Space Industry Analysis | Ill-Defined Space
Concerning the activities, business, and outcomes of the space sector (and more).
Counting launches is helpful, but the resulting total yields an incomplete picture from which to extract a story. All launches aren’t the same and understanding that helps give readers a clear picture.
Isn’t it always better to bring up a suggestion to a problem, instead of only pointing out there is one?
With an orbital Starship launch about two months away, sticking one's head in the sand as the preferred alternative to business strategy will result in a few predictable outcomes.
Even if Starlink satellites hadn't been deployed during 1Q21, overall commercial satellite deployments were high during 2021's first three months.
How realistic is it to believe nothing will go wrong with a rocket's first launch? While some companies do well, history demonstrates reasons to think different.
The Office of Space Commerce could be the best thing to happen to the space industry in a long while. But, as its director observes, it’s not all cotton candy.
Phase 3 of the DoD’s National Space Security Launch program is supposed to help the U.S. keep pace with a “pacing challenge.” Inevitable questions arise.
Plans for a large China-run LEO broadband constellation have been known for several years. Are current “research” plans and options for the constellation realistic?
U.S. commercial operators conduct more space operations than those in the U.S. military, but China’s space activities are the concern?
Straying from the herd may seem like an exciting idea. But is it a good one, if other strays who have walked the same path disappeared?
There is a Dark Side to Ukraine’s use of commercial space companies. And, a space economist has questions about last week’s article.
Is a launch company that can’t field rockets for new customers still a launch company? If not, should European leadership still be taking its advice?
What is space power? Is it merely owning a bunch of satellites and rockets? Ukraine is providing a peek at space power’s future.
Some Indian residents have that sinking feeling–literally. However, the Indian government seems at odds with itself to help them, even though it has the technology.
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