Tag Archives: Launch
Disruptive Launch and the Shift from a Mass to a Cost Paradigm in Satellite Communications
| Sector: | Space. | |
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| Client: | European Space Agency (ESA) | |
| Published: | 13 November, 2024 |
Launch has been one of the space industry’s fundamental constraints, imposing limitations on the size, mass, cost, and capabilities of spacecraft and the payloads they carry. This has served to restrict satellite communications (satcoms) to a small niche within a significantly larger telecommunications ecosystem. The arrival of “Super Heavy” Lift Launch Vehicles (SHLVs) offer a […]
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Crouching Rivals, Not-So-Hidden Dragon: SpaceX and the Future of Launch Competition – Part 1
| Sector: | Space. | |
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| Client: | N/A | |
| Published: | 18 September, 2024 |
In light of SpaceX’s recent uncharacteristic setbacks and Boeing’s ongoing challenges, the lack of a strong spaceflight competitor has never been more evident. The industry’s heavy reliance on a single provider raises concerns, yet the current landscape shows little sign of shifting. This first Space in Focus instalment of a two-part series on an outlook […]