Fighter Pilot Podcast
Tim Franta, CEO of Starfighters Space, discusses the company’s mission to transform access to space using high-performance aircraft. The conversation covers the STARLAUNCH air-launch system, how Starfighters operates the world’s only commercial fleet of flight-ready Mach 2+ F-104 Starfighter aircraft, and the potential advantages of launching rockets from altitude. Tim also shares insights from his decades of experience in the space industry, including his work helping shape Florida’s commercial space sector, developing launch infrastructure, and bridging the gap between government and private spaceflight. The discussion closes on the future of commercial launch, the company’s plans for Starfighters Space, and the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/iLsc8e55uk4