MAX POLYAKOV
International space technology and IT business entrepreneur, investor, economist and philanthropist
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SpaceX is preparing for its Nasdaq IPO under ticker SPCX. How did Elon Musk’s space startup become an orbital powerhouse valued at $1.75–2 trillion? Today we break down Starlink’s financial secrets, xAI investment plans, and potential pitfalls for future investors.
Although NASA has strict requirements for future astronauts, it still attracts many applicants. NASA looks for people with excellent professional fitness, emotional intelligence, and psychological resilience — read below to learn more about mandatory requirements and the selection process.
We associate space with the silence of the vacuum, but few people realize that space has its own odor. What aromas do astronauts smell aboard the ISS, and how does the James Webb Space Telescope “smell” the atmospheres of distant exoplanets? Today, we uncover the surprisingly smelly chemical mysteries of the Universe!
Today, orbital stations are becoming biotechnology hubs, where microgravity helps create medicines that cannot be produced on Earth. Read on to learn how research conducted 400 km above the planet is shaping the future of the global pharmaceutical industry and saving lives.
The shift of the space sector toward a militarized paradigm is perhaps the most significant development of the past decade. After the Cold War, the world was inspired by peaceful exploration. However, geopolitical tensions have marked the return of space as a critical domain for national security.
Who was the first to attempt to measure the Earth and the cosmos or to investigate where the cosmic “ladders” lead? What instruments do scientists today use to study how fast the Universe is expanding or to investigate large-scale galaxy clusters? Find out in our article.
Radiation, oxygen shortages, communication delays, and a complex landing — these are the main challenges of a Mars mission. We explore what solutions NASA is already developing and when the flight could become a realit
Today, CubeSats — small, cost-effective, and scalable — are becoming one of the key drivers of change in the satellite market. Read about the journey these compact satellites have taken over the past 25 years in the article.
Space conferences are platforms where the key directions shaping the industry’s future are defined and articulated. Here are the major international events and conferences to watch in 2026: Space Symposium, ASCEND, COSPAR, SmallSat, IAC, and Space Tech Expo Europe.
Recently, NASA sharply shifted the course of the Artemis program. The return to the Moon now follows a more complex strategy — one that echoes the lessons of Apollo and calls previous technological ambitions into question. When and how humans will return to Earth’s satellite— read in the new review.
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Dragonfly Aerospace develops compact, high-performance imaging satellites and payloads that are designed for large imaging constellations that provide persistent views of the Earth in a wide range of spectrums enabling unprecedented business intelligence and improving the lives of people around the world.
EOS Data Analytics is a trusted global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics.
EOS SAT is developing and manufacturing optical satellites for obtaining Earth remote sensing data.
Firefly Aerospace is a privately held aerospace company that develops light launch vehicles to deliver small satellites and cubes into space.
Gagarin Park is a social project to improve the park area of the Oles Honchar Dnipro National University’s Botanical Garden.
MaximaLabs is a company that provides technological and effective products for web business.
Maxymizely produces effective tools for split testing and increasing the conversion of sites and applications to B2B.
NING is a comprehensive SaaS platform for creating social websites with a wide range of features and configuration tools.
Noo IT School is a regional IT courses in business areas: internet marketing, product management, analytics.
Noosphere Archaeology is a platform for the study and spread of knowledge about the history of humanity and planet.
Space Summit is an international space conference that brings together the best industry experts to develop space technology.
This is a socio-educational project whose mission is to inspire and educate a new generation of Ukrainian explorers of the Universe to restore the primacy of Ukraine in space and other high-tech areas.
Renatus was founded in 2012 with a focus on the social gaming publisher of the casual segment.
Space Electric Thruster Systems (SETS) is a project that develops electric rocket propulsion systems and their subsystems designed for use on spacecraft.
