Tag: Commercial Space
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Why Blue Origin Paused New Shepard: Signals of a Suborbital Space Tourism Era Ending
Overview: A Pause with Potential Permanence Blue Origin recently announced a pause of its New Shepard suborbital space tourism program for the next two years. The milestone pause, described as a strategic delay rather than a full shutdown, has sparked widespread discussion about whether this marks a permanent end to the company’s suborbital tourism ambitions.…
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Why Blue Origin Paused New Shepard and What It Means for Suborbital Space Tourism
Overview: A Pause That Could Signal the End Blue Origin has announced a two-year pause for its New Shepard suborbital program, a decision that observers say could mark the end of the company’s long-running space tourism venture. The move, described by the company as a temporary pause, comes after more than eight years of flights,…
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ESA Preparation: Paving the Way for Commercial Micro and Mini Launchers
Introduction: A turning point for small-launch markets The European Space Agency (ESA) has long been a driving force behind space innovation. In recent years, its deliberate preparation for the commercialization of micro and mini launchers has emerged as a pivotal factor in enabling a rapidly growing sector. Satellites under 200 kg are reshaping how organizations…
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Dream Chaser Spaceplane Surges Ahead with Key Pre-Flight Milestones
Overview: Dream Chaser Advances Through Critical Pre-Flight Milestones Sierra Space, a leader in defense technology and spaceflight systems, has announced a significant milestone for its Dream Chaser spaceplane. The company confirms that the vehicle has completed a suite of critical pre-flight activities, laying the groundwork for an upcoming test launch window and edging the program…
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Can a Private Space Station Fill the Gap When the ISS Falls in 2030?
The ISS’s Twilight and the Question of Continuity The International Space Station has long been humanity’s, and the world’s, shared laboratory in orbit. Its planned retirement around 2030 raises a fundamental question: who will carry forward the scientific, tech, and educational momentum built over more than two decades? NASA and its international partners envision a…
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Blue Origin Could Surpass Amazon, Bezos Predicts
Bezos’s Bold Vision: Blue Origin as the Next Big Player Jeff Bezos has long spoken about Blue Origin as more than a side project to his e-commerce empire. In recent discussions and in the pages of Christian Davenport’s Rocket Dreams, Bezos hints at a future where his space venture eclipses Amazon in scale and importance.…