Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter May 1, 2023

Market Research, Analysis, and Resources

Articles From The Previous Week

Report: Study to Examine the Socioeconomic Impact of Copernicus in the EU (European Commission 2016)

This study aims at characterising the benefits of and the barriers to the Earth Observation (EO) downstream and end user markets in Europe, in order to identify the levers that…

What is In Space Production Applications?

What is in space production applications? Why is it important?

Horizon Scanning in the Space Economy: Anticipating Opportunities and Challenges

What is horizon scanning? Why is it important in the context of the space economy?

Russia’s Orbital Service Station and its Impact on the Space Economy

A quick overview the proposed Russian Orbital Service Station.

Paper: Mission Architecture Using the SpaceX Starship Vehicle to Enable a Sustained Human Presence on Mars (2021)

A main goal of human space exploration is to develop humanity into a multi-planet species where civilization extends beyond planet Earth. Establishing a self-sustaining human presence on Mars is key…

Report: Measuring the Space Economy: Estimating the Value of Economic Activities in and for Space (IDA 2020)

The purpose of this report is to provide more targeted estimates of the size of the space economy than are currently employed. It does so by adopting a more restrictive…

Report: Demand Drivers of the Lunar Cislunar Economy (IDA 2020)

To ascertain whether private sector demand could support commercial lunar activities, NASA requested that the IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) examine the present contours and future scale of…

EU Space at the heart of the EU Maritime Security Strategy

This article reviews the tools that the EU Space Programme provides European maritime operators, seafarers and national authorities.

Report: EU Space for Green Transformation (EUSPA 2023)

This study aims to introduce the EU Green Deal, its implications for companies, and how EU Space can help companies to address their green transformation, presenting current practices of EU-based…

Uncovering Europe’s Much Needed Critical Raw Materials From Space

What do semiconductor chips, electric vehicles, solar panels, heat pumps, wind turbines and clean energy technologies have in common?

US Space Force Acquisition Tenets

US Space Force's 9 Space Acquisition Tenets

What is the Difference Between FSS, MSS and VSAT?

Fixed Satellite Service (FSS), Mobile Satellite Service (MSS), and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) are different types of satellite communication offerings, each with distinct characteristics and applications.

What is Fixed Satellite Service (FSS)?

What is FSS? What are the applications? Who are the customers? Who are the service providers? What are the associated adoption and operational challenges?

Sky-High Entertainment: Exploring Satellite Radio

Satellite radio is a digital broadcasting service that uses satellites orbiting the Earth to transmit radio signals to receivers on the ground. It offers superior sound quality and wider coverage…

Report: The Space Downstream Sector – Challenges for the Emergence of a European Space Economy (IFRI 2022)

As the commercial anchor of the space sector, the downstream sector plays an essential role in Europe where industry focuses mainly on application markets and where socio-economic considerations have become…

Report: Space Weather and Critical Infrastructures – Findings and Outlook (EC 2016)

Historical evidence shows that many critical infrastructures in space and on the ground are vulnerable to the effects of space weather. Society relies increasingly on the services these infrastructures provide,…

Geopolitical Events and Their Impact on the Space Economy

This article discusses the impact of geopolitical events on the space economy, and provides specific examples of events that have had a profound impact on this growing industry.

Report: The Techno-Economics Segment Analysis of the Earth Observation Ecosystem (European Commission 2019)

This report analyses the worldwide landscape of the Earth observation ecosystem to identify opportunities, synergies, and obstacles that need to be addressed to foster the development of a vibrant space…

Report: Space Situational Awareness – DOD Should Evaluate How It Can Use Commercial Data (GAO 2023)

A House Armed Services Committee report included a provision for GAO to review planned procurement of commercial SSA data and provide an overview of the UDL. This report (1) describes…

The New Space Race: United States, China, and Russia Compete for Supremacy and Economic Advantages

This article reviews the motivations and activities of these three major players in the modern space race and discusses the implications of this competition on the space economy.

Report: Robotics and Automation on Earth and in Space Roadmap 2021 to 2030 (Australian Space Agency 2022)

The application of robotics, especially remote operations and autonomous systems, to support humanity's exploration and use of space has reached a signinicant intlection point. The Robotics and Automation on Earth…

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