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Public-Private Partnerships: A Catalyst for the Space Economy

The space economy has seen steady growth in recent years, thanks to an evolving landscape of stakeholders and a multitude of innovative projects. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a key driver in this growth, allowing for increased collaboration, resource sharing, and technological advancement. This article will explore the role of PPPs in the space economy, discussing the benefits, challenges, and potential future developments.

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US Space Force Programs: Space Prime

The first Space Prime effort, Orbital Prime will invigorate the OSAM market using Active Debris Remediation (ADR) as a use case for the foundational technologies. As congestion and debris threaten the long-term sustainability of the space domain, Orbital Prime will transition agile, affordable, and accelerated OSAM space capabilities to build the foundation for space logistics while preserving the global commons. On-orbit capability will be demonstrated on an accelerated timeline in two to four years.

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The New Space Race: Counterspace Capabilities and Satellite Defense

Satellite counterspace capabilities have become increasingly important in the modern world, as space has become an integral part of various sectors, such as communication, navigation, military, and scientific research. With nations vying for dominance in the space domain, this article provides an overview of the various counterspace capabilities and reviews satellite counterspace defensive options.

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Report: Technology Assessment Large Constellations of Satellites (GAO 2022)

This report: (1) describes the potential effects from projected increases in large constellations of satellites, (2) assesses the current or emerging technologies and approaches to evaluate and mitigate these effects, along with challenges to developing or implementing these technologies and approaches, and (3) identifies policy options that might help address the challenges as well as the opportunities and considerations that accompany these options.

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HOW TO STAY AHEAD IN THE SPACE RACE?

Subscribe to our weekly New Space Economy Briefing! Our complimentary briefing is your gateway to staying informed on the emerging markets, cutting-edge technologies, and key trends shaping the future of space commerce. Get thoughtful, practical and relevant insights delivered straight to your inbox and stay ahead in the Space Race.

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Report: Space Situational Awareness – DOD Should Evaluate How It Can Use Commercial Data (GAO 2023)

A House Armed Services Committee report included a provision for GAO to review planned procurement of commercial SSA data and provide an overview of the UDL. This report (1) describes the challenges DOD faces in identifying and characterizing objects in space, (2) assesses the extent to which DOD uses commercial SSA data, and (3) assesses the status of the UDL.

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The Debate Over Space as a Global Commons

The concept of outer space as a global commons refers to the idea that outer space should be shared by all nations and used for the collective benefit of humanity. While the 1967 Outer Space Treaty sets the foundation for considering outer space as a global commons, there are complexities and challenges that come with managing and governing this vast domain.

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The New Space Age: Democratization and Its Impact on the Space Economy

The term “democratization of space” refers to the increasing accessibility and participation of a wider range of actors in space exploration and utilization. Historically, space activities were dominated by government-funded programs and a few major players, such as the United States, Russia, China, and later the European Space Agency. However, a lot has changed in recent years. This article reviews how these changes have advanced the democratization of space.

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Report: Defense Against the Dark Arts In Space – Protecting Space Systems From Counterspace Weapons (CSIS 2021)

The proliferation of counterspace weapons across the globe often calls into question what can be done to best protect satellites from attack. This analysis from the SIS Aerospace Security Project addresses different methods and technologies that can be used by the United States government, and others, to deter adversaries from attack.

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Report: Space Threat Assessment (CSIS 2023)

This iteration of the Space Threat Assessment provides a framework that describes different types of counterspace weapons and a highlight of the main countries being tracked-China, Russia, India, Iran, North Korea, and others. The country sections include an overview of military space organi-zations, launch and satellite capabilities, and a brief review of counterspace developments. In addition, the report identifies key counterspace events in 2022, analyzes them in more detail, and provides a more comprehensive list of all notable counterspace activities and developments over the past year (January 2022-February 2023). The conclusion includes an analysis of notable trends and expectations for the coming year.

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Report: Global Counterspace Capabilities – An Open Source Assessment (SWF 2023)

This report compiles and assesses publicly available information on the counterspace capabilities being developed by multiple countries across five categories: direct-ascent, co-orbital, electronic warfare, directed energy, and cyber. It assesses the current and near-term future capabilities for each country, along with their potential military utility.

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