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Paper: From Space Debris to NEO, Some of the Major Challenges for the Space Sector (2020) #SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space

Great report on the trillion dollar opportunity New Space offers. Investors have been getting cold feet as they move to the next shiny thing and notice that many space companies that went public not only failed to increase their valuation but actually saw valuations sliced by 50 and even 80%! That said, space is still an incredible investment. It is not a get rich quick industry. It takes time, failure is the norm, and it can take more than a few attempts to get things right. But in the next 10 years the space industry will mint its fair share of millionaires.

SpaceWERX, in partnership with Space Safari, is pleased to announce the 19 awardees of the 2023 SpaceWERX Tactically Responsive Space Challenge! The TacRS Challenge generates cutting-edge ideas and state-of-the-art capabilities that will enable the United States Space Force to more rapidly and flexibly respond to emerging on-orbit threats by 2026. “The TacRS Challenge SBIR Direct to Phase II contracts are going to propel the U.S. Space Force toward future responsive and dynamic space operations,” said Col Erik Stockham, USSF Space Systems Command (SSC/SZA). “The future of space power requires capabilities that can respond to adversary action on tactical timelines. These innovative small businesses are developing groundbreaking approaches to employ space capabilities when and where it counts.” “The TacRS SpaceWERX Challenge shows how impactful the collaboration with our mission owners can be. We’re thrilled to have supported the TacRS program team on what is clearly going to be an impressive cohort of companies and technologies.” said Lt. Col. Vinny Pande, Chief of SpaceWERX Ventures. 232 companies submitted 302 proposals in response to the TacRS Open Innovation Challenge in Aug., a SBIR solicitation open to innovators from industry, academia, and government with solutions to solve identified problems. SpaceWERX will award up to $1.7M to each of the below SBIR Phase II companies, totaling $32.3M with a 15-month period-of-performance. ◾ Agile Space Industries, Inc. ◾ Apex Technology, Inc. ◾ Argo Space Corp. ◾ Circle Optics, Inc. ◾ Gravitics, Inc. ◾ Impulse Space, Inc. (two awards) ◾ K2 Space Corporation ◾ Map Large, Inc. ◾ PickNik, Inc. ◾ Portal Space Systems Inc. ◾ SCOUT Inc. ◾ Space Rig Systems Inc. ◾ Starfish Space ◾ Ten One Aerospace, LLC ◾ True Anomaly, Inc. ◾ Turion Space Corp. ◾ Varda Space Industries ◾ Xtenti, LLC Join us in congratulating our TacRS awardees! . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #TacRS #SpaceWERXChallenge #funding #award #orbit #space #technology #innovation

Congratulations to all! SpaceWERX, in partnership with Space Safari, has announced the 19 awardees of the 2023 SpaceWERX Tactically Responsive Space Challenge! The TacRS Challenge will generate cutting-edge ideas and state-of-the-art capabilities to enable the United States Space Force to more rapidly and flexibly respond to emerging on-orbit threats by 2026. “The TacRS Challenge SBIR Direct to Phase II contracts are going to propel the U.S. Space Force toward future responsive and dynamic space operations,” said Col Erik Stockham, USSF Space Systems Command (SSC/SZA). “The future of space power requires capabilities that can respond to adversary action on tactical timelines. These innovative small businesses are developing groundbreaking approaches to employ space capabilities when and where it counts.” “The TacRS SpaceWERX Challenge shows how impactful the collaboration with our mission owners can be. We’re thrilled to have supported the TacRS program team on what is clearly going to be an impressive cohort of companies and technologies.” said Lt. Col. Vinny Pande, Chief of SpaceWERX Ventures. 232 companies submitted 302 proposals in response to the TacRS Open Innovation Challenge in Aug., a SBIR solicitation open to innovators from industry, academia, and government with solutions to solve identified problems. SpaceWERX will award up to $1.7M to each of the below SBIR Phase II companies, totaling $32.3M with a 15-month period-of-performance. ◾ Agile Space Industries, Inc. ◾ Apex Technology, Inc. ◾ Argo Space Corp. ◾ Circle Optics, Inc. ◾ Gravitics Inc, Inc. ◾ Impulse Space, Inc. (two awards) ◾ K2 Space Corporation ◾ Map Large, Inc. ◾ PickNik, Inc. ◾ Portal Space Systems Inc. ◾ SCOUT Inc. ◾ Space Rig Systems Inc. ◾ Starfish Space ◾ Ten One Aerospace, LLC ◾ True Anomaly, Inc. ◾ Turion Space Corp. ◾ Varda Space Industries ◾ Xtenti, LLC Congratulations to our TacRS awardees! #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #TacRS #SpaceWERXChallenge #funding #award #orbit #space #technology #innovation

Awardees: ◾ Agile Space Industries, Inc.◾ Apex Technology, Inc.◾ Argo Space Corp.◾ Circle Optics, Inc.◾ Gravitics, Inc.◾ Impulse Space, Inc. (two awards) ◾ K2 Space Corporation◾ Map Large, Inc.◾ PickNik, Inc.◾ Portal Space Systems Inc.◾ SCOUT Inc.◾ Space Rig Systems Inc.◾ Starfish Space◾ Ten One Aerospace, LLC ◾ True Anomaly, Inc. ◾ Turion Space Corp.◾ Varda Space Industries ◾ Xtenti, LLC "SpaceWERX19 of the 2023 SpaceWERX TacRS Challenge generates cutting-edge ideas and state-of-the-art capabilities that will enable the United States Space Force to more rapidly and flexibly respond to emerging on-orbit threats by 2026."

🌐 Middle East Space Monitor update: Day 2 of World Space Business Week #WSBW Martijn Blanken at the helm of Neo Space Group - a Public Investment Fund (PIF) entity, painted the picture of the makings of a national champion and future leader in the global space economy. The focus for the next 12 months will be on acquisitions, organic growth, and talent development. Supported by allies like aramco Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) and وكالة الفضاء السعودية | Saudi Space Agency NeoSpace Group is building upon the Saudi Arabia’s space ecosystem across satellite communications, PNT, and geospatial sectors while attracting top talent to the Kingdom 🇸🇦 Martijn reinforced Saudi Arabia’s #Vision2030 driving investment in emerging sectors including aerospace and space to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Stay tuned for more exclusive content from World Space Business Week, an event by Novaspace (Merger of Euroconsult & SpaceTec Partners) in media partnership with the Middle East Space Monitor! #SpaceEconomy #SaudiSpace #Innovation #PNT #Geospatial #SatelliteCommunications #NeoSpaceGroup #Aramco

"Europe's own path towards autonomous access to space must be based in cooperation and investment in disruptive technologies. By joining our forces, knowledge, and experience, we can create innovative solutions, positioning ourselves one step ahead to tackle the challenges of sustainability and competitiveness in the global market."   A summary of our participation in the European Space Conference, in the words of Xavier Llairo. Thanks to the panel participants Christoph Kautz Toni Tolker-Nielsen Christian Hauglie-Hanssen Stella Guillen Yohann Leroy, and thanks Jack Schickler for guiding such a nurturing conversation.   We conclude the 16th #EuropeanSpaceConf with many interesting insights and look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible in the #space industry.

America’s nascent commercial space industry is ever-growing. This article brings to light some tough lines of thinking that we as logisticians need to begin to ponder on and plan for!

#Türkiye achieves a milestone with its inaugural #astronaut in space! 🌌 🚀 In my latest analysis, I delve into the evolving #spacerace, spotlighting Türkiye's position and the significance of its national space program. See: https://lnkd.in/d38hwU3g

In his recent blog, David shares that the successes and lessons learned on one space program can inform and assist another. Find how out by giving it a quick read: https://bit.ly/4spaceray #FutureOfSpace #SpaceMissions