Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter March 4, 2024

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Funding the Future: How Publicly Listed Companies, Such as Rocket Lab, Fuel Growth

Publicly listed companies, those traded on stock exchanges, have a unique advantage when it comes to raising capital. Unlike private companies, they have access to a wider pool of investors…

Measuring the Stars: Socioeconomic Metrics and the Rise of the Space Economy

The stars have always ignited humankind's imagination, but their reach now extends beyond the realm of dreams and into the tangible sphere of economic activity. The space economy has materialized…

Beyond Revenue: Value Theory in B2B Relationships within the Space Economy

The growing space economy is fostering a unique landscape of business-to-business (B2B) relationships. As companies develop specialized expertise, complex supply chains, and collaborative ventures targeting space-based opportunities, traditional frameworks for…

Non-Destructive Satellite Counterspace Satellites: The Future of Space Defense

For decades, the realm of space has been a growing arena for international competition and strategic posturing. As nations increasingly rely on satellites for communication, navigation, intelligence, and countless other…

Anti-Ballistic Missiles: The Shield Against the Ultimate Threat

Ballistic missiles, with their intercontinental ranges and devastating payloads, represent one of the most significant threats to global security. Anti-ballistic missiles (ABMs) are the technological response designed to counter this…

What Nuclear Explosions Have Occurred in Earth Orbit?

Nuclear explosions in orbit have been primarily a part of weapons testing by the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. This article provides a summary of…

Astrotourism: A Literature Review and Framework for Future Research

The review shows dark sky astrotourism's potential as a niche sustainable tourism activity that can diversify regional economies. But conceptual consensus is still developing, while practical implementation research dominates currently.…

Astrotourism: Understanding Consumer Interest in Dark Sky Activities

Western Australia (WA) has world-class dark skies and is working to develop dark sky tourism products and experiences. This article summarizes market research conducted by Tourism WA in collaboration with…

Astrotourism: Exploring the Wonders of Dark Sky Preserves

In our brightly lit modern world, we've often lost touch with one of the greatest spectacles that nature offers: a truly dark, star-filled sky. Light pollution has steadily washed away…

Astrotourism: Exploring the Cosmos Under Planetarium Domes

In an age marked by the rapid expansion of space exploration, astrotourism is estimated to be worth $500 million per year worldwide. This niche form of tourism caters to a…

Axiom Missions: Pioneering Private Ventures to the ISS

The International Space Station (ISS) has long served as a bastion of international collaboration in space, facilitating scientific discoveries and technological advancements. In a groundbreaking shift, private companies are now…

Project A119: The Plan to Nuke the Moon

Amidst the space-faring achievements of the late 1950s lurked an audacious, highly controversial, and ultimately canceled plan. Project A119, spearheaded by the US Air Force, explored a shocking concept: detonating…

spaceMIRA: Pioneering Remote Surgery from Earth to Orbit

In a groundbreaking technological and medical achievement, the spaceMIRA program has boldly demonstrated the potential for remote surgery on the International Space Station (ISS). This innovative program, a collaboration between…

The Heliosphere: Our Solar System’s Protective Cocoon

The sun, our life-giving star, isn't just a radiant ball of light and heat. It also carves out a vast, protective bubble of energy around itself and the planets within—this…

Giraffes range across diverse African habitats − we’re using GPS, satellites and statistics to track and protect them

To understand how giraffes are faring across Africa, conservation ecologists are studying how they interact with their habitats across vast geographic scales. They use space-age technology and advanced statistical approaches…

We used AI and satellite imagery to map ocean activities that take place out of sight, including fishing, shipping and energy development

Humans are racing to harness the ocean’s vast potential to power global economic growth. Worldwide, ocean-based industries such as fishing, shipping and energy production generate at least US$1.5 trillion in…

Landsat zooms in on cities’ hottest neighborhoods to help combat the urban heat island effect

Spend time in a city in summer and you can feel the urban heat rising from the pavement and radiating from buildings. Cities are generally hotter than surrounding rural areas,…

Beanie Babies, the invention of CubeSat and student-designed and built satellites

The democratization of space began 20 years ago with Beanie Babies – or, more accurately, the clear acrylic box that brought them home. These 4-inch (10-cm) cubes inspired space engineer…

How satellites can help control the spread of diseases such as Zika

The explosive spread of Zika throughout the Americas is raising questions about the best ways to control this and future epidemics. We first need to identify what factors contribute to…

Landsat turns 50: How satellites revolutionized the way we see – and protect – the natural world

Fifty years ago, U.S. scientists launched a satellite that dramatically changed how we see the world.

New satellite mapping with AI can quickly pinpoint hurricane damage across an entire state to spot where people may be trapped

Hurricane Ian left an extraordinarily broad path of destruction across much of South Florida. That was evident in reports from the ground, but it also shows up in satellite data.…

Russia’s space weapon: anti-satellite systems are indiscriminate, posing a risk to everyone’s spacecraft

The White House confirmed that it had evidence that Russia was developing a space-based nuclear anti satellite weapon.

Solar storms can destroy satellites with ease – a space weather expert explains the science

On Feb. 4, 2022, SpaceX launched 49 satellites as part of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet project, most of which burned up in the atmosphere days later. The cause of this…

To safely explore the solar system and beyond, spaceships need to go faster – nuclear-powered rockets may be the answer

With dreams of Mars on the minds of both NASA and Elon Musk, long-distance crewed missions through space are coming. But you might be surprised to learn that modern rockets…

What’s a suborbital flight? An aerospace engineer explains

“Suborbital” is a term you’ll be hearing a lot as Sir Richard Branson flies aboard Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity winged spaceship and Jeff Bezos flies aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard…

Space law hasn’t been changed since 1967 – but the UN aims to update laws and keep space peaceful

On Nov. 15, 2021, Russia destroyed one of its own old satellites using a missile launched from the surface of the Earth, creating a massive debris cloud that threatens many…

Russians reportedly building a satellite-blinding laser – an expert explains the technology

Russia is building a new ground-based laser facility for interfering with satellites orbiting overhead, according to a report in The Space Review. The basic idea would be to dazzle the…

How to use free satellite data to monitor natural disasters and environmental changes

If you want to track changes in the Amazon rainforest, see the full expanse of a hurricane or figure out where people need help after a disaster, it’s much easier…

Satellite imagery is revolutionizing the world. But should we always trust what we see?

This article discusses the importance of understanding the limitations of satellite imagery in the context of intended applications.

Hackers could shut down satellites – or turn them into weapons

January 2020, SpaceX became the operator of the world’s largest active satellite constellation. As of the end of January, the company had 242 satellites orbiting the planet with plans to…

An astronomer’s lament: Satellite megaconstellations are ruining space exploration

The article discusses the affect of mega constellations on astronomical observations and highlights the need for governance to minimize the impact.

The F-15 ASAT Weapon: A Cold War Innovation

The F-15 ASAT (Anti-Satellite) weapon was a groundbreaking system developed by the United States Air Force during the Cold War. It was designed to destroy enemy satellites, potentially disrupting communication…

Unlocking the Space Economy’s Potential: The Value of a Value Chain

The space economy is intricate, spanning a wide range of activities from upstream research and development to downstream applications and services. To fully understand and optimize this rapidly evolving sector,…

Israel’s Ambitious Space Program: A Small Nation with Big Dreams

Despite its small size and complex geopolitical situation, Israel has established an impressive space program recognized for its technological innovation and resourcefulness. Founded in 1983, the Israel Space Agency (ISA)…

North Korea’s Ambitious and Controversial Space Program

Despite a backdrop of international sanctions and economic challenges, North Korea has persisted in developing a surprisingly active space program. Driven by both military ambitions and a desire for national…

South Korea’s Expanding Reach: A Review of the Nation’s Space Program

The Korean Peninsula has a rich tradition of astronomical observation dating back centuries. Today, South Korea stands as a rising force in the global space arena. Driven by bold ambitions…

Japan: A Pioneer in Space Exploration

Japan boasts one of the world's oldest and most successful space programs. Driven by scientific curiosity, national ambition, and peaceful technological development, Japan has carved a respected place in the…

Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Space Program Takes Flight

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has steadily increased its investment and focus on space exploration and technologies in recent years. This ambition was formalized in 2018 with the establishment of…

Iran’s Ambitious Space Program: A Journey Between Progress and Controversy

Iran has maintained an active space program for decades, making significant strides while also facing international scrutiny. The Iranian Space Agency (ISA), established in 2004, oversees the country's space ambitions,…

The Space Economy: Launching Economic Growth in the Middle East

The Middle East, at a strategic crossroads between continents, has historically been a center of trade and a crucible of innovation. Now, the region finds itself at the precipice of…

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