How to Do Business in Space With Kelli Kedis Ogborn

Everything is Logistics

What if the final frontier isn’t as far away as it seems? In this episode, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, VP of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship at the Space Foundation, breaks down how space is no longer just about astronauts and satellites. It’s an economic engine already driving trillions in opportunity. From reusable rockets to orbital infrastructure and venture capital gaps, this conversation explores what it takes to do business beyond Earth.

Key takeaways:

• The global space economy is currently valued at $570B and expected to hit $772B by 2027
• 78% of the space economy is driven by commercial activity, not just government spending
• Satellites are enabling new markets in insurance, agriculture, and logistics through advanced data
• Infrastructure in space needs coordination and standards like refueling stations and docking protocols
• Venture capital alone won’t fund the future, so sovereign wealth and patient capital are key to scale

LINKS:

• Kelli's LinkedIn
• Space Foundation Website
• Kelli's Podcast/Webcast about Space Economy

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Chapters

1. How to Do Business in Space With Kelli Kedis Ogborn (00:00:00)

2. The Commercial Shift in Space (00:05:22)

3. What’s Really Driving the $570B Space Economy (00:12:49)

4. How Space Infrastructure Mirrors Earth Logistics (00:20:32)

5. Why Venture Capital Isn’t Enough (00:29:43)

6. From Demos to Deployment (00:38:21)

7. Bridging the Talent and Perception Gap (00:46:55)