Posted on January 28, 2009 by 8cproject
What is Space 2.0? For an excellent overview, here’s a podcast from “The Space Show” originally broadcast Feb. 11, 2008. Burke Fort, executive director of the 8th Continent Project, spent some time with Dr. David Livingston talking about the growth of the entrepreneurial sector in space technology, and how to connect ideas, companies, talent and [...]
Filed under: 8th Continent Project, Space 2.0 in-depth | Tagged: 8C Project, 8th Continent Project, aerospace industry, Burke Fort, Colorado School of Mines, David Livingston, Dr. Space, entrepreneur, Space 2.0, space technology, The Space Show | 1 Comment »
Posted on December 3, 2008 by 8cproject
As commercialization of space technology increases, we still have a lot to learn about the ROI of space technology investments. Here’s proof: Seven years after the end of its original mission lifespan, NASA’s Earth Observer-1 satellite is still beaming images back to earth.
What other hidden assets might be floating overhead, or buried in NASA’s warehouse [...]
Filed under: Space 2.0, Space 2.0 in-depth | Tagged: earth images, EO-1, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA, New Millennium Project, ROI, space | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 22, 2008 by 8cproject
Like other companies we have examined that came to 8th Continent through our “Space 2.0″ business plan competition, another runner-up company called ViraTag, comprised of Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University students, is able to solve an important health care demand with their space-derived technology. The company has developed in-vitro diagnostic virus detection kits [...]
Filed under: 8th Continent Business Plan Competition, News, Public policy, Space 2.0, Space 2.0 in-depth | Tagged: astronauts, Emory University, Georgia Tech, healthcare, in-vitro diagnostic virus detection, ViraTag, virus, virus detection | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 18, 2008 by bigreen
Today, 8th Continent Project announced our third annual business plan competition. As before, we are seeking college and university students to submit proposed business plans that either use or further develop space technologies for an Earth-bound commercial markets. This year, the winner will be awarded $50,000 in cash and in-kind professional services, plus a wild [...]
Filed under: 8th Continent Business Plan Competition, 8th Continent Project, News, Space 2.0, Space 2.0 in-depth | Tagged: 8th Continent Business Plan Competition, Alex Bruccoleri, Electrospray, Hall thruster, micropropulsion, MIT, Pyramid Sciences, satellite propulsion systems, Space 2.0, Space 2.0 in-depth, YouTube, Zero Gravity Corporation | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 5, 2008 by 8cproject
Space 2.0 is an industry that is both expanding proven technologies and innovating new ones, focusing on providing immediate application for consumers. This series, “Space 2.0 in-depth,” will explore industries that have potential for or are currently employing and expanding Space 2.0 technology.
From computer chips and renewable energy to emerging technologies like nearly microscopic accelerometers [...]
Filed under: Space 2.0 in-depth | Tagged: 8th Continent Business Plan Competition, Accelorometers, Brad Chisum, Lumedyne, Pyramid Sciences, renewable resources, Space 2.0 | Leave a Comment »
