Reviewing the New Space Entrepreneurs: Origins, Management, and Influence
- Paper number
IAC-08.E6.1.5
- Author
Mr. A.C. Charania, SpaceWorks Commercial, United States
- Coauthor
Mr. Amaresh Kollipara, Earth2Orbit, LLC, United States
- Year
2008
- Abstract
This paper will review the current generation of “new space” entrepreneurs examining origins, motivations, accompanying strategies, and measures of success (financial and overall influence). This paper will attempt to identify some top level qualitative trends from these “new space” entrepreneurs. Over the last few years, the aerospace industry, particularly but not exclusively in the United States, has seen new entrants. These new companies and the individuals behind them represent a slight shift from the traditional aerospace industrial base. Many of these new companies have matured, from idea to corporation. At this point in the life cycle of these companies some relevant observations can be made as to which strategies seem to be on the path to success, which strategies were inappropriate, and what the impact of these firms will be on the industry in general. This impact is beyond just financial, and includes the impact of these firms upon world governments and their policies. In addition, this paper compares these “new space” entrepreneurs versus those in other industries.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
IAC-08.E6.1.5.pdf (🔒 authorized access only).
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