Astra Space Inc. Company History 2016 to the Present
The roller coaster ride from over $2 billion valuation to less than $200 million…
Read More Astra Space Inc. Company History 2016 to the PresentThe roller coaster ride from over $2 billion valuation to less than $200 million…
Read More Astra Space Inc. Company History 2016 to the PresentThis article provides a concise overview of the different groupings/categorizations for launch vehicles.
Read More Launch Vehicle Categorizations Made Simple: What You Need To KnowResponsive Space as a concept is fundamentally driven by defense organizations. Defense organizations are increasingly dependent upon space-based systems for operations. These organizations need the ability to: be able to augment capacity on demand based on tactical requirements; and rapidly replace disabled space-based systems to restore capability. The capability which addresses that need is generally referred to as Responsive Space.
Read More The Evolving Landscape of Defense: Responsive Space and its SignificanceThis article focuses on Class D: what is the classification; how is it determined; what does it mean to a mission; and how did it result in the TROPICS launch failure.
Read More The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly… “Class D” Payload ExplainedTROPICS and Class D Payload and Venture Class Launch Services… oh my!
Read More How did the TROPICS smallsats end up using a launch service provider with a 100% failure rate?