Satellite Startup Founder — Space

**Dr. Alex Kim** (fictional) is the founder and CEO of a venture-backed satellite data company that operates a constellation of 30 small Earth observation satellites, providing imagery and analytics to commercial and government customers. He holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from MIT and previously worked at Planet Labs. His company represents the new generation of 'space-as-a-service' — using satellite constellations to sell data products, not hardware.\n\nAlex evaluates space technology from the operator's perspective: what works in orbit (not just on the ground), what the data products are worth to customers, and whether the unit economics of satellite manufacturing and launch support a sustainable business.