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**Exciting News Within the Space Industry** The announcement of Bridgit Mendler's new venture, Northwood Space, has generated a buzz within the space industry. Bridgit's focus on ground stations signifies a shift towards enhancing the infrastructure crucial for space exploration. **Prediction for the Future** As Northwood Space gains traction and innovation in ground station technology increases, we can expect significant advancements in space data management. - This focus on overlooked aspects of space infrastructure will shape the future of space technology and exploration. **General Commentary on the News** It is exciting to see individuals like Bridgit Mendler entering the space industry with impactful initiatives. - The attention to detail in addressing overlooked areas demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to space technology.

Vast is going to Space. The trick is to make the economics work to stay there.... I believe in destinations. There is potential for multiple new businesses in this environment. What will be the grand business model that connects the dots in the microgravity economy?

Really great overview of the space industry here in Maine. Payload reached out to us and the Maine Space Grant Consortium for the article.

This is a superb video showcasing the work of Axiom Space and the first privately owned space factory. Hopefully, they will find more ways to improve the living situation up there. Many of the offworld living situations (and potential solutions) are described in my book “Creature Comforts in Space.” https://lnkd.in/gaepx8mX

Rich Julien and Right Honourable Yvonne E. Gamble spoke on National Technology Alliance Podcast "Space Commercialization Getting Someone Else to Pay For It". Moderated by Jonathan Jakischa Senior Manager: Open Innovation Programs | TechConnect/TechConnect Ventures Division The commercialization of space is the growing involvement of private companies in the development and exploration of space. Some ways that the government supports the commercialization of space include: NASA's mission is to encourage the commercial use of space, and they do this by ensuring that their contractors and partners have the maximum legal rights to their investments. NASA also funds a variety of commercial space initiatives. Federal support: The U.S. government supports the development of new vehicles, launch infrastructure, and vehicle technologies. However, the government does not directly subsidize the commercial space transportation industry. Deregulation: Federal deregulation has helped the U.S. commercial space sector flourish. #spacecommercialization #datainspace #inspacemamufacturing #spacetechinvestment #leoinvestments https://lnkd.in/gaSEz5Xy

"Concepts that were constrained by launch costs a decade ago can now be considered seriously, including the construction of space habitats," writes Peter Hague for Quillette. https://lnkd.in/gwcrczgH

𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗫 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The race to develop sustainable habitats in Earth's orbit is advancing rapidly, with SpaceX and Vast at the forefront. As NASA prepares to decommission the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030, commercial ventures like Vast's Haven-1 are stepping up. Planned for launch in 2025 via SpaceX's Falcon 9, Haven-1 aims to offer a sleek, minimalist design, prioritizing the astronaut experience. With retired NASA astronaut Andrew J. Feustel advising its development, Haven-1’s futuristic capsule contrasts with the ISS’s cluttered laboratory. Innovative features like fire-resistant maple wood veneer and space-saving designs highlight the capsule's vision to balance aesthetics with functionality. The capsule’s small, streamlined construction accelerates the timeline compared to the massive ISS, which required 42 separate flights. Haven-1 showcases the future of commercial space travel, offering a glimpse into the next era of space habitation. The move towards commercial space stations is not only reshaping space travel but also creating opportunities for private sector growth in space technology. Companies like SpaceX and Vast are poised to redefine how humans live and work in space, pushing the boundaries of human progress both on Earth and beyond. This project symbolizes a major shift towards private space innovation, with commercial firms taking the lead in building sustainable space infrastructure. As these new habitats come online, the future of human space exploration will rely heavily on the collaboration between government agencies like NASA and private companies like SpaceX and Vast. #SpaceX #spacetravel https://lnkd.in/gYvRfh9Z

While we think of space as separate from time, time appears to emerge from space. In mystical or out-of-body experiences, time sometimes halts, while space remains, albeit in a modified form—often with a 360-degree perspective but still fundamentally three-dimensional. For now, we’ll set aside time, treating space as the foundational structure from which time will eventually arise, shaped by the expansion and contraction of spatial volumes. https://lnkd.in/grTsDKPt

Hear from Jacki Cortese, Senior Director of Civil Space, Blue Origin, on the key factors to growing a sustainable space economy. "The most vital element of the space economy is the people. Think of the technologies, the facilities, the factories, the money, but the most important thing is the people that are making all of this happen." - Jacqueline Cortese Whether your focus is on the moon or LEO, during 2024 ASCEND we take a deep dive into the prospects, opportunities, challenges, and cost drivers for the growing use of space. Learn how you can prosper in the space economy; secure your seat today and save up to 25% on registration by 10 June. https://bit.ly/3R6e0sg #AIAA #ascendspace