1Q21 Spacecraft Deployment Review Apr 15, 2021 7 min read Archive Even if Starlink satellites hadn't been deployed during 1Q21, overall commercial satellite deployments were high during 2021's first three months.
1Q21 Orbital Space Launch Review Apr 8, 2021 4 min read Archive A minor launch update for 2021. The upshot: a particular company (with a name that rhymes with “base specs”) has been very busy.
Space Sector Suppliers: Too Little, Too Long? Apr 1, 2021 8 min read Archive The new generation of space companies leans towards vertical integration for its satellites and rockets--with good reasons. Is this a good thing?
Hardware is Not Software: Marketing Mixups in EO/RS and Launch Mar 25, 2021 5 min read Newsletter 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!
Thinking About: Rocket Lab’s About-Face Mar 18, 2021 7 min read Archive What do Rocket Lab's plans for a just-right rocket mean for current and future competitors? Are chasing constellations reason enough for switching?