Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter October 23, 2023

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Satellite Image Segmentation: From Land Cover Classification to Segment Anything

Satellite imagery provides a unique bird's-eye view of the Earth's surface, allowing us to study and map the ground with detail, breadth and regular repeat coverage. Analyzing these images to…

Thermal Control Systems in Satellites: Components and Their Functions

Thermal control is an essential aspect of satellite engineering, responsible for maintaining the satellite's temperature within specified limits. This is vital for the optimal functioning of on-board systems, including electronics,…

How Can Space Technology Help With Border Security?

Border security is an important aspect of national defense and immigration control for countries around the world. Traditional methods of monitoring and securing borders include physical barriers, ground patrols, and…

Understanding the Concept of “Mapping Real Customer Demand” and Its Relevance to the Space Economy

The term "Mapping Real Customer Demand" refers to the systematic process of identifying, analyzing, and understanding the genuine needs and preferences of consumers for a particular product or service. This…

How Can Space Technology Help Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Emissions Monitoring?

Space technology, especially satellite systems, has profoundly impacted our ability to monitor and understand Earth's environmental conditions. Among its most important applications is the precise and comprehensive monitoring of greenhouse…

The Impact of Discovering Extraterrestrial Life on International Relations

The question of whether life exists elsewhere in the universe has fascinated humanity for centuries. With advancements in space exploration technology, the search for extraterrestrial life has accelerated in recent…

What is CCSDS and Its Relevance to the Space Economy?

The Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) is an international organization that was founded in 1982 to address standardization issues in space data and information systems. The primary objective…

Paper: Space Solar Power – 2023 Survey of Public and Private Initiatives (2023)

This article summarizes the key points from the paper.

Satellite Components: What is AOCS and Why is it Important

The Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) is a subsystem within a satellite that is responsible for controlling and maintaining the satellite's orientation (attitude) and its trajectory (orbit) in space.…

Satellite Components: What are Star Trackers and Why are They Important

Satellite star trackers are specialized optical devices mounted on spacecraft for the purpose of determining the spacecraft's orientation, or attitude, in space with respect to the stars. They are often…

Paper: In-Space Economy in 2023 – Statistical Overview and Trends (2023)

This article summarizes the key points made in the paper.

The Final Years of the International Space Station

The International Space Station (ISS) is a multi-nation construction project that is the largest single structure humans have ever put into space. This high-tech research laboratory orbits approximately 250 miles…

Paper: Estimating Satellite Insurance Liabilities (2000)

This article summarizes the key points from the paper.

What are the Most Common Causes of Satellite Insurance Claims?

This article reviews some of the common reasons for satellites Insurance claims.

What is the RAND Corporation and its Relevance to the Space Economy?

The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit global policy think tank established in 1948. Originally created to offer research and analysis to the United States Armed Forces, it has since broadened…

Report: Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (DOD 2023)

This article summarizes the key points related to space content in the report.

Paper: Expanding Economic Activity to Space may Offer a Solution to Secular Stagnation (2023)

This article summarizes the key points from the research paper.

Paper: The Macroeconomic Spillovers from Space Activity (2023)

This article summarizes the key points from the research paper.

Paper: Public-Private Partnerships in Fostering Outer Space Innovations (2023)

This article summarizes the key points from the research paper.

Report: Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (DOD 2023)

This article summarizes the key points from the report.

Paper: In-Orbit Servicing and Insurance Markets: A Symbiotic Approach (Astroscale 2023)

This article summarizes the key points from the paper.

GPS Jamming: Situation in Israel and Gaza

This article reviews GPS jamming, focusing on how it is done, why it is used, and the situation in Israel and Gaza.

Insights into International Astronauts

The realm of space exploration has captivated human imagination for decades. The astronauts who venture into outer space represent not only scientific advancement but also the epitome of human courage…

What is the Aerospace Corporation and its Relevance to the Space Economy?

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit organization that specializes in engineering and applied science. Established in 1960, it operates as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) under the…

Paper: Small Launchers – 2023 Industry Survey and Market Analysis (Kula 2023)

This article provides a summary of the key points from the paper.

What is Fog Computing and Its Relevance to the Space Economy?

This article explores the fundamental principles of fog computing and reviews its significance in the evolving landscape of the space economy.

Government Services Related to Managing Deforestation

This article reviews services available from government organizations to help manage deforestation. Services often include satellite imagery and analysis.

Location of Edge Computing Functionality in Earth Observation Systems

The "edge" in edge computing generally refers to the computing infrastructure that is located closer to the data source or the user, as opposed to centralized computing systems where data…

Understanding Edge Computing in the Context of Earth Observation

Edge computing refers to the practice of processing data closer to its source rather than relying solely on a centralized data center or cloud. In the context of Earth observation,…

Insights into Exoplanets: Characteristics and Discovery Methods

The study of exoplanets, or planets beyond our Solar System, has been a burgeoning field within astronomy. Advances in telescope technology and data analysis techniques have led to the discovery…

Exoplanet Detection: Methods and Challenges

Exoplanets, also known as extrasolar planets, are planets located outside of our Solar System. These celestial bodies orbit stars other than the Sun and have become a significant area of…

Enceladus: The Hidden Ocean World and Its Potential for Life

Enceladus is one of Saturn's 83 confirmed moons, discovered in 1789 by William Herschel. This icy moon is only 310 miles in diameter, making it one of the smaller moons…

The Almaz Space Station Program: A Historical Overview

The Almaz space station program was a series of military reconnaissance orbital platforms developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The program was initiated in the 1960s and…

Titan: A Strange and Fascinating World with Possibilities for Life

This article explores the unique features of Titan, the scientific missions that have enhanced our understanding of this distant moon, and the theories postulating the existence of life in its…

Report: International Space Traffic Management (RAND 2023)

This article provides a summary of the key points from the RAND report on international space traffic management.

What is a Solar Energetic Particle Event and Why is it Important?

A Solar Energetic Particle (SEP) event refers to the sudden and intense increase in the flux of high-energy charged particles, primarily protons and electrons, originating from the Sun. These events…

Paper: A radiocarbon spike at 14,300 calendar years before present in subfossil trees provides the impulse response function of the global carbon cycle during the Late Glacial (2023)

This article provides an overview of the key points from the research paper. The authors identify a massive Solar Energetic Particles event 14,300 years ago.

Paper: Metals from Spacecraft Reentry in Stratospheric Aerosol Particles (2023)

This article provides a summary of the key points from the research paper.

Report: Space Investment Quarterly Q3 2023 (SC 2023)

This article provides a summary of the key points from the Space Investment Quarterly Q3 2023 report.

Paper: A Small Launch per Month: 2022 Edition of the Annual Industry Survey (2022)

This paper presents an overview of the small launch vehicles under development today; comparing their capabilities, stated mission goals, cost and funding sources, and their publicized testing progress.

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