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Commercial Space Societal Benefits
Space R&D produces a wide range of products, services and new insights that have impacted global society and resulted in commercial applications.
Let's Stop Pretending We Can Establish Human Outposts Beyond Earth Orbit
We're not ready! It's time for ISS research on human life support, development and testing of commercial space transport, robotic technologies, and lunar rovers as pathfinders.
We Need Cheaper Access to Space: Can It Be Done?
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What's really behind Obama's revised strategy for NASA? Why is Bolden solidly behind it and convinced that his team, with commercial space partners, can make it happen?
So, Let's Talk About It: The NASA Resources Gap
How can we lower costs for access to space, create a real space economy, and produce jobs for the future? Let's talk about it.
The French-California Connection – Innovation Clusters!
The French government recently established several regional economic development clusters, one being the Aerospace Valley in SE France. It includes a wide range of enterprises, government R&D facilities, universities and research institutes broadly related to aerospace and often-associated “green technologies”. A large French delegation, hosted by the California Space Authority, came to California to discuss potential collaborations and tour relevant organizations and facilities across the State. Significant follow-on activities are proposed.
Commercial SubOrbital Science: A Game-Changer for Micro-g R&D
Commercially-provided suborbital access can be part of a renewed NASA and other government agency commitment to advancing safe, innovative, affordable and sustainable micro-g research. It can also provide hands-on education/training for the next generation of students and space researchers.
