Leopoldo Benacchio

Ordinario at the Padova Astronomical Observatory (INAF) and interviewed in the episode to provide expert perspective on SpaceX, Starlink, and space policy.

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Jan 20, 2025 • 29min

02. SpaceX: la sfida (im)possibile di conquistare lo Spazio

Leopoldo Benacchio, a professor at the Padova Astronomical Observatory, shares his insights on Elon Musk and SpaceX. He discusses Musk's childhood fascination with space and the audacity of investing his PayPal fortune in a mission to Mars. The conversation highlights initial skepticism in the scientific community about SpaceX's ambitions and the impressive turnaround to success with Falcon 1. They also delve into Starlink's role in funding Mars missions and its rapid deployment in Ukraine, alongside technical challenges for long-term colonization on Mars.

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