#138 | European Micro-Launch | Stanislas Maximin, Latitude

My guest this week is Stan Maximin, Founder & Executive Chairman of Latitude, a French micro-launch company. We discuss Latitude's rocket, target customers, and vision, as well as the wider launch market in Europe and globally. Enjoy!   🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Elevator Pitch 02:57 - Starting a Launch Company 11:20 - The Product 16:44 - Competitive Edge 25:30 - Design Decisions & Market Strategy 35:09 - Current Status & Future Milestones 40:30 - Challenges of First Orbital Launch 43:37 - French and European Competition 52:32 - Global Space Market 55:16 - Quick Fire Questions  57:30 - Vision for Latitude 58:27 - What’s next for Rocket Innovation? 01:00:24 - Sci-Fi Favorites   🔗 Connect with Stan on LinkedIn: 🤝Stanislas Maximin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanislas-maximin/   🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ 🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast     🔗 Follow Raphael: 🔷LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelrottgen/ 🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/  ◇  Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC   To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy: "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space Economy This book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities. 📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC This course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments. 🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space- Space Business Newsletter 📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/