Space Mobility Conference & Expo’s Post

The United States Space Force aims to create more resilient space systems able to withstand and rapidly recover from potential attacks in orbit. A recent analysis finds that in contrast to past practices favoring larger, more complex and exquisite systems, the Space Force is now aggressively pursuing proliferated networks of simpler and cheaper spacecraft, an influx of commercially derived satellite assets, and increased leveraging of services provided by private space companies. Traditional space defense contractors, also known as old space, must adapt, otherwise, others will take over.

Airbus Defence and Space has been selected ✅ by the European Space Agency - ESA to design and build the ☀️ space weather forecasting satellite Vigil 🛰️, the first operational mission in ESA’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Space Safety Programme (S2P). The spacecraft will give vital extra warning 🚨 to Earth about incoming solar storms and coronal mass ejections which can potentially disrupt satellites in orbit and electronic and power distribution systems on Earth 🌍. Patrick Wood, Head of Space Systems UK, Airbus Defence and Space said: “Vigil is one of the most exciting and important space missions that will not only improve our understanding of the Sun’s behaviour but crucially provide us with earlier warning and greater precision about potentially damaging solar weather. Space weather forecasters will be able to see what is coming from the Sun and provide more accurate alerts.” More info here 👉🏻 webpage is uploaded here: https://lnkd.in/dq4BpDv4

Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and U.S. space transportation company Firefly Aerospace have signed a collaborative agreement to jointly launch satellites with Firefly’s Alpha rocket from the newly inaugurated spaceport at Esrange Space Center in Sweden, starting in 2026. Together, Firefly and SSC are establishing an orbital launch service in Europe with a flight-proven launch vehicle, supporting commercial, civil, and defense customers. Owned and operated by SSC, Esrange has been operational since 1966, primarily supporting sounding rocket launches for microgravity and atmospheric research. Newly expanded infrastructure at Esrange now supports satellite launches, making it a significant contribution to filling the demands for orbital launch capabilities in Europe. As part of the agreement with SSC, Firefly’s Alpha rocket will launch from Esrange Launch Complex 3C where pad modifications are already underway. With the inaugural Alpha launch scheduled for 2026, the new complex will support commercial customers in the broader European market and enable tactically responsive space missions to further advance national security for NATO countries. The new launch service at Esrange will build on the success of Firefly’s orbital Alpha missions from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and supplement Firefly’s new launch capability at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia. Capable of carrying 1,030 kg to low-Earth orbit, Alpha recently launched a responsive space mission for the U.S. Space Force following a 24-hour notice and continues to serve as a responsive launch vehicle for government and commercial customers. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/g9T3fY_M

Today, the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission took another step forward in expanding human space exploration. This incredible journey is pushing the boundaries in ways we’ve never seen before 🚀. Polaris Dawn is not just a mission, it’s a leap into the future of commercial space travel. The collaborative efforts between astronauts and engineers are opening doors we once thought were impossible to unlock. Here are four key highlights of the mission: 🌟 First-ever commercial spacewalk – The crew is making history, taking the next big step in human space exploration. 📡 Advancing space communication – Cutting-edge technology is being tested to enhance how we connect with space. 💉 Studying the human body in space – New research that will shape the future of health in long-term space travel. ❤️ Supporting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital – A mission with a heart, combining space exploration with philanthropy. Meet the inspiring Polaris Dawn crew: Jared Isaacman – Mission Commander, visionary leader, and CEO of Shift4. Scott Poteet – Mission Pilot, bringing expertise as a former U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. Sarah Gillis – Mission Specialist, SpaceX’s Lead Space Operations Engineer. Anna Menon – Mission Specialist, SpaceX’s Lead Space Operations Engineer. Looking forward to seeing how this mission shapes the future of space travel and exploration! 🌌✨ Feel free to add your thoughts on today's mission! #PolarisDawn #SpaceExploration #Innovation #Astronauts #SpaceX #FutureTech #spaceindividuals

For my colleagues joining the executive branch this year, and curious ones in congress, I really suggest you browse the Space Agenda 2025 by Aerospace. Aerospace is an FFRDC, so you know they put in the hard effort to condense thorough background into short papers full of the most pressing regulatory issues and their possible outcomes. If your portfolio touches the space economy, human spaceflight, the ISS, the EU, Russia, Ukraine, or the moon, you'll find what you need here. Click the pdf to see each chapter. https://lnkd.in/e_QPRN35

The Indian Space Conclave 2024, organized by the ISpA- Indian Space Association, concluded successfully in New Delhi! Over three days, global space industry leaders, academia, and defense experts engaged in impactful discussions on enhancing international cooperation and advancing space situational awareness to manage the rapidly increasing satellite traffic. #IndianSpaceConclave #SpaceInnovation #InternationalCooperation #SpaceSituationalAwareness #SatelliteTraffic #electronicsnews #technologynews

Its time for Australia's space community to think about how we can play a role in supporting both space domain awareness, and space logistics and mobility in 'xGEO' - that vast region from geosyncrohonous orbit (at 36,500km) out to Cislunar Space. My thoughts in the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's Strategist blog on next steps for Australia in The Expanse beyond near-Earth space.

Report: FY25 Defense Space Budget: Continued Emphasis on Proliferation Under a More Constrained Top-Line. An analysis of the U.S. Space Force’s budget proposed for fiscal year 2025 indicates the service is embracing a new approach to military satellite architectures.  The analysis, released June 6 by the Aerospace Corporation, finds that in contrast to past practices favoring larger, more complex and exquisite systems, the Space Force is now aggressively pursuing proliferated networks of simpler and cheaper spacecraft, an influx of commercially derived satellite assets, and increased leveraging of services provided by private space companies.  The service’s latest budget request aims to create more resilient space systems able to withstand and rapidly recover from potential attacks in orbit, writes Sam Wilson, systems director at Aerospace’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy.

I am moderating an upcoming Beyond Earth Institute webinar, “China and India’s Beyond Earth Human Spaceflight Programs: A Space Race By Any Other Name?” This Wednesday September 25 from 12:00-1:30pm (ET). Registration: https://lnkd.in/eTQyZfUT Panelists: Courtney Stadd (Moderator), Executive Vice President, Beyond Earth Institute Peter Garretson, Senior Fellow, American Foreign Policy Council George Pullen, Chief Economist, MilkyWayEconomy Kara Cunzeman, Director of Strategic Foresight, Center for Space Policy and Strategy, The Aerospace Corporation Rose Croshier, International Relations Specialist, Policy, Advocacy, and International Division, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce The above subject experts will discuss the aggressive human spaceflight initiatives of China and India. These emerging space powers are challenging the long-held assumption that the U.S. will continue to lead in the development of beyond earth in-space human communities. The discussion will focus on the current status of these nations' efforts toward permanent occupation of Earth orbit and beyond, the motivations behind their ambitious programs, and the broader geopolitical implications of their advancements. This event is designed to inform our audience about the dynamic changes in the global space landscape. What’s the reality? What are the facts? What does this mean for the future of human spaceflight? Are we ushering the same Earthly geopolitical fault lines into outer space? We all have impossibly busy schedules but I do hope many of you can carve out time to register, as well as be active participants - via the chat feature - in this important topic.

Explore Deep Space: https://lnkd.in/gNVpqqQA Today on the International Day of Human Space Flight, we stand on the shoulders of the pioneering missions, collaborating internationally and leveraging private enterprise to push the boundaries of exploration further. As we turn our sights towards Mars and beyond, the history of human space flight serves as a testament to our collective ingenuity and our insatiable desire to unravel the mysteries of the universe. Leading players in the global deep space exploration and technology industry include Airbus Defence and Space, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Thales Alenia Space, Maxar Technologies, Sierra Nevada Corporation, SpaceX, Astrobotic, and Blue Origin, among others. Read: https://lnkd.in/gNVpqqQA #deeptech #deepspaceexploration #history #humanspaceflight #space