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Over dinner with friends last weekend, someone mentioned they don’t hear enough about the amazing innovation happening in our region. It reminded me how many incredible stories—like those of Stoke Space—are out there but often don’t make it into the mainstream media. Working in economic development, I'm lucky to see firsthand the groundbreaking work happening in Kent and beyond. Stoke Space is on a mission to make rockets as reusable as airplanes, and they’re gaining well-deserved recognition. Their CEO, Andy Lapsa, was recently named one of GeekWire’s “Uncommon Thinkers” for his visionary leadership in space exploration. 🚀 Conversations like these motivate me to share more about the innovation taking place in our community. Stoke Space is just one example of how Kent companies are shaping the future of aerospace and space exploration, and I’m proud to support the industries driving this progress. There’s so much to celebrate— I'm going to keep telling these stories! Check out GeekWire’s feature on Andy and Stoke Space here: #EconomicDevelopment #KentWA #SpaceInnovation #Aerospace #UncommonThinkers

How Nave Espacial Voltando Vector Transforming Space Missions In the rapidly evolving field of space exploration, technology is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Among the latest innovations, the nave espacial voltando vector stands out as a groundbreaking advancement. This technology represents a significant leap forward in the design and operation of spacecraft, promising to revolutionize how we explore the cosmos. This article delves into the intricacies of the nave espacial vector, its potential applications, and its impact on the future of space missions. https://lnkd.in/eHFYENzU #technology #article #tech #seo #onpageseo #website #blog #blogposting #posts #like #likesforlike #foryoupage #foryou #benefits #tech #guestpost #guestposting #blogging #blogpost #writing #like #share #follow #likes #innovation #management #HumanResources #digitalmarketing #technology #creativity #Future #futurism #Entrepreneurship #Careers #Markets #Startups #Marketing #SocialMedia #VentureCapita #SocialNetworking #LeanStartups #Economy #Economics #socialmedia #socialnetworking #venturecapital #motivation #sustainability #healthcare #education #design #sales #fundraising #construction

Starfish Space just pulled in $29 million to solve one of the biggest headaches in the cosmos: keeping satellites alive and kicking. Shield Capital led the charge, with Point72 Ventures, Booz Allen Hamilton, Munich Re Ventures, Toyota Ventures, and a crew of heavy-hitting backers piling on. The dream team behind this bold move? Austin Link, who brings aerospace chops from Purdue and physics swagger from Stanford, and Trevor Bennett, a NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Blue Origin vet with a PhD in Aerospace from CU Boulder. These guys aren’t just aiming for the stars—they’re building the tools to fix them. Their ace in the hole is the Otter, a robotic satellite-servicing machine that’s as sleek as its name suggests. Fully autonomous, powered by electric propulsion, and packing software so sharp it can handle proximity operations in zero-G like it’s just another Tuesday. Otter doesn’t just repair satellites—it extends their lives, saves billions in replacement costs, and even cleans up orbital trash. This is innovation with a side of sustainability, making Starfish Space a company that solves problems while making the space economy hum. Here’s why this matters: space isn’t just for rocket launches and science fiction—it’s the backbone of modern life. Satellites power your GPS, your internet, your stock trades, and your national security. But when one goes down, the options are limited: spend a fortune replacing it or let it drift off into the void. Starfish Space says, “Hold my coffee,” and offers a third path—fix it, maintain it, and keep it running longer. Oh, and did we mention the contracts? The U.S. Space Forces – Space (S4S) already handed them a $37.5 million deal, with Intelsat and #NASA on speed dial. First launches are on deck for 2026, and with over 50 team members cranking away in Tukwila, Washington, the playbook is coming together fast. Austin and Trevor didn’t just spot an opportunity—they’re building the infrastructure for the next phase of human space exploration. This isn’t about satellites; it’s about what happens when we treat space like an ecosystem instead of a dumping ground. With Otter, they’re making space smarter, more sustainable, and way more profitable. Strap in, because this is the future—and Starfish Space is already there. #Space #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Satellite #SatelliteTech #Aerospace #MindBender #SpaceExploration #Technology #Inoovation #TechEcosystem #IMeanOuterSpace (Or Otter Space 😃) #Robotics #SpaceMagic #ThatWasAJetsonsReference #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #StartupEcosystem #Startups

TechCrunch here we come! Our CEO, Bosco Lai, and Business Strategy Manager, Rishabh Chaturvedi, will be attending TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco from October 28-30. On October 28th, TechCrunch Disrupt will feature an exciting lineup of Space-focused sessions. Here are a few we’re particularly looking forward to: 🌍 Startups in Dual-Use Technologies Featuring industry leaders from True Anomaly, Slingshot Aerospace, and Space Workforce for Tomorrow. 🌠 Future of Space Operations Challenge Panelists from SpaceWERX, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), The Aerospace Corporation, Xona Space Systems, and Agile Space Industries will discuss advancements in space operations. 🚀 Peter Beck Takes the Space Industry by the Fins A talk by Peter Beck, Founder & CEO of Rocket Lab, diving into the future of the space industry. 🌌 Cislunar: The Next Frontier With NASA's Chief Technologist and the President of The Aerospace Corporation, exploring the expansion of space activities beyond Earth's orbit. 🌟 Riding the Wave: The Future of Space Investing Featuring leaders from Seven Seven Six, Generation Space, and Embedded Ventures on the next big trends in space investing. If you’re attending, we’d love to connect and discuss the future of space technology! https://lnkd.in/dXNqYTxe You can also check out TechCrunch Disrupt's full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gyBNrvy4 #TechCrunchDisrupt #SpaceInnovation #FutureOfSpace #DualUseTech #SpaceOperations #SpaceInvesting #LittlePlaceLabs

The Potential of Nave Espacial Bolteando Vector in Space Travel In recent years, the world of space exploration has been buzzing with innovative concepts and cutting-edge technologies that promise to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. One such concept is the nave espacial bolteando vector, a term that has garnered attention for its potential to reshape space travel and exploration. This article delves into the intricacies of the nave espacial bolteando vector, exploring its significance, applications, and the impact it could have on future space missions. https://lnkd.in/ecS6rkvB #technology #article #tech #seo #onpageseo #website #blog #blogposting #posts #like #likesforlike #foryoupage #foryou #benefits #tech #guestpost #guestposting #blogging #blogpost #writing #like #share #follow #likes #innovation #management #HumanResources #digitalmarketing #technology #creativity #Future #futurism #Entrepreneurship #Careers #Markets #Startups #Marketing #SocialMedia #VentureCapita #SocialNetworking #LeanStartups #Economy #Economics #socialmedia #socialnetworking #venturecapital #motivation #sustainability #healthcare #education #design #sales #fundraising #construction

If you don’t know, now you know…” - Notorious BIG We were thrilled to be the selected provider for the UK Space Agency to run an accelerator program this year. For those of you who have been patiently waiting, the time has come. The application window is now open for the inaugural “SoCal-UK Space Accelerator”. For my UK and wider EU network, if you would like to learn more about what Mandala is doing for this program and would like to be involved and/or participate, please DM me. We always welcome participation from in-country mentors, corporate sponsors, and investors. James Gayner MBE Dave Rowley Ricky D'Costa Stephen Ringler Nik Bhutani David Pile Brad Lunn Chris Moran Frank Kropschot Trupti Patel Tim Ford Jake Singleton Matt Tompkins Naia P. Anita Bernie Russ Matijevich Padraig Moloney Mathias de Dampierre Cedric Oudiette #mandalaspaceventures #uksa #ukmod #space #innovation #accelerator #startup #dualuse #deeptech #spacetech

Space Age Sustainability: Designing for Reusable Spacecraft The increasing number of objects orbiting Earth is creating a growing problem – space debris. Bernd M. Weiss, Anna Öhrwall Rönnbäck, Rene Lauferé; and Margot CLAUSS from Luleå University of Technology propose a solution: designing spacecraft for reusability (refers to using a spacecraft multiple times). https://lnkd.in/guuBh2m4 Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. How can design thinking be applied to create reusable space technologies? What are the biggest challenges to overcome in achieving space sustainability? Share your thoughts on the future of space exploration and its environmental responsibility! Don't miss out!  · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #SpaceSustainability #SpacecraftDesign #CircularEconomy #DesignForReuse #SpaceExploration

🚀 @𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐗 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌌🪐 "𝐄𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐤 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐘𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐗 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲." 🔥𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 💪💼 🌟 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Starship, a fully reusable spacecraft, successfully launched and re-entered Earth's atmosphere, marking a monumental achievement in space exploration. 🛰️ The Giant Among Flying Objects: Starship, weighing approximately 5000 tons, stands as the largest and most powerful flying object ever created, promising to revolutionize space travel as we know it. 🌍🌕 Opening New Frontiers: The success of Starship paves the way for unprecedented opportunities in scientific research, commercial endeavors, and space tourism, heralding a new era of possibilities beyond Earth's orbit. 🏞️ A Permanent Human Presence: Starship's capabilities offer the potential for establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon and laying the groundwork for the eventual colonization of Mars, reshaping the future of interplanetary habitation. 📡 Unprecedented Connectivity: Sralink, ensuring reliable high-speed, low-latency internet during the entire flight, even amidst speeds of 27,000 km/h through a plasma field, showcases remarkable advancements in space technology. 🌌🔧 Elon Musk's Vision: Love him or hate him, Elon Musk consistently defies the odds and reshapes the world with his visionary endeavors, pushing the boundaries of what was once deemed impossible. This remarkable feat not only signifies a monumental leap in space exploration but also underscores humanity's boundless potential to conquer new frontiers and redefine the possibilities of our existence beyond Earth. 🌟🚀 🌟 Track the Trend: Stay ahead of the curve and explore the possibilities, follow me on Linkedin.com/in/psmahesh ⛷❄🏂🌄 "Credits: 🌟 All write-up is done by me(P.S.Mahesh) after indepth research. All rights and credits for the video/visual presented are reserved for their respective owners. 📚 

TURION SPACE isn’t just taking up space in the industry—they’re orchestrating a cosmic recalibration of what logistics means. Let’s start with the name: “Turion,” a nod to regenerative growth, fitting for a company planting roots in orbit while plotting exponential expansion back here on Earth. Founded in 2021 and already boasting over 70 employees, including ex-SpaceX engineers who know their way around propulsion and precision, Turion’s mission isn’t subtle—it’s to dominate space domain awareness and non-Earth imaging. And guess what? They’re already stacking the deck in their favor. Led by CEO Ryan W., who pairs the cool confidence of a SpaceX alum with the strategic chops of someone who sees five moves ahead, Turion isn’t about chasing trends—they’re defining them. In just three years, they’ve achieved over 100 imaging missions, launched their 32kg Droid.001 spacecraft, and locked in plans to scale up to 45 satellites annually by 2027. This isn’t your garden-variety startup—they’re building a full-blown orbital infrastructure while everyone else is still trying to get a ride to space. Backing this vision is nearly $20 million in fresh Series A capital led by Veteran Ventures Capital. And here’s where it gets even more interesting: the U.S. Federal Government is not just taking notes—they’re signing checks. With $15 million in #STRATFI funding and $1.9 million from TACFI via SpaceWERX, plus $7 million in NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States Space Force, and United States Air Force contracts, Turion’s credibility is written in ink—and cash. These aren’t just partnerships; they’re endorsements of a company poised to own the space logistics lane while competitors like Astroscale and Starfish Space scramble to keep up. The tech roadmap reads like a manifesto for orbital dominance. Droid.002 is set to launch with enhanced imaging capabilities before the year closes, followed by the heavyweight Droid Alpha in early 2025. Then there’s the Micro-Droid, slated for 2026, with grapplers designed for debris capture, effectively transforming orbital trash into an opportunity. And this isn’t just about cleaning up space—it’s about owning the systems that enable a safer, more efficient orbital economy. From autonomous docking to in-orbit repairs, Turion’s satellites will set the new standard. For clients, whether it’s the U.S. Space Force integrating Turion’s solutions into its Unified Data Library or commercial operators relying on precision imaging, the message is clear: Turion isn’t just part of the future—it’s the infrastructure the future depends on. Partners like Desert Works Propulsion, LLC and Kongsberg NanoAvionics are proof that Turion knows how to stack talent and innovation where it matters most. #Startups #StartupFunding #SpaceTech #DeepTech #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Imaging #EarthImaging #AreWeTheAliens 🤔 #TechEcosystem #StartupEcosystem #OrbitalInfrastructure #IWillVisitMars #OrbitalEconomy

Read the final chapter of my book 𝑹𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 on my substack. This chapter outlines the policies required for America to beat China on the final frontier. It opens: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦. — Tacitus The United States now sits astride the global space business in much the way that it dominated so many industries of the last century. America is launching most of the world’s rockets. America is building most of the world’s satellites. Foreign startups don’t just set up design studios in California, they move their headquarters there, build real factories, and conduct their operations in the United States. Space entrepreneurs are immigrating to America, and global investors are pouring capital into US space startups. In what other manufacturing industry is that true? Our policy makers and regulators deserve a round of applause for creating an attractive business environment while successfully protecting our national security and ensuring public safety. We are also the world’s explorers, drawing the maps and breaking our own records. NASA has far more satellites orbiting our planet than any other nation’s space agency. We fly more astronauts than anyone else. We are the only country to have robotically explored all the planets in our solar system (including Ceres and Pluto). We walked on the Moon, and we are going back to develop it. Our military capabilities in space are peerless. America has redundant and responsive access to space, the best in-space maneuverability, and the ability to deny those capabilities to others. The space industrial base supporting that strength is by far the best in the world. America could just do a mic drop here, but history shows that being number one is transitory, and our competitors in Communist China are students of history. We must keep our sleeves rolled up and stay at work. Here is a partial list of what must be done soon: (click below to read on).