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What is the current state of international trade in space products?
What is the current state of international trade in space products?
What has contributed to the increase in export volume of space products?
What has contributed to the increase in export volume of space products?
Which country still leads in patent applications for space-related technologies?
Which country still leads in patent applications for space-related technologies?
Why is patenting not as common in the space sector?
Why is patenting not as common in the space sector?
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What is a key driver for recent scientific papers on satellite technologies?
What is a key driver for recent scientific papers on satellite technologies?
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What is the primary focus of insurance in the commercial space sector?
What is the primary focus of insurance in the commercial space sector?
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What is a risk not covered by insurance in the commercial space sector?
What is a risk not covered by insurance in the commercial space sector?
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When did scientific papers on satellite technologies start being published?
When did scientific papers on satellite technologies start being published?
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What is a major risk for satellites in operation?
What is a major risk for satellites in operation?
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Which countries have shown a relatively large amount of patenting in space activities?
Which countries have shown a relatively large amount of patenting in space activities?
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Study Notes
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
- Consumer electronics companies provide devices and services using location-based data, similar to GPS.
- GNSS is an illustration of a downstream market, only linked to the space industry by satellite signals and data used in consumer products.
Space Exploration Activities
- Space exploration drives investments in innovation and science, and is a key activity for space agencies and industry.
- Space sciences and planetary missions have developed significantly over the years, with new actors joining in.
- Robotic spacecraft have been sent to all planets in the Solar System, with Mars being a prominent destination for future missions.
- Reaching Mars remains a challenge, with nearly two-thirds of spacecraft destined for Mars failing to complete their missions.
Human Spaceflight Activities
- More countries are investing in human spaceflight capabilities, often in collaboration with other countries.
- Commercial space transportation for cargo and crews to low Earth orbit is dependent on the performance of firms.
- Space tourism activities are being developed, offering zero-gravity/sub-orbital flights and orbital space travel to private consumers.
Satellite Earth Observation
- Satellite Earth Observation (EO) systems play an increasingly important role in the global economy.
- EO systems provide unique capabilities to manage and monitor natural resources, land-use, and understand societal issues like pollution and climate change.
- The United States, China, India, Europe, and France lead in the number of ongoing satellite missions.
- The total number of earth observation satellites is expected to double by 2021 to over 300.
International Trade in Selected Space Products
- International trade in space products, such as satellites and rockets, is relatively limited and highly regulated.
- There has been a significant increase in export volume due to internationalized manufacturing and intra-firm trade.
Space-related Patents
- Patenting in the space sector is not as common as other sectors due to commercial discretion and institutional confidentiality.
- The United States leads in patent applications for space-related technologies, but its share has decreased over time.
- Other countries with a high amount of patenting in space activities include the Russian Federation, France, Israel, and others.
Scientific Production in the Space Sector
- Scientific papers on satellite technologies have been published since the late 1950s, but remained limited to a few experts for almost 30 years.
- The growing role of satellite observations in natural resources management and climate monitoring drives recent research papers using satellite data.
Insurance Market for Space Activities
- Launching satellites involves major risks, including failure at launch, mechanical troubles, and space debris.
- The insurance sector specifically covers the commercial space sector's operations, including risks such as launch and deployment failure, space debris, and solar storms.
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Description
This quiz covers the applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in consumer electronics, including location-based services and value-added markets. It also touches on the connection between satellite signals and downstream industries.
