Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter August 11, 2025

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Buran: The Soviet Space Shuttle Story

In the grand theater of the Cold War, space was the ultimate high ground. For decades, the United States and the Soviet Union had vied for supremacy beyond the atmosphere,…

The Winged Return: A History of Runway-Landing Spacecraft

The dream of traveling to space has always been intertwined with the familiar reality of flight. While the earliest rockets were powerful but crude instruments—single-use capsules returning to Earth under…

Ancillary Businesses and the Space Economy

The modern perception of the space economy is often dominated by towering rockets and sleek, autonomous capsules. It’s an image of billionaire visionaries, intrepid astronauts, and sophisticated satellites charting the…

A History of Reusable Launch Vehicles: Past, Present, and Future

Space launch vehicles were traditionally single-use machines – each rocket would carry its payload to space and then be discarded. The concept of a reusable launch vehicle (RLV), one that…

What are Geosynchronous Satellites?

High above the Earth, thousands of artificial satellites move in a silent, intricate ballet governed by the fundamental laws of physics. The concept of an orbit is often misunderstood as…

North American Spaceports: Past, Present, and Future

The grainy, black-and-white television footage from the early 1960s captures a scene of immense tension and national purpose. On a concrete pad carved out of the Florida swampland, a slender…

Where is the center of the universe?

As the universe expands, it feels like it must be spreading out from some initial point. But a physicist explains why that’s not how it works. Hint: space-time is involved.

Meet ‘lite intermediate black holes,’ the supermassive black hole’s smaller, much more mysterious cousin

Too big to come from a dying star and too small to inhabit the center of a galaxy, these black holes are a puzzle that scientists are using LIGO to…

Making the Case for Uncensored Artificial Intelligence

The conversation surrounding artificial intelligence is often framed as a simple choice between safety and danger. On one side are the carefully curated, "aligned" systems designed by major technology companies…

Move over Mercury – Chiron is in retrograde. What even is Chiron?

If you’re like most people, you’ve never heard of it. Meet the ringed asteroid-comet hybrid prowling the outer reaches of the Solar System.

NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say

Nuclear reactors in space may sound like something out of science fiction, but they are likely to prove important for powering long-term space missions.

A Deep Dive into the Forefront of Space Exploration

Humanity stands at the threshold of a new golden age of space exploration, a dynamic and multifaceted era that promises to redefine our relationship with the cosmos. This is not…

The Biggest Challenges Facing Human Interplanetary Travel

Sending humans to other planets is no longer confined to science fiction. Space agencies and private companies are developing spacecraft, habitats, and life support systems for missions beyond Earth orbit.…

The Moon: Earth’s Constant Companion

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and the fifth largest in the Solar System. It's a familiar sight in the night sky, its silvery light influencing everything from ancient…

UFOs in Pop Culture: From Conspiracy Theories to Scientific Inquiry

Unidentified Flying Objects, or UFOs, have captivated the human imagination for decades, weaving themselves into the fabric of popular culture like few other phenomena. What began as fleeting glimpses in…

Skyroot Aerospace

Skyroot Aerospace represents a significant force in India’s burgeoning private space industry. The company specializes in creating cost-effective launch vehicles that enhance accessibility to space for a variety of clients.…

Astrotourism: From Dark Sky Parks to the Dawn of Commercial Spaceflight

Astrotourism is a form of travel centered on experiencing the cosmos. It encompasses any activity that involves viewing celestial objects and events, from a quiet evening of stargazing in a…

50 Authoritative Sources for Space News and Information

Space exploration captivates people around the world with its discoveries about planets, stars, and the universe. Reliable sources provide updates on launches, missions, and scientific findings without overwhelming readers with…

A History of Jupiter Space Exploration

Jupiter has captivated humans for centuries. As the largest planet in our Solar System – with a diameter about 11 times that of Earth and a volume that could fit…

Global Space Developments Weekly Digest — August 3, 2025 to August 9, 2025

This digest covers space-related developments from August 3, 2025 to August 9, 2025, summarizing key advances, announcements, launches, and policy shifts across the global space sector.

10 Intriguing Facts About Pluto

Discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, Pluto has long intrigued astronomers and captivated the public's imagination. Once classified as the ninth planet in the solar system, it was redefined as…

A History of Mars Space Exploration

For as long as humans have gazed at the night sky, Mars has captured our imagination. It's a pale orange point of light, a glowing cinder that moves with a…

The James Webb Space Telescope: A New Window on the Cosmos

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) represents a new eye on the universe, the most powerful and complex space observatory ever sent beyond the bounds of Earth's atmosphere. It builds…

The James Webb Space Telescope’s First Deep Field Image

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) stands as a landmark achievement in space exploration. Launched on December 25, 2021, from French Guiana, this observatory represents a collaborative effort between NASA,…

The Current Status of NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations Program

NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations (CLD) program represents a shift in how the United States maintains a presence in space. As the International Space Station (ISS) approaches its retirement…

Rocket Lab’s Neutron Launch Plans

Rocket Lab has established itself as a key player in the space industry with its small Electron rocket, which has completed dozens of missions to deliver satellites into orbit. Now,…

Review of Goliath’s Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse by Luke Kemp

Goliath’s Curse is a wide-angle study of why complex societies rise, stumble, and sometimes break. Luke Kemp—an academic associated with research on existential risk—surveys collapses from antiquity to the present,…

What is Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)?

In the vast field of Earth observation, where satellites grant us a perspective once reserved for astronauts, most people are familiar with the vibrant, detailed images that resemble photographs taken…

Why We’re Captivated by Space News

Space news holds a unique and enduring power over the public imagination. From the grainy television broadcasts of the first steps on the Moon to the high-definition live streams of…

A History of Venus Space Exploration

Venus, often referred to as Earth’s “sister planet,” is the second planet from the Sun. It shares many characteristics with Earth, including a similar size and mass. However, Venus's surface…

Why on Earth is the planet’s day getting shorter?

August 5 was a whole millisecond shorter. Strap in for the full explanation.

2 spacecraft flew exactly in line to imitate a solar eclipse, capture a stunning image and test new tech

This solar eclipse was created by 2 satellites flying in formation, allowing astronomers to photograph the Sun’s corona.

NASA’s Approach to Infrastructure and Operational Resiliencey

NASA operates a vast network of facilities across the United States, from launch pads to research labs. These sites support space exploration, scientific research, and technology development. Extreme weather events…

X-rays have revealed a mysterious cosmic object never before seen in our galaxy

The object doesn’t resemble any known type of star or system in the Milky Way.

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