Tim Farrar
President of TMF Associates, a space consultancy that has worked with satellite companies for more than 20 years.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 23min
103. Satellites
Tim Farrar, President of TMF Associates, brings over 20 years of experience in satellite consulting to the table. He discusses the staggering $293 billion satellite industry, tracing its roots from Sputnik 1 to modern applications. Farrar examines how satellites enhance global communication and GPS, while navigating the challenges of launching and maintaining these crucial technologies. The rise of small satellites, especially SpaceX’s Starlink, showcases the shift in operational strategies, revealing both opportunities and risks, including space debris management.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 38min
Musk's $1.5T SpaceX IPO Target, Grok’s Slow Enterprise Push, Space Data Centers | Dec 15, 2025
Nick Wingfield, a technology reporter specializing in space, and Tim Farrar, president of TMF Associates and satellite industry expert, dive into the intriguing potential of space data centers powered by solar energy. Wingfield discusses how these centers could tackle power and cooling challenges, while Farrar analyzes the implications of a $1.5 trillion IPO for SpaceX, emphasizing its reliance on Starlink's success. Together, they explore the intricacies of SpaceX’s business model and the future of the satellite industry.
