Space Business Podcast #140 | Mining Asteroids | Daynan Crull, Karman+
Asteroid mining is making a comeback. It may sound futuristic, but some startups are betting on a viable and economic path to making it a reality and investors are taking notice. One of those companies is Karman+, and this week, I’m joined by its Co-Founder, Daynan Crull. Enjoy!
🕰️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:13 - Elevator Pitch
04:18 - Vision and Challenges of Asteroid Mining
06:07 - Recruitment and Team Building
07:44 - Origin Story and Motivation
12:35 - Market Timing and Investor Sentiment
19:49 - Technological and Logistical Challenges
26:12 - Geopolitical and Legal Considerations
32:11 - Mission Timeline and Milestones
36:53 - Economic Viability of Asteroid Mining
41:16 - Future Missions and Scaling Operations
45:19 - Interesting Developments in the Industry
46:15 - Sci-Fi Favorites
📍 About the Guest:
Daynan Crull is the Co-Founder and Mission Architect at Karman+, leading efforts to mine Near-Earth Asteroids for sustainable energy and resources. Previously, he was a Senior Data Scientist at New Light Technologies and the World Bank. From 2018 to 2020, he held data science roles at GeoPhy. Before transitioning to tech, he served in strategy and policy roles at the NYC Mayor’s Office and the Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications. Earlier, he worked at Blue State Digital and the NYC Council. Crull holds an M.S. in Urban Informatics from NYU Tandon and a B.A. from DePauw University.
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To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy:
- "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy
This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities.
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🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space- - Space Business Newsletter
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