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  • Why Satellite Launch Insurance Is a Seller's Market

    Why Satellite Launch Insurance Is a Seller's Market
    2026/06/07
    Lucas and Luna dive into the rising cost of launch insurance, a trend shaking up the commercial space industry as of mid-2026. They examine the numbers: premiums that have doubled in four years, a hardening market after a string of high-profile failures in 2024 and 2025, and how smaller operators are getting squeezed. The hosts trace the shift from the early 2020s when launch insurance was a manageable line item to today where it can eat 20 percent of a mission budget. Key drivers include the loss of a $500 million satellite in 2024, a rise in launch vehicle failures, and insurers pulling capacity. Lucas and Luna discuss whether the trend is cyclical or structural, and what it means for the next wave of space startups. They also explore the emerging alternative of self-insurance consortia and parametric policies. The episode closes on the question: will the market correct on its own, or are we in a new normal? #SpaceBusiness #LaunchInsurance #SatelliteInsurance #CommercialSpaceflight #SpaceRisk #Premiums #InsuranceMarket #SpaceDebris #LaunchFailures #SpaceStartups #ParametricInsurance #SelfInsurance #HardMarket #BusinessAndTechnology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InsuranceTrends #OrbitRisk Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How Space Insurance Is Adapting to a Crowded Orbit

    How Space Insurance Is Adapting to a Crowded Orbit
    2026/06/07
    Space insurance premiums have jumped 300% since 2020 as the satellite population surges and launch failures become more common. Lucas and Luna unpack the real numbers behind the rate spike, the underwriters who are pulling out of the market, and why some operators are self-insuring instead. They walk through a specific claim from last year's Vega-C anomaly, the new actuarial models that factor in debris risk, and the startups trying to build parametric insurance for smallsat constellations. If you follow where institutional money is reluctant to go, you can see where the industry is still maturing. #SpaceInsurance #SatelliteRisk #SpaceDebris #LaunchFailure #Underwriting #ParametricInsurance #VegaC #Smallsat #Constellation #SpaceBusiness #BusinessAndTechnology #RiskManagement #OrbitalInsurance #Premiums #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SpaceIndustry #InsuranceTech Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • Why Space Debris Cleanup Is Becoming a Real Business

    Why Space Debris Cleanup Is Becoming a Real Business
    2026/06/06
    Space debris is no longer just an engineering headache—it's becoming a commercial market. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the economics of orbital cleanup, focusing on a specific case: ClearSpace's planned 2028 mission to remove a 100-kilogram piece of debris from low Earth orbit. They discuss the cost structures, the regulatory hurdles, and why insurers are starting to pay attention. Lucas explains how the market for debris removal could grow from zero today to over $1 billion annually by 2035, driven by collision risk and the need to protect valuable satellite constellations. Luna questions whether governments or private companies will foot the bill, and they examine the role of liability frameworks. The episode also touches on the emerging business models: pay-per-removal, service contracts for satellite operators, and the potential for recycling debris into raw materials. By the end, listeners will understand why space cleanup is moving from sci-fi to startup pitch decks. #SpaceDebris #ClearSpace #OrbitalCleanup #Satellites #SpaceBusiness #CommercialSpace #SpaceTechnology #SpaceDebrisRemoval #LowEarthOrbit #Astroscale #SpaceInsurers #CollisionAvoidance #SpaceEconomy #SpaceLaw #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 分
  • Why Lunar Resources Are the Next Trillion-Dollar Opportunity

    Why Lunar Resources Are the Next Trillion-Dollar Opportunity
    2026/06/06
    Episode 34 of Space Business with Fexingo drills into the emerging economics of lunar resource extraction. Lucas and Luna break down why the Moon's water ice, rare earths, and helium-3 are attracting serious venture capital and government funding, not just sci-fi hype. They examine the specific numbers: the estimated cost to mine one ton of water from the lunar south pole, the projected market for propellant from lunar ice by 2035, and the race to secure mining claims under the Artemis Accords. The conversation touches on key players like Lunar Outpost, Masten Space Systems, and the Japanese company ispace, and considers whether early-mover advantages or shared infrastructure will define the winners. A grounded look at what's actually being built, financed, and argued over today. #LunarResources #SpaceMining #MoonEconomy #Helium3 #WaterIce #ArtemisAccords #LunarOutpost #MastenSpace #ispace #Propellant #SpaceBusiness #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SpaceEconomy #SpaceExploitation #NewSpace Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    12 分
  • Why In-Space Manufacturing Is Becoming a Real Industry

    Why In-Space Manufacturing Is Becoming a Real Industry
    2026/06/05
    Episode 33 of Space Business with Fexingo examines the emerging business of in-space manufacturing. Lucas and Luna break down the economics using Redwire's 3D printing experiments on the ISS and Varda Space Industries' planned drug-manufacturing capsules. They discuss the cost benefits of producing fiber optics and pharmaceuticals in microgravity, the role of NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations program, and the key figure: the cost per kilogram to launch raw materials versus finished products. The hosts explore why early movers are betting on high-value, low-volume products and how the private space station boom is enabling this shift. #InSpaceManufacturing #Redwire #VardaSpace #Microgravity #SpaceBusiness #SpaceManufacturing #CommercialSpace #LEO #PharmaInSpace #FiberOptics #SpaceStation #ISS #NASA #CLDP #SpaceEconomy #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • Why Spaceport Real Estate Is Booming

    Why Spaceport Real Estate Is Booming
    2026/06/05
    In this episode of Space Business with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the rapidly growing business of spaceport real estate. They discuss how coastal and inland launch sites are becoming prime assets for investors and launch operators alike. With the recent lease of a new spaceport in Alaska and the expansion of existing facilities in Texas and New Mexico, the hosts break down the economics behind these sites—why location matters, the role of government incentives, and the emerging secondary market for suborbital launch pads. They also touch on the parallels with airport infrastructure and what it means for the future of launch frequency. Specific numbers: the cost to build a new orbital launch pad ranges from $50 million to $150 million, while annual lease fees at established spaceports can exceed $10 million. Tune in for a grounded look at the land beneath the rockets. #Spaceport #RealEstate #LaunchSite #CommercialSpace #SpaceBusiness #Infrastructure #Alaska #Texas #NewMexico #OrbitalLaunch #Suborbital #Investing #Lease #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Space Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 分
  • Why Satellite Constellations Need Autonomous Collision Avoidance

    Why Satellite Constellations Need Autonomous Collision Avoidance
    2026/06/04
    Episode 31 of Space Business with Fexingo dives into the critical business and technology challenge of satellite collision avoidance. Lucas and Luna explore why the growing density of megaconstellations makes human-in-the-loop decision-making obsolete, and how companies like LeoLabs and private firms are building AI-driven autonomous systems to prevent catastrophic collisions. They break down the economics of a single crunch — from loss of revenue to orbital debris liability — and explain why collision avoidance is becoming a must-have capability for satellite operators. With over 10,000 active satellites projected by 2030, the hosts examine the technical limits of current tracking, the role of space situational awareness providers, and the regulatory push for automated risk mitigation. Listeners learn what 'probability of collision' thresholds mean, how thruster burns are automated, and why this is the invisible infrastructure keeping low-Earth orbit usable. No fluff, just the real business case for keeping satellites safe. #SatelliteCollisionAvoidance #SpaceDebris #AutonomousSystems #Megaconstellations #SpaceSituationalAwareness #LeoLabs #OrbitalSafety #AIinSpace #BusinessAndTechnology #SpaceBusiness #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SpaceEconomy #CollisionRisk #SatelliteOperations #SpacePolicy #OrbitalDebris #SpaceTech Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    12 分
  • The Business Case for Satellite Swarms

    The Business Case for Satellite Swarms
    2026/06/04
    Episode 30 of Space Business with Fexingo dives into the economics of satellite swarms — large constellations of small, cheap satellites working together. Lucas and Luna break down how companies like Planet Labs have used dozens of CubeSats to image the entire Earth daily, and why the approach is spreading to communications and defense. They discuss the cost per satellite, the trade-offs against traditional GEO birds, and what happens when you lose 10 percent of your swarm. Plus: the donation segment about keeping the show ad-free. Perfect for founders, operators, and anyone tracking the new space economy. #SatelliteSwarms #PlanetLabs #CubeSats #Constellations #SpaceBusiness #NewSpace #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SpacePodcast #EarthObservation #SmallSats #SpaceEconomics #LucasAndLuna #Episode30 #AdFree #DonationSegment Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 分