Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter May 8, 2023

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The Challenges That Could Slow Space Economy Growth

This article discusses the primary challenges facing the space economy, including funding constraints, regulatory issues, technical hurdles, orbital debris, and international competition.

Report: Survey on the Total Employment in Europe in the EO Services Sector (EARSC 2021)

The aim of this report is to identify public and private entities employing Earth observation staff at the European level.

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Report: Space-Based Technologies – Opportunities for the Rural Sector (AFA 2021)

This report delves into technologies already deployed in rural industries - from livestock farming, horticulture and broadacre crops to fishing, aquaculture and forestry. It aims to consolidate and prioritise space…

What is Digital Twinning and its Relevance to the Space Economy?

Digital twin (also known as digital replica) technology is a concept that involves creating a virtual representation or digital counterpart of a physical object, process, or system. This digital model…

The Impact of Weather on Launch Delays at Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center

What role has the weather played in launch delays of human spaceflight launches?

Report: Earth Observation Skills Framework Research (JNCC 2020)

This report aims to enable staff and organisations to gain the knowledge, confidence and skills to become intelligent customers and practitioners of EO. For most organisations this will require additions…

US Environmental Regulations and the Space Economy

In the US several federal agencies, and regulations, are involved in overseeing the environmental impacts of the space economy. This article reviews the most relevant regulations and agencies.

Report: Global Survey on the Use of Satellite Data 2022 (WMO 2022)

This report reviews end user applications and use of satellite data. It also identifies end user needs associated with the applications.

Report: Copernicus Sentinel Benefits Assessment (ESA 2019)

This report presents the result of a study on innovation and entrepreneurship driven or supported by data from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites.

Greening the Cosmos: The Rise of Space Environmentalism

Space environmentalism is an emerging concept that focuses on the need to balance the growth of the space economy with the protection of both Earth's environment and the space environment.

Report: The SAR Handbook (NASA et al 2019)

The motivation for this Handbook is to translate knowledge gained from decades of research in SAR into practical guidance to countries on how SAR can be used for different aspects…

Report: IADC Statement on Active Debris Removal (IADC 2022)

Collisions involving non-maneuverable upper stages and spacecraft are predicted to become the dominant source of new debris. Remediation of the near-Earth space environment involves the direct removal of space debris,…

The Origins of “May the 4th be with you”: Celebrating Star Wars Day

Every year on May 4th, fans from around the globe come together to celebrate the beloved Star Wars franchise. This unofficial holiday, known as Star Wars Day, is marked by…

What is the Earth Observing Dashboard?

This article provides an overview of the ESA Earth Observing Dashboard.

Report: Health Innovation Trends and Opportunities for Space Businesses (ESA 2023)

This report highlights some of the numerous examples of synergies between the healthcare and space sectors.

Report: The Policy and Science of Rocket Emissions (TAC 2018)

This report reviews the impact of rocket emissions on the environment, and examines future policy requirements.

Report: NASA Strategic Technology Roadmaps (consolidated as of April 2023)

NASA's strategic technology roadmaps are comprehensive, long-term plans that outline the agency's priorities and goals in technology development to support its missions in space exploration, science, and aeronautics. This article…

A Guide to Earth Observation Open Data Imagery Sources

This article explores the available sources of free earth observation imagery, the data they provide, licensing terms, URLs for accessing the imagery, and user reviews to help you decide which…

Report: A Survey into the State and Health of the European EO Services Industry 2022 (EARSC 2022)

This 2022 survey presents facts and figures concerning the state of the European EO industry. The information provided in the report includes: the number of companies, employment and revenues which…

What is the Impact of Earth Observation Open Data on the Space Economy?

Earth observation open data… good thing, or bad thing, for the space economy?

Understanding Satellite Products: Images, Analytics, and Information Products

As satellite technology continues to advance, businesses and organizations are leveraging satellite data for various purposes, from monitoring climate change to enhancing communication networks. Within the Earth observation industry, there…

Economic Linkages of a Spaceport: Guiana Space Centre

This article provides an overview of the flow of funding and spending related to the French Guiana Space Centre.

The Democratization of Space Data: Unlocking New Opportunities for Humanity

The democratization of space data refers to the process of making space-derived information and data more accessible, affordable, and usable for the broader public. This article reviews associated implications.

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