The Undiscovered Country

Will Vast and SpaceX Launch the First Commercial Space Station? | ESA Space Junk Plans

On today's space brief, the first commercial space station is set to be launched by SpaceX. The space junk issue is being addressed in Europe by an upcoming launch. And Stem Cells are taking a trip to space! But first, let's back up a bit. Welcome to the Undiscovered Country! This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space. This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters. This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion. Did I get the stories right? Did I miss an important consideration? Join the conversation and let me know! Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/10/vast-and-spacex-aim-to-put-the-first-commercial-space-station-in-orbit-in-2025/https://www.space.com/arianespace-rocket-space-junk-cleanup-mission-2026https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Arianespace_to_launch_the_first_active_debris_removal_ClearSpace_mission_with_Vega_C_999.htmlhttps://spacenews.com/clearspace-books-vega-c-for-2026-de-orbit-mission/https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Virgin_to_launch_commercial_spaceflights_in_June_999.htmlhttps://spacenews.com/virgin-galactic-looks-ahead-to-future-spaceplanes-as-it-gears-up-for-return-to-space/https://www.space.com/spacex-axiom-space-ax-2-astronaut-mission-stem-cellshttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/05/starbase-repairs-ships-future-flights/ Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryant-am-baker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BryantAMBaker Twitter: https://twitter.com/BryantAMBaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryantambaker/ Check out my website here: www.bryantambaker.blogspot.com For Business Inquiries: bryantambaker@gmail.com ***Typical legal disclaimer from a lawyer (occupational hazard): This is not legal advice, nor can I give you legal advice. Sorry! Everything here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney-client relationship. Also, nothing that I say here should be seen as necessarily reflecting or declaring the opinions or official positions of anyone but myself; that is to include any former or current client, agency, corporation, or organization.***

SpaceX v. Blue Origin v. China? | The end of ISS? | What’s with “Green” Propellant?

NASA is looking to contract out the job of bringing the International Space Station down safely. Is this the beginning of the end? ASCENT propellent is setting itself up to be a safer alternative to hydrazine propellants. And Both Blue Origin and the Chinese Galactic Energy have their sights set on overtaking SpaceX. What are their chances? Welcome to the Undiscovered Country! This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space. This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters. This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion. Did I get the stories right? Did I miss an important consideration? Join the conversation and let me know! Sources: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/05/blue-origin-pace-cape/ https://spacenews.com/propelling-ascent-into-commercial-markets/ https://breakingdefense.com/2023/05/space-force-wants-commercial-sat-buses-to-carry-bundled-experiments/ https://spacenews.com/nasa-proposals-hybrid-contract-approach-for-space-station-deorbit-vehicle/ https://www.space.com/china-galactic-energy-pallas-1-reusable-rocket Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryant-am-baker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BryantAMBaker Twitter: https://twitter.com/BryantAMBaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryantambaker/ Check out my website here: www.bryantambaker.blogspot.com For Business Inquiries: bryantambaker@gmail.com ***Typical legal disclaimer from a lawyer (occupational hazard): This is not legal advice, nor can I give you legal advice. Sorry! Everything here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney-client relationship. Also, nothing that I say here should be seen as necessarily reflecting or declaring the opinions or official positions of anyone but myself; that is to include any former or current client, agency, corporation, or organization.***

Did China End its SECRET Spaceplane Mission? | New Asteroid Belts Pictured! | NASA Budget Cuts?

The Space Force has called for joint operations of GPS.  This could be the beginning of incredible joint efforts!  Astronomers have found the first asteroid belt outside our solar system!  This could bring big changes to current models.  And China just ended its second secret spaceplane mission.  Where will China go from here?  But first, let's back up a bit.   Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!   Sources: https://www.space.com/china-space-plane-lands-may-2023 https://spacenews.com/chinas-mystery-reusable-spaceplane-lands-after-276-days-in-orbit/ https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Webb/Webb_looks_for_Fomalhaut_s_asteroid_belt_and_finds_much_more https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2023/webb-looks-for-fomalhaut-s-asteroid-belt-and-finds-much-more https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/may/08/dust-cloud-discovered-around-one-of-skys-brightest-stars https://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-launches-nasa-tropics-cubesats/ https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-nasa-tropics-hurricane-cubesat-launch https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/05/electron-tropics-launch-1/ https://breakingdefense.com/2023/05/space-force-wants-key-allies-to-join-24-7-gps-ops-center/ https://spacenews.com/dragonfly-mission-studying-effects-of-potential-budget-cut/   Social Media: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryant-am-baker/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BryantAMBaker Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BryantAMBaker Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bryantambaker/   Check out my website here:  www.bryantambaker.blogspot.com   For Business Inquiries: bryantambaker@gmail.com   ***Typical legal disclaimer from a lawyer (occupational hazard): This is not legal advice, nor can I give you legal advice. Sorry! Everything here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney-client relationship. Also, nothing that I say here should be seen as necessarily reflecting or declaring the opinions or official positions of anyone but myself; that is to include any former or current client, agency, corporation, or organization.***

Is Space Force Ignoring Commercial Space? | Europe vs. Starlink | UN Debates Future of Space Law

Europe is planning a megaconstellation to compete with Starlink.  Is this prudent or wasted effort that will lead to disaster?   The UN is debating the future of international space law.  We'll talk about the major points and controversies.  And a report suggests that the Space Force is missing the mark on using the private sector.  Is this a missed opportunity or a gross over exaggeration.?  But first, let's back up a bit.   Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!   Sources: https://spacenews.com/lockheed-martin-announces-reorganization-of-its-space-business/ https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Lockheed_Martin_Space_announces_changes_designed_to_enhance_speed_and_effectiveness_999.html https://www.space.com/europe-satellite-megaconstellation-spacex-starlink-competitor https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/spacewatchgl-opinion-space-law-2023-can-nationalists-and-internationalists-find-common-ground/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-opinion-space-law-2023-can-nationalists-and-internationalists-find-common-ground https://spacenews.com/debate-rages-about-future-of-new-horizons/ https://spacenews.com/dod-spending-on-commercial-space-services-negligible-despite-growing-space-force-budget/   Social Media: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryant-am-baker/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BryantAMBaker Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BryantAMBaker Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bryantambaker/   Check out my website here:  www.bryantambaker.blogspot.com   For Business Inquiries: bryantambaker@gmail.com   ***Typical legal disclaimer from a lawyer (occupational hazard): This is not legal advice, nor can I give you legal advice. Sorry! Everything here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney-client relationship. Also, nothing that I say here should be seen as necessarily reflecting or declaring the opinions or official positions of anyone but myself; that is to include any former or current client, agency, corporation, or organization.***

ITS OVER 4,000! (Starlink) | Czech Republic Joins Artemis Accords | Deathstar Spotted?

Recently, a dying star has been spotted by scientists that has swallowed a planet, which provides insight into Earth's eventual fate in five billion years.  Starlink just launched its 4,000nth working satellite, great news or too much?  And the Czech Republic just became the 24th country to sign NASA's Artemis Accords.  All this and more on today's space brief.   Welcome to the Undiscovered Country!  This is part of my Space Brief series where I outline the top 5 most important things that are happening in the world of space.  This is not going to be a super polished and super edited presentation, but a short overview of important events including some commentary about why it all matters.  This is not a one-sided presentation, it’s a discussion.  Did I get the stories right?  Did I miss an important consideration?  Join the conversation and let me know!   Sources: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/05/starlink-group-5-6/ https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-welcomes-czech-foreign-minister-for-artemis-accords-signing https://spacenews.com/czech-republic-signs-artemis-accords/ https://www.space.com/artemis-accords-czech-republic-24th-country-moon-exploration https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/05/musk-orbital-goal-starship-debut/ https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Star_swallows_planet_in_first_glimpse_of_Earths_likely_end_999.html https://spacenews.com/cesiumastro-to-supply-communications-payloads-for-space-development-agency-satellites/   Social Media: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryant-am-baker/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BryantAMBaker Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BryantAMBaker Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bryantambaker/   Check out my website here:  www.bryantambaker.blogspot.com   For Business Inquiries: bryantambaker@gmail.com   ***Typical legal disclaimer from a lawyer (occupational hazard): This is not legal advice, nor can I give you legal advice. Sorry! Everything here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney-client relationship. Also, nothing that I say here should be seen as necessarily reflecting or declaring the opinions or official positions of anyone but myself; that is to include any former or current client, agency, corporation, or organization.***