Paper: Concept for 2033 Crewed Mars Orbital Mission with Venus Flyby (JPL 2023)

The 2033 Mars launch period offers a unique opportunity for a crewed Mars orbital mission with a total flight time of only 1.6 years. The mission concept aims to minimize development and mission risk by using conventional hypergolic in-space propulsion stages with a common design. The Mars mission vehicle would include a Mars transit habitat, an Orion spacecraft, and chemical propulsion stages. It would be launched by a combination of Space Launch System and commercial rockets to be aggregated in high Earth orbit or at the Lunar Gateway.

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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Public-Private Partnerships: A Catalyst for the Space Economy

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The Skylab Program: Pioneering NASA’s Human Spaceflight

The Skylab Program, announced by NASA in 1970, marked a significant chapter in the history of human spaceflight. It was America’s first experimental space station, designed for humans to live and work in for extended periods. The program’s ambitious scope aimed to expand our understanding of life in space; and ultimately ended up establishing the foundation for future international space stations.

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The Transformation of the Space Economy From Bespoke to Standard Products

The space economy has witnessed rapid evolution in recent years, spurred by both public and private investments. As the sector expands, there is a noticeable trend of moving from bespoke to more standardized products, which is reshaping the way the industry approaches space exploration and utilization.