July 2021
Collaboration and competition in lunar exploration
... exploration is not only attracting the interest of an increasing number of governments around the world but also the private sector, ranging from start-ups to large companies. All players are seeking to exploit the commercial potential of space...
September 2017
India’s dynamic ecosystem for space entrepreneurship
...), among others. Regulatory framework It has to be noted that India does have a defined framework for participation of the private sector in the commercial communications services realm. A SatCom policy was made almost two decades ago that allows...
September 2020
Commercial opportunities beyond Earth orbit
... at ways of further exploring the deep space environment. But what of commercial interests? As well as standalone private sector initiatives, there is potential for space technology and engineering companies to support government projects and develop...
March 2015
Congested, contested, and invested: of space debris, risky launches and private initiative
...space debris larger than four inches have appeared Other private sector initiatives, including commercial SSA data sources, are beginning...activity like never before, improved engagement with the private sector will be key in enabling the success of ...
18 May 2020
India opens its space industry to private firms and start-ups
... 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”, Sitharaman said, adding that “we will provide a predictable policy...
July 2017
Rapidly evolving space industry needs faster UN response
...: How to adequately regulate the so-called NewSpace movement so that commercial and business rationales remain thriving in private sector? How to address the future of space exploration visions such as colonisation of other planets or asteroid mining...
