In this episode of Behind the Orbit, Joe Reed sits down with Felix Motzki, CTO of Reflex Aerospace, to discuss his unconventional journey into the space industry, from biomedical engineering and ultrasound imaging to leading one of Europe’s fastest-growing satellite companies. Felix shares the lessons learned from scaling teams through IPOs, navigating challenging leadership decisions, and helping build spacecraft designed for missions that standard satellite platforms cannot support.
The conversation explores the evolution of Europe’s space sector, the rise of NewSpace companies, the importance of technical expertise and ownership in engineering careers, and how Reflex Aerospace is redefining satellite development through highly customised, payload-centric spacecraft. Felix also shares his outlook on the future of the industry, upcoming missions, and what it takes to build a world-class engineering culture.
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