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Commercial Space Weather Systems Lessons Learned – Prospects Charles M. Chafer Space Services Inc. April 30, 2008 Boulder, C0. Summary 2006.

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Summary 2006

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  1. Commercial Space Weather Systems Lessons Learned – ProspectsCharles M. ChaferSpace Services Inc.April 30, 2008Boulder, C0

  2. Summary 2006 • Space Services Inc, (SSI) is developing a series of commercial satellites to provide multi-services platforms located at Sun-Earth LaGrange points L1 & L2. IOC is 2009-2010 • Attractive returns from terrestrial markets available to private investors upon service initiation. Mid to long term returns can contribute to a substantial, mature non-terrestrial economy, and provide important opportunities to advance space & earth science • Significant private investment and multi-agency funded US Government efforts have the necessity, technical feasibility, and potential viability of a public/private partnership to create and operate a commercial LaGrange point services node • Acquisition of NASA’s DSCOVR spacecraft by SSI may accelerate IOC, and reduce technical & financial risk for the venture Space Services Proprietary Data

  3. Will Space Weather Follow Earth Imaging and GPS Commercialization Paths? • Imaging and GPS each began as US Govt. systems meeting scientific or national security objectives • “Markets” emerged and government/industry partnerships fostered growth • Global, multifaceted industries serving multiple customers today • Space weather similarities and differences Space Services Proprietary Data

  4. Mission Flight 2 Flight 2A Flight 3 Solar Wind Earth South Pole Comm NPOESS Data Relay Lunar South Pole Inclination Range X X(9.5 mos) X(6 mos) 18.4° South of L1 >2 (106)km X 6° North of L1 2.1 (106)km X (All) X X (All) 19° South of L2 1.1 (106) km SSI Solar Wind and Telecommunications System Architecture* * As presented in “final Report, NOAA NEEK-0000-5-00274, March 7, 2006” Space Services Proprietary Data

  5. DSCOVR Options • DSCOVR spacecraft, currently in storage and without an approved mission, constitutes a potentially useful asset for USG contribution to a solar wind private/public partnership • Advantages include lower technical risk insurability; competitive cost if acquisition cost is zero; schedule; and possible revenue stream for Earth looking instruments • Risks include reliance on NASA for a timely, affirmative decision to release the asset; reduced opportunity for secondary payload revenue stream; deferral of commercially viable system deployment; data handling and management costs could overwhelm value of Earth looking instrument data Space Services Proprietary Data

  6. The demand for space weather products is increasing regardless of stage of solar cycle • Strong solar storms impacting critical technology infrastructure occur every year of the solar cycle Space Services Proprietary Data

  7. Business Model/Value Proposition “Traditional” revenues USG, Commercial Customers Earned Media • Monetize Internet UV’s • Sponsorship • Memorial Spaceflight Advertising • REAL, Compelling Mission • Where • Who • What Diverse Revenue Streams Accessing multiple revenue streams lowers individual user costs and enhances ROI potential. Space Services Proprietary Data

  8. Prospects for A Commercial Space Weather Industry • Government/Industry Partnership Vital • A Significant Infrastructure Component That Can Attract Private Capital • Sentinel Satellite Inc. Formed Space Services Proprietary Data

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