Recent Advances in Private Space Exploration

This chapter highlights key advancements in private space exploration, focusing on the launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn booster and SpaceX's recovery of its super heavy booster. It examines the competitive landscape between SpaceX and Boeing, the evolving role of NASA, and the implications of these developments for lunar missions and human exploration. Additionally, it addresses the commercial potential of space activities, including Earth observation and burgeoning space tourism, while emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in these endeavors.