The New Space Guide To The Galaxy

Here are some helpful resources for understanding and keeping up with the emerging commercial space industry. The bolded resources are some of my favorite go-to resources that I recommend checking out first.

Ecosystem Maps and Indexes

Space: A Market Map: A market map outlining key players in the space industry.

Ecosystem Map of In-Space Economy: A visual representation of the emerging in-space economy.

NewSpace Index: A comprehensive directory of NewSpace companies and organizations.

Ecosystem Map 2023 Landscape (Seraphim Space): A landscape overview of space-related businesses in 2023.

The Space List: A directory of space companies, startups, and organizations.

Books

The Space Economy (Chad Anderson): A guide to the business opportunities in the space industry.

When the Heavens Went on Sale (Ashlee Vance): A narrative on the rise of private space ventures.

Space Is Open for Business (Robert Jacobson): A roadmap for entering and investing in the space industry.

Space to Grow (Matthew Weinzierl, Brendan Rosseau): Insights into space as an economic frontier.

Liftoff (Eric Berger): A deep dive into SpaceX’s early struggles and success.

Reentry (Eric Berger): A continuation of SpaceX’s development and reusable rocket technology.

Media Companies / Newsletters / Substacks

Payload Space: News and analysis on commercial space developments.

SpaceNews: Coverage of global space policy, business, and technology.

Ars Technica Space: Space technology news and insights.

Ars Technica Rocket Report: Weekly newsletter focused on rocket launches and development.

TechCrunch Space: Space startup news and investment trends.

The Space Investor: A newsletter focused on space investment opportunities.

SpaceDotBiz: Industry insights on space business and finance.

Space Ambition: A Substack covering innovation and entrepreneurship in space.

Ill-Defined Space: Deep dives into space tech and business.

Intersections (by Filip): A newsletter discussing the intersection of space and other industries.

Case Closed: Covers the commercial space industry.

Celestial Citizen: A perspective on space sustainability and policy.

TerraWatch Space Newsletter: Insights on earth observation and satellite data.

Casey Handmer's Blog: Technical analysis of space-related topics.

Molding Moonshots: A blog on ambitious space projects.

Research Reports and Databases

Payload Research: Research reports on space business and technology.

Space Investment Quarterly Reports | Space Capital: Reports on space investment trends.

Space Capital Publications: Analysis and insights on space startups and funding.

Starship: The Next Giant Leap: A report on SpaceX’s Starship program.

The Race for Space Superiority: An analysis of the competitive space industry.

Jonathan's Space Report: A long-running report on satellite launches and missions.

Gunter’s Space Page: A detailed satellite and launch database.

Space: The $1.8 Trillion Opportunity (McKinsey): A McKinsey report on space's economic impact.

The New Space Economy (Morgan Stanley): A Morgan Stanley overview of the growing space economy.

Space Industry Database: A database of space-related companies and investments.

Podcasts

The Overview Podcast: Discussions on space innovation and technology.

Payload Pathfinder: A podcast on space startups and investment.

Space Capital Podcast: Investment-focused insights on space tech.

A VC, a Headhunter, and a Trainer Walk into a Bar: Conversations on leadership in space.

Manifest Space with Morgan Brennan: CNBC’s take on commercial space.

Main Engine Cut Off: Commentary on the space industry.

Saturday Startup Stories: Interviews with space entrepreneurs.

Marcus House: Space industry news and analysis.

In-Orbit: A podcast covering satellite and space policy.

The Orbital Mechanics Podcast: Engineering-focused space discussions.

YouTubers

Scott Manley: Explains space science and engineering.

Everyday Astronaut: In-depth coverage of rocket launches and space exploration.

Saturday Startup Stories: Space-related startup interviews.

Other Media

Wild Wild Space: A space documentary on Max.

New Space Frontier Film: A YouTube documentary on the space industry.

Job Boards

Space Talent: A space industry job board.

Space Workforce for Tomorrow: A job resource for space careers.

Fellowships

Matthew Isakowitz Commercial Space Scholarship: A mentorship and internship program.

Brooke Owens Fellowship: A space industry fellowship for women.

Patti Grace Smith Fellowship: A fellowship for Black students in aerospace.

Zed Factor Fellowship: A diversity-focused aerospace fellowship.

Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation: A space fellowship for Canadian students.

Other Organizations

Commercial Space Federation: A trade association promoting commercial space policy and collaboration.

Space Generation Advisory Council: A global network for young professionals in the space industry.

Satellite Industry Association: A trade organization representing the satellite communications sector.

Space Foundation: A nonprofit supporting space awareness, education, and policy.

Secure World Foundation: An organization advocating for sustainable and secure space activities.

Interplanetary Initiative (Arizona State University): A research and education initiative focused on advancing space exploration.

The Planetary Society: A nonprofit advocating for space science and exploration.

Space Frontier Foundation: An organization dedicated to enabling human settlement of space.

National Space Society: A group promoting space development and human spaceflight.

The Mars Society: An organization advocating for Mars exploration and colonization.

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS): A student-run organization supporting space exploration and development.