Space-based economy

IronNet Launches First Collective Cyber Defense Community for the Commercial Space Industry

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Technology, Security, Other Technology, Professional services, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Networks, Electronic design automation, Data management, Other Professional Services, Data security, Cyberwarfare, Outer space, Axiom Space, Space tourism, Space-based economy, Computer security, Space station

In its mission to transform cybersecurity through Collective Defense, IronNet announced today the first Collective Defense Community for Space providing real-time, automated attack intelligence to defend the space development industry against cyberattacks.

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  • In its mission to transform cybersecurity through Collective Defense, IronNet announced today the first Collective Defense Community for Space providing real-time, automated attack intelligence to defend the space development industry against cyberattacks.
  • IronNets Collective Defense Community for Space includes industry pioneers Axiom Space and Intuitive Machines, as well as strategic partner Jacobs, all seeking to secure space technology innovation and crews for the expansion of humankind into new frontiers.
  • Axiom Space, the leading provider of space infrastructure as a service, is building and will own and operate the commercial successor to the International Space Station (ISS).
  • Also today, IronNet will convene leaders pioneering the space and critical infrastructure sectors at a summit designed to accelerate cybersecurity in the space development industry.

Register Now for The Space Summit 2021: Boston, United States, September 30th, 2021 - October 1st, 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Outer space, Tissue engineering, Axiom Space, Space tourism, Space-based economy, 3D bioprinting, International Space Station, Space station, Space industry, Branches of biology

The "The Space Summit 2021" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The Space Summit 2021" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Space Summit 2021 brings together speakers from various disciplines united by the opportunities to accelerate science and innovation through research in microgravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
  • In this summit, we bring the latest developments relating to stem cells, tissue chips in space, tissue engineering, mechanobiology and 3D-bioprinting in space.
  • Jana Stoudemire (Axiom Space) and Marc Giulianotti (International Space Station US National Laboratory) are the Co-Chairpersons of this Conference.

Axiom Space signs blockbuster deal with SpaceX through 2023 to fly three additional Axiom private crew missions to ISS

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Outer space, Spaceflight, SpaceX Dragon 2, International Space Station, Reusable spacecraft, Axiom Space, Space tourism, Space-based economy, SpaceX, Commercial Crew Program, Human spaceflight, NASA

HOUSTON, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Axiom Space revealed Wednesday that it has finalized a deal with SpaceX for three additional Dragon flights, on which Axiom would fly its proposed private crews on its next three fully commercial missions to the International Space Station.

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  • HOUSTON, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Axiom Space revealed Wednesday that it has finalized a deal with SpaceX for three additional Dragon flights, on which Axiom would fly its proposed private crews on its next three fully commercial missions to the International Space Station.
  • Developed by SpaceX as part of NASA's Commercial Crew program, the Dragon spacecraft has already flown three successful human spaceflight missions to the ISS.
  • "Axiom was founded on a vision of lasting commercial development of space," Axiom President & CEO Michael Suffredini said.
  • Axiom Space is guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere.

Record-holding astronaut Peggy Whitson and mission pilot John Shoffner to lead Axiom Space's Ax-2 mission to enable new research in space

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Outer space, Axiom Space, Space tourism, Space-based economy, Astronaut, Whitson, Space industry, Articles, Aquanauts

Axiom will compete to fly the Ax-2 mission when NASA announces the next private astronaut mission opportunity.

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  • Axiom will compete to fly the Ax-2 mission when NASA announces the next private astronaut mission opportunity.
  • Alongside her as the planned mission pilot will be John Shoffner a pilot, champion GT racer, and active supporter of life science research from Knoxville, Tenn.
    Whitson and Shoffner will train together in Axiom's standard astronaut programto prepare them to lead the flight.
  • In the time we've already spent together as crewmates, it's clear to me that John will be an excellent pilot and researcher.
  • Axiom Space is guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere.

NASA, Axiom Agree to First Private Astronaut Mission on Space Station

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Outer space, Spaceflight, Human spaceflight, Axiom Space, Space tourism, Space-based economy, Aquanauts, Astronaut, Space station, NASA, Flight controller, SpaceX Dragon 2

b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Axiom Space have signed an order for the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station to take place no earlier than January 2022.\n"We are excited to see more people have access to spaceflight through this first private astronaut mission to the space station," said Kathy Lueders, associate administrator for human exploration and operations at NASA Headquarters.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Axiom Space have signed an order for the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station to take place no earlier than January 2022.\n"We are excited to see more people have access to spaceflight through this first private astronaut mission to the space station," said Kathy Lueders, associate administrator for human exploration and operations at NASA Headquarters.
  • "\nThe spaceflight, designated as Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), will launch from NASA\'s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and travel to the International Space Station.
  • NASA and Axiom mission planners will coordinate in-orbit activities for the private astronauts to conduct in coordination with space station crew members and flight controllers on the ground.\nAxiom will purchase services for the mission from NASA, such as crew supplies, cargo delivery to space, storage, and other in-orbit resources for daily use.
  • Trainers will familiarize the private astronauts with systems, procedures, and emergency preparedness for the space station and the Crew Dragon spacecraft.

NASA, Axiom Space to Host Media Briefing on Private Astronaut Mission

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Outer space, Spaceflight, Axiom Space, Space tourism, Space-based economy, Human spaceflight, NASA, Space station, Ax1, Astronaut, SpaceX Dragon 2, Axiom-1

b"WASHINGTON, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Axiom Space have signed a mission order for the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station and will host a teleconference with media at 11 a.m. EDT on Monday, May 10, to discuss more details about the mission.\nNASA has opened up the space station for commercial activities, including private astronaut missions, as part of its plan to develop a robust and competitive economy in low-Earth orbit.

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  • b"WASHINGTON, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Axiom Space have signed a mission order for the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station and will host a teleconference with media at 11 a.m. EDT on Monday, May 10, to discuss more details about the mission.\nNASA has opened up the space station for commercial activities, including private astronaut missions, as part of its plan to develop a robust and competitive economy in low-Earth orbit.
  • NASA's needs in low-Earth orbit such as human research, technology development, and in-flight crew testing will continue after the retirement of the International Space Station.
  • The Axiom Space crew will launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.\nMichael Lpez-Alegra, vice president and Ax-1 commander, Axiom Space\nMedia may ask questions via phone only.
  • The agency's goal is a low-Earth orbit marketplace where NASA is one of many customers, and the private sector leads the way.

Multiverse Media & Space Channel to Host Online Premiere of the Documentary Film 'The High Frontier: The Untold Story of Gerard K. O'Neill'

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Asteroid mining, Gerard K. O'Neill, High Frontier, Academic disciplines, The High Frontier: Human Colonies in Space, Given names, Multiverse, Gerard, O'Neill dynasty, Space-based economy

DENVER, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiverse Media andSpace Channel will host an online global premiere of the documentary film "The High Frontier: The Untold Story of Gerard K. O'Neill'' on April 17, 2021, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on spacechannel.com.

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  • DENVER, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiverse Media andSpace Channel will host an online global premiere of the documentary film "The High Frontier: The Untold Story of Gerard K. O'Neill'' on April 17, 2021, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on spacechannel.com.
  • "The High Frontier: The Untold Story of Gerard K. O'Neill" is a Multiverse Media production made in association with Subtractive Inc.
  • O'Neill was an American physicist and space activist best known for his 1977 book"The High Frontier: Human Colonies in Space."
  • Space Channel is the premier global news and entertainment media platform dedicated to space.

Axiom Space raises $130M in Series B funding

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Outer space, Axiom Space, Space tourism, Space-based economy, Free software, Kam Ghaffarian, Filmmaking, AXIOM, AXIOM, International Space Station

- Axiom recently revealed the first-ever private astronaut ISS crew, launching in January 2022

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  • - Axiom recently revealed the first-ever private astronaut ISS crew, launching in January 2022
    HOUSTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Axiom Space, Inc., which is developing the world's first commercial space station, has raised $130M in Series B funding.
  • "Axiom Space is a force in the space sector, and it will become a centerpiece of the C5 Capital portfolio and enhance our vision for a secure global future," said C5 operating partner Rob Meyerson, who will join the Axiom Board of Directors.
  • "Axiom Space was founded on the knowledge that commercial infrastructure and innovation in space would offer unique ways to improve life on Earth," said Axiom co-founder and executive chairman Kam Ghaffarian, who provided the company's seed funding through his family office, IBX.
  • Axiom Space was founded in 2016 with the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere.

Axiom Space raises $130M in Series B funding

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Outer space, Axiom Space, Space tourism, Space-based economy, Free software, Kam Ghaffarian, Filmmaking, AXIOM, AXIOM, International Space Station

- Axiom recently revealed the first-ever private astronaut ISS crew, launching in January 2022

Key Points: 
  • - Axiom recently revealed the first-ever private astronaut ISS crew, launching in January 2022
    HOUSTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Axiom Space, Inc., which is developing the world's first commercial space station, has raised $130M in Series B funding.
  • "Axiom Space is a force in the space sector, and it will become a centerpiece of the C5 Capital portfolio and enhance our vision for a secure global future," said C5 operating partner Rob Meyerson, who will join the Axiom Board of Directors.
  • "Axiom Space was founded on the knowledge that commercial infrastructure and innovation in space would offer unique ways to improve life on Earth," said Axiom co-founder and executive chairman Kam Ghaffarian, who provided the company's seed funding through his family office, IBX.
  • Axiom Space was founded in 2016 with the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere.

Momentus Announces Service Agreement with Xona Space Systems

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Science, Satellite, Other Science, Engineering, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Outer space, Articles, Commercial use of space, Satellite broadcasting, Space industry, Space-based economy, Satellite navigation, Science and technology

Momentus Inc. (Momentus or the Company), a commercial space company offering in-space infrastructure services, and Xona Space Systems, a San Mateo-based startup creating a secure and precise Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) satellite service, today announced a service agreement to advance Xonas 2022 Alpha mission.

Key Points: 
  • Momentus Inc. (Momentus or the Company), a commercial space company offering in-space infrastructure services, and Xona Space Systems, a San Mateo-based startup creating a secure and precise Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) satellite service, today announced a service agreement to advance Xonas 2022 Alpha mission.
  • As a first mover in building in-space infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space.
  • Xona Space Systems is developing the first ever independent high-performance satellite navigation and timing system designed to meet the needs of intelligent systems.
  • Learn more at www.xonaspace.com or follow Xona Space Systems on Twitter @XonaSpace.