Before we can build a base on the Moon, we need something even more important than astronauts: a supply chain. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, we’re exploring the “New Silk Road in Space” with Joe Pawelski, CTO and co-founder of CisLunar Industries.
Joe breaks down how his company is developing the infrastructure to support in-space manufacturing, power systems, and debris recycling—all to make lunar logistics a reality. From turning orbital junk into usable fuel and metal to enabling sustainable lunar operations, this conversation connects the dots between space innovation and real-world logistics strategy.
We cover:
• How the Space Foundry and Power Processing Units (PPUs) enable space-based supply chains
• What it takes to build and power a Moon base
• Why orbital recycling is more than space cleanup—it’s a new source of fuel and materials
• The METAL framework and what it means for lunar logistics infrastructure
• What logistics pros on Earth can learn from solving supply chain challenges 240,000 miles away
Whether you move freight by truck, ship, or spacecraft—this episode delivers.
Listen in and imagine the future where cargo routes don’t stop at the atmosphere.
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A podcast for the thinkers in freight. Everything is Logistics is hosted by Blythe Brumleve, founder of Digital Dispatch, and we’re telling the stories behind how your favorite stuff (and people!) get from point A to B. Industry topics include freight, logistics, transportation, maritime, warehousing, intermodal, and trucking along with the intersection of technology and marketing within the industry. Rated as a top 5% podcast out of all industries and growing. Follow along to stay curious and become a better thinker in freight.
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