India Invests In Private Space Companies - Part 1 of 3 Parts

Part 1 of 3 Parts
     Anirudh Sharma graduated from engineering college just two years ago. In June of this year, Sharma’s company, Digantara (which means “space” in Sanskrit) launched the world’s first commercial space-based space weather system. He says that the technology is “kind of like Google Maps for space.”

Russian Researchers Report Possibilities Of Advertising Displays In Orbit

     StartRocket is a Russian private space startup. They have been promoting the idea of space advertisements since early 2019. Project leader Vlad Sitnikov said that this commodification of the sky is the next logical step in advertising. He said, “We are ruled by brands and events. The Super Bowl, Coca-Cola, Brexit, the Olympics, Mercedes, FIFA, Supreme, and the Mexican wall.

Orbital Assembly Announces Plans For Launching A Small Space Hotel By 2050

     One of the possible commercial uses for a space station that has been discussed is for tourists. A hotel in orbit is possible but I have always been skeptical that it could pay for itself in the near future. I have posted about plans for a space hotel in the past, but I thought it was time for an update.

U.S. X-37B Spaceplane - Part 2 of 3 Parts

Part 2 of 3 Parts (Please read Part 1 first)
     These specifications are taken from official numbers and other figures that are publicly available.
• Length: 29 feet 3 inches
• Wingspan: 14 feet 11 inches
• Height: 9 feet 6 inches
• Payload bay: 7 feet × 4 feet
• Payload capacity: 500 pounds
• Max launch weight: 11,000 pounds

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