Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter April 24, 2023

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April 24, 2023

SpaceX Falcon 9 Boosters Statistics as of April 19, 2023 ( @spacenosey @mir0mik )

Two different and effective infographics styles from artists @spacenosey and @mir0mik, which convey the status of SpaceX Falcon 9 Boosters as of April 19, 2023.

April 24, 2023

Cloud Computing: Revolutionizing the Space Economy

This article reviews the role cloud computing plays in the space economy, highlighting its importance and potential applications for companies in the space economy.

April 23, 2023

Report: Lunar Market Assessment (PWC 2021)

This paper provides a state-of-play analysis across lunar transportation, resources exploitation and data commercialisation activities, in order to support the identification of present and future business opportunities associated to these…

April 23, 2023

Report: Market Perspectives of Ground Segment as a Service (PWC 2020)

The paper provides a comprehensive understanding of GSaaS, its current market and its potential evolution in the future. The paper first aims to present the context in which GSaaS was…

April 22, 2023

Report: NASA Planetary Defense Strategy and Action Plan (NASA 2023)

This NASA strategy provides additional details related to the Agency's planetary defense work and specific actions to be completed by NASA organizations in response to the National Strategy and Action…

April 22, 2023

Report: Investigating UK Public Sector Demand for Earth Observation Technology (SAC 2022)

The study identified 300 UK public sector organisations, of which 125 were current or potential users of EO data. Across these 125 organisations, 136 active use cases were captured, of…

April 22, 2023

In-Space Economy Taxonomy – Seraphim Space (2023)

A venture capital firm’s perspective on the in-space economy taxonomy.

April 22, 2023

Space Economy Taxonomy – Seraphim Space (2023)

The perspective of a venture capital firm on the space economy taxonomy.

April 22, 2023

Report: Big Ideas 2023 (ARK 2023)

In the coming decade, satellite broadband and hypersonic flight could generate annual revenues of -$84 billion and -$270 billion, respectively.

April 22, 2023

Report: Generation Space Index Q1 2023 (Seraphim Space)

In Q1, private investment in SpaceTech significantly rebounded, with total investment reaching $14bn, up 75% from $801m in 04 2022. This marks the highest number of deals in a single…

April 22, 2023

The South Atlantic Anomaly and its Impact on the Space Economy

The South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA) is a region of weakened Earth's magnetic field located over the South Atlantic Ocean.

April 21, 2023

Cyber Security and the Space Economy

This article reviews the critical role that cyber security plays in the space economy, the challenges it faces, and the innovative solutions needed to ensure a secure and prosperous future.

April 21, 2023

Navigating the Space Economy: Understanding the Different Types of Standards

Standards play a critical role in ensuring safety, interoperability, and efficiency among different spacefaring nations, organizations, and technologies. This article reviews the various types of standards applicable to the space…

April 21, 2023

How Can Space Technology Help Location Based Services (LBS)?

Location based services (LBS) are services that use real-time geospatial data to provide information, entertainment, or security based on the user's location.

April 21, 2023

The Economic Impact of War in Space: A Look at the Potential Consequences

This article explores the potential economic impact of war in space, considering both direct and indirect consequences on global economies.

April 21, 2023

Report: Future Uses of Space Out to 2050 (RAND 2022)

How will the way we use space change out to 2050? Who will the key space actors be?

April 21, 2023

The Infrastructure Behind Satellite Communication: Ground Equipment Explained

The following article provides an explanation of satellite ground equipment, focusing on its key components and their functions.

April 21, 2023

The Pillars of Competitiveness and Their Relevance to the Space Economy

This article describes the pillars of competitiveness and discusses their relevance to the emerging space economy.

April 20, 2023

Report: Space Investment Quarterly Q1 2023 (Space Capital 2023)

The venture market continued its reset in 01'23 driven by a challenging market and rate environment. Broadly, across tech, venture funding to startups fell by more than 50% YoY to…

April 20, 2023

The Disruptive Innovation Model and its Relevance to the Space Economy

Disruptive innovation can have a transformative impact on entire industries, leading to a shift in market dynamics and sometimes even rendering established products or services obsolete.

April 20, 2023

The Debate Over Space as a Global Commons

The concept of outer space as a global commons refers to the idea that outer space should be shared by all nations and used for the collective benefit of humanity.…

April 20, 2023

The Transformation of the Space Economy From Bespoke to Standard Products

The space economy has witnessed rapid evolution in recent years, spurred by both public and private investments. As the sector expands, there is a noticeable trend of moving from bespoke…

April 19, 2023

Press Release: NASA Creates In-Space Servicing, Assembly, Manufacturing Consortium (NASA 2023)

NASA announced on April 19, 2023, a new consortium focused on making in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities a routine part of space architectures and mission lifecycles.

April 19, 2023

Report: NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture (NASA 2023)

NASA is leading a global, peaceful endeavor for human-led exploration and scientific discovery in deep space. This is a summary of NASA's recent body of architectural planning that sets the…

April 19, 2023

Navigating the Final Frontier: A Guide to Governance of the Space Economy

In the context of the space economy, governance refers to the system of rules, principles, policies, norms, and institutions that shape and regulate activities related to outer space. This article…

April 19, 2023

The Value of Standardization and Interoperability in the Space Economy

As the space industry continues to grow, the need for standardization, compatibility, interoperability, interchangeability, and commonality becomes increasingly important.

April 19, 2023

Company Profile: Spaceflight, Inc.

Spaceflight Inc is a private company that focuses on small satellite launch services, acting as both a launch broker and a payload integrator. Founded in 2010 by Jason Andrews, the…

April 19, 2023

Ethical Considerations in Human Space Exploration

Space ethics are more important than you may be aware of! Details inside this article…

April 18, 2023

Company Profile: SiriusXM

Sirius XM Holdings Inc., commonly referred to as SiriusXM, is an American broadcasting company that primarily provides satellite radio and online radio services. Founded in 2008 as a result of…

April 18, 2023

What is VSAT?

This article reviews very small aperture antenna technology, customers, applications, service providers and challenges.

April 18, 2023

Report: Recommended Framework and Key Elements for Peaceful and Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA 2022)

April 18, 2023

Understanding NASA’s Technology Readiness Levels Classification System

This article provides an overview of the TRL classification system, its importance, and the criteria for each level.

April 18, 2023

What is a Satellite Transponder?

Satellite Transponders Satellite transponders are electronic devices that receive, amplify, and retransmit signals between a satellite and ground-based communication systems. They are an essential component of modern communication satellites, allowing…

April 18, 2023

The Era of Adaptive Space Systems: Understanding Software-Defined Satellites

This article provides an overview of software-defined satellites, including their key features and benefits.

April 17, 2023

Report: Starship – Impact On The Satcom Industry (ISU 2022)

Starship, SpaceX's latest reusable launch vehicle and the world's most powerful rocket in development, is expected to cause a significant impact on the satellite telecommunications industry. Reductions in launch costs,…

April 17, 2023

Company Profile: Exolaunch

Exolaunch is a leading player in the small satellite launch services market, offering launch brokerage, payload integration, and deployment solutions. With a strong track record of successful satellite launches and…

April 17, 2023

Report: McGill Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space (McGill 2022)

The McGill Manual is intended to support efforts to strengthen the safe, secure, and sustainable use of outer space by clarifying the international law applicable to military space activities.

April 17, 2023

The New Space Age: Democratization and Its Impact on the Space Economy

The term "democratization of space" refers to the increasing accessibility and participation of a wider range of actors in space exploration and utilization. Historically, space activities were dominated by government-funded…

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