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Jim Cantrell is the co-founder and CEO of Phantom Space, a leading space transportation and satellite company aiming to make space more accessible through cost-efficient, mass-manufactured launch vehicles. With decades of experience in the aerospace industry—including being a founding team member of SpaceX—Jim has been at the forefront of commercial space exploration.

Phantom Space is on a mission to democratize access to space, leveraging proprietary technology and streamlined manufacturing to launch small satellites efficiently. The company’s latest vehicle, Daytona, is designed to compete in the evolving space economy by providing reliable, cost-effective launch solutions.

With a rapidly growing industry and increasing demand for satellite deployment, Phantom Space is positioning itself as a major player in the future of space commercialization. In this conversation, Jim shares insights into Phantom Space’s vision, the role of private space companies in the new economy, and how his experience helps accelerate innovation in launch vehicle development.

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:00) Phantom Space’s Mission & Vision
(01:53) Why start Phantom Space?
(03:56) Launch Products: Phantom Space vs. SpaceX
(05:18) Why is Daytona necessary if Falcon’s role wouldn’t completely overlap?
(07:19) How can your space experience speed up Daytona's manufacturing and launch?
(09:18) When is the first launch scheduled? How is the supply chain structured?
(12:48) Book Recommendation: Breaking All The Rules
(13:48) What was your personal journey like?
(23:45) What are the 3 key achievements you've learned and gained?
(27:09) What is your big dream for Phantom Space?
(28:00) What are your plans for the satellite constellation and Phantom Cloud?
(29:13) What are the timelines for the satellite constellation and Phantom Cloud?
(30:22) How big is your team?
(31:24) What impact do you think the Stargate project would have on Phantom Space?
(32:08) Do you see U.S. regulations becoming more relaxed for the space economy?
(32:33) Which country is the most head-to-head with the U.S. in the space race?
(33:10) Who are Phantom Space’s biggest competitors in contract bidding?
(34:04) Do you see a new space economy emerging? Is the industry still in early stages?
(35:12) Is there real demand for building a data center in space?
(36:42) How much cheaper and more efficient would a space-based data center be?
(37:52) Are maintenance and data transfer costs a major challenge?
(38:26) How long will it take Phantom Space to break even?
(39:08) Advice for entrepreneurs on achieving success