...a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar head start to SpaceX. That decision broke the mold of NASA’s successful commercial space programs by putting an end to meaningful competition for years to come. It also eliminated the benefits of utilizing the broad...
... launcher and satellite database. About the authors Alan Perera-Webb is a project and business development manager at Commercial Space Technologies (CST), London, UK. During his seven years at CST he has managed market, trajectory and facilities...
... for example, a recent report mandated by the French government [5] highlighted changes induced by the rise of the new commercial space sector and the need to adapt institutional practices. However, the level of readiness is far below what can...
... and Navigation Experiment), which will aid NASA’s Artemis programme, is being overseen by Advanced Space LLC, a leading commercial space solutions company. Launching on an Electron rocket and deploying from Rocket Lab’s Photon spacecraft platform...
...operating on a regular cadence is essential. The objectives will also guide the development of requirements for future commercial space stations that will support NASA’s missions, while reducing risk for human missions to Mars, preserving operational...
...and quality assurance software. This diversity is a testament to the vast reach and influence of the rapidly growing commercial space sector.” Calspan, a world-class independent engineering services and testing company has been supporting initiatives...