How Astroscale’s Carolyn Belle Sees the Future of the Space Economy

Carolyn Belle has held a variety of jobs in the space industry, but her vision remains the same: a future that focuses on building space-based infrastructure to enable a dynamic in-space economy. She recently started her current gig, where she’s the director of advanced systems at Astroscale US, and works on supporting the move toward a more sustainable future in space. She’s also passionate about diversifying the culture of the space industry. Incorporating women, People of Color (POC), and people of all abilities — including those with hidden disabilities — will only positively benefit our advancement in space. In this episode, Belle discusses her new role, her sustained vision, as well as the most important question — Star Trek vs. Star Wars?