Opinion
Opinion section includes op-eds, columns, commentaries and editorials on all things related to the global space business enterprise.
Op-ed | Attention Silicon Valley: The Exposure of Space Startups to US Export Control Rules
Many space startups are not aware of their export control obligations and are exposed to punitive sanctions. With five different export control mechanisms, this is no surprise. If your startup has an international client, supplier, expert, investor, or cooperation, you might just need a permit.
Op-ed | Build a Robot Base on Mars
The triumphant landing of the Perseverance rover has inspired all Americans, and indeed much of the world. President Biden should follow it up by launching the program to send humans to Mars.
Op-ed | Exporting is the final frontier for UK space and other high-tech industries
Following its departure from the European Union and as the UK looks to recover from the many impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the country is seeking new economic growth opportunities.
Op-ed | Space Settlement Act should guide Nelson’s NASA tenure
As chair of the NASA oversight committee in the House in 1988, Bill Nelson presided over the adoption of the Space Settlement Act, a visionary declaration of Congress that could and should be a guiding theme as he takes on the top NASA leadership position.
Op-ed | Space offers a higher perspective on our Earthbound problems
Critics would be wise to recognize that the solutions to big problems are rarely found inside the box and solving our problems right here on Earth will require the higher perspective of space.
Op-ed | More than Hope, UAE is transforming its future in space
The UAE’s Hope probe reached Mars orbit in February, making the country the fifth nation to reach the Red Planet. The success of the Emirates Mars Mission stands alone as an admirable accomplishment, but Hope is not an end unto itself.
Op-ed | NASA Earth Science to “Meet the Moment”
While legacy aerospace companies come to mind when we think of NASA and industry, an entirely new business community stands to directly benefit from NASA engagement.
Op-ed | The use of AI in space systems: opportunities for mission improvement
From analyzing the terrain on Mars to enhancing communications between satellites and ground communications, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasing important role in space operations and exploration
Op-ed | From spectator to space investor: How a teen from Maine became a Virgin Galactic shareholder
"Virgin Galactic wasn’t the only publicly traded space company when I opened my Roth, but it was one of the only opportunities for a small investor to back an exciting new space sector," writes high school junior Max Provencher about his journey from space fan to space shareholder.
Op-ed | Exiting space: New era, new options
Overnight, or so it seems, space has become “red-hot,” facilitating new financing and exit options for space entrepreneurs and investors. A frequent question is whether this change in market sentiment is a flash in the pan or the beginning of a new, sustainable era?
Op-ed | The next space race
"Artemis will not survive if it is now cast as a partisan program," Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kans.) writes in this op-ed calling on President Biden's nominee for NASA administrator to support the Artemis moon program despite its Trump administration origins.
Op-ed | Don’t discount the FAA’s role in the private space race
Private spaceflight companies can help to lead the way in advancing U.S. national security and exploration goals, provided they don’t get their heads stuck above the clouds and undermine the gains they’ve brought to the industry.
Op-ed | Artemis will accelerate the commercial space sector
“The critics of NASA’s Artemis program are correct about one thing,” writes Christian Zur of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, “the commercial space sector is an emerging juggernaut. However...the economic growth will come once new capabilities become cost effective and accessible.”
Op-ed | Advancing science through human-tended suborbital experiments on commercial vehicles
Scientists are betting on commercial reusable suborbital vehicles to advance the next frontier of science.
Op-ed | Do not cancel space station’s new culture of commercial cooperation
The announcement of NASA’s plans to end discounted pricing is not just short sighted. It reeks of sabotage.
Foust Forward | Will Jeff Bezos kick-start Blue Origin? Does he need to?
Some saw Jeff Bezos' announcement that he will will step down as chief executive of Amazon in July as a sign that Bezos would use that time and energy to provide new urgency for Blue Origin.
