September 2020
Commercial opportunities beyond Earth orbit
.... SpaceX recently succeeded in the Falcon-9 launch of astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), the return of the reusable rocket, and then the return of the Dragon capsule - all massive achievements. However, could the much stronger...
June 2015
Great expectations: launch markets, SpaceX, China, and other new players
... come if it manages to utilise the technology behind reusable rockets. If it can successfully do so, launch costs will...for sure. If SpaceX cannot master the technology required for reusable rockets, then other providers will have a fighting chance. If...
October 2015
Green cosmonautics: an ideal to strive for
...green space technology prototypes and ideas are:6 Minimisation of Earth-based cosmic infrastructure (ECI) areas Development of reusable rockets and one-stage, multi-environment launch vehicles Taking non-functioning spacecraft out of orbit At Aerojet...
November 2021
Space insurance and the future of risk management
... industry segments. However, our industry is based on risk and would never move forward without looking forward. As reusable rockets, 3D-printed engines, software-defined satellites and commercial space station supply missions become the norm, the...
February 2019
The Space Elevator – an alternative path to space?
... power or habitats will require either thousands of reusable rockets or one scaled-up space elevator. Transport economics... [6]. The additional landing equipment hauled up with reusable rockets decreases payload further. Landing more than the first...
29 March 2017
SpaceX set to reuse rocket for the first time on Friday
..., chief technology officer for SES, a satellite operator based out of Luxembourg, also has a vested interest in reusable rocket technology. “Having been the first commercial satellite operator to launch with SpaceX back in 2013, we are excited...
