Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter May 13, 2024

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The Environmental Impact of Reusable Launch Vehicles: A Life Cycle Assessment

As the space industry experiences rapid growth and the development of reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology, it is crucial to assess the environmental footprint of these systems across their entire…

Dream Chaser: The Spaceplane Revolutionizing Access to Orbit

Sierra Space, a leading aerospace company, is on the cusp of revolutionizing access to low Earth orbit with its Dream Chaser spaceplane. This innovative spacecraft, designed to transport both crew…

Venus is losing water faster than previously thought – here’s what that could mean for the early planet’s habitability

Today, the atmosphere of our neighbor planet Venus is as hot as a pizza oven and drier than the driest desert on Earth – but it wasn’t always that way.

Exoplanet WASP-69b has a cometlike tail – this unique feature is helping scientists like me learn more about how planets evolve

Located 163 light-years from Earth, a Jupiter-sized exoplanet named WASP-69b offers astrophysicists a window into the dynamic processes that shape planets across the galaxy. The star it orbits is baking…

Space Weather: A Force Shaping the Space Economy

The Earth exists within a dynamic cosmic environment. Far from the static void it may seem, space teems with invisible forces and particles, driven predominantly by our Sun. This complex…

NASA ISS Researcher’s Guide Series: Empowering Scientific Exploration in Space

The International Space Station (ISS) serves as a unique platform for conducting scientific research in the microgravity environment of low Earth orbit. To help potential researchers understand how to translate…

NASA’s Integrated Approach to Astronaut Health: The Crew Health and Performance Data Architecture

As NASA prepares for long-duration missions to the Moon and eventually Mars, ensuring the health and performance of astronauts is of paramount importance. To support this goal, NASA has developed…

Crew Dragon vs. Starliner: The New Era of American Spaceflight

The Commercial Crew Program, a partnership between NASA and private aerospace companies, has ushered in a new era of American spaceflight. Two spacecraft, the SpaceX Crew Dragon and the Boeing…

The Vulcain 2.1 Engine: Powering Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket into the Future

The Vulcain 2.1 rocket engine represents the latest advancement in European rocket propulsion technology. Developed by ArianeGroup, this powerful engine is set to serve as the core stage engine for…

The Vital Role of Soyuz and the Transition to Commercial Crew Vehicles

The history of human spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS) is a story of international cooperation, technological achievement, and resilience in the face of challenges. For many years, the…

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: Driving Innovation in the Space Economy

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is a critical player in the United States intelligence community and the broader space economy. As a combat support agency within the Department of Defense,…

The Pioneering Journey of Intelsat: Connecting the World Through Satellite Technology

In the early 1960s, the concept of a global satellite communications system was just a dream. However, with the signing of the U.S. Satellite Communications Act by President John F.…

Satellite Components: Software-Defined Satellites

The satellite industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the emergence of software-defined satellites (SDS). These next-generation satellites are revolutionizing the way satellite operators design, deploy, and manage their…

How Space Weather Influences Earth’s Animal Kingdom

In the vast expanse of the universe, the Earth might seem like an isolated oasis, protected by its atmosphere and magnetic field. However, the reality is that our planet is…

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Reached G5 Levels on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6:54 PM EDT

A severe geomagnetic storm, the strongest in nearly two decades, is currently impacting Earth and is expected to continue throughout the weekend. The storm reached G5 (extreme) levels on Friday,…

The Explosive Power of Solar Flares: A Guide to Their Classes and Impacts

Solar flares are immense explosions on the surface of the Sun that release vast amounts of energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation and charged particles. These eruptions, which can…

Telesat: A Pioneer in Global Satellite Communications

Telesat, a Canadian satellite communications company, has been at the forefront of the industry since its inception in 1969. With a rich history spanning over five decades, Telesat has consistently…

Strategies for Responding to Severe Space Weather: A Comparative Analysis of the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom

Severe space weather events have the potential to cause significant disruptions to critical infrastructure, technology systems, and human activities on Earth and in space. Space weather phenomena, such as solar…

Monitoring the Sun: How Space Weather is Tracked, Classified, and Communicated

The sun is a dynamic and volatile star, constantly emitting streams of charged particles and radiation into the solar system. While the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere shield us from…

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Warning Issued

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning, the first such alert since January 2005. This unusual event is attributed to a series…

Bracing for Impact: The Consequences of a Massive Solar Storm Striking Earth

As our sun reaches the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, the likelihood of intense solar activity increases. Solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) become more frequent, raising concerns…

The Evolving Landscape of Global Counterspace Capabilities

The space domain is undergoing significant changes as a growing number of countries and commercial actors become involved in space. While this has led to more innovation and benefits on…

Coming Soon: The Groundbreaking Polaris Dawn

SpaceX and the Polaris Program have unveiled plans for Polaris Dawn, the first of up to three human spaceflight missions that will demonstrate new technologies, conduct extensive research, and ultimately…

Human Spaceflights 2020 to 2026 as of May 2024

A comprehensive infographic by spaceshuttlealmanac.com @spaceshuttlealmanac

Floating crystals slow stellar aging — for some stars, this can delay death by billions of years

Imagine the embers of a campfire, slowly dimming over time. That is the fate most stars in the universe face. After their nuclear fuel is spent, 98 per cent of…

Telesat Lightspeed: Revolutionizing Global Connectivity with Advanced LEO Satellite Constellation

Telesat, a leading global satellite operator headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is embarking on an ambitious project to transform global connectivity through its advanced Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Telesat…

Boeing Starliner’s First Crewed Launch Delayed Due to Valve Issue

The highly anticipated first crewed test flight of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft has been postponed until at least Friday, May 10, 2024, after a technical issue was discovered just hours…

Guide to Intelsat’s Satellite Fleet: Connecting the World Through Innovation

Intelsat, originally established as the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization in 1964, has been at the forefront of satellite communications for nearly six decades. The company's early satellites, such as Early…

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