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49: Amazon Drones Grounded
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Amazon's much-hyped drone delivery program: why has it largely failed to take off? Next, we examine the growing concern about hunter satellites and their role in potential space wars. Finally, we explore the exciting developments from The Exploration Company as they raise a record-breaking €40 million for their space ambitions. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of technology and its impact on our world.
00:00 - Intro
01:26 - Amazon’s No-Fly Zone: Drone Delivery Largely Grounded Despite Splashy Launch
10:16 - Enter the hunter satellites preparing for space war
24:41 - The Exploration Company jet sets its space ambitions with record €40 million raise
Summary:
Despite Amazon's claims about obtaining regulatory approval for their drone delivery program, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has restricted their drones from flying over roads or populated areas without specific permission, according to official documents. This has greatly reduced the number of homes that can be reached in Lockeford, California and College Station, Texas. Amazon had requested the FAA to relax these safety restrictions, however, the agency released new regulations last year that did not accommodate many of the company's proposals.
True Anomaly, a start-up founded by former US Air Force Major Evan “Jolly” Rogers, aims to solve the US Space Force's orbital warfare problems. The company, which has raised over $23 million from investors, plans to launch its first orbital mission in October 2023 with two Jackal "orbital pursuit" spacecraft. The Jackals will be capable of rendezvous proximity operations, which involves maneuvering close to other satellites and training sensors upon them, without any weapons. The Jackals' first mission will be to spy on each other. If successful, Rogers aims to deploy thousands of autonomous spacecraft for the US military. The company is designing a cloud-based control system to integrate autonomous agents and human operators, and has applied for a trademark covering hardware and software for orbital space-to-space imagery, rendezvous proximity, and target acquisition systems.
The Exploration Company, a French-German startup, has raised €40 million in a Series A funding round, a record for European space tech. The company is focused on making space exploration more affordable, sustainable, and accessible. It is developing the first privately funded European space capsule, known as Nyx, which will be able to carry goods and humans into space to service space stations and pursue exploration missions. The company aims to commercialize its first full-scale capsule by 2026 and launch its second demonstrator in 2024, as well as expanding its team. The commercial space market is expected to reach $40 billion by 2035, rising to $70 billion if human space flights are included. The Exploration Company aims to democratize space exploration and enable nations, industries, and individuals to participate in building the new space world.
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