EP 13 — Voyager Space's Matthew Kuta on Entrepreneurial Challenges and the Future of Aerospace

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David speaks with Matthew Kuta, President and Co-Founder of Voyager Space, who shares insights on his transition from the Air Force to founding a space exploration company. 

Matthew discusses the challenges of starting Voyager Space with limited resources and offers valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs in the aerospace sector. He also dives into the unique mission of Voyager Space as the prime company tasked with creating the replacement for the International Space Station. Matthew reflects on the future of space exploration and usage, including implications for national security and defense. 

Topics discussed:

• Matthew’s transition from Air Force to Voyager Space leadership, including challenges and achievements.
• Challenges faced in starting Voyager Space and raising capital for the venture.
• Voyager Space’s involvement in Starlab, the replacement for the International Space Station, and its innovative technology.
• The importance of strategic partnerships such as those of Voyager Space’s with Airbus and Mitsubishi for the development of Starlab.
• The importance of understanding the end goal of a company or project before starting and capitalizing it.
• Mitigating risks in the space sector, including cyber threats and space debris management.