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Competitive Analysis for Space Economy Startups

The space economy is a growing industry, with estimates for 2022, valuing it at $546 billion globally. As more companies enter this emerging market, conducting competitive analysis is crucial for new space economy startups to understand the competitive landscape and position themselves for success. This article provides a guide on how space economy startups can approach competitive analysis.

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What Types of Satellites Constitute the “Pre-Starship Market” for Satellite Life Extension Services?

As the utilization of satellite technology continues to permeate various sectors, the need to efficiently manage this orbital infrastructure has never been more pressing. Satellite Lifecycle Extension Services (SLES) offer a pathway to extending the operational lives of satellites, thereby deferring the significant costs and resource investments associated with manufacturing and launching replacements. This article reviews SLES, detailing what these services entail, assessing which satellites stand to benefit considering factors such as purpose, mass, and orbit.

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Report: Indian Space Program and its Drivers: Possible Implications for the Global Space Market (ESGI 2022)

The 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.

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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What is Space-based Radio Frequency (RF) Monitoring and Why is it Important?

Radio frequency (RF) monitoring satellites are specialized spacecraft used for the purpose of monitoring and analyzing radio frequency signals in the electromagnetic spectrum emanating from various sources on Earth or in space. These sources can include everything from telecommunications signals, military communication, navigation systems, and other RF sources.