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An out of this world announcement: We’re excited to share that GyroPlant has officially started working with the European Space Agency - ESA UK Business Incubation Centre based at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus! During our 18-month incubation period, we’ll be joining a number of innovative space companies to develop our technology ready for launch into space in the near future. Cultivating plants in space is not as far off as you think - with the next NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration manned-mission to the moon’s surface due in 2027 (#Artemis III), and a planned lunar base not long after - there is a need to develop resilient and reliable growing technology so that fresh food and Biological Life Support Systems can sustain human life beyond Earth. To advance into space, we’ll be building on our collaborations with leading academic institutions in the space realm, such as the University of North Dakota. Get in touch if you want to be part of our extra-planetary hydroponic journey! Thank you Interstellar Lab, Gil Cauthorn, Haley Boles and Lauren Fell for your support. #ESA #Space #Earth #DeepSpace #Exploration #STEM #GyroPlant

Our team recently had the pleasure of speaking with Bo Naasz, NASA’s Senior Technical ISAM and RPOC System Capability Lead, to explore how in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing are transforming the future of space operations. 🚀 Naasz shares how NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is bridging the gap between government initiatives and private-sector innovation, fostering collaboration through initiatives like COSMIC and the Space Technology Shortfall process to ensure the industry moves forward together. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eN3SwZnM #NASA #SpaceEconomy #CommercialSpace #SustainabilityInSpace

Challenges to business models in new space companies

🚀 Introducing EDEN Prime: Pioneering the Orbital Logistics Frontier 🚀 Today marks a pivotal moment for Future Space Architecture (FSA) as we unveil EDEN Prime — a spacecraft and a cornerstone for the emerging space economy. EDEN Prime is designed as a general-purpose orbital logistic spacecraft, setting the stage for a vibrant economy where goods, resources, and an entire supply chain are seamlessly managed and operated in orbit. With EDEN Prime, we're envisioning and actively constructing the infrastructure for an orbital logistics network that supports true Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) and Lunar B2B operations. FSA aims to decentralize the space economy, open doors to frontier entrepreneurial ecosystems, and ensure access is no longer a barrier to innovation in space. Our mission is more than a leap forward; it's a leap into the future of space commerce, logistics, and exploration. WE also invite you to read our '#MasterPLAN, which outlines our mission, goals and how we plan to achieve them: https://lnkd.in/eWGGB_xP Special thanks to Florian Doetzer and the entire TUM Venture Labs Aerospace team for believing in the transformative potential of FSA and welcoming us into their dynamic ecosystem. Collaborations like these are the backbone of groundbreaking innovation. As we initiate this milestone, FSA is on the lookout for visionary investors and exceptional talent to join us on this journey. Together, we can unlock the limitless potential of space for innovation, business, and beyond. The future is not just above us—it's among us. Let's build it together. #SpaceEconomy #OrbitalLogistics #EDENPrime #InnovationInSpace #JoinUs #spacex Blue Origin SpaceX VAST NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory European Space Agency - ESA German Aerospace Center (DLR) DLR Institute of Structures and Design Technical University of Munich Sierra Space The Exploration Company Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA Neutron Star Systems DE GmbH Obruta Redwire Space ispace, inc. Orbit Fab Axiom Space International Space University Airbus Defence and Space Brett Adcock Franz von Holzhausen Brent Sherwood Arne Rost Gisela Detrell MaryLiz Bender Laurie Leshin Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne Chris Hadfield Bret Johnsen gwynne shotwell Matt Ondler Derek Hassmann Daniel Faber

We could be entering a renaissance for human spaceflight research, as a record number of private citizens head to space — and as scientists improve techniques for gathering data on these intrepid test subjects.  A sign that the renaissance is imminent appeared earlier this week, when the journal Nature published a cache of papers detailing […] https://lnkd.in/g4gna9Mh #Fintech #Africanfintech #TechnologyAndGrowth #MakingAnImpact #SocietalChanges #TheFutureIsHere #AdvancementInTechnology #entrepreneur #FintechNews #FintechSolutions #business #GlobalTrade #ConnectingGreenTalent #bigdata #innovation #artificialIntelligence

🚀 Missions We Love: Launching into the Future with NASA 🚀 At PBG Consulting, we're passionate about projects that push the boundaries of human knowledge and innovation. That's why we're thrilled to be working alongside NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, supporting their groundbreaking research and development initiatives. Here are just a few of the missions we love: ✨Empowering scientists and researchers with cutting-edge tools and technologies. ✨Advancing scientific discovery through data-driven insights and innovative solutions. ✨Creating a more sustainable future for our planet and beyond. ✨Fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among the brightest minds in science and technology. 🚀 The Future is Bright: We're committed to empowering the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators, using our expertise to unlock the full potential of human+AI collaboration. #PBG #NASA #Science #ResearchAndDevelopment #Innovation #TechForGood #MissionDriven

🚨 Concerning Developments for NASA’s Commercial Space Partners Just days after the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration LEO Microgravity Strategy Workshop, where we discussed the bright future of science, exploration-enabling technologies, and commercial LEO infrastructure, this article from Ars Technica highlights troubling news about one of NASA’s key commercial partners facing severe financial challenges. This is not a good start as we work toward building a sustainable commercial space ecosystem. The success of NASA’s LEO goals depends on the stability and innovation of its commercial partners. Challenges like this raise important questions about the viability of current commercial partnerships and the resilience of the emerging LEO economy. As a community, we need to address these issues head-on to ensure that space life sciences, research, and in-space manufacturing can thrive in this new era of space exploration. What are your thoughts on how we can navigate these challenges to ensure a robust and sustainable future for commercial space? #LEOStrategy #NASA #CommercialSpace #InSpaceManufacturing #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #SpaceChallenges https://lnkd.in/g3aZJTQV

As we venture into uncharted territory, there is a remarkable opportunity for healthcare startups to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of space health... Our newly launched space health accelerator program SPACE-H is open to GLOBAL pre-seed and seed-stage companies developing solutions that support human health and performance for space exploration and eventual habitation and/or that are manufactured in space to support health on Earth– From AI for System Level Autonomy, and Synthetic Data, Computational Biology, to Medical Devices, Sensors, Pharmaceuticals, and Biomedical Technologies. The 13-week virtual program is entirely free, and equity is not required in exchange for participation. Selected companies will receive individualized mentorship from Starburst and mentors, guidance for developing their solutions for use in space from space health subject matter experts, exposure to a network of over 2,000 external funders and investors in the A&D industry, insight into the ways that entrepreneurs can work with NASA and other space organizations, and more. Learn more about the challenge and program topics, and apply for the inaugural cohort through the link below! cc: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Translational Research Institute for Space Health, Microsoft, Elizabeth Reynolds, François Chopard, Jacob Squire, Kate Ludicrum #SPACEH #accelerator #spacehealth #biotech #dualuse #technology #startup #entrepreneur #founder #innovation

Starburst Aerospace is excited to launch our new Space-H program with our fantastic partners as we continue to advance our mission to support the entrepreneur, grow the dual-use innovation ecosystem, and play our part in sustaining American technology leadership. Elizabeth Reynolds, Starburst US Managing Director, elaborates below on the importance of biotech advancements to human spaceflight. However, the impact of this program will go well beyond human spaceflight. Biotechnology is one of 14 critical technologies identified by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and an Office of Strategic Capital investment priority. Biotech breakthroughs in support of space exploration have the potential to significantly increase readiness, improve conditions on Earth, and help preserve our way of life. Leveraging biological advancements could result in new ways to support energy conversion and storage, life saving treatments for Service Members, and protections against pandemic and other manmade or natural biological threats, among other benefits. We are excited to be on the front lines of this important effort. 

With the recent news about Axiom Space’ challenges, many have expressed concern and surprise. While #concern is warranted there is IMO no surprise for the following reasons: 1. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Role in #Commercialization: While NASA has made efforts to encourage commercialization, there's still a tendency to hold onto its traditional role as the central decision-maker. This can slow down the transition from a NASA-centric ecosystem to a vibrant, #market-driven commercial space sector. To fully support commercialization, there is a need for NASA to adopt a more hands-off approach, enabling commercial partners to take the lead in driving innovation and growth while setting in place clear commercial #metrics on aggressive #timelines! 2. Stagnant Business Models: Since 2012, the space sector's business model has remained focused on competing for large NASA contracts, rather than on developing agile, revenue-generating commercial ventures. When I first evaluated #ISS commercialization, there was no clear definition or serious plan for how commercialization should unfold, and even now, the focus on winning big contracts seems to persist, potentially stifling broader commercial growth. True commercialization will require a shift toward more flexible, market-driven business models. NASA needs to stop running and rerunning planning workshops that lead to nowhere and start getting in place an actionable and fully accountable plan. 3. Skill Gaps and Internal Challenges: A key factor limiting NASA's ability to lead effective commercialization is the #gap in #workforce training and collaboration. Many high-level managers transition quickly into the commercial sector without significantly changing their approach or adding value to commercial operations. Creating #sustainable commercial success will depend on cultivating a workforce that is skilled not just in technical expertise, but also in fostering collaboration and pragmatic business approaches. NASA needs to stop reusing civil servants with zero business acumen and experience in key commercialization positions!! Historically both #microgravity R&D and #inspace-manufacturing have seen their peaks and fallouts and while the value is there very few really understand how to do it pragmatically and how to do it right! Those are also usually the ones both nasa and commercial station leaders ignore or exclude because their narrative is different and while it is authentically meant to help it is also what they don’t want to hear! So unless everyone in full awareness is committed to do the right thing and have an open mind to listen to unpleasant and uncomfortable perspectives it will be hard to get to success on a TEN YEARS timeline that we so desperately need!