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It may be impossible to describe how valuable Colorado’s Aerospace industry is, but we’ll give it a shot. ✈️🌎 Colorado is a global leader in the Aerospace industry which is evident in our 88% growth over the past two decades—more than any other emerging industry in the Denver and Boulder metro areas at the time. Take a look at OEDIT’s latest Impact Story to understand the industry’s scope and deep-rooted impact on the local economy. Check out the full story ➡️ https://lnkd.in/giw3sVsG

"The DMV is home to the most concentrated ecosystem of federal space agencies, leading aerospace companies, and world-class universities. This is where the next generation of space innovation can thrive." — Fairfax County Economic Development Authority's Victor Hoskins highlighted the Greater Washington's leadership potential at Connected DMV’s Space Summit. The region is ready to lead the space economy. Catch up: https://lnkd.in/dYdtUBDa #DMVLeadership #SpaceInnovation

The UK space sector will be most important in the next few decades. As chief executive of the UK Space Agency Dr Paul Bate recently stated: "...space is going to be a government priority and it’s here to stay." With more and more government funding being dished out and more licenses being granted, the exponential growth of the space sector is clear to see. Getting more talented space engineers will be an issue for companies in the future, but that's why Hernshead is here: https://bit.ly/499AFu6 #Space #Engineering #Controls #Recruitment

Radian Aerospace on the current state of the space economy While government contracts can be lucrative, Radian designed its model to thrive on private capital, sidestepping the unpredictability of government funding. However, with the rapid expansion of the global space economy and increasing geopolitical tensions, demand for sovereign space programs is rising—creating new opportunities for government partnerships. As competition in space intensifies, blending private capital with strategic public funding might be key to securing long-term growth.

A must read OpEd by three great leaders - Charles F Bolden Jr, Scott Pace, and Bill Liquori - on the importance of preserving U.S. leadership in space. "The stakes are too high, and the opportunities too great. America must lead in LEO and cislunar space as a foundation for leadership on Earth and beyond, charting a course for a boundless future that reflects common values of democracy, freedom, human rights, the rule of law and the use of space for peaceful purposes." https://lnkd.in/eJT4UheA

As the radio communication spectrum is becoming saturated, and there is a growing demand for high-capacity resilient data links to space, we need to find innovative new solutions for our data transfer to and from space. R&D at all levels is required, from discovery research through to productisation, and in many fields including technology (ground, space and everything in-between), smart networking, and not forgetting space sustainability. NESCA (North-East Space Communications Accelerator) is our new 4-year, £2.5M  programme funded by EPSRC and operated by Northumbria University, Durham University, Newcastle University, Space North East England, The North East Combined Authority and industrial partners from the space sector. An innovation fund will support promising ideas through the commercialisation process, from proof of concept and feasibility towards market. Due to officially launch in early 2025 – watch this space…. Well done and thanks to Vincent Barrioz Tatiana Alvares Sanches Deepayan Bhowmik Juna Sathian Rachel Murphy Perrine Lognoné Elaine Scott Michael Parker

If you like to read a bit more about my spaceport America cup team here is a great article.

Curious about how communication and policy drives innovation in space exploration? Ivan Allen College alum Kaitlyn Johnson shares how her international affairs journey helped shaped policy in the US Space Force! Read more to learn about the importance of the intersection of STEM and policy at large: https://lnkd.in/g5gBVFF5

A major boost for the North East space sector has been announced with a consortium of academic, civic and industry partners receiving £2.5m from EPSRC to form the North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) Read more: https://lnkd.in/egTgVCuS James Osborn, Rachel Murphy, Space North East England Northumbria University, Newcastle University, Business Durham

Vertical lift research and development infrastructure is rapidly aging, demanding a substantial boost in investment. Our three Vertical Lift Research Centers of Excellence (VLRCOE) housed at the University of Maryland, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Penn State University have seen their facilities fallen into disrepair, with outdated infrastructure hindering progress and stifling innovation. While the primary funding for VLRCOE comes from the US Army, with supplementary support from the US Navy and NASA, the current levels of investment are inadequate to meet the pressing needs of modernization and advancement. Today, VFS begins a two-week sprint of congressional meetings, calling for recognition of our dire circumstances and demand an increase in funding for the VLRCOE. We will be supported by our friends at ACG Advocacy and will meet with the following staff: Rep Madeleine Dean (D-PA) Rep. McCormick (R-GA) Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA) Rep. David Trone (D-MD) Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA) Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) If you see your representative on this list, let them know how important the VLRCOEs are to the advancement of Vertical Flight. Increased federal investment through the US Army Basic Research portfolio is imperative to empower the three VLRCOE.