A sector in change where high-tech supply chains, bespoke product development and hazardous safety oversight interact in a conservative setting. This frame-of-reference is being used to understand the trajectory of the space industry as it experiences an unprecedented period of commercial expansion. The expansion brings immense opportunities, supported by top-down initiatives and bottom-up disruption. Yet, during periods of change, it’s easy to lose an appreciation of the primary focus and the fundamental building blocks required for on-going success.
This paper, originally published by Plastron in 2020 remains highly relevant as the industry pivots towards smaller formats and larger volumes of launch and payload hardware.
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