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GuidanceMay 23, 2020 | 13:00 GMT
The Weekly Rundown: China's National People's Congress Ends, and the U.S. Manned Space Program Begins Again
SnapshotsMay 6, 2020 | 19:48 GMT
The U.S. Looks to Mine the Moon on Its Own Terms
With the United States and China gearing up to send astronauts back to the moon and beyond, the competition of space resources between Washington and its rivals will heat up, as will the race to define the international rules, standards, laws and regulations governing the final frontier. But the White House's attempt to lead the development of space resources by negotiating a moon-mining pact with like-minded countries will struggle, and ultimately fail, to gain global acceptance.
The Second Space Race
SITUATION REPORTJan 20, 2020 | 15:46 GMT
U.S.: SpaceX Successfully Tests In-Flight Abort System of Crew Dragon Capsule, Report Says
SpaceX appears to have successfully tested the in-flight abort system of its Crew Dragon capsule, Space News reported Jan. 19.
U.S.: Boeing Launches Starliner Capsule, but Reaches Wrong Orbit
Boeing has launched its unmanned Starliner capsule toward the International Space Station, although the craft failed to reach the correct orbit, the BBC reported Dec. 20.
AssessmentsJul 19, 2019 | 09:30 GMT
The State of Space Exploration, 50 Years After the Moon Landing
On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's lunar landing, Stratfor takes a look at the final frontier. These essays examine the dawn of the second space race -- an age in which global players and private companies alike will look to extend their terrestrial power by seeking opportunity beyond Earth's atmosphere.
GuidanceMar 9, 2019 | 19:34 GMT
The Weekly Rundown: Brexit's Big Week, China Plans Ahead and Trump Takes Aim at Trade, Again
Read this week's review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
SITUATION REPORTNov 26, 2018 | 21:40 GMT
U.S.: NASA Lands InSight Spacecraft on Mars
NASA announced Nov. 26 that its InSight lander has successfully landed on Mars following a seven-minute controlled descent.
SITUATION REPORTJun 25, 2018 | 15:09 GMT
U.S.: SpaceX Awarded Military Contract
The U.S. Air Force awarded a $130 million contract to launch military satellites to SpaceX, Space.com reported June 24.
Partner PerspectivesMar 9, 2018 | 21:36 GMT
Missiles of March: A Political Means of Last Resort for Putin
The Russian president is putting renewed emphasis on strategic weaponry in a bid to maintain his country's relevance on the global stage and to rally public support for his fourth term in office.
Contributor PerspectivesFeb 20, 2018 | 08:00 GMT
Reusable Rockets and the Dawn of the Next Space Age
When Tesla founder Elon Musk and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos began testing reusable rockets, few understood the significance of what they were trying to achieve. Now that Musk's company SpaceX is routinely re-launching used Falcon 9 boosters -- not to mention the Falcon Heavy, which launched Feb. 6 with three times the payload of the space shuttle -- the feat seems practically mundane. It's the new normal. But these launches are nothing short of extraordinary. The rise of reusable rockets is a revolution on par with the invention of the sail or the steam engine: It will change everything.
GuidanceFeb 11, 2018 | 19:13 GMT
The Weekly Rundown: The Market Turns Volatile, China Enacts Reforms and SpaceX Zooms Into the Final Frontier
SITUATION REPORTFeb 6, 2018 | 22:34 GMT
U.S.: SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Launches Successfully
SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon Heavy rocket, the most powerful rocket in operation, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, BBC News reported Feb. 6.
AssessmentsFeb 6, 2018 | 20:24 GMT
Falcon Heavy Rocket Flies Like an Eagle
SpaceX's process of disrupting of the space industry remains long and prosperous. The private company has successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket, sending its "payload" spacecraft, which in this case carries founder Elon Musk's personal midnight cherry-colored Tesla Roadster, on the path to its Earth-Mars orbit around the sun. SpaceX is far and away the leader of the space exploration private sector, having seized on a distinctive, multi-pronged strategy to increase the frequency of its launches while driving costs down. The company has taken advantage of industry competition to negotiate lower costs for its materials, while at the same time utilizing savvy techniques to retool and sometimes completely reuse various rocket designs and models.
Contributor PerspectivesDec 6, 2017 | 09:00 GMT
The young Saudi crown prince's tough approach and brusque demeanor rub some in and outside the kingdom the wrong way. But the shake-up he's carrying out may be just what Saudi Arabia needs to survive in a new era.
PodcastsSep 1, 2017 | 00:00 GMT
Europe, A Union Divided?
Amid discussions about a multi-speed Europe and two tracks toward integration, we sit down with analyst Adriano Bosoni to discuss the future of the European Union.
Partner PerspectivesMay 25, 2017 | 12:41 GMT
A High Level Look at Satellites
Satellites rarely get much attention, but they're the hubs that keep our modern world connected. Just how many satellites are orbiting around Earth? Who's launching them? And, what exactly are they doing up there anyway? These are good questions. Let's dig in.
GuidanceApr 1, 2017 | 20:41 GMT
Global Intelligence: Week of April 3, 2017
Stratfor's Global Intelligence digest looks at key events from the previous week and identifies things to look for in the days ahead.
SnapshotsMar 31, 2017 | 15:59 GMT
U.S.: SpaceX Marks Milestone Toward Cheaper Space Travel
SpaceX was founded nearly 15 years ago with the goal of revolutionizing space flight by lowering costs through the creation of reusable launch vehicles. On March 30, it finally proved that such a feat is possible.
SITUATION REPORTMar 30, 2017 | 23:08 GMT
U.S.: SpaceX Successfully Reuses Orbital Rocket
SpaceX successfully launched and recovered a previously used Falcon 9 rocket March 30, marking the first time that an orbital rocket has been reused.
GuidanceMar 25, 2017 | 23:22 GMT
Global Intelligence: Week of March 27, 2017
Next week, the United Kingdom will trigger Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon to start the Brexit process.