Name: Small rockets are the next space revolution
Uploaded: 2019-11-12T16:08:48Z
Duration: 11 min 22 s
Description: We're in the dawn of a new space revolution, says engineer Peter Beck: the revolution of the small. In a talk packed with insights into the state of the space industry, Beck shares his work building rockets capable of delivering small payloads to space rapidly and reliably -- helping us search for extraterrestrial life, learn more about the solar system and create a global internet network.

We're in the dawn of a new space revolution, says engineer Peter Beck: the revolution of the small. In a talk packed with insights into the state of the space industry, Beck shares his work building rockets capable of delivering small payloads to space rapidly and reliably -- helping us search for extraterrestrial life, learn more about the solar system and create a global internet network.

A wave of small, rapidly launched rockets is transforming how humanity reaches space. Instead of giant boosters built for massive payloads, today’s innovation centers on compact, nimble vehicles that can be launched as often as every 72 hours. This approach allows thousands of tiny satellites to be deployed for purposes like searching for extraterrestrial life and delivering internet everywhere. By combining new technology, private launch sites, and creative regulatory solutions, the space industry is opening up to more people than ever before.