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The competition between the USA, China and Russia will accelerate the new space race and will have consequences for all of us here on Earth. In recent years, rare metals and water have been found on the Moon while private companies have massively lowered the cost of breaking through the atmosphere. Elon Musk’s SpaceX and its reusable rockets are part of this story, as is the miniaturisation of satellites.
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SpaceX
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SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.) is a private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk in 2002. Its mission is to reduce space transportation costs and enable the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has made significant strides in the space industry, particularly with its reusable rocket technology. The company’s rockets, such as the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy, have drastically lowered the cost of launching payloads into space. SpaceX is also known for developing the Starship, a fully reusable spacecraft designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Fun fact: SpaceX was the first private company to send astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft in 2020, a milestone previously achieved only by government space agencies!
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RocketLab
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Rocket Lab is a private aerospace company founded in 2006 by Peter Beck, based in Long Beach, California. It focuses on providing small satellite launch services to orbit, catering to the growing demand for deploying small and medium-sized payloads into space. Rocket Lab’s flagship vehicle is the Electron rocket, designed specifically for delivering small satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO).
Fun fact: Rocket Lab's Electron rocket is nicknamed “The World's First Commercial Rocket to Reach Orbit,” which it achieved in 2018, marking a significant milestone for private space companies!
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European Space Agency (ESA)
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ESA (European Space Agency) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space. Established in 1975, ESA represents multiple European countries working together to advance space technology and scientific understanding. The agency conducts a wide range of activities, including Earth observation, planetary exploration, and space science research, and collaborates with international partners such as NASA and Roscosmos.
Fun fact: ESA's Rosetta mission was the first to successfully land a probe, Philae, on a comet's surface in 2014, providing groundbreaking data about comet composition and behavior!