#151 | Advanced Composites | Trevor Smith, Atomic-6

Atomic-6 is an advanced composites solutions manufacturer providing products such as satellite solar arrays and Space Armor(TM), based in Atlanta. Founder & CEO Trevor Smith is our guest this week.

🕰️ Timestamps: 

00:00 Podcast Intro

02:02 Elevator Pitch on Atomic-6

02:43 The Advantages of Composites in Space

04:00 From Real Estate to Advanced Composites: Trevor's Journey

04:14 The Birth of Atomic-6: From Tequila to Technology

08:40 Finding the Right Market: Space and Defense

13:49 Innovative Products: Space Armor and Solar Arrays

21:24 Customer Requirements for Solar Arrays

22:52 Challenges of Scaling Production

25:25 Space Armor

31:42 Future Milestones

35:30 Atlanta Space Ecosystem

36:55 What else is interesting in Commercial Space

39:58 Science Fiction

 

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To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy:

1. "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.
   📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO
2.  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC
   This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments.
   🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space-
3. Space Business Newsletter
   📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/