Y Combinator Startup Podcast

Inside The Startup Building Reusable Rockets

January 8, 2026·15 min·5-min readinterviewtechnology
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Stokespace is pioneering fully and rapidly reusable rockets, aiming to revolutionize space access by making it as routine and reliable as commercial aviation. Their approach centers on reusing both rocket stages — including the second stage, which typically burns up on reentry — through i

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Andy Lapsa

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Andy LapsaTom FeldmanAaron Epstein

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StokespaceBlue OriginY Combinator

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NovaAndromedaBoltline

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EntrepreneurshipRenewable EnergySoftware EngineeringSpace ExplorationStartups

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