Weekly New Space Economy Newsletter August 5, 2024

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Discovers Intriguing Mars Rock with Potential Signs of Ancient Life

NASA's Perseverance rover has made a stunning discovery on Mars that has scientists excited about the possibility of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet. On July 21, 2024, the…

SpaceX Statistics as of July 31, 2024 (elonx.net)

This is a snapshot of SpaceX statistics as of July 31, 2024 as published by elonx.net. Statistics include: launches, landings, launchpads, reusability, dragon one, crew dragon, cargo dragon 2, and…

NASA Releases 2024 Civil Space Shortfall Ranking: Guiding Future Space Exploration

In July 2024, NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) published the inaugural Civil Space Shortfall Ranking, a comprehensive document identifying and prioritizing nearly 200 critical technology areas that require further…

The Birth of NASA: The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958

The year 1957 marked a pivotal moment in history when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit. This event sent shockwaves through the United States,…

Space Economy: GAO Reports from 2003 to July 31, 2024

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, non-partisan agency that works for Congress. Often called the "congressional watchdog," GAO examines how taxpayer dollars are spent and provides Congress…

Introduction to the United States Space Force Space Doctrine Publications Volume 1-5

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Doctrine Publications Volume 1-5 offers essential guidance for military space operations. These documents define strategic objectives and operational guidelines to maintain US superiority…

What is the Technology Safeguards Agreement and Its Relevance to the Space Economy?

A Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) is a bilateral treaty-level agreement between the United States and another country that is a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). The purpose…

The Van Allen Belts: Earth’s Protective Radiation Shields

High above Earth's surface, invisible to the naked eye, lie two donut-shaped regions of intense radiation known as the Van Allen belts. Named after their discoverer, James Van Allen, these…

The Hunt for Hazardous Asteroids: Challenges and Advancements in Planetary Defense

In the vast expanse of our solar system, countless rocky bodies known as asteroids orbit the Sun. While most pose no threat to Earth, a small subset of these celestial…

Why do some planets have moons and others do not?

When we look up at the night sky, one of the most prominent and captivating celestial objects is often our own Moon. Earth's loyal natural satellite has inspired wonder and…

Is there a Future for Satellite Servicing Startups?

The United States Space Force is taking a measured, long-term approach to developing and acquiring on-orbit satellite servicing capabilities such as refueling and repair. While there is growing interest from…

Navigating the Funding Lifecycle of Space Ventures: From Seed to IPO

The commercial space industry has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with a surge of innovative startups and established companies vying to capitalize on the vast opportunities in this final…

Geomagnetic Storm Disrupts Satellite Operations and Highlights Vulnerabilities in Space

In May 2024, Earth experienced its largest geomagnetic storm in over 20 years. This powerful solar event had wide-ranging impacts on satellite operations in low Earth orbit (LEO), revealing vulnerabilities…

United Launch Alliance Expands Rocket Transport Fleet with Specialized Ships

United Launch Alliance (ULA), a prominent aerospace company, is bolstering its rocket transportation capabilities with a fleet of specialized cargo ships. These vessels are designed to efficiently move large rocket…

Space Economy: NASA E-Books from 1958 to July 31, 2024

NASA has a long tradition of documenting and sharing its history through books, reports, and other publications. The NASA History Office maintains an extensive collection spanning the agency's origins in…

The Starlost: A Promising Sci-Fi Concept Marred by Production Woes

The Starlost, a Canadian science fiction television series that aired in 1973, had all the makings of a groundbreaking show. Created by renowned science fiction writer Harlan Ellison, the series…

The Earth Animal That Doesn’t Breathe Oxygen and its Relevance to the Space Economy

In the realm of biology, it was long believed that all animals require oxygen to survive. The process of aerobic respiration, which takes place in cellular organelles called mitochondria, was…

I.S.S. Movie Review: A Tense Space Thriller That Doesn’t Quite Reach Orbit

I.S.S. is a sci-fi thriller set aboard the International Space Station in the near future. Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and written by Nick Shafir, the film follows a crew of…

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

Many countries have seen extremely hot weather lately, but in most of the inhabited world, it’s never going to get “too hot for people to live here,” especially in relatively…

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