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Two days after Trump's inauguration and Elon Musk once again openly endorsing fascism, it felt so good to hold a #FutureSpace workshop with our brilliant colleagues Darshan Vigneswaran and Enrike van Wingerden (University of Amsterdam / Uni Rotterdam), exploring outer space futures, infrastructures, and Earth-Space governance at Universität Wien! How do (planned) infrastructures, from European launchers to the #LunarGateway, shape our visions for space exploration? What political dynamics and norms underpin the governance of outer space? What controversies surround spaceports and environmental activism? And what alternatives exist to the tech-bro culture so prevalent in the #newspace race? A few years ago, these conversations might have seemed niche or “nerdy,” but today they feel more urgent than ever. Let’s keep driving these discussions forward—because space isn’t just about rockets and satellites. It’s about who we are, where we’re going (and why), and the kind of future we want to build together—and who this “we” includes. This exchange reminded me why interdisciplinary conversations are so crucial for understanding the complexities of Earth-Space relations—and how much fun they can be! European Research Council (ERC)Universität Wien #STSUniversität Wien European Space Agency - ESA

Space X (a space-tech company founded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk) is worth US$180 billion as of Dec 2023. Its valuation used to be $36 billion in March 2020. That amounts to a 5x return (ie. 500%) within 3+ years. The space industry is at the forefront of innovation - yet not much people understand or invest in this sector. What is the future outlook of the space industry? How can you invest in space stocks? Read this article ⬇️

This is the most exciting period in our lifetime to be investing in space. We’re optimistic about how the Trump administration’s policies will accelerate growth for industry leaders like SpaceX and RocketLab, the latter of which achieved an impressive 50 successful launches last year. Catch my interview with Mark Bunting on BNN Bloomberg, where I dive into key trends shaping the future of the U.S. space economy and why the widely misunderstood SpaceX could eclipse Tesla in value. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eeh_mCBM #venturecapital #investing #spaceeconomy

Despite recent criticism, Elon Musk stands as one of the most transformative engineers and visionaries in history. He not only spearheaded the global electric vehicle movement but also redefined possibilities in space exploration and sustainable technology. History will likely celebrate him as an eccentric yet ground-breaking entrepreneur who reshaped humanity’s future. Here’s a compelling summary of some of his key achievements:

My Innovative Ideas for a Thriving Space Economy: 1.     Additive Manufacturing for On-Demand Space Parts: Utilizing 3D printing and advanced material technologies, space missions can manufacture components in-orbit or on extraterrestrial surfaces, reducing dependency on Earth-based supply chains and cutting mission costs. 2.     AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Spacecraft: Leveraging AI to analyze real-time data from spacecraft systems can proactively identify potential failures, enabling timely maintenance and increasing mission efficiency and safety. As a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in advanced manufacturing and assembly, I’m passionate about contributing to transformative innovations in the space sector. Let’s collaborate to make the space economy more adaptive and efficient. #AIAA #ASCENDSpace #SpaceEconomy #AdditiveManufacturing #AerospaceInnovation #MechanicalEngineering #OpenToWork

Unlocking Lunar Communications: New Milestones Ahead As we explore further into lunar capabilities, innovative communication relay satellites could revolutionize how we think of space. These advancements are crucial to prepare for the futures space ventures. Compare it to the internet, the infrastructure had to exist before entrepreneurs could use to build their businesses.

During a conversation with CNBC’s Morgan L Brennan at the NYSE Space Summit, Chad Anderson discussed why fully understanding the space economy requires deep research and foresight. By examining how SpaceX’s Starship might unlock new markets, our team’s “The Next Giant Leap” report separates technical possibility from true market feasibility. Download the free report on our website to gain insights into this transformative opportunity: https://lnkd.in/gXY-NR7H

Meet us at THE BR-DGE, the center of gravity for space innovation, located in the heart of El Segundo, California—the aerospace capital of the world. Here, we catalyze an innovation ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs building space capabilities for the new space economy, a commercial space sector projected to grow from $630 billion in 2023 to $1.8 trillion by 2035—almost twice the rate of global GDP growth. On April 25, 2024, I2A Expo Day celebrated the inaugural I2A (Innovate to Accelerate) cohort, bringing together government stakeholders, venture capitalists and industry professionals. The inaugural I2A cohort saw 18 companies leverage $30.4 million in non-dilutive financing to develop innovative technologies addressing the most pressing challenges in national space today. Through our strategic partnerships with SpaceWERX, and as the aerospace lead for California’s Space Industry Task Force (SITF) and Los Angeles County, discover how we are shaping the future of the space economy. For future events, follow us at https://lu.ma/THE_BR-DGE 📹: Dom Digital Media, LLC #Aerospace #SpaceInnovation #I2A #SpaceWERX #SBIR #STTR

The new space economy projected to reach $1 trillion globally by 2040, fuelled by the increasing role of private companies in driving innovation and commercial opportunities in space. The new Israeli space tech landscape published by Startup Nation Central features 104 Israeli startups in key areas of development, including satellite communications, space exploration, and related technologies. It was added to my 2025 Israeli startup landscape collection. Link in the first comment.