The US is in a heated commercial space race with China, and early indications are that we are losing. While US policymakers debate the preferred state for a Department of Defense headquarters, China is launching ahead with its commercial space ambitions. China’s acceleration in the commercial space industry is evidenced by the successful launch of …
With few exceptions, orbital space launches occur at the top of the minute. The exception to this occurrence is if a rocket supports an interplanetary mission and the orbital mechanics need to be more precise. All commercial, civil, and national security launches require a Launch Collision Avoidance analysis or L-COLA to ensure the rocket and …
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Space launches have traditionally relied on limited windows to ensure public safety and allow unimpeded access through the air domain. Unfortunately, as the number of launches increases, windows become more inefficient. Launch opportunities are limited by vehicle performance, inter agency adjudication of airspace priorities, orbital mechanics, and an unending list of other considerations. To establish …
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