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Event Thu 9/6: The State of the Nanosatellite Industry

August 17, 2018 September 1, 2018Events

Nanosatellites have become a revolution in the satellite business because they are cost-effective, can be delivered faster, technology is improving rapidly, and they leverage advanced commercial off the shelf technologies. Typically not much larger than the size of a shoebox, nanosatellites can pack an amazing amount of functionality into a small space. The market for nanosatellite missions is growing rapidly and is rapidly moving from one-off and custom development to commodity hardware and productized services.…

We live-fired experimental rocket motors, what did YOU do on Yuri’s Night?

April 14, 2018 April 15, 2018News

Brian Stofiel, CEO and founder of Stofiel Aerospace, joined NewSpace Chicago Thursday night to share their vision for mobile, on-demand, and highly scalable launch services. Stofiel Aerospace is a startup based in St. Louis developing a unique architecture for low-cost access to space. This is especially important for the growing small satellite market. Brian also treated the crowd to some pyrotechnics, but more on that in a bit. Stofiel’s architecture solves a number of challenges…

Event Thu 4/12: Failing Fast, Launching Often

March 22, 2018 March 22, 2018Events

Stofiel Aerospace is a St. Louis company which has developed a functional rocket nozzle that is printed using high grade 3D printing, and which is capable of carrying small payloads to high altitude. It is the first solid fueled rocket to thrust, throttle, and vector. They’re perfecting the technology for orbital capability. Brian Stofiel of Stofiel Aerospace will discuss his experience founding a Midwest space business – recruiting talent, fundraising, and developing novel space technologies.…

Space is Open for Business @ Adler After Dark (video)

January 19, 2018 January 19, 2018News

On 21 December 2017, NewSpace Chicago came to Adler After Dark. NewSpace Chicago founder David Hurst was a featured speaker. He presented “Space is Open for Business: Business Opportunities on the High Frontier” and discussed the booming commercial space economy. Technological innovation and new business models are rapidly changing the marketscape and opening up new opportunities for space-related and space-scalable ventures. The question is no longer how are we going to get to space. Today…

Event Thu 12/21: Space is Open for Business @ Adler After Dark

November 22, 2017 November 22, 2017Events

Business Opportunities on the High Frontier This month, NewSpace Chicago comes to Adler After Dark. Join us for the Adler Planetarium’s 21+ December event Spacecation! NewSpace Chicago founder David Hurst will be a featured speaker, presenting “Space is Open for Business: Business Opportunities on the High Frontier” and discussing the booming commercial space economy. Technological innovation and new business models are rapidly changing the marketscape and opening up new opportunities for space-related and space-scalable ventures. The…

Event Thu 11/9: Accelerating the Launchpad to Humanity’s Greatest Journey

October 12, 2017 October 12, 2017Events

Join us for a conversation with Dan Lopez, CEO and Founder of OrbitMuse. Dan will give an overview of Orbitmuse, a FinTech solution that democratizes the funding of space programs and supply chain transactions, while accelerating Space development startups globally. He will provide insights into Space startup crowdfunding, equity financing, and distributed ledger transactions on the blockchain. He will also discuss how the vibrant and growing Space development startup community can leverage novel approaches in…

Edison Awards adds Space Innovation category for 2018

September 14, 2017 September 14, 2017News

In celebration of over thirty years of recognizing and awarding innovation, the Edison Awards announced today that, in partnership with NewSpace Chicago, they will expand with a new category for 2018: Space Innovation. Originally established in 1987, the Edison Awards have recognized and honored some of the most innovative products and business leaders in the world and is among the most prestigious accolades honoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, design and innovation.…

Event Thu 9/14: Envisioning New Realities: The intersection of fashion and aerospace tech

August 23, 2017 July 14, 2019Events, News

Fashion and Aerospace have been partners since the first Space Age. Their historical achievements have paved the way for a robust textile industry that serves both our needs on Earth and our Space endeavors. In addition, Space can be a hostile environment both physically and psychologically and fashion has a role to play in both. It brings forth the material science to protect humans from harmful radiation as well as flexibility to enable mobility to…

Regional Roundup: Chicago aims to be space travel hub

June 17, 2016 June 17, 2016News

NewSpace Chicago mentioned on STARTLAND: SpaceX may be the company people think of when it comes to finally plunking a flag into the red soil of Mars, but a Chicagoan David Hurst has other ideas. The serial entrepreneur has sky-high plans to help area startups get in on the ground floor of the “next trillion dollar industry.” Hurst aims to make Chicago a thriving hub for space innovation, beginning with the founding of Orbital Transports…

Chicago…A Hub for Space Travel? This Entrepreneur Says Yes.

June 9, 2016 August 19, 2016News

NewSpace Chicago mentioned on ChicagoInno: When you think about the future of commercial space travel and the possibility of long-term human presence in outer space, you think Elon Musk–and rightfully so. SpaceX has been one of the darlings of the tech world, making massive advancements in space innovation and collecting more than $1 billion in funding. But innovation in the space industry isn’t exleusive to SpaceX, nor is it limited to startups in Silicon Valley. The space…