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Space is rapidly growing into an exciting ecosystem for business. In this podcast we hear from entrepreneurs, executives, investors and others about the many opportunities that exist.
My guest this week is Glen Martin, Co-Founder & CEO of Extraterrestrial Mining Company (XMC), discusses his company’s bold mission to mine Helium-3 on the Moon and its potential to revolutionize energy and tech on Earth.
🕰️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:36 - Elevator Pitch
03:42 - Understanding Helium-3 and Its Applications
11:59 - Tech Aspects of Lunar Mining
20:39 - Future Prospects and Initial Missions
23:31 - Energy Solutions for Lunar Operations
29:23 - Helium-3 Concentrations and Mining Challenges
32:09 - Lunar Data and Exploration Techniques
35:32 - Geopolitical Implications 40:33 - Transportation and Return Logistics
48:08 - Project Financing for Space Mining
51:28 - Personal Background and Career Path
56:14 Science Fiction
📍 About the Guest:
Glen Martin, CEO of XMC, has over 30 years of experience in renewable energy and space infrastructure. Before founding XMC in 2023, he led companies like Hyox Inc., Infrastructure Energy, and Pod Generating Group, and co-founded ProtoStar Limited. He’s worked on projects spanning green hydrogen, solar PV, intelligent grids, and satellite systems. Early in his career, he contributed to the International Space Station at McDonnell Douglas. Glen holds a BTech in Aerospace Engineering from TMU and an MBA from USC.
🔗 Connect with Glen:
🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-martin-space-heavy-industrialist/
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To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy:
"To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space EconomyThis book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities.📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO
edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOCThis course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments.🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-
Space Business Newsletter📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/
Space Business Podcast
Space is rapidly growing into an exciting ecosystem for business. In this podcast we hear from entrepreneurs, executives, investors and others about the many opportunities that exist.
