Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter May 22, 2023

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Rocket Launches: Environmental Concerns

The environmental impact of launch vehicles can be significant, with the main concerns being air pollution, noise pollution, resource consumption, and potential impact on wildlife and ecosystems.

Report: National Security Space – Overview of Contracts for Commercial Satellite Imagery (GAO 2022)

This report identifies 2022 US federal government spending and contracts for commercial satellite imagery.

Space Tourism Market Overview

The Space Economy: Understanding its Economic Multiplier

What is the "economic multiplier" and how is the relevant to the space economy?

Into the Unknown Together: The DOD, NASA, and Early Spaceflight – Free e-book

Published by Air University 2005

Characterizing Media Coverage of the Space Economy

The media coverage of the space economy is a rapidly evolving field, reflecting the growing importance and relevance of this sector. It is characterized by several distinct aspects, each of…

US Air Force Manned Orbital Laboratory: The Best of the Declassified Materials

This article is not an analytic piece; it is a guide, offering a curated selection of the most significant declassified materials from the MOL program. As such, this article serves…

Practical Market Size Estimates For Space Tourism

Practical market size estimates for Space Tourism. Lots of details...

The Invisible Threat: How Space Radiation Impacts Satellite Technology

Space radiation can have significant effects on space technology, impacting both the performance and longevity of equipment used in space missions. This article reviews potential impacts, mitigation strategies, and past…

Human Spaceflight Launch Service Providers 2022

This article provides an overview of the launch technology used by SpaceX, Roscosmos, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic; specifically focusing on spaceflight systems and flight profiles.

Report: US Government Support of the Entrepreneurial Space Age (NASA 2019)

This paper describes how the government continues to fuel the growth of the Entrepreneurial Space Age in established industries like Launch, while supporting new companies in emerging industries like Logistics…

The Philippines Space Strategy: Rising to the Cosmic Challenge

A decade ago, the idea of the Philippines venturing into space exploration might have seemed like a distant dream. But with the establishment of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) in…

Orbital Satellites and Their Use of GPS

Global Positioning System, or GPS, has evolved from a simple navigation system into a sophisticated tool with numerous applications in various sectors. One intriguing area where GPS is making a…

Elon Musk and the Quest for a Multiplanetary Humanity

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and other pioneering tech companies, has been a vocal advocate for a future where humanity extends its presence beyond Earth. This article discusses…

What Determines the Development Time of a Satellite?

This article reviews the factors that influence development time, and provides historical satellite development time examples.

Report: Blue Origin Selection Statement (NASA 2023)

Overview of NASA RFP selection process and rationale for selection of Blue Origin.

Space Tourism Market Analysis

This article provides an analysis of the space tourism market from the context of customer demand, business sustainability, and market dynamics.

The New Space Race: Counterspace Capabilities and Satellite Defense

Satellite counterspace capabilities have become increasingly important in the modern world, as space has become an integral part of various sectors, such as communication, navigation, military, and scientific research. With…

ISS Research in Orbit as of November 2020

The ISS became operational November 2000. As of November 2020, nearly 3000 scientific experiments have been run on the space station. This article highlights the types of experiments.

Report: Technology Assessment Large Constellations of Satellites (GAO 2022)

This report: (1) describes the potential effects from projected increases in large constellations of satellites, (2) assesses the current or emerging technologies and approaches to evaluate and mitigate these effects,…

Press Release: NASA Selects Blue Origin as Second Artemis Lunar Lander Provider

To develop a human landing system for the agency’s Artemis V mission to the Moon, NASA has selected Blue Origin of Kent, Washington. Through Artemis, NASA will explore more of…

Report: NASA’s Management of the ISS and Efforts to Commercialize Low Earth Orbit (NASA IG 2021)

Future LEO commercial space stations not sustainable without significant on-going government support…

Press Release: May 22 Event – NASA Begins Feedback Process for Moon to Mars Architecture

May 22, 2023 event hosted by NASA

Project Dyna-Soar: A Leap into Hypersonic Technology

The Dyna-Soar program, also known as Dynamic Soarer or X-20, was an ambitious space project launched by the United States Air Force (USAF) in the late 1950s and early 1960s.…

Report: Satellite Environmental Information and Development Assistance (ESA 2019)

This report is an analysis of the longer-term prospects for expanding the use of satellite-based environmental information in Development Assistance operations and activities.

Report: NASA Management of it’s Astronauts Corps (NASA OIG 2022)

A new report from the NASA Office of Inspector General reviewed NASA management of it’s astronauts corps.

What are the Key Technology Components of Cubesats?

This article provides a general overview of some key technology components usually found in a CubeSat.

Press Release: Electrifying space: Zenno’s fuel-free satellite pointing system surpasses $75M sales

New Zealand headquartered space-flight systems company Zenno Astronautics (Zenno) announced today that it had surpassed $75M in product sales (USD 48M) for its world-first superconducting magnetorquer for spacecraft attitude control,…

The Rise of CubeSats: Democratizing Space Exploration

Space, once the exclusive domain of government agencies and large corporations, is becoming increasingly accessible, thanks in no small part to a class of miniature satellites known as CubeSats. Born…

United States Space Priorities Framework 2021

The White House published the United States Space Priorities Framework in December 2021. This article summarizes the top three priorities.

NACA to NASA to Now: The Frontiers of Air and Space in the American Century – Free e-book

NACA to NASA to Now: The Frontiers of Air and Space in the American Century tells the story of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and its successor, the…

Report: ISS Transition (NASA 2022)

This report is an update to the "International Space Station Transition Report," dated March 30, 2018. This version updates the plan to transition the LEO activities of United States Government…

Report: China’s Space Program: A 2021 Perspective (SCIO 2022)

China published an interesting white paper in January 2022, "China's Space Program: A 2021 Perspective."

The Future of Satellite TV: How Starlink Changes the Game

Market disruption is a real possibility…

Report: Space for Net Zero (WEF 2021)

This report talks about the role of satellites in monitoring greenhouse gases.

ISS Benefits for Humanity?

How much has ISS research impacted the worlds economy?

What are Launch Brokers and Launch Service Providers?

This article provides an explanation of these two roles and their associated services.

Timeline for the World’s First Entertainment Arena and Content Studios In Space

Micro-Gravity Film, TV, Sport and Entertainment Production and Broadcast Studio targeted for launch in 2025.

The Rapidly Declining Cost Of Space Flight (infographic)

Press Release: Conference Board of Canada Report Confirms Economic Potential of Commercial Space Launch Innovator, Maritime Launch Services (MLS, May 2023)

"Once Spaceport Nova Scotia fully ramps up operations, the Conference Board of Canada projects it will add $300 million to Canada’s GDP annually, boost revenue to governments by more than…

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