The report describes the development of a prototype multi-player game called Satellite Tycoon (Sat-Tycoon) to model competition between companies providing internet service using proliferated low Earth orbit (P-LEO) satellite constellations.
Read More Report: Modeling Economic Competition in the Business of Mega-Constellations (AFRL 2022)The report analyzes investment trends in start-up space companies that have received private financing. It tracks seed, venture capital, and private equity investment from 2000-2022.
Read More Report: Start-up Space: Update on Investment in Commercial Space Ventures (Bryce 2023)The advent of the space age has not only revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos but has also opened up new avenues for economic development. One of the key structures that have emerged in this new frontier is the concept of “orbital shells”—specific altitudinal bands around Earth where satellites and other man-made objects are placed in orbit. These shells serve as the backbone of the emerging space economy, supporting a wide range of services from telecommunications and Earth observation to scientific research and national security. This article reviews the types, applications, economic implications, and challenges associated with orbital shells.
Read More Orbital Shells: The Invisible Highways of the Space EconomyThe report discusses the Indian space program’s history, drivers, and its impact on the global space market. The Indian space program is one of the oldest in the world and has played a critical role in India’s national development and external power projection capability. The program is known for its low-cost launches and has sent missions to the Moon and Mars. The paper identifies three main drivers for India’s space program: nationalism, entrepreneurship, and national security.
Read More Report: Indian Space Program and its Drivers: Possible Implications for the Global Space Market (ESGI 2022)The report highlights the growth and potential of the Indian space ecosystem. The document was developed by the Indian Space Association (ISpA) in collaboration with EY, and covers the outlook of the space economy in India and its potential to accelerate the socio-economic development of the country. It includes the global space economy and its growth drivers, as well as India’s entire lifecycle of the space economy, including manufacturing, ground and launch segment, startups, and end-user services. The report also provides regulatory landscape and inputs from industry to propel growth in the Indian space industry.
Read More Report: Developing the Space Ecosystem in India: Focusing on Inclusive Growth (ISpA 2022)