

Best-of Interview: Tom Vice, CEO of Sierra Space
24 snips Dec 22, 2024
Tom Vice, CEO of Sierra Space, discusses the exciting prospects of commercial space exploration and life in low Earth orbit. He reveals how microgravity could revolutionize biotech and other industries. The conversation touches on innovative concepts like renting space and the potential for a space-based fast-food model. Vice also highlights the synergy between commercial ventures and national defense, especially the importance of infrastructure and partnerships for future space projects.
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Commercialization of Low Earth Orbit
- The commercialization of low Earth orbit is transitioning from exploration to development.
- This shift involves building factories and cities in space, impacting various industries.
Earth First Approach
- Establishing a secure platform in space to benefit Earth is prioritized over Mars colonization.
- Protecting Earth and its resources is crucial before focusing on distant planets.
The Girl at Oshkosh
- At Oshkosh Airshow, a girl asked Tom Vice if space planes like airplanes would exist.
- Vice confirmed that with the Dream Chaser, that time has come.