Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter August 7, 2023

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Report: A Survey into the State and Health of the European EO Services Industry 2022 (EARSC 2022)

This 2022 survey presents facts and figures concerning the state of the European EO industry. The information provided in the report includes: the number of companies, employment and revenues which…

The Space Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Sales Funnel

The space economy, an industry once dominated by government agencies, is now becoming increasingly commercialized. With an influx of private companies entering the market, there's a growing need to understand…

How Can Space Technology Help Predict Earthquakes?

An overview of the ways that satellite technology is used to help predict earthquakes.

The European Space Agency’s Policy on Open Source Software

The European Space Agency (ESA) has become a strong proponent of using and contributing to open source software over the past decade. In 2012, the ESA formally adopted an Open…

The New Frontier: Geopolitics of Outer Space

This article discusses the emerging geopolitical landscape of outer space, highlighting the key players, their interests, and potential conflicts.

NASA Opens Up with Open Source Software

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has a long history of pioneering space exploration and scientific discovery. Less well known is NASA's more recent push into open source software…

Report: NASA and IBM Open-Source AI Model for Satellite Imagery (2023)

NASA has released its first open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model for analyzing satellite imagery of Earth, developed in partnership with IBM Research. The model, called the HLS Geospatial Foundation Model…

The Role of Atmospheric Oxygen in the Emergence and Development of Technological Civilizations

Atmospheric oxygen, a vital element for numerous life forms on Earth, plays an indispensible role in the emergence and development of technological civilizations, as we currently understand them. This understanding…

What Determines the Development Time of a Satellite?

This article reviews the factors that influence development time, and provides historical satellite development time examples.

Governments and Patents in the Space Economy

The space economy, once the exclusive domain of governments, is increasingly becoming the playground for private companies and start-ups. As the space industry rapidly evolves, patents - an important marker…

Primary Customers of Launch Service Providers: A Quick Overview

The primary customers for launch service providers come from a variety of sectors and have diverse requirements. This article provides a quick overview.

Impacts of a Geomagnetic Reversal on the Space Economy

This article reviews what a geomagnetic reversal is and how it might affect the space economy.

Smallsat Failure Rates – 2000 to 2016

Summary of NASA analysis from 2019

Presentation: NASA and Smallsat Cost Estimation Overview and Model Tools (2020)

This presentation provides insight into NASA's approach to cost estimation.

NASA’s Earth Fleet (infographic)

Unseen Links: Anthropology’s Role in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

The search for extraterrestrial intelligence, often referred to as SETI, primarily involves fields such as astrophysics, astrobiology, and computer science. However, anthropology can also play a crucial role in this…

Report: Prospects for Future Human Space Flight Missions to Near-Earth Asteroids (NASA 2023)

The document outlines a conceptual mission to a near-Earth asteroid (NEA) using Starship architecture as a stepping stone to future Mars missions. A crew of 3 would travel to the…

Geopolitical Events and Their Impact on the Space Economy

This article discusses the impact of geopolitical events on the space economy, and provides specific examples of events that have had a profound impact on this growing industry.

Guess Who is SpaceX’s Best Customer?

You may be surprised!

Strategies for Success: A Sales Development Guide for the New Space Economy

Creating a sales development process for a space economy business will involve many of the same elements as any other type of sales development process, but there will also be…

Launch Canada Rocket Competition Returns for 2023

The Launch Canada rocket competition and festival is returning for its second year this August 25 to September 1, in Timmins Ontario. The event brings together Canadian university rocketry teams…

The Future of Martian Governance: System Options, Implications for Earth-based Countries, and Road to Independence

As we pivot from speculative visions of Mars colonization towards the realm of reality, a myriad of important considerations come into focus. Of these, perhaps none are more significant than…

The Significance of Amateur Rocketry in the Evolving Space Economy

Amateur rocketry, also known as model rocketry or high-power rocketry, refers to a hobby where non-professional enthusiasts design, build, and launch self-made rockets. The level of sophistication varies widely, with…

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Human Survival in Outer Space: The Perils and Possibilities

The concept of human survival in the daunting environment of outer space has been a wellspring of fascination and speculation for authors, filmmakers, scientists, and casual observers alike. Our human…

Elon Musk’s Vision for Mars Colonization

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, has frequently made headlines for his ambitious plans to colonize Mars. His vision goes beyond merely landing humans on the Red Planet, aiming to establish…

No Evidence of Alien Technology After 60 Years of Searching… why?

The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has been ongoing for 60 years since the first modern experiments by Frank Drake in 1960. Despite major advancements in technology and analysis capabilities,…

Space Logistics – A Quick Overview

What is the scope of space logistics, what are the services available, what are the benefits for customers?

Greening the Cosmos: The Rise of Space Environmentalism

Space environmentalism is an emerging concept that focuses on the need to balance the growth of the space economy with the protection of both Earth's environment and the space environment.

Space Systems for Meteorology – A Quick Overview

The science of meteorology, or the study of weather, has grown exponentially over the past few centuries. One of the major leaps in meteorological science has been the utilization of…

The Role of Satellite Technology in the Automatic Identification System (AIS)

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a innovative tracking technology primarily used in the maritime industry for vessel identification and location. This article provides an overview of AIS and satellite…

The Space Economy Explored: A Comprehensive FAQ Compendium

This article provides a comprehensive FAQ, answering key questions about the space economy.

Report: Regulating Outer Space: All the Gaps, Overlaps, and Stove Pipes (2023)

In the United States, there exists no one National Outer Space Act and no single U.S. Space Regulatory Agency. Instead, private companies seeking to do business in space face a…

The Origins of “May the 4th be with you”: Celebrating Star Wars Day

Every year on May 4th, fans from around the globe come together to celebrate the beloved Star Wars franchise. This unofficial holiday, known as Star Wars Day, is marked by…

Tech in the Clouds: How Future Drones May Eclipse Satellites

In the world of remote sensing, a change is happening. For a long time, satellites have been used to collect information from space. They can cover large areas and are…

How Can Space Technology Help Manage Fish Stocks?

Space technology, particularly through the use of remote sensing and satellite imagery, offers valuable insights into the assessment of fish stocks. This article reviews some specific ways in which space…

Report: US Space Economy 2012 to 2021 (BEA 2023)

This report first presents a summary of major findings from the updated statistics, beginning with an analysis of gross output and value added by industry in recent years. A brief…

Report: Lunar Policy Handbook (Moon Dialogs 2023)

This Lunar Policy Handbook is an important tool and topical resource for anyone interested in lunar exploration.

Congress Seeks Full Disclosure on UFOs with New Legislation

New bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate aims to promote full public disclosure of government records and information related to unidentified aerial phenomena, commonly known as UFOs.

A Guide to Earth Observation Open Data Imagery Sources

This article explores the available sources of free earth observation imagery, the data they provide, licensing terms, URLs for accessing the imagery, and user reviews to help you decide which…

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