Space Minds Space Minds with Kam Ghaffarian
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Jan 30, 2025 
Kam Ghaffarian, Chairman of Axiom Space and Intuitive Machines, shares his journey from a 1969 TV moment that ignited his passion for space to leading innovative projects in lunar exploration. He discusses the exciting realm of private space stations and the technological innovations pushing humanity beyond Earth. Ghaffarian reflects on the challenges faced in the commercial space sector, including Boeing's potential divestment and the emergence of new players in space logistics, all while emphasizing the importance of infrastructure for future endeavors.
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Apollo 11 Sparked A Lifelong Mission
- Kam Ghaffarian watched the Apollo 11 moon landing as a child in Isfahan and it inspired his lifelong passion for space.
- That moment set him on a path to study in the U.S. and ultimately build companies that return humans to the moon.
Basement Startup, High-Risk Bet
- Kam borrowed against his home and started an engineering firm from his basement, risking everything to pursue space work.
- That all-in gamble launched a career advising NASA and founding multiple space companies.
Space Is About Destination Services
- Kam frames modern launch providers as transportation platforms like Uber or Airbnb.
- He focuses his companies on what humans do after arrival: habitats, suits, surface systems, and infrastructure.