ARRAYS AND SWARMS

Arrays and Swarms:

Explore modular arrays, laser swarms, and reflector swarms, three emerging space-based solar power architectures that could transform how energy is generated, transmitted, and shared across the future space economy.

ROCKET ENGINE TESTING

Engine testing

Rocket engine testing is becoming a critical part of the commercial space economy. Discover how advanced test facilities, cryogenic systems, and portable testing platforms are creating the infrastructure that supports higher launch cadence, innovation, and future spaceports.

WHEN SPACE POWERS EARTH

WHEN SPACE POWERS EARTH

Space-based solar power is moving from visionary concept to commercial opportunity. Discover how Space Solar is developing orbital solar power stations that could deliver continuous clean energy to Earth while creating the infrastructure for future lunar bases and space industries.

BUILDING THE RULES

Building the Rules

Innovation alone doesn’t build an industry. Discover how policy, regulation, and legal frameworks are creating the confidence needed to commercialize new technologies, attract investment, and accelerate the next generation of the space economy.

FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE

Standards

Commercial space nuclear is moving from demonstration to deployment. Discover how new industry standards are creating the technical framework that enables nuclear systems to be designed, tested, transported, and launched safely for the next era of space exploration.

BEYOND FUEL

Beyond Fuel

What if electricity could replace propellant as the driving force behind spacecraft propulsion? Discover how Astrum Drive is exploring an innovative approach that could extend mission lifetimes, reduce launch mass, and redefine how spacecraft travel through space.

POWER TO SPACE POWER

Nuclear power demo for Mars. Image Credit: BWXT

Decades of terrestrial and naval nuclear experience are helping power the future of space exploration. Discover how BWXT is applying proven manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain expertise to deliver the next generation of nuclear systems for the Moon and beyond.

OUR OFF-WORLD BASES WILL RELY ON NUCLEAR POWER

Concept art of a fission surface power system on the surface of the moon. Image: Lockheed Martin

As lunar missions move toward permanent operations, nuclear power is becoming essential. Discover how high-performance manufacturing, specialized infrastructure, and precision engineering are helping deliver the microreactors that could power future Moon and Mars bases.

ELECTRIC PROPULSION ECONOMICS

Electric Propulsion Economics

Electric propulsion is changing the economics of spaceflight. Discover how high-efficiency propulsion systems reduce launch mass, extend spacecraft lifetimes, support orbital servicing, and create the transportation infrastructure needed for a sustainable commercial space economy.

BEFORE THE COUNTDOWN

BEFORE THE COUNTDOWN

As nuclear missions become more common, spaceports must evolve beyond launch facilities. Discover how specialized infrastructure, workforce training, and operational planning are preparing spaceports to safely support the next generation of lunar exploration.