SpaceX Falcon 1 launch from Omelek Island in the Kwajalein Atoll in 2009
SpaceX Falcon 1 launch from Omelek Island in the Kwajalein Atoll in 2009. Credit: SpaceX

In the last week and half there’s been an ongoing discussion as to whether Canada needs and should develop an indigenous orbital rocket launch capability. That’s the topic of this weeks podcast.

My guest is Adam Trumpour. Adam is a concept designer at Pratt & Whitney Canada by day, and a rocket developer by night.

He develops liquid propellant rocket engines, occasionally consults on the subject and mentors student rocketry groups.

 

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Marc Boucher is an entrepreneur, writer, editor, podcaster and publisher. He is the founder of SpaceQ Media. Marc has 30+ years working in various roles in media, space sector not-for-profits, and internet content development.

Marc started his first Internet creator content business in 1992 and hasn't looked back. When not working Marc loves to explore Canada, the world and document nature through his photography.

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