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Investing in space feels a lot like my days in the National Football League (NFL) it’s all about teamwork, chasing big goals and not being afraid to go for it. Looking at the Polaris Dawn mission – a private crew aiming to do the first-ever spacewalk - it’s a bold, risky move that takes guts, collaboration, and trust in your team, just like on the field. Being on the board of Starfighters Space means pushing boundaries and embracing the challenge of the unknown. Space is the ultimate “go big or go home” scenario – the rewards are huge, but you’ve got to be all in. Just like in sports, you don’t always know how it’ll turn out, but you have to play hard because that’s how you get to the win. Fortuna Investments #commericalspace #investments #Space

🚀 The cost of sending #payloads to space has dropped dramatically over the years, as shown in this chart. Thanks to innovations from companies like SpaceX, the cost per kilogram of space payloads has decreased tenfold over the past decade! Just compare #Falcon9 and #Starship to older rockets like the Space Shuttle—there’s a clear trend. What’s exciting is that soon, we’ll see even more private companies in the mix—some of which are already being led by friends and colleagues I interviewed or met in the last 3 years at #EuRoC and other events. They’re working on innovative space projects, pushing the boundaries of affordable access to space. I’m also super fortunate to have the support of 🔺Dewesoft, whose cutting-edge #DAQ systems have long been trusted by these pioneering companies for their test and measurement needs. It’s amazing to see how their tools are playing a role in this new era of spaceflight! The future looks bright! 🌍✨ #SpaceEconomy #Rocketry #EuRoC #FutureOfSpace #DEWESoft #TestAndMeasurement #SpaceTech

The Falcon 9 rocket, developed by SpaceX, is a remarkable feat of engineering and innovation in the realm of space transportation. It's a two-stage rocket that has the capability to carry both cargo and crew into Earth orbit and beyond, with the first stage being equipped with nine powerful Merlin engines. These engines are fueled by liquid oxygen and rocket-grade kerosene, allowing the Falcon 9 to generate more than 1.7 million pounds of thrust at sea level. This rocket has been a game-changer in the world of space exploration, as it is partially reusable, which significantly reduces the cost of space access. One of the most impressive capabilities of the Falcon 9 is its ability to perform controlled descents and landings. After delivering its payload into orbit, the first stage of the Falcon 9 can return to Earth for a controlled landing, either on a drone ship or a landing pad. This is achieved through a combination of retro-propulsion and precise navigation. This feature has made the Falcon 9 a pioneer in reusable rocket technology, greatly reducing the cost of space launches. The Falcon 9 is also known for its versatility and reliability. It has been used to launch a variety of payloads, including satellites, the Dragon cargo spacecraft, and the Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts to the International Space Station. This rocket has demonstrated its capability to deliver payloads to a variety of orbits, from low Earth orbit to geostationary transfer orbit. In summary, the Falcon 9 rocket is a versatile, reliable, and cost-effective launch vehicle that has revolutionized space transportation. Its ability to deliver payloads to a variety of orbits, combined with its reusability, makes it a significant achievement in the history of spaceflight. https://lnkd.in/d25TUpwh

More exciting news! 🚀 Paladin Space has been awarded the $100,000 Seed-Start grant from the South Australian Government to demonstrate our novel debris capture technology in a lab environment early next year. We are also excited to announce that this project also involves collaborative research with Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) to develop ML debris image processing capability that we will showcase during the demonstration! Read more in the official press release from the Deputy Premier, Honourable Susan Close MP, and the Honourable Stephen Mullighan MP, South Australia's Treasurer and Minister for Defence and Space Industries: https://lnkd.in/gVy3R_Pp As always, we would like to thank all of those organisations that made this possible and who have supported us in getting to this point: Department of State Development, South Australia - A New State of Mind, Innovation & Collaboration Centre, Main Sequence #cleanupspace #DebrisRemoval #PaladinSpace #SpaceTech #spacesustainability #DepartmentofStateDevelopment #SAGov #Adelaide

Who would have thought this was real - Space Cleaners? There’s a growing market for startups that clean up junk, or at least, the kind that orbits in space. Earth’s orbit is huge, but it’s home to a lot of debris that can interfere with a $300 billion space economy that provides the world with communications, weather information and global positioning information. And the issue is increasingly pressing with more and more satellites in the sky. On Sunday, orbital services startup Astroscale launched a satellite that will assess an abandoned upper stage rocket about the size of a tractor trailer. Then, a second mission with a spacecraft equipped with robotic arms will shove the debris toward Earth’s atmosphere, where it will harmlessly burn up. If successful, it would be the first time anyone has accomplished such a feat. https://lnkd.in/dVcAqFEe

I want to take a moment to congratulate John Baum, one of our esteemed advisors at Fortify Ventures, who is on the mission team for Polaris Dawn — the latest groundbreaking SpaceX operation. Early this morning, four astronauts embarked on a mission that will include the first-ever commercial spacewalk and take them farther than anyone has been since the Apollo missions. This isn’t just a win for John and the incredible Polaris Dawn team—it’s a testament to the limitless potential of the aerospace industry and the bold visionaries behind it. Space isn’t just the final frontier; it’s a new frontier for innovation, defense, and economic growth. At Fortify Ventures, we believe that space exploration holds the key to solving some of the greatest challenges of our time, from resource scarcity to technological advancement. Congrats again to John Baum and the entire SpaceX team for pushing the boundaries of human achievement. Your courage and ingenuity inspire us all. #SpaceX #PolarisDawn #Innovation #Aerospace #FortifyVentures #NewFrontiers #SpaceExploration #NationalSecurity

https://lnkd.in/gcAa_9jg Space Logistics Market size was valued at USD 5.32 Bn. in 2023 and the total Space Logistics revenue is expected to grow by 18.3 % from 2024 to 2030, reaching nearly USD 17.26 Bn. The space logistics market is highly competitive, with a mix of established players and new entrants striving for market share. These companies offer a range of space logistics services, including satellite launches, spacecraft development and manufacturing, and astronaut transportation. #SpaceLogistics #MarketGrowth #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #FutureTech

Your weekly space news round-up 🚀 🌑 Featuring: Intuitive Machines lands on the moon in historic first for a U.S. company Varda Space Industries capsule lands in Utah Astroscale successfully launches world’s first debris inspection spacecraft, ADRAS-J US finalises proposed direct-to-smartphone regulatory framework Via Satellite's 10 hottest satellite companies in 2024

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These men will create history by traveling to space from India for the first time. - Gp Capt Ajit Krishnan - Gp Capt Prashanth Nair - Gp Capt Angad Pratap - Wg Cr Shubhanshu Shukla These four pilots have completed their one-year training course in Russia's Zvyozdny Gorodok city during the pandemic and are now based in a unit of Isro getting familiar with the intricacies of the Gaganyaan mission. With a launch date of 2025, the Gaganyaan project will prove that ISRO can launch humans into space and safely return them to Earth. With this, India will soon become the 4th country to launch a crewed spacecraft into space! #gaganyaanmission #spaceexploration #astronauts