February 2020
Debunking the myths on space patents
... discipline and courage, but it can be expensive. Early 20th century transatlantic ships serve as a metaphor for the space start-up ecosystem, in that a good business model demands technology, resources and labour, including a good captain and a crew...
April 2021
Space industry trends in the pandemic
... above in mind, it is possible to identify a number of key industry trends expected for 2021. A summary of these trends follows. Space start-up AST & Science is going public through a merger with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). Its...
January 2023
China’s space ambitions fuel defence spending and global innovation
... more recently satellite internet infrastructure, the development of which is being driven by policy guidance. Many leading Chinese space start-ups are spinoffs from state-owned entities or have significant state heritage from two major state...
06 February 2020
Scottish space firm flies to Silicon Valley with Heathrow support
... seeking funding for international trade missions and foreign market research. Responsive Access, part of a growing number of space sector start-up firms emerging throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK, is focused on simplifying access...
December 2018
Coffee roasting in space
...rovers, planetary probes and human exploration aboard the International Space Station (ISS) - have become commonplace. Now, at the dawn of the NewSpace era, we are starting to see innovative new business opportunities, such as asteroid mining, debris...
05 February 2020
Australia's first space incubator seeks global applicants for 2020 program
... Australia) and Aeon (by Lookinglass) (South Australia). Each received funding, workshops, mentoring and introductions to the Australian space industry as well as a world-class workspace for the duration of the program. Working closely with the ICC...