- Starship Clones and More Thoughts about ISS Commercialization
News about another non-existent rocket that looks a bit like an existing rocket (again). And–does ISS commercialization make sense today?… Continue reading Starship Clones and More Thoughts about ISS Commercialization - Questions about the Commercial Space Industry’s Future (and some answers)
My attempt to address a few questions about the future of the commercial space industry.… Continue reading Questions about the Commercial Space Industry’s Future (and some answers) - 1Q21 Spacecraft Deployment Review
Even if Starlink satellites hadn’t been deployed during 1Q21, overall commercial satellite deployments were high during 2021’s first three months.… Continue reading 1Q21 Spacecraft Deployment Review - 1Q21 Orbital Space Launch Review
A minor launch update for 2021. The upshot: a particular company (with a name that rhymes with “base specs”) has been very busy.… Continue reading 1Q21 Orbital Space Launch Review - Space Sector Suppliers: Too Little, Too Long?
The new generation of space companies leans towards vertical integration for its satellites and rockets–with good reasons. Is this a good thing?… Continue reading Space Sector Suppliers: Too Little, Too Long? - Hardware is Not Software: Marketing Mixups in EO/RS and Launch
The great software companies of Silicon Valley are held in high esteem by those in the space industry. But admiration does not equal industry knowledge and understanding. Investors be aware!… Continue reading Hardware is Not Software: Marketing Mixups in EO/RS and Launch - Thinking About: Rocket Lab’s About-FaceWhat do Rocket Lab’s plans for a just-right rocket mean for current and future competitors? Are chasing constellations reason enough for switching?… Continue reading Thinking About: Rocket Lab’s About-Face
- DoD Dreams of Grandeur and Influence in Commercial Space
DOD’s vision of how commercial space markets work seems to be generated from a standpoint of self-importance. But history and current healthy markets diverge from the DoD’s vision–thankfully.… Continue reading DoD Dreams of Grandeur and Influence in Commercial Space - Focus On: ClimaCell’s Business and Weather Constellation
ClimaCell’s decision to deploy and operate a weather satellite constellation puts real business in a field of wannabees.… Continue reading Focus On: ClimaCell’s Business and Weather Constellation
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Concerning the activities, business, and outcomes of the space sector (and more).
