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Podcast: Valley of Depth
Episode: Free-Flying Stations, with Jed McCaleb & Max Haot (Vast)
Description: This week on Pathfinder, we're joined by Jed McCaleb, Founder, and Max Haot, CEO, the leaders behind Vast, a company pioneering the development of commercial space stations. Jed, a seasoned software entrepreneur, and Max, a veteran in space and internet ventures, bring their unique expertise to the ambitious goal of advancing human habitation in space.Our conversation covers the critical aspects of creating economically viable space stations, the strategic role of life support systems, and the significance of reducing transportation costs. We also explore:Space station economics, pros/cons of competitionMilitary opportunities and sensitivities in space...