Arkisys is building modular spaceports designed for long-term servicing and refueling tha will push satellite infrastructure beyond one-and-done missions. With robotics, standard interfaces, and a “Cutter” vehicle for last-mile delivery, CEO David Barnhart envisions a future where space platforms grow, adapt, and generate recurring revenue.

With a new Executive Order pushing for faster, cheaper space launches, Harvard economist Matthew Weinzierl weighs in on the risks and rewards of deregulating America’s space economy, and whether launch frequency is the right metric for national progress.

From faster manufacturing on Earth to on-demand production in orbit, additive manufacturing is reshaping the economics of space exploration. In this EcoAero article, Heer Patel explores how part consolidation, in-space recycling, and lunar or Martian resource use could reduce launch costs and enable more sustainable long-term missions.

Harsh Patel’s research explores how Lab-on-a-Chip microfluidic systems can monitor and protect astronaut health in space, advancing EcoAero’s mission to promote sustainable aerospace innovation and life-support technologies beyond Earth.

A controversial proposal by the Trump administration seeks to slash NASA’s science funding by nearly half, threatening landmark missions and workforce stability. In this EcoAero article, Varsha Sukumar explores the implications of the largest budget rollback since Apollo, and what it could mean for the future of U.S. space leadership.

Touted as the future of urban air mobility, eVTOLs have captured imaginations and investment alike—but are they ready for takeoff? In this EcoAero opinion piece, Aditya Juluru examines the industry’s biggest hurdles, from battery limitations to regulatory bottlenecks, and whether recent progress is enough to justify the hype.

With thousands of satellites now orbiting Earth, astronomers are raising alarms about light pollution, radio interference, and the risk of collisions. In this EcoAero article, Harsh Patel unpacks the current impact of satellite congestion on space science—and whether growing orbital traffic could soon outpace our ability to manage it.

Earth’s orbit is turning into a cosmic traffic jam — and AI may be our best hope to manage it. In this EcoAero article, Heer Patel highlights how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are transforming Space Situational Awareness by predicting collisions, enabling autonomous satellite maneuvers, and identifying hazardous debris with stunning accuracy.