Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter August 19, 2024

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Why Should You Read the New Space Economy Website?

The New Space Economy website (https://newspaceeconomy.ca) offers a wealth of valuable information and insights for readers interested in the rapidly evolving field of space exploration and its economic implications. Through…

The Landscape of U.S. National Security Space Acquisition Organizations

This article provides an overview of the key organizations involved in national security space acquisition, detailing their functions, focus areas, and contributions to the nation's space capabilities.

Living on Mars: Protecting Astronauts from the Red Planet’s Radiation Risks

The thin Martian atmosphere, at less than 1% the density of Earth's, provides scant protection from the harsh radiation that bombards the planet's surface. Mars also lacks a global magnetic…

The Cosmic Speed Limit: Unraveling the Speed of Gravity

Gravity, the pervasive force that orchestrates the celestial ballet of planets, stars, and galaxies, has captivated the human imagination for millennia. Its influence, while invisible, is undeniable, shaping the very fabric of the cosmos. Yet, the question of how swiftly…

Ensuring Safety and Enabling Rescue in Artemis Missions: Insights from the 1971 NASA Study “Lunar Mission Safety and Rescue”

The vast expanse of space, with its inherent challenges and unknowns, has always posed significant risks to human exploration. As we venture further into the cosmos, particularly with ambitious programs like Artemis aiming to…

NASA’s New Era of Mars Exploration: Partnering with Industry for Innovative Missions

NASA is ushering in a new era of Mars exploration, one that leverages the capabilities and ingenuity of commercial partners to drive scientific discovery and pave the way for future…

SpaceX Petitions FCC to Modernize Satellite Spectrum Sharing Rules

On August 9, 2024, SpaceX filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting the agency initiate a rulemaking to update its rules governing spectrum sharing between non-geostationary orbit…

SAM.gov: The U.S. Government’s Online Portal for the Space Economy

The System for Award Management, commonly known as SAM.gov, is an official website of the United States government that plays a significant role in the country's space economy. As a…

NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter: Mapping the Moon in Unprecedented Detail

Since the dawn of the space age, the Moon has captured the imagination of scientists and the public alike. As Earth's closest celestial neighbor, this rocky world has been the…

NASA’s Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program: Paving the Way for Humanity’s Return to the Moon

NASA's Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program (LDEP) represents a bold new chapter in the agency's quest to understand and explore Earth's celestial neighbor. Established within the Science Mission Directorate (SMD),…

NASA’s VIPER Lunar Rover Program: Cancellation and Aftermath

NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) was an ambitious lunar exploration mission designed to search for water ice and other potential resources at the Moon's South Pole. The rover,…

An Overview of U.S. National Security Space Organizations

The United States relies on a complex ecosystem of military, intelligence, and civilian space organizations to protect national security interests in space. This article provides an overview of the key…

Failure is Not an Option: Business Lessons from Apollo 13

The Apollo 13 mission in 1970 was intended to be the third lunar landing mission for NASA. However, an explosion in one of the spacecraft's oxygen tanks nearly 56 hours…

Sierra Space DC-200: The Next Generation Crewed Spaceplane

Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company, is developing the DC-200, a crewed version of its Dream Chaser spaceplane. This article explores the DC-200's design, capabilities, development progress, and potential…

New Glenn vs Falcon Heavy: The Battle of the Mega Rockets

In the rapidly advancing field of space exploration, reusable rockets are at the forefront of innovation. Two prominent contenders in this arena are Blue Origin's New Glenn and SpaceX's Falcon…

The Fascinating World of Exomoons: Exploring Moons Beyond Our Solar System

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, astronomers have made remarkable discoveries of planets orbiting stars other than our Sun, known as exoplanets. As our understanding of these distant worlds…

Cosmic Collisions: Asteroids Impacting Other Asteroids

In the vast expanse of our solar system, countless asteroids orbit the Sun, ranging in size from tiny pebbles to massive space rocks hundreds of kilometers across. These celestial bodies,…

The Starlink Revolution: Transforming the Space Industry and Global Connectivity

In the realm of space technology and global connectivity, one name has been making waves in recent years: Starlink. Developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX, Starlink is a satellite internet constellation…

Titans of the Space Race: Comparing the Legendary Saturn V and Revolutionary SpaceX Starship

In the annals of spaceflight history, two rockets stand tall above the rest - the Saturn V, which carried humans to the Moon during the Apollo era, and the SpaceX…

The Visionary Rocket Scientist and His Plan to Reach Mars

In the late 1940s, as the world was still reeling from the devastation of World War II, one man had his sights set on a far more distant horizon -…

Collier’s Magazine Groundbreaking Series of Articles Titled “Man Will Conquer Space Soon!”

In the early 1950s, Collier's magazine published a groundbreaking series of articles titled "Man Will Conquer Space Soon!" that captured the American public's imagination about the future of space exploration.…

China Embarks on Ambitious Thousand Sails Satellite Megaconstellation

China has taken a significant step towards establishing a vast satellite network in low Earth orbit (LEO) with the successful launch of the first 18 satellites of the Thousand Sails…

Chinese Rocket Breaks Apart in Orbit, Creating Debris Cloud

A Chinese Long March 6A rocket's upper stage has fragmented into a cloud of over 700 pieces of space debris, raising concerns about the growing issue of orbital debris. The…

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