ISS Utilization and the Commercialization of Space as a Resource
Offered By: University of Houston-Clear Lake via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the commercialization of space and the utilization of the International Space Station in this one-hour seminar presented by Dr. Heath Mills, Director of Science at STaRS, Inc. Examine the historical catalysts driving exploration and commercial colonial activity, and understand the current boom in the commercial space industry. Learn about the four key requirements for establishing a self-sustaining micro-gravity commercial market. Discover how STaARS conducts micro-gravity research on the ISS and aims to develop space products for terrestrial medical use. Delve into topics such as the new space race, commercial markets, biotech clusters, stem cell research, and the shift required in science and policy to support space commercialization. Gain insights into the metrics, investments, and collaborative efforts needed to advance the commercial space industry.
Syllabus
Intro
What is Sputnik
New Space Race
Commercial Markets
Commercial Space
Commercialization
Commercial Space Stations
Homework
Ten Reasons
Reasons to Go
Research and Development
Biotech Clusters
Expanding the Company Base
New Companies
Shift Required
Science Base
Stem Cells
Organs on a Chip
Energy
Policy
Premise Infrastructure
Collaboration
Business Support
Finances
Grades
We Can Go
Good Metrics
Total Investment
Questions
Projects
Taught by
College of Science and Engineering
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