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As launches to space become more frequent and private spaceports are planned across the globe, how must launchers and regulators work to ensure both range safety and public safety? 🚀 How do authorizing bodies operate in vastly different environments, such as government-owned complexes in the United States versus Rocket Lab’s private launch range in New Zealand? 🌏 To answer these and other launch safety questions, Colleen Stover talked to Robert Unverzagt, Principal Director of Civil & Commercial Launch Projects at The Aerospace Corporation and Nick Pearson Rocket Lab’s Manager of Safety & Regulatory Operations. 🎧 Watch The Space Policy Show to learn more: https://lnkd.in/egjMNvWE

In the latest SIPRI Conversation, Stephanie Blenckner speaks with researchers Lauriane Héau and Kolja Brockmann about the rise of the #NewSpace industry and its dual-use tech, highlighting risks of missile proliferation. They discuss the role of the Missile Technology Control Regime (#MTCR) and findings from their latest pilot study mapping 500+ NewSpace companies across 84 countries. Discover potential next steps and key recommendations ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dPBZFSVc

If you want to hear more about the work that Kolja Brockmann and I have been doing on the expansion of #NewSpace and what this means for export controls 🚀

Welcome Orbotic Systems Inc to #CommercialSpaceWeek as a sponsor! Make sure you visit them at the SpaceCom | 51st Space Congress & Space Mobility Conference & Expo Jan. 28-30, 2025 in #Orlando! Register at https://lnkd.in/exsj4rDD About Orbotic Systems Orbotic Systems was formed to address the growing threat of space debris. After investigating solutions from both a business and technical perspective, Orbotic Systems was born. The goal of Orbotic Systems is to safely advance human progress in space with innovative business methods and new #technology. Orbotic Systems was designated a top ten #satellite solution provider in 2021 by Aerospace & Defense Review. The D3 was one of the five winners in the #aerospace category of the 2021, "Create the Future Contest." #SpaceCom #SpaceMobility #Commercialspaceweek #spaceindustry #Spacedefence #spaceeconomy #spacedebris #SpaceExploration

https://lnkd.in/erWeurAf I do like my job! I get to work with the smartest and most capable people and do the most interesting things. Here we see the heart of a new concept that I call a Fugacious Thrust Deflector. Deorbiting a satellite at the end of its life can be surprisingly difficult, but it's becoming more and more necessary. As my colleague Jeff Lang puts it, "It's like camping, if you pack it in, you've got to pack it out.". With this invention, all you need to do is point your satellite in the right direction. This does the rest - it spins your satellite up for spin-stabilized flight, then it provides the deorbit impulse, and without the mass or complication of a Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system. Like most of my concepts, it's surprisingly simple.

Meet the British ‘space inspectors’ working for a safe blast-off. The UK could soon become the go-to European destination for space missions. As the UK aerospace regulator, we’re making sure that, despite reaching for the stars, companies have their feet planted firmly on the ground. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRMjfaum

#CTPcraft and CTP related missions will never be postponed due to 'coolant leaks' or 'external pressurization' issues that routinely plague rocket-based missions. 'Why' we are still using only rockets to reach space is truly beyond me - while #newscience and vision are ignored. We'll NEVER attain practical multiplanetary civilization using rockets. Ever. We need to go next level. This is 'what' CTP is for. #newspace #newspacevision #futurespace #newpropulsion #propulsion #CTP

Great Step ahead Boom Supersonic! Reaction Engines has emerged as a frontrunner in the burgeoning field of hypersonic technology. Their emphasis on advancing hypersonic engines reflects a strategic focus on achieving even greater speeds in travel. Through their dedicated HVX program, Reaction Engines is actively pursuing innovative solutions for both defense and commercial applications. While the prospect of widespread hypersonic travel remains speculative, Reaction Engines stands out as a leading contender in this realm. #aviation #aviationindustry #futureofaviation

Dear all, you will find OLM - Orbital Launch Means at LarioSpace 2024, being speaker on 23rd April and panelist too with our CEO Alberto D. regarding the upcoming ecosystem of LEO launches and ground operations, with focus on regulatory framework. Let's talk together!

The ability to rapidly re-constitute space-based capabilities or re-supply time-sensitive cargo at precise locations on-orbit or terrestrially is currently an underdeveloped capability.