April 2019
The changing economics of space
... the propulsion system cannot maintain the orbit or the spacecraft’s position in the orbit. The economics of space are changing and space has an opportunity to become more adaptable to market demand Satellite operators themselves acknowledge that...
January 2018
Creating a viable cislunar economy
... circumstance with gloom and foresee an eventual collapse of society. Others are hard at work on the third great economic revolution - space and space resources. Compared to the finite and increasingly depleted Earth, the resources available...
March 2015
On-orbit satellite servicing, insurance and lessons of Palapa B2 and Westar 6
... may one day change the economics of space access Much like the internet has changed the economics of broadcasting; on-orbit servicing may one day change the economics of space access as it could lead to assembly in space, either of larger structures...
June 2017
Space economics - industry trends and space investing
... can have a large impact on industry dynamics and the economics of space In addition to capital sources, space policy can have a large impact on industry dynamics and the economics of space. In recent years, the focus on using commercial elements for...
January 2018
Maximising the economic opportunities of deep space
... more than 100 astronomical units (AU) from Earth is well understood. However, for the foreseeable future, the economics of space resource mining will allow for relatively easy and inexpensive refuelling. This, coupled with gravity assists...
July 2014
The hypersonic grail: advances at DARPA, AFRL and beyond
.... Today the cost of launching payload to LEO is approximately $20,000 per kg. This high cost limits space missions and commerce due to economic constraints. For example, there is a strong desire for a manned mission to Mars, but at the current...
