Christopher Jannette of Blackstar Orbital breaks down the future of reusable satellites, AI in space, and bringing consumer goods into orbit.
In this episode of ReSETTing Tomorrow, Hugo Malan welcomes Christopher Jannette, CEO of Blackstar Orbital, a company that's reshaping the future of space technology by rethinking how we build, use, and reuse satellites. Christopher walks us through the $15 to $20 billion bottleneck in satellite operations, explains how reusable spaceplanes can revolutionize access to low Earth orbit, and introduces us to the concept of direct-to-consumer payloads, including beauty products currently aboard the ISS.
From partnerships with fashion icons to developing patent-pending multimodal spacecraft, Christopher’s approach blends aerospace engineering with cultural relevance, creating a new category of space companies grounded in utility, accessibility, and innovation. He also talks about what’s coming next in AI, orbital data centers, and the real challenges and responsibilities we all face as space becomes more commercial, more contested, and more connected to everyday life.
Tune in and rethink what space infrastructure could mean for everyone.
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