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Last week Milan hosted the International Astronautical Federation 's congress (the 75th!). Some takeaways : - space is back in the mainstream with major brands joining the bandwagon too (look at Axiom Space presenting with Prada Group their new space suit for the #Artemis missions) ; - the space market maturity has reached new levels, where "Space is not rocket science" anymore ; SpaceX remained a powerful driving force behind the commercialization of space ; plenty of startups to see too; - mostly hidden from the main Pavillions, Defense - focused companies maked their appearance (including IAI, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin), as this segment of the industry is more and more interconnected to space becoming militarized;

"🚀 Honoring the visionary who ignited India's journey into space, Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, the Father of the Indian Space Program. His legacy continues to inspire our endeavors at Dwello Aerospace. 🌌 #VikramSarabhai #IndianSpaceProgram #DwelloAerospace #SpaceExploration #PioneersInScience"

🚀 The debut of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Lockheed Martin's 'quiet' supersonic X-59 demonstrator earlier this year sparked renewed interest in the concept of a "next Concorde". 🏁 In addition to the well-known Boom Supersonic, a handful of startups, including Aerion Supersonic, Exosonic, Inc., Spike Aerospace, Inc., and Hermeus, are fiercely competing to introduce supersonic travel to the public. 💡 Even among AlixPartners Aerospace, Defense, and Aviation team, there's a spectrum of opinions. While some, such as my colleagues Philipp Marquardt and Stefan Ohl, ponder whether it's "just a pipe dream," others, like Eric Deichmann, propose that airlines should consider taking measures to protect themselves from the disruption that would come from supersonic success—if only as an insurance policy. ❓ Where do you stand on this matter? Here are the links to the opinion pieces: - "Return of civil supersonic flights – all just a pipe dream?" https://lnkd.in/ewdcfw5C - "Supersonic dreams: Are airlines simply ordering the next Concorde?" https://lnkd.in/e3wuJRmj #supersonic #aviation #moonshot

"Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Strategic Risk Management" webcast is now available. Don't worry, it's only the first hour of the 7 hour livestream 😄. It was a fun conversation to participate in! This forum from the International Astronautical Federation IAC2024 focuses on the use of #AI in space-related enterprise risk management and sustainability. Topics include #ethics, synthetic data, explainability, and research results that point to more work needed in this field! Panel includes: - Maria-Gabriella Sarah, Strategy & Foresight at European Space Agency - ESA - Massimo C Comparini, Managing Director at Leonardo Space -Mariella Graziano, Executive Director for Strategy at GMV in Space - Adam Greenstone, Counsel for Ethics at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Adam Abdin, Professor at CentraleSupélec - Christopher Geiger, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk at Lockheed Martin #IAC2024 #RiskManagement #ERM #Space

Last week at the #IAC International Astronautical Congress in Milan, I had the honor of contributing to a panel led by Maria-Gabriella Sarah, architect of ESA’s Strategic Risk Management Framework, on the transformative role of Generative AI in aerospace risk management. 🛸 As we confront growing challenges—from space debris to Earth security and the protection of space assets—AI is emerging as a crucial tool for shaping the future of sustainability and safety in space. ⏳ The discussion emphasized the potential of AI-powered frameworks like TRISM to enhance our ability to predict, manage, and mitigate risks with unprecedented foresight. Whether it’s safeguarding critical infrastructure or anticipating natural disasters, this new approach highlights the intersection of technology, sustainability, and strategic foresight. 🛰️ 🌌 ☄️ As we continue researching and developing these innovations, the message is clear: AI is not just a tool of convenience—it is an essential element in building a resilient and secure future, both in space and on Earth. This work is paving the way for smarter risk management strategies and a more sustainable future for all,  and I am proud to support ESA's efforts in driving these advancements forward! 🚀

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://lnkd.in/dFNtS7hS Global 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 is valued at USD 14.12 Billion in 2021 and expected to reach 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟑𝟒.𝟖𝟗 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 by 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 with the CAGR of 𝟏𝟑.𝟖𝟎% over the forecast period. 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: ANTRIX CORPORATION LIMITED Airbus Defence and Space Boeing Company Lockheed Martin Corp EUROCKOT Launch Services GmbH SpaceX United Launch Alliance (ULA) ARIANESPACE China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation Limited Spaceflight Industries STARSEM SA Rocket Lab ILS International Launch Services Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Orbital ATK Northrop Grumman UK Blue Origin Virgin Galactic Exolaunch Roscosmos ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization Sierra Nevada Corporation ABL Space Systems Relativity Space Firefly Aerospace Vector Launch Inc. Launcher PT Astra International Tbk Terran Orbital Corporation Skyrora Ltd Rocket Lab UK Space Norway Glavkosmos Thales Alenia Space IHI Aerospace NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

🚀 Hypersonic flight testing is coming to South Australia! 🌍✈️ Lot Fourteen’s Southern Launch and Hypersonix, a Queensland-based leader in hypersonic and scramjet technology, have signed an MoU to establish a hypersonic flight test bed in South Australia. This partnership solidifies SA’s growing reputation as a global aerospace hub, where hypersonic vehicles—capable of traveling over five times the speed of sound—will be tested at Southern Launch’s spaceports. By making hypersonic testing more accessible and cost-effective, this collaboration is set to unlock new possibilities for aerospace innovation. Think ultra-fast passenger flights and spacecraft deployment, with test flights potentially starting as early as 2025! 🚀 📷 L-R: Matt Hill CEO Hypersonix, Lloyd Damp CEO Southern Launch, South Australian Minister for Defence and Space Industries Stephen Mullighan MP, Matt Opie CEO Defence SA #AerospaceInnovation #HypersonicFlight #InnovationDistrict #LotFourteen

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://lnkd.in/dFNtS7hS Global 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 is valued at USD 14.12 Billion in 2021 and expected to reach 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟑𝟒.𝟖𝟗 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 by 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 with the CAGR of 𝟏𝟑.𝟖𝟎% over the forecast period. 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: ANTRIX CORPORATION LIMITED Airbus Defence and Space Boeing Company Lockheed Martin Corp EUROCKOT Launch Services GmbH SpaceX United Launch Alliance (ULA) ARIANESPACE China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation Limited Spaceflight Industries STARSEM SA Rocket Lab ILS International Launch Services Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Orbital ATK Northrop Grumman UK Blue Origin Virgin Galactic Exolaunch Roscosmos ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization Sierra Nevada Corporation ABL Space Systems Relativity Space Firefly Aerospace Vector Launch Inc. Launcher PT Astra International Tbk Terran Orbital Corporation Skyrora Ltd Rocket Lab UK Space Norway Glavkosmos Thales Alenia Space IHI Aerospace NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Complete Guide of "Hypersonic Flight" Download free sample PDF : (https://lnkd.in/d4jDbT7R) The Hypersonic Flight Market, valued at USD 796 million in 2023, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 5% from 2024 to 2032. This strong market growth is fueled by rapid technological advancements and rising demand across key sectors, including military, space exploration, and commercial aviation. Military applications, particularly the development of hypersonic weapons, are a major driver of this expansion. The market is segmented into hypersonic aircraft and hypersonic spacecraft. The hypersonic aircraft segment is projected to surpass USD 700 million in value by 2032. In 2023, North America led the global hypersonic flight market, commanding over 30% of the total share. This dominance, driven primarily by the United States, is attributed to the region's advanced aerospace innovation and defense technology capabilities. The U.S. spearheads hypersonic aircraft development, supported by significant investments from government entities like DARPA and NASA. These investments have cultivated a competitive landscape, fueling breakthroughs in hypersonic propulsion, avionics, and materials science. Key players such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman are at the forefront of this progress, leveraging their expertise and partnering with academic and research institutions to push the boundaries of hypersonic technology.

20 years ago Concorde flew for the last time! 20 years ago the dream of commercial supersonic flight ended! Newer generation never saw or experienced it. And here we are, with no major advancement in commercial airliners! This proves that monopolies and duopolies are bad for growth, progress, development, advancement, invention and innovation. That's exactly the case with the duopoly of the "Big Two" commercial airliner manufacturers i.e. Boeing & Airbus. They truly have become complacent and have stopped innovating! Now all hopes lie on NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lockheed Martin/Skunk Works - X-59 quiet supersonic project, and Boom Supersonic! #BringBackConcorde #boeing #airbus #nasa #lockheedmartin #concorde #aviationindustry #aviationhistory #aviationinnovation #aviation