Jim Cantrell — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

CEO and Co-Founder of Phantom Space Corporation, leading efforts to democratize access to space.
Founding team member, VP of Business Development, and Elon Musk's industry mentor at SpaceX during its 2001 launch.
Founded multiple ventures, including Vector Launch, StratSpace, and Vintage Exotics Competition Engineering.
Contributed to over 46 satellite missions, including Iridium Next, LightSail, and OSIRIS-REx.
Served at the French Space Agency (CNES) and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
An author.

Biography

Jim Cantrell is an American entrepreneur and mechanical engineer with over 35 years of experience in aerospace. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Phantom Space Corporation, where he leads initiatives to democratize access to space through mass-produced rockets, satellite manufacturing, and advanced space transportation technologies.