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The global space industry is growing at an unprecedented pace, with diverse actors, funding sources, and innovative technologies driving the sector's expansion. Gone are the days of a handful of prime players working with national space agencies. Instead, we're seeing a plethora of new ventures and national space ambitions taking center stage. In this article, we explore the various "Pathways to Space" that are shaping this emerging economy. #PathwaystoSpace #OXSI #SpaceIndustry #Innovation #NewVentures #NationalSpaceAmbitions Marc J Ventresca Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Edoardo Mancini Arnab Dutt OBE Dimiana F. Laura Anne Edwards Fatema AlHajri Gergely Gazdag Samira Barzin سمیرا برزین , PhD Emma GattiNigel Greenhill Abel Perez-Crespillo MBA Stu Iverson Saurabh Saxena Neal Hansch Evan Gutoff Steve Gotz Janina Lieser Serdar Turkmen Asif Khan Jacopo Manotti Karl M. Anna Williams

#Switzerland's space sector is evolving with reduced rocket launch costs fostering new partnerships and broader applications. Increased standardization is shaping the industry's future. The launch of ETH Zürich's Specialized Master in Space Systems underscores our commitment to advancing in space technology. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/c7np50SpFBZ #SpaceTechnology #SwissInnovation

European Commission’s recent report on economic potential in the space sector confirms: The world needs Creation-Space! (Link to the report in comments) The report identifies major growth areas such as unique scientific uses of space, "space tradables" like microgravity-enhanced materials, and.. solutions for sustaining human life beyond Earth (Creation-Space). Our unique model focuses on accelerating dual-value Space-Earth technologies that enable a sustainable, long-term human presence in space while enhancing life on Earth. This strategy generates immediate ROI while accelerating breakthroughs that are practical now and invaluable to the future space economy.

Insightful report on Australia's space sector from 2008! The report and Australia's trajectory today regarding space, have made me realize that early decisions that were taken and political will towards developing a society's space sector, really made a difference in several of the countries I have studied. Think France, Canada, and India, besides the U.S., U.S.S.R., and China! https://lnkd.in/edKe_xy2

FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON ... Seminar 12 [Last of Series] (https://lnkd.in/ezgDUV-h) Telemetry, Communications, & Tracking The Future of Space Flight Telemetry, Communications, & Tracking . Antennas and Signal Propagation . Signal Detection and Noise . Deep Space Network The Future of Space Flight . Entrepreneurship . Government-Funded Projects . Cost Growth . Markets ===== Future of Space Exploration (https://lnkd.in/e_-7em9Y) Commercial Space Transportation:  Industry Trends, Government Challenges, and International Competitiveness Issues, GAO 12-836T, 2013  [https://lnkd.in/ejXtse2V] Pathways to Exploration: Rationales and Approaches for a U. S. Program of Human Space Exploration, National Research Council, 2014  [https://lnkd.in/ebuUQ3Wg] Space Colonization [https://lnkd.in/e2CnRu-p] =====

Space activities are deeply embedded into nearly every aspect of society—powering critical infrastructure. Space is not owned by any one country and the physics of space requires ‘international coordination.’ #brics #satellite #infrastructureinvestment #spacetechnology

"Session 2: Space Sustainability – Binding Regulation -v-The Space Race." "The space economy is evolving like never before. An unprecedented amount of public and private investment is going into new constellations leading to a renewed space race, and, causing concern for governments the world over about the sustainability of space for future generations. The boom in satellites being launched into space was arguably foreseeable a decade ago. This led to the adoption of the Long-Term Sustainability Guidelines by the UN in 2019. Yet the world remains far from agreeing on a binding set of norms and regulations that are vitally needed if the risks resulting from congestion in space are truly to be mitigated. Voluntary initiatives such as Charters and Sustainability Ratings continue to emerge but risk falling short of making a tangible difference. The European Union however is pioneering an approach that could put Europe at the forefront of binding regulation. The proposed EU Space Law (EUSL) is set to provide potentially binding measures (rules) and non-binding measures (labels) for the development of sustainable activities in space."... European Space Forum 2024, 24 june  - Guillaume de La Brosse Head of Unit, Innovation and New Space – Space Defence, DG DEFIS, European Commission   - Gisela Süss Head of the Legal Services Department, European Space Agency (ESA)   - Eva Berneke CEO, Eutelsat Group   - Chiara Manfletti CEO, Neuraspace   - Jordi Casanova Tormo Head of Telecom & Space, EU Public Policy, Amazon   - Sara Dalledonne Research Fellow and Lead on Regulatory Affairs, European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)

In 2023, America's investment in space reached $73bn, while Europe's stood at less than $12bn. This stark contrast highlights a significant underinvestment in innovation, with implications for Europe's competitiveness in the space sector. The absence of a European equivalent to "Space X" underscores the need for a robust common market to foster innovation and growth in the region. Read more on this topic: https://lnkd.in/gp2T_JRe

The 2024 State of Space event, hosted by Space Foundation CEO Heather Pringle, highlighted the rapid growth and potential of the space economy, with a strong focus on innovation, international collaboration, and emerging technologies like AI. Key takeaways include: 🌍 Space Economy on the Rise: The global space economy is set to become a trillion-dollar industry within a decade, driven by commercial interests (78% of total) and strong U.S. leadership, which contributes nearly $70 billion annually. 🚀 Increasing Space Activity: The number of successful space launches grew 18% in 2023, reflecting the rising accessibility of space, with a launch happening every 39 hours worldwide. 🛰️ AI's Role in Space: AI is poised to revolutionize mission planning, satellite traffic management, and debris control, addressing the challenges of 20,000+ satellites planned for launch in the near future. 🌌 International Participation: Over 100 nations have joined the space ecosystem, with Albania, Djibouti, Ireland, and even the Vatican entering space, alongside the 14 companies and 10 nations with orbital launch capabilities. 🌱 Challenges Ahead: Despite the growth, the industry faces hurdles like failed launches, production delays, and economic or political instability, all of which could impede progress toward space commercialization. 📊 Technological & Market Shifts: Developments in reusable launches, space stations, and AI are pushing boundaries, but as VC funding cools, managing expectations and fostering innovation in a changing financial landscape is crucial. 💡 International Collaboration Key: The return to the moon through international efforts like NASA’s Artemis program and Europe's strides in space law highlight how collaboration is key to sustaining growth and ensuring global participation in the space economy. #SpaceEconomy #AIinSpace #SpaceInnovation 🚀 Over 210 launches globally in 2023—a launch every 39 hours! 🌍 U.S. leads with $70B annual investment, fueling global partnerships. 🛰️ AI to solve challenges with 20,000+ satellites in orbit. 🌙 Artemis and international cooperation returning us to the Moon. 🌐 Europe to accelerate its space sector with new regulations and partnerships. ♻️ Repost if you enjoyed this post and follow me, César Beltrán Miralles, for more curated content about leadership!

💡 Investor insights: Quentin discusses European space tech and growing from lab to market with The Scenarionist. 🚀 The space tech industry has taken off in recent years – investors are particularly excited by the emerging category of ‘in-space economy’…from repurposing satellites to debris removal and space tourism. Before approaching VC’s, consider where you’re ready to transition from science to engineering. “VCs aren’t the most efficient capital to finance research…there are grants for this. Consider: are we beyond the science, do we know it’s going to work and are entering the engineering phase where we’re making a product.” 🛰️ Hardware takes time to scale – focus on showing the maturity of the technology and team quality. “Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) is a crucial indicator…also where you come from and what sets you apart of the 0.01% of people in the world qualified to build this right now." 🎙️ You can listen to the interview with Nicola Marchese here: https://lnkd.in/eFuMTDmT