October 2024
Space industry trajectory under the spotlight of cultural anthropology
... of me that yearns for voyages into the unknown. A restlessness creeps in, not unlike a restlessness I felt through the Covid-19 quarantine. As someone who has researched the space industry for several years now, who has engaged...
April 2025
Maximising returns to Earth - the infinite potential of space
... as global efforts to curb chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to protect the ozone layer, and the sudden return of wildlife during COVID-19 lockdowns as evidence of nature’s resilience. “When humans take the foot off the gas pedal of stupidity, Mother...
October 2025
Europe’s unified vision for space governance and growth
...instability. Acknowledging a shifting international landscape shaped by “conflict, strategic competition and the legacy of Covid-19”, Pedersen emphasised the importance of European responsibility and self-reliance, particularly in areas like security...
23 March 2020
OneWeb launches 34 more satellites amid bankruptcy concerns
... another,” CEO Adrian Steckel said in a statement following liftoff. "In these unprecedented times following the global outbreak of Covid-19, people around the world find themselves trying to continue their lives and work online. We see the...
15 April 2020
Successful test clears the way for Virgin Orbit's first-ever launch
... globe right now, Virgin Orbit have had to contend with the limitations imposed upon them by the Covid-19 pandemic. “We’ve made major changes to our plans, our work spaces, our procedures, and our schedules in order...
18 May 2020
India opens its space industry to private firms and start-ups
India is opening up its space agency facilities to allow private firms and startups to build satellites and rockets announced Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. “Indian private sector will be a co-traveller in India’s space journey”, ...
