SpaceX is looking to have a busy 2022. Between the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches peppered throughout the year and Starship, Elon Musk’s space launch company has a busy schedule ahead of it. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »Rocket Lab promises Neutron reusable “rocket of 2050, today”
Rocket Lab revealed the details of its medium-sized Neutron rocket this morning with CEO Peter Beck promising “the rocket of 2050, today.” This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »Astronomer’s new popular science book reveals our “invisible universe”
With the renewed interest in space by those who aren’t from a space-focused background, there are a lot of people who might end up overwhelmed. Even if you have a pretty good idea of what a satellite does and how it gets up into low Earth orbit, the sheer scope of space can easily leave you overwhelmed.
Read More »SpaceRyde makes progress towards first orbital launch
SpaceRyde successfully tested the engine for the rocket portion of their hybrid balloon rocket launch system on November 3. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »Spaced Ventures begins providing equity crowdfunding to startups
Spaced Ventures founders Aaron Burnett and J Brant Arseneault have a dream: to help bring humans to space. And they’re doing it in five and ten dollar increments. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »Seraphim Capital sees multi-decade space opportunities
Seraphim Capital's successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) which saw the company raise US $247 million this past summer, is the first step in their plan to profit from “multi-decade growth.” This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »NASA is getting into the comics game to inspire new astronauts
NASA’s “First Woman” is a fictional near-future portrayal of life on a NASA lunar base, told from the point of view of Callie Rodriguez, who is the first woman (and of color) to step on the Moon in the way of the (currently planned) Artemis mission. And while Callie is fictional, that part isn’t — NASA has committed to having at least one woman of …
Read More »Diverse backgrounds and non-traditional skillsets needed says Zenith Fellowship space panel
“No-one in company history has ever been pregnant!” Julia Gibson’s remark on employee diversity was one of the highlights of the panel on the Zenith Canada Pathways Fellowship.
Read More »The foundations of a SpaceX $100 billion valuation
With SpaceX reportedly having crossed $100 billion in valuation, people may be wondering “why." This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »Rocket Lab wins contract to launch innovative NASA solar sail
Rocket Lab stirred up excitement on October 6th with the announcement that they will be responsible for launching the NASA Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Technology Demonstration Mission (ACS3) through a Phase 3 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract, signalling a further vote of confidence in the fast-growing launch company. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, …
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