There is an ever-increasing number of satellites in orbit around Earth. There are more firms every day that are using satellite-provided Earth observation imagery to…
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Tag: the space industry
Can people without technical backgrounds work in the space sector?
The space sector is often portrayed as being full of scientists and engineers. But it also has job opportunities for individuals without technical backgrounds. Especially…
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What role does New Zealand play in the global space sector?
Space business tends to be concentrated in a few key markets. But technological improvements are leading to geographic diversification. Other countries are starting to play…
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How can international space law facilitate space business?
Among space enthusiasts, much time is spent debating how to advance humanity’s engagement with space. Oftentimes, these conversations focus on promising technologies – space robotics,…
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How do you enter the space industry?
The space industry is booming and startups are flourishing. How does one go about devising a plan for entering the industry? We spoke with Simon…
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How does one address gender inequality in the space industry?
If there’s any demographic that seems to dominate the space industry, it’s straight white males. But hopefully that is changing. Many organizations and individuals are…
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Eyes in the Sky: Distributed and Autonomous Earth Observation
Perhaps the most important result of human space exploration is that it has caused us to better appreciate our own planet. But despite massive progress…
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Space Headhunting: Recruiting for the Industry
As the private sector takes more of a lead in getting humans off planet, more jobs are becoming available. That means there are requirements for…
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Space Capitalism: Laissez-faire in the Heavens
Space is becoming popular with billionaires. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson all have their eyes set on the stars. Their ventures signal a…
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