Eric Ingram: CEO of SCOUT

Eric Ingram is the Founder and CEO of SCOUT Space Inc., a US-based company developing orbital products and services to enable a new era of space safety and transparency. He is also a Board Member at the Space Frontier Foundation, and is an Organizing Team Member & Ambassador for Mission: AstroAccess. In this episode, Ben and Eric discuss how to train satellites to become "Space Domain Awareness Data Collectors", why it's important to "just try things" and the crucial work of Astro Access shaping an all inclusive future for humanity in Space. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Dockside Vaults: www.docksidevaults.com We are proud to have Dockside Vaults as a sponsor for our podcast. Their support will enable us to continue bringing you insightful conversations with leading experts in the space industry. We share their commitment to promoting the space industry, and we look forward to collaborating with them on future events. If you're looking for a stunning venue for your next event, be sure to check out Dockside Vaults. Thank you, Dockside Vaults, for your support! OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:00 Intro to Eric Ingram 01:42 Eric's background to Space 04:00 Did Covid effect Scouts early days  07:04 What is SCOUT 09:01 How Eric met his business partner 10:33 Space Tugs (orbit fab launch link) 13:05 Future of automation in Space  15:45 Will Scout help the emerging problem of Space junk?  19:35 Partnerships and Collaborations 22:08 Upcoming space missions  24:10 Public perception of 'Space Transportation' 25:55 Astro Access 29:16 Space Frontier foundation  32:12 Advice to young people starting a business in Space  34:20 Wrap ups and social  Follow Eric Ingram SCOUT SPACE: https://www.scout.space/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eric_ingram & https://twitter.com/SCOUTdotspace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCOUTdotspace/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericsingram/ & https://www.instagram.com/scoutdotspace/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scoutdotspace/ Press Release on Eric going ZeroG: https://astroaccess.org/aa2flightpressrelease/ Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! (NEW - YOUTUBE): www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/