Ill-defined property laws aren’t the only reason prospectors haven’t staked and mined claims in space. They may not even be the most relevant. Here’s a reason with significant mass behind it.
Space Exploration Obstacles and “Miracle” Solutions
Category: Mongolia
Single Point of Failure: When All Launches Lead to SpaceX
I’ve written a few analyses that noted that relying on SpaceX for spacecraft launches is a problem. A few folks have asked me to clarify that observation.
Containerization and Cargo Ships (or, why The Launch is Too Damn High)
Every new launch company seems to have their own solution. But are they even asking the right questions? And will their activities impact the space industry--in a positive way?
2020 Commercial Global Space Market, Part 2: Profitable, but Not Mature (Yet)
How the heck could automobile driving help mature the global space industry? **Warning** this is the longest yet.
Commercial Space-based EO/RS Sector Growth, Part 3: Products
Did you know that U.S. government agencies haven't been using international resources that are available during a disaster?
Tea Leaves, Biden, SLS = U.S. Space Industry Future?
What might a President Biden do to SLS? Why? If he didn't cancel it, is SLS a "good" future of the U.S. space industry?
Looking at the Space Development Agency’s Tracking Layer Selections
The following covers a topic that was long near and dear to my heart: low Earth-orbiting satellites with infrared sensors scanning...
France’s Air & Space Force; SMC’s Market Panel
Last week France renamed the French Air Force (l'armée de l'Air) to the Air and Space Force (de l'armée de l'Air et de l'Espace), which...
York Gets SDA Job; Airbus Sees U.S. Government Opportunity
While it’s not clear from the story, York may be using its “S-Class” satellite bus for the SDA...
Commercial Smallsat Industry / Government Needs
It may be useful to review some U.S. space industry history and remind ourselves of what niche small satellite...
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