Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter May 27, 2024

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US participation in space has benefits at home and abroad − reaping them all will require collaboration

When people think about what we get from the U.S. space program, it may be along the lines of NASA technology spin-offs such as freeze-dried food and emergency space blankets.…

Phone cameras can take in more light than the human eye − that’s why low-light events like the northern lights often look better through your phone camera

Smartphone cameras have significantly improved in recent years. Computational photography and AI allow these devices to capture stunning images that can surpass what we see with the naked eye.

Stellar Collapse: A New Explanation for Disappearing Stars

In the vast expanse of the universe, stars are born, live out their lives, and eventually die. While the life cycles of stars are generally well understood, astronomers have been…

Advanced Technology Needs of the Marshall Space Center

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama has issued a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) seeking partnerships with U.S. industry, academia, and non-profit organizations to jointly develop technologies that…

NSSL Phase 3 Introduces Tiered Launch Assurance to Expand Launch Provider Base

The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) is taking a new approach with its National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 procurement to increase the diversity and resiliency of…

Scotland’s Emerging Space Sector

Scotland's space sector has been identified by the Scottish and UK governments as a significant opportunity to develop a thriving and innovative national space economy. With the global space economy…

National Academy’s Space-Related Reports: A Comprehensive Compilation

The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has long been at the forefront of scientific research and policy recommendations in the United States. In the realm of space…

Northrop Grumman’s New Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV): An Overview

Northrop Grumman, a prominent aerospace and defense technology company, has joined forces with Firefly Aerospace to develop the Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV), a revolutionary rocket designed to address the growing…

Space Economy Businesses: Understanding DISA Impact Level Environments for Secure Cloud Computing

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has established a framework of impact levels to categorize Department of Defense (DoD) information systems and data based on the potential impact of a…

Harnessing Satellites for Global Biosurveillance: The Future of Detecting Biological Threats

The world faces an ever-present risk of infectious disease outbreaks, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or intentionally introduced. Rapidly detecting these biological threats and providing early warning is critical for mounting…

Managing Limited Life Items for Safe and Reliable Spacecraft Operation

Spacecraft and space capsules are some of the most complex and carefully engineered machines ever built by humankind. Comprised of millions of individual parts and components, these vehicles must operate…

NASA’s Plan for Notifying the Public of a Planet-Killing Asteroid Impact

The possibility of a massive asteroid striking Earth and causing catastrophic damage has long captured the public imagination. While the chances of such an event happening in our lifetimes are…

Understanding the Types of Agreements for Spaceports: Navigating Partnerships, Contracts, and Investments

Spaceports are complex, multi-faceted operations that require a wide range of agreements with various stakeholders to function effectively. These agreements are essential for establishing clear expectations, roles, and responsibilities among…

The International Space University: An Overview

The International Space University (ISU) is a unique institution dedicated to providing world-class education, research, and professional development opportunities in the space sector. Founded in 1987, ISU has established itself…

Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus Spacecraft: A Decade of Delivering Science and Cargo to the ISS

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft has been a vital component of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) program, ensuring a steady flow of supplies, scientific experiments, and equipment to the International Space…

The Rise and Fall of Northrop Grumman’s OmegA Rocket

In the mid-2010s, Northrop Grumman set its sights on a new endeavor in the rapidly evolving space launch industry. The aerospace and defense giant began developing the OmegA, a rocket…

Understanding the National Security Space Launch Payload Envelope Categories

The National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program, managed by the U.S. Space Force, is responsible for ensuring reliable and affordable access to space for critical national security payloads. To facilitate…

The Secret Soviet Quest for Space-Based Weapons

The origins of the Soviet Union's space-based weapons program can be traced back to the early years of the Space Race in the late 1950s and 1960s. As the United…

Mitigating the Risks of Human Spaceflight: NASA’s Comprehensive Approach to Ensuring Astronaut Safety

As NASA prepares to return humans to the Moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars, ensuring the safety and well-being of crew members is of paramount importance. Space exploration missions…

The Critical Role of Wet Dress Rehearsals in Ensuring Successful Rocket Launches

In the complex and high-stakes world of spaceflight, launching a rocket is an immensely challenging undertaking that demands meticulous planning, rigorous testing, and flawless execution. Among the most crucial pre-launch…

The Ares V: NASA’s Colossal Cargo Launcher

The Ares V was a super heavy-lift launch vehicle designed by NASA as part of the Constellation program, which aimed to return humans to the Moon and eventually send crewed…

The Comet HLLV: NASA’s Ambitious 1990s Concept for a Saturn V Successor

In the early 1990s, as NASA was beginning to plan for missions beyond low Earth orbit following the end of the Apollo program, the need for a super heavy-lift launch…

The Saturn V: Engineering Marvel of the Apollo Era

The Saturn V rocket stands as one of the most impressive feats of engineering in human history. Developed in the 1960s as part of NASA's Apollo program, the Saturn V…

The Rocketdyne F-1: The Engine That Took Humanity to the Moon

In the annals of aerospace engineering, few machines are as iconic or impressive as the Rocketdyne F-1 rocket engine. Five of these colossal powerplants propelled the first stage of each…

Spaceports: Launching the Next Generation of STEM Talent

The commercial space industry is rapidly expanding, with new spaceports being developed around the world to meet the growing demand for launch services. These spaceports not only serve as critical…

The Artemis Accords: Principles for a New Era of Space Exploration

In October 2020, NASA and seven other founding nations (Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom) signed the Artemis Accords, a set of principles to guide…

China’s International Lunar Research Station (ILRS): A Collaborative Endeavor for Lunar Science and Exploration

China's ambitious International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) program has captured the imagination of space enthusiasts and scientists worldwide. This multinational initiative proposes a comprehensive scientific research facility on the Moon,…

Analyzing Starship IFT-3: Successes, Challenges, and Improvements for Future Flights

SpaceX conducted its third integrated flight test (IFT-3) of the fully stacked Starship and Super Heavy rocket on March 14, 2024 from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. The launch aimed…

The Integral Trees: Exploring the Feasibility of Larry Niven’s Zero-G Ecosystem

Larry Niven's 1984 novel, The Integral Trees, presents readers with one of the most audacious and imaginative environments in science fiction: a vast habitable ecosystem floating within the atmosphere of a…

More climate-warming methane leaks into the atmosphere than ever gets reported – here’s how satellites can find the leaks and avoid wasting a valuable resource

Far more methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is being released from landfills and oil and gas operations around the world than governments realized, recent airborne and satellite surveys show. That’s…

DARPA’s Lunar Architecture Study: Shaping the Future of Lunar Development

The recent resurgence of interest in lunar exploration has captured the imagination of nations and private companies alike. After the landmark Apollo missions, the Moon remained a distant, although aspirational,…

Specialized Satellite Payloads: Military and Intelligence Organizations

Military and intelligence organizations employ a wide variety of specialized payloads on various platforms to enhance situational awareness, collect critical data, and support missions across multiple domains. This article provides…

Exploding stars send out powerful bursts of energy − I’m leading a citizen scientist project to classify and learn about these bright flashes

When faraway stars explode, they send out flashes of energy called gamma-ray bursts that are bright enough that telescopes back on Earth can detect them. Studying these pulses, which can…

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