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What they doExposure to the global leader in the emerging 'space economy'
Investment Thesis
What they do
Exposure to the global leader in the emerging 'space economy'
Main business lines include:
- Starlink Satellite Communications
- Launch / Transportation
- Space Tourism
Investment Thesis
Un-matched cost of capital advantage
- Rocket re-usability lowers cost per ton to orbit - vastly improving operating economics
- Blows away the competition from a pricing standpoint
- Ride-sharing capabilities also helps to increase margins
Attractive growth opportunities within the Starlink Satellite Communications business
- Bring the internet to under-served parts of the world
- Deliver valuable connectivity for both Aviation & Maritime applications
- Key component of the autonomous driving initiative
- Ability to strike key corporate partnerships
- Reported to have a cash flow positive quarter during 2022
- >3,100 satellites currently in low earth orbit (LEO) / ultimate goal of 42,000+
- >1 million reported active subscribers / targeting 30 million+
- Potential spin-out of the business, as its subscriber base becomes more established