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The Exit Strategy Test: A Framework for Sustainable Space Sovereignty
The Exit Strategy Test introduces a framework for assessing space sovereignty beyond ownership and operational control. It examines critical dependencies across operations, supply chains, software, data and IP, industrial capacity and recovery time, assesses whether a government could sustain a strategic space capability if a critical supplier disappears.
Sovereign Space Is Becoming a Full-Stack Question
Satellite ownership has become the default measure of space sovereignty - but it's the wrong question. This insights breaks down a three-tier framework (full-stack, space-segment, and sovereignty-as-a-service) for understanding what "sovereign space" actually requires, and why the infrastructure underneath the satellite may matter more than the satellite itself.
The New Space Race: 30 Emerging Space-Tech Companies to Watch for in 2027
Over the last 5-6 years, a new generation of venture-backed companies has emerged to build the infrastructure layer of the orbital economy. Below we discuss 30 companies in this space that are making a difference.
Beyond the Edge: Why AI-Powered Super-Resolution Is the Next Frontier in Earth Observation
As SAR constellations reshape Earth observation, super-resolution and intelligent enhancement are becoming the key to unlocking their full value. Here's why the next competitive edge in EO won't come from capturing more imagery, but from making it more useful - through AI usage in imagery