August 2019
The next us – our evolution in deep space
... themselves; we can only assist them by being aware of who they are and providing them with the tools to meet the challenges they will encounter when being themselves. We need to begin preparations for space travel differently. First...
November 2019
Strategic role of government in space commercialisation
... periodically on this metric. Ultimately, our report found that a strategic investment fund may not be the best approach to address the challenges facing the space sector. Government support for those companies whose products will take longer than...
March 2021
Eyes on the prize
... companies to sponsor other prizes. Given the scale of the challenge prizes proposed and the wider economic mission, it is unlikely they would deliver the ambitious advances we need without the lion’s share of funding coming from central...
June 2022
Space activities and space debris - finding an ethical balance
... interest of private organisations that plan to launch thousands of new satellites in the coming years, the challenges posed by orbital debris require the full attention of industry players and policymakers alike. Increasing volumes of man-made...
October 2024
Simplicity is the space industry’s secret weapon
... development processes. Fixing tangible objects in space is barely possible, as of today, and the challenge is compounded by the fact that humans are involved. So these challenges aren’t just technical; they are cultural. Every success is built upon...
September 2025
AI cybersecurity - challenges in space
... that input data is genuine and unaltered is non-negotiable. The challenge lies in implementing these verification measures efficiently within the resource constraints of space-based platforms, most notably bandwidth and processing power. Security...
