No Ordinary Tech Podcast Transforming the future of space exploration
Sep 23, 2025
Join Tejpaul Bhatia, CEO of Axiom Space, as he shares his journey from childhood passion sparked by a visit to Kennedy Space Center to leading transformative initiatives in space exploration. Tejpaul dives into the evolution of the space industry, the importance of orbital data centers, and Axiom's role in building the successor to the ISS. He also discusses innovative partnerships with brands like SpaceX and Prada, emphasizing collaboration as their key strategy for a thriving space economy. Get ready for an inspiring look at the future of human progress in space!
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Kennedy Visit Sparked Life's Work
- Tejpaul's space obsession began at age three after a family visit to Kennedy Space Center.
- That moment shaped a lifelong career ambition to work in human spaceflight and exploration.
Commercial Space Is An Evolution
- The current space era is an evolution, not a flip from government to billionaire-driven efforts.
- Billionaire-backed firms created infrastructure pillars that now enable many startups and broader commercial activity.
Building The ISS Successor
- Axiom's core mission is to build the successor to the International Space Station and attach commercial modules to it.
- The company also develops lunar spacesuits and runs crewed commercial missions, establishing a low‑Earth‑orbit commercial foothold.