TKR038 | Investing in Space with Simon Drake on the Kinvestor Report

In this episode, Arlen is joined by Simon Drake, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Space Ventures Investors, to explore the world of space investing — from asteroid mining to lunar metal extraction. 📈 What’s Inside This Episode? ✔️ How asteroid and moon mining could reshape the global resource economy ✔️ Why platinum group metals on the moon might be the next big investment frontier ✔️ How the Lunar Resources Registry is mapping zones on the moon ✔️ What investors need to know before jumping into the space commodities market 📌 About Our Guest – Simon Drake Simon Drake co-founded Space Ventures Investors (UK) in 2014, which invests in pre-seed and seed stage space companies. Following investor feedback, in 2020 he co-founded a company to focus on space resources: the Lunar Resources Registry in Germany, which then participated in a European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre in Germany, and is now in the Thales Alenia Space - Space Business Catalyst accelerator in Italy. He is focused on developing a value chain of companies capable of exploring the moon and extracting resources. “It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. “ – Mark Twain. 🎯 Make Smart Moves in 2025! 🔹 Subscribe for more expert insights: https://www.youtube.com/@kinvestornetwork 🔹 Like & Share to help others discover this valuable content 🔹 Hit the Notification Bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode 📲 Connect with The Kinvestor Report: ✅ Follow Arlen Hansen on Twitter: https://x.com/ArlenHansen ✅ Follow Kin Communications: https://x.com/kincomm ✅ Visit Our Website: https://kincommunications.com/kinvestor-network/ 🌐 Follow Simon Drake: 🔸 Follow on X: https://twitter.com/registrylunar 🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lunar-resources-registry/ 🔸 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Spaceventuresinvestors 🔸 Space Ventures Investors Website: https://spaceventuresinvestors.com/ 🔸 Lunar Resources Registry: https://lunarresourcesregistry.com/ 📌 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Meet Simon Drake 04:30 What is the Lunar Resources Registry? 09:00 What metals are on the moon? 10:30 Logistics of moon mining 13:43 The BIG implications of space mining 14:05 Why SpaceX’s Starship changed everything 16:29 What environmentalists are saying 20:47 Space investing cycles & economic viability 28:15 The first market for space metals 31:07 Why governments are funding the space resource sector 35:25 Non-government interest in the sector 54:45 What would make you invest in moon mining? 56:23 Outro 🔎 Keywords: #MiningStocks #JuniorMining #ResourceSector #KinvestorReport #SpaceInvesting #SpaceMining #MoonMining #LunarResources Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests or participants in this video on this channel are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, policies, or position of Kinvestor, Kin Communications, or its principals and employees. We encourage viewers to engage critically and thoughtfully with the content presented.