Space Start-ups Funding Stages – A Quick Overview
Review of funding stages that space start-ups can go through
Read More Space Start-ups Funding Stages – A Quick OverviewSpace Economy Taxonomy – Space Tech Database
Taxonomy used by dealroom.co for their space tech database
Read More Space Economy Taxonomy – Space Tech DatabaseEverything You Wanted to Know About SpaceX from a Business Perspective…
Pointers to top articles addressing elements of the SpaceX business, including: cost to reuse Falcon 9 boosters, financials, payload customers, and $/kg competitive positioning.
Read More Everything You Wanted to Know About SpaceX from a Business Perspective…Space Economy Market Segmentation Taxonomies – General
Some common areas of market segmentation
Read More Space Economy Market Segmentation Taxonomies – GeneralSpace Capital 4Q 2022 Investment Report
$4.7 billion investment made in 4Q 2022
Read More Space Capital 4Q 2022 Investment ReportWhat is the Value Chain of the Space Economy – A Quick Overview
Provides an overview of the space economy value chain and highlights different interpretations buy different organizations.
Read More What is the Value Chain of the Space Economy – A Quick OverviewWhat is a “Space Company” – A Quick Overview
OECD definition of what should be considered a “Space Company”
Read More What is a “Space Company” – A Quick OverviewSpace Economy Estimated to be $424 billion in 2022 – Euroconsult Report Overview
Funding and Sales Resources for Space Entrepreneurs
Online resources for discovering funding sources and sales opportunities.
Read More Funding and Sales Resources for Space EntrepreneursAstra Space Inc. Countdown to $0? ( $ASTR #AstraSpace )
Not much sand left in the hourglass…
Read More Astra Space Inc. Countdown to $0? ( $ASTR #AstraSpace )Timeline of U.S. Actions to Protect Lunar Historical Sites and Artifacts
Timeline of United States actions from 2011 to 2022 to protect historical lunar artifacts and sites.
Read More Timeline of U.S. Actions to Protect Lunar Historical Sites and Artifacts15 Must-Read Space Economy Newsletters!
Highly recommended newsletters to keep on top of the space economy… and they are all free.
Read More 15 Must-Read Space Economy Newsletters!US and Space – 2002 Looking into the 21st-Century
20 years ago, what did the experts think was important to do in order to secure US leadership in space in the 21st-century? How have things progressed so far?
Read More US and Space – 2002 Looking into the 21st-CenturyTimeline of Space Marketing from 1962 to the Present
Follows the development of space marketing from the beginning to present day. Advertising campaigns and important milestones are provided.
Read More Timeline of Space Marketing from 1962 to the PresentNASA’s Plan to Foster a US Commercial Space Industry – A Quick Overview
NASA goals and implementation strategies related to developing a sustainable US commercial space industry.
Read More NASA’s Plan to Foster a US Commercial Space Industry – A Quick OverviewNASA and the New Space Economy – A Quick Overview
NASA’s key role in the new space economy.
Read More NASA and the New Space Economy – A Quick OverviewNASA’s Consolidated Acquisition Forecast – Sales Prospecting Resources
How to access the public acquisition forecast for NASA…
Read More NASA’s Consolidated Acquisition Forecast – Sales Prospecting ResourcesUK National Space Policy – A Quick Overview
Summary of February 2022 UK National Space Strategy document.
Read More UK National Space Policy – A Quick OverviewNASA In-Space Production Applications (InSPA) Priorities for Funding – A Quick Overview
What are the areas related to in-space manufacturing that NASA is interested in funding?
Read More NASA In-Space Production Applications (InSPA) Priorities for Funding – A Quick OverviewThe Value of Microgravity for Manufacturing – A Quick Overview
What are the characteristics of microgravity that may benefit manufacturing activities?
Read More The Value of Microgravity for Manufacturing – A Quick OverviewSpace Systems vs Counterspace Threats – A Quick Overview
What are the counterspace threats and how do space systems minimize their vulnerability?
Read More Space Systems vs Counterspace Threats – A Quick OverviewSpace Logistics – A Quick Overview
What is the scope of space logistics, what are the services available, what are the benefits for customers?
Read More Space Logistics – A Quick OverviewGuess Who is SpaceX’s Best Customer?
You may be surprised!
Read More Guess Who is SpaceX’s Best Customer?Insights into US Astronauts Use of Medication on ISS between 2002 and 2012
What medications were used, why and how often?
Read More Insights into US Astronauts Use of Medication on ISS between 2002 and 2012Insights into the Space Logistics of ISS from 2017 to 2020
This article summarizes the results of a NASA analysis of consumables supplies sent to the ISS between October 2017 to February 2020.
Read More Insights into the Space Logistics of ISS from 2017 to 2020Timeline of China’s Lunar Exploration Program from 2007 to 2035+
Infographics overview of China’s lunar exploration program. Coverage includes program phases and specific missions.
Read More Timeline of China’s Lunar Exploration Program from 2007 to 2035+What do you think the X-37B’s mission is?
As with many secret projects, there is ongoing speculation regarding the hidden “REAL” purpose of the X-37…
Read More What do you think the X-37B’s mission is?Timeline of In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) Advances – Past, Present and Future
A comprehensive timeline of ISAM / OSAM major advances and milestones from 1961 into the future.
Read More Timeline of In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) Advances – Past, Present and FutureSpace Insurance – A Quick Overview
The same way you might purchase insurance for your home or automobile, satellite operators can purchase insurance for their satellites. What type of space insurance is available and what does it cover?
Read More Space Insurance – A Quick OverviewMore Insights into NASA Annual Budgets from 1959 to 2022
Interactive data visualizations of NASA annual budget from 1959 to 2022.
Read More More Insights into NASA Annual Budgets from 1959 to 2022Space Company Acquisitions Watch
This article focuses on Space Start-ups and their potential for acquisition in 2023+.
Read More Space Company Acquisitions WatchInsights into US Spaceports
Interactive data visualizations and data set related to United States spaceports.
Read More Insights into US SpaceportsInsights into Global Orbital Spaceports
Interactive data visualizations and data set related to global orbital spaceports.
Read More Insights into Global Orbital SpaceportsInsights into NASA Launch Vehicle Costs from 1959 to 2022
Interactive data visualizations of launch vehicle costs for NASA planetary exploration missions.
Read More Insights into NASA Launch Vehicle Costs from 1959 to 2022Launch Operations Processes – A Quick Overview
What happens before the rocket leaves the launch pad? This article provides a quick overview of launch operations processes.
Read More Launch Operations Processes – A Quick OverviewSpace Companies Market Capitalization (Publicly Traded)
Current market capitalization of publicly traded space companies.
Read More Space Companies Market Capitalization (Publicly Traded)How Many Active Orbital Rocket Types Currently Exist?
As of October 10, 2022
Read More How Many Active Orbital Rocket Types Currently Exist?Industry Disruptor: SpaceX Falcon 9 LEO Launch Pricing 2010 to 2022
Evolution of Falcon 9 price to launch a kilogram of payload into LEO.
Read More Industry Disruptor: SpaceX Falcon 9 LEO Launch Pricing 2010 to 2022Estimating Space Launch Prices for Market Comparatives – A Quick Overview
An overview of the different methods for establishing a basis for space launch pricing market comparisons.
Read More Estimating Space Launch Prices for Market Comparatives – A Quick OverviewInsights into Operational Orbital Launch Vehicle Types
Insights into global operational launch vehicles.
Read More Insights into Operational Orbital Launch Vehicle TypesInsights into Space Station Logistics Spacecraft – Past, Present, and Future
This article provides an overview of space station logistic spacecraft using data visualizations. Source data set is provided.
Read More Insights into Space Station Logistics Spacecraft – Past, Present, and FutureGlobal Space Economy Size Estimates 2005 to 2045
The space economy has been steadily growing since 2005. Space economy size estimates from 2005 to 2045 are visualized and the source data set is provided.
Read More Global Space Economy Size Estimates 2005 to 2045Top 5 List for Fans of SpaceX’s Starship
For those who want to keep on top of SpaceX’s Starship, this article highlights the Top 5 resources to use.
Read More Top 5 List for Fans of SpaceX’s StarshipResearch in Space – A Quick Overview
Over 2400 experiments have been performed on ISS since the space station became operational. What has been done, by who, and what are the plans for the future?
Read More Research in Space – A Quick OverviewInsights into ISS Experiments
Over 2400 experiments have been performed on ISS since it became operational. This article provides high-level insights into the experiments.
Read More Insights into ISS ExperimentsThere is no Difference Between a Government Astronaut and a Space Tourist!
Is there really any difference between a Government Astronaut and a Space Tourist? This article looks at it from the context of market size analysis.
Read More There is no Difference Between a Government Astronaut and a Space Tourist!Space Companies Relative Performance (Publicly Listed)
Charts and associated data set
Read More Space Companies Relative Performance (Publicly Listed)Insights into NASA’s Smallsat/Cubesat Fleet Mission Database
Analysis of missions and associated characteristics
Read More Insights into NASA’s Smallsat/Cubesat Fleet Mission DatabaseSpace Logistics Cargo Spacecraft from the Past to the Future
1998 to the future
Read More Space Logistics Cargo Spacecraft from the Past to the FutureFirst Orbital Launches of Privately Developed Launch Vehicles from the Past to the Future
Space SPAC Companies Performance
Automatically updated charts and data showing the performance of space SPAC companies.
Read More Space SPAC Companies PerformanceA Guide to Space Economy Data Sets
This article provides a comprehensive guide to space economy data sets.
Read More A Guide to Space Economy Data SetsA Timeline of the Smallsat Market – Past, Present, and Future
A comprehensive timeline starting with the first mention of satellite and following the progression of events through the birth of Cubesats, the proliferation of LEO constellations, to the future inevitable decline of LEO constellations and small satellites.
Read More A Timeline of the Smallsat Market – Past, Present, and FutureAstra Space Inc. Company History 2016 to the Present
The roller coaster ride from over $2 billion valuation to less than $200 million…
Read More Astra Space Inc. Company History 2016 to the PresentNew Space Stations on the Horizon
Insights into the 16 operational, planned or proposed space stations.
Read More New Space Stations on the HorizonSpace Stations Current and Future
There are currently 14 operational, planned or proposed Space Stations…
Read More Space Stations Current and FutureInsights into Exits of Space StartUps Between 2000 and 2020
Insights into FAA Licensed Launches from 1989 to August 31, 2022
Visualizations of FAA licensed launch data
Read More Insights into FAA Licensed Launches from 1989 to August 31, 2022Insights into Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic articles compendium
Read More Insights into Virgin GalacticInsights into Operational Satellites Currently in Orbit Around Earth as of June 2022
Data visualizations providing interesting insights
Read More Insights into Operational Satellites Currently in Orbit Around Earth as of June 2022Crewed Spacecraft from the Past to the Future
All crewed spacecraft from 1961 to currently planned future vehicles.
Read More Crewed Spacecraft from the Past to the FutureTop 5 Sources for Space Sustainability Information – A Quick Overview
The top sources for US space sustainability policy, regulation and information on what is in orbit.
Read More Top 5 Sources for Space Sustainability Information – A Quick OverviewWashington State Space Economy 2022
Washington State Space Economy Size 2018 and 2022
Read More Washington State Space Economy 2022Is space based solar power feasible? Is it affordable?
There is 100 times more solar energy available from a narrow strip around the earth at Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO), than the forecast global energy demands of humanity in 2050. Want to know more?
Read More Is space based solar power feasible? Is it affordable?The UK Space Supply Chain 2022
New report published in 2022
Read More The UK Space Supply Chain 2022Origins of the US Commercial Space Industry – A Quick Overview
Covers the period from 1957 to 1996
Read More Origins of the US Commercial Space Industry – A Quick OverviewWhat is the FAA’s Role in Commercial Space – A Quick Overview
In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing National Strategy 2022
This National Strategy outlines how the United States will support and stimulate the United States Government (USG), academic, and commercial ISAM capability development.
Read More In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing National Strategy 2022National Orbital Debris Implementation Plan 2022
An interagency implementation plan to guide the actions of the U.S. Government (USG) in addressing orbital debris challenges.
Read More National Orbital Debris Implementation Plan 2022Space Junk, Space Debris, Orbital Debris – A Quick Overview
An overview using latest information from NASA and ESA.
Read More Space Junk, Space Debris, Orbital Debris – A Quick OverviewState of the Space Industrial Base 2022
New report published August 2022
Read More State of the Space Industrial Base 2022How will commercialization of LEO affect the economy?
Three Deloitte Consulting publications address the commercialization of low Earth orbit (LEO) and its associated economic impact.
Read More How will commercialization of LEO affect the economy?Space Economy Taxonomy – Space Capital
Space economy taxonomy from the context of a venture capital firm.
Read More Space Economy Taxonomy – Space CapitalSpace Economy Taxonomy – SpaceFund
Space economy taxonomy from a venture capital perspective.
Read More Space Economy Taxonomy – SpaceFund11 Must-Read Space Economy Newsletters!
Only the best…
Read More 11 Must-Read Space Economy Newsletters!New Orbital Rockets on the Horizon
Get the scoop on the maiden flights of new orbital launch vehicles happening in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Read More New Orbital Rockets on the HorizonInsights into Rocket Lab
This article consolidates Rocket Lab articles published on newspaceeconomy.ca.
Read More Insights into Rocket LabSpace Economy Research Resources
Online resources compendium
Read More Space Economy Research ResourcesWill Astra be delisted from the Nasdaq?
What is involved in delisting? What are the timelines involved? What is your opinion?
Read More Will Astra be delisted from the Nasdaq?Launch Costs 1957 to 2019
CSIS June 2022 Report
Read More Launch Costs 1957 to 2019FAA Commercial Space Statistics as of August 22, 2022
Commercial Space Data
Read More FAA Commercial Space Statistics as of August 22, 2022FAA is forecasting between 59 and 186 Licensed/Permitted Launches and Reentry Operations in 2026
Human Landing System – A Quick Overview
8 Must-Read Space Economy Newsletters!
Rocket Lab Presentation 2Q 2022 Investor Update (August 11, 2022)
Investor update presentation
Read More Rocket Lab Presentation 2Q 2022 Investor Update (August 11, 2022)Rocket Lab Patents as of August 11, 2022 ( $RKLB #RocketLab )
Abstracts for currently assigned patents.
Read More Rocket Lab Patents as of August 11, 2022 ( $RKLB #RocketLab )Rocket Lab Presentation from Bank Of America Conference (August 10, 2022)
A presentation well worth reading!
Read More Rocket Lab Presentation from Bank Of America Conference (August 10, 2022)Thought Experiment: Five Possible Futures for Rocket Lab?
What possible futures exist for Rocket Lab?
Read More Thought Experiment: Five Possible Futures for Rocket Lab?Smallsat Failure Rates – 2000 to 2016
Summary of NASA analysis from 2019
Read More Smallsat Failure Rates – 2000 to 2016Global Space Situational Awareness Services Forecast to Reach $172.7 Million by 2032
Research and Markets published a new report in August 2022, “Space Situational Awareness Services Market – An Analysis of Debris Mitigation, Domain Awareness & Traffic Management Capabilities: Focus on End User, Orbit, Service, and Region – Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2032”. This article provides an overview of the report contents.
Read More Global Space Situational Awareness Services Forecast to Reach $172.7 Million by 2032Part 7: Guide to the Stars (of Space Economy & Technology Infographics) Opportunities for Individual Creators
The purpose of this article is to provide creators, or aspiring creators, with an overview of opportunities to carve out a niche in Space Economy & Technology infographics.
Read More Part 7: Guide to the Stars (of Space Economy & Technology Infographics) Opportunities for Individual CreatorsWhat does the future hold for Astra?
What is your opinion?
Read More What does the future hold for Astra?Astra’s new business plan is… bankruptcy in 2023?
What is the plan to profitability? Is there a plan?
Read More Astra’s new business plan is… bankruptcy in 2023?What science did the Axiom Mission 1 perform while on the ISS?
The Axiom Mission 1 operated 25 ISS National Laboratory sponsored experiments. What were those experiments and what were the expected scientific benefits?
Read More What science did the Axiom Mission 1 perform while on the ISS?What happened during the Axiom Space Ax-1 ISS mission that made NASA change the rules for future private astronaut missions?
NASA is changing the rules for Private Astronaut (PA) activities and behavior expectations for missions to the ISS. What is NASA changing and why?
Read More What happened during the Axiom Space Ax-1 ISS mission that made NASA change the rules for future private astronaut missions?What Are The Fortune Tellers Saying About The Global Space Economy?
This article is a compendium of Space Economy size estimates from government, commercial, and not for profit organizations. .
Read More What Are The Fortune Tellers Saying About The Global Space Economy?Space Economy Taxonomy…
The space economy elephant and the analysts…
Read More Space Economy Taxonomy…Astra Space Inc. – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT)
Astra Space Inc. is heavy on weaknesses and threats.…
Read More Astra Space Inc. – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT)Launch Vehicle Categorizations Made Simple: What You Need To Know
This article provides a concise overview of the different groupings/categorizations for launch vehicles.
Read More Launch Vehicle Categorizations Made Simple: What You Need To KnowOrbital Launch Vehicles Compendium 2022
Currently active, or under development, orbital launchers in 2022.
Read More Orbital Launch Vehicles Compendium 2022That dog won’t hunt… Rocket Lab’s Neutron Space Launch Vehicle (updated July 15)
Will Neutron be a winner or a dog?
Read More That dog won’t hunt… Rocket Lab’s Neutron Space Launch Vehicle (updated July 15)How to use SEC filings to better understand space economy companies
The SEC provides a freely available database called Edgar which contains information on all publicly traded companies. These companies are required to make filings to the SEC, including: annual reports; and upon the occurrence of specific events that are material to the business. These filings are made available in the Edgar database.
Read More How to use SEC filings to better understand space economy companiesSpace Tourism Market Analysis
This article provides an analysis of the space tourism market from the context of customer demand, business sustainability, and market dynamics.
Read More Space Tourism Market AnalysisPicture of the Day ☀️ January 26, 2023 📸 @thefavoritist ❤️
Picture of the Day ☀️ January 25, 2023 📸 @carstenspete ❤️
SpaceX Falcon 9 Boosters Statistics as of January 15, 2023 ( @spacenosey @mir0mik @_rykllan )
International Space Station – A Quick Overview
Picture of the Day ☀️ January 24, 2023 📸 @esherifftv ❤️
Space Economy Value Chain – Australia
Definition of Australia’s space economy
Read More Space Economy Value Chain – AustraliaNASA Laser Communications Technology Missions
NASA infographic
Read More NASA Laser Communications Technology MissionsPicture of the Day ☀️ January 23, 2023 📸 @erikkuna ❤️
ULA Vulcan’s Journey to the Launch Pad
Infographics and photos
Read More ULA Vulcan’s Journey to the Launch PadISS Utilization Statistics from 1998 to 2020 – A Quick Overview
Provides an overview of ISS utilization up to April 2020.
Read More ISS Utilization Statistics from 1998 to 2020 – A Quick OverviewPicture of the Day ☀️ January 22, 2023 📸 @NASA ❤️
Only the best…
Read More Picture of the Day ☀️ January 22, 2023 📸 @NASA ❤️Space Economy Value Chain – Canada
This article describes the value chain definitions used by CSA to evaluate the state of the Canadian space sector.
Read More Space Economy Value Chain – CanadaDifferent Styles of Launch Schedule Infographics – 2023
NASA Snoopy Posters
NASA posters
Read More NASA Snoopy PostersPicture of the Day ☀️ January 21, 2023 📸 @mgde ❤️
Picture of the Day ☀️ January 20, 2023 📸 @john_winkopp ❤️
NASA Astronaut Class Posters
NASA posters
Read More NASA Astronaut Class PostersWhat is “Market Segmentation” – A Quick Overview
A quick definition of market segmentation.
Read More What is “Market Segmentation” – A Quick OverviewWhat is a “Value Chain” – A Quick Overview
A quick overview of what a value chain is…
Read More What is a “Value Chain” – A Quick Overview