How Data Is Shaping the Next Chapter of Commercial Space
Before trends reach headlines, they appear in the data. Fletcher Franklin of BryceTech follows the investment signals shaping commercial space and shares what the numbers reveal about where the industry is headed next.
A Frozen Frog, a Mars Mission, and a Very Big Idea
A sneak peek at what’s hopping onto the Second Stage at SpaceCom Expo 2026 Join us for Erik Seedhouse’s TINA Talk on Jan 29, 2026, at 1:45 PM The Space-Hibernation Equation: Frogs, Freezing, and the Final Frontier Interview with: Erik SeedhouseAssociate Professor, Spaceflight Operations Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University If someone told you the future of Mars […]
5 Technologies from Mars
5 Technologies from Mars 1. Closed-Loop Life Support Systems Originally developed to sustain astronauts in isolated environments, these systems recycle air, water, and waste and are now being adapted for disaster relief zones and remote communities on Earth. 2. Water Purification and Extraction Tools Technologies designed to mine and filter water from Martian ice are […]
Key Space Resource Treaties and Laws at a Glance
Key Space Resource Treaties and Laws at a Glance Outer Space Treaty (1967) Adopted by: 110+ nations (including U.S., Russia, China) Key Points: Space is the “province of all mankind” No national sovereignty over celestial bodies Exploration must benefit all countries Peaceful purposes only Limitations: Silent on commercial mining and private ownership of extracted resources […]
Fueling the Future
From launch pads to life support, methane may be the key ingredient that powers a permanent human presence on Mars. Fueling the Future: Methane on Mars As humanity prepares to establish a sustainable presence on Mars, one critical question emerges: how will we fuel the missions, habitats, and return journeys from the Red Planet? The […]
Mars: Why It’s Good for Earth and Humanity
What we learn on the journey to Mars is already transforming the way we live, work, and solve problems here on Earth. Mars: Why It’s Good for Earth and Humanity While the dream of reaching Mars captures global imagination, its practical value extends far beyond the Red Planet. The technologies, research, and international cooperation driving […]
Who Owns Mars?
Who Owns Mars? Policy, Law, and the Future of Martian Colonization As commercial entities become essential to making space exploration possible, their participation comes with cost and expectation. They bring innovation, speed, and private investment, but they will not do it for free. Launch providers, robotics firms, and life-support developers see Mars as more than […]
Sampling Mars
Image: NASA’s Perseverance captured this image of the tracks made by the rover during its climb up the rim of Jezero Crater CREDIT: NASA/JPL-Caltech Sampling Mars: How Rovers Are Leading the Way We need to understand what’s beneath the Martian surface, and that job has fallen to the rovers. NASA’s Perseverance and Curiosity rovers have […]
Unlocking Mars’ Secrets
Belva CraterCredit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University Of Arizona Unlocking Mars’ Secrets Mars: The Next Great Laboratory Mars is more than a destination for human ambition, it is one of the most compelling scientific frontiers in the solar system. From its ancient riverbeds and vast volcanic plains to the potential signs of microbial life, Mars offers a natural laboratory for […]
What Is a Analog/Space Simulation Mission?
What Is a Analog/Space Simulation Mission? Training for Mars Right Here on Earth By Morgan KainuSpace Nation Before we live on Mars, we need to practice on Earth. This is where analog/simulated space missions come in. These missions take place in Earth environments that resemble space or planetary conditions. Designed to simulate the experience of […]