#143 | Mining the Moon | Glen Martin, XMC

My guest this week is Glen Martin, Co-Founder & CEO of Extraterrestrial Mining Company (XMC), discusses his company’s bold mission to mine Helium-3 on the Moon and its potential to revolutionize energy and tech on Earth.

 

🕰️ Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction 

01:36 - Elevator Pitch

03:42 - Understanding Helium-3 and Its Applications

11:59 - Tech Aspects of Lunar Mining

20:39 - Future Prospects and Initial Missions

23:31 - Energy Solutions for Lunar Operations

29:23 - Helium-3 Concentrations and Mining Challenges

32:09 - Lunar Data and Exploration Techniques

35:32 - Geopolitical Implications
40:33 - Transportation and Return Logistics

48:08 - Project Financing for Space Mining

51:28 - Personal Background and Career Path

56:14 Science Fiction

 

📍 About the Guest:

Glen Martin, CEO of XMC, has over 30 years of experience in renewable energy and space infrastructure. Before founding XMC in 2023, he led companies like Hyox Inc., Infrastructure Energy, and Pod Generating Group, and co-founded ProtoStar Limited. He’s worked on projects spanning green hydrogen, solar PV, intelligent grids, and satellite systems. Early in his career, he contributed to the International Space Station at McDonnell Douglas. Glen holds a BTech in Aerospace Engineering from TMU and an MBA from USC.

 

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To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy:

1. "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.
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2.  edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOC
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3. Space Business Newsletter
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