Introduction to Space Launch: What Every Investor and Founder Needs to Know
We are Beyond Earth Ventures, a U.S.-based deep tech fund backing the pioneers building the next industrial frontier — on Earth and in Space.
Our focus is on the core physical domains of the future: space-tech, energy, robotics, and advanced computing. We invest where breakthrough innovation is not just occurring — it is actively reshaping our world and establishing a new economic paradigm.
About this Webinar
Space is no longer science fiction — it's infrastructure. But most investors and founders still think of launch as a technical problem. It's not. It's a capacity, logistics, and timing problem — and understanding it is increasingly essential for anyone deploying capital or building in the new space economy.
This 60-minute session cuts through the noise. No jargon. No hype. Just a clear-eyed look at how commercial launch actually works, who the players are, what the SpaceX IPO really means for the industry, and where the smart money is looking next.
Agenda
1. Launch is Infrastructure, Not Technology - Why space launch is more like ports and highways than software. The analogy that reframes everything.
2. How Launch is Actually Booked - The real economics: what a rideshare costs vs. a dedicated launch, lead times, which providers exist today (SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Arianespace, RocketStar and others), and how founders navigate the queue.
3. Why the Waitlist is So Long — and What That Means - Demand has outpaced supply for years. What this means for your startup's roadmap, your investment thesis, and which bottlenecks are actually being solved.
4. Rocket Lab Experience - Most people misread Rocket Lab's business model. We'll break down why their real value is in what goes on the rocket — not the rocket itself — and what that tells us about where margins live in this industry.
5. The SpaceX IPO: What It Actually Means for the Industry - Professional view on the most consequential liquidity event in venture history. Capital recycling, sector validation, valuation benchmarks, and what happens to the rest of the ecosystem.
6. Where the Market is Heading: 3–5 Year Trends - Orbital data centers. Next-gen propulsion. Lunar logistics. In-space manufacturing. Where Beyond Earth Ventures sees durable opportunity — and where the hype is getting ahead of reality.
Speakers
Dr. Sandy Tirtey Advisor, Beyond Earth Ventures | Senior Director of Global Launch Services, Rocket Lab
With 20+ years at the frontier of aerospace and commercial launch, Sandy has worked across launch vehicle development, mission integration, and global launch operations. Few people in the world understand the practical mechanics of getting a payload to orbit better than he does.
Alexandra Vidyuk Founding Partner, Beyond Earth Ventures | Physicist · Ex-Banker · Karman Pioneer
Alexandra brings a rare combination of scientific rigor and capital markets experience to deep tech investing. As Founding Partner of Beyond Earth Ventures, she has backed some of the most ambitious companies in the new space economy.
Who Should Attend
This session is designed for:
LPs and Family Offices allocating to space tech or deep tech funds
Hedge Funds and Asset Managers evaluating public and private space companies
Venture Capitalists and Angels building or reviewing space-adjacent portfolios
Founders building hardware, software, or data businesses that depend on launch access