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What is SIA and its Relevance to the Space Economy?

The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) is a trade association that represents the interests of companies in the satellite industry, including manufacturers, service providers, and other key stakeholders. Founded in 1995, the Satellite Industry Association serves as a collective voice for the industry, advocating for regulatory and policy initiatives that support the growth and innovation in the satellite sector.

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Paper: Humans to Mars Will Cost About “Half a Trillion Dollars” (NASA 2016)

The paper was presented at the 46th International Conference on Environmental Systems and discusses the estimated costs of a human mission to Mars. According to the document, the cost of the first human mission to Mars could be around “half a trillion dollars”. This estimate is consistent with most past estimates. Using mass-cost estimating factors based on the International Space Station (ISS) and other experiences, the cost of life support for the Mars mission could be two billion dollars or more. The cost to go to Mars is expected to be two or three times that of either Apollo, space shuttle, or ISS and could be as much as all three together.

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Business Opportunities Related to the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

The search for extraterrestrial life has long captivated humanity’s collective imagination, inspiring a wide range of stakeholders from scientists and researchers to entrepreneurs and investors. This article represents a first attempt to systematically identify and evaluate potential commercialization opportunities that are emerging in this fascinating field.

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