition

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