MAX POLYAKOV
International space technology and IT business entrepreneur, investor, economist and philanthropist
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Africa is not typically associated with major space-related events. This article will explore South Africa’s contribution to the development of space technologies across the continent and its space-related companies SANSA and Dragonfly Aerospace that have achieved global success.
Vladimir Vernadsky’s teachings managed to foresee the future, offering a new perspective on humanity’s role in nature. Echoes of Vernadsky’s noosphere concept can be seen today in environmental science, the development of artificial intelligence, and humanity’s pursuit of living in harmony with nature.
Every day, three pieces of space debris fall to Earth. According to a new report by the European Space Agency (ESA) the amount of space debris will keep growing unless humanity starts taking action. Here’s a look at how new technologies and individual startups are helping to tackle this problem.
We present the final part of our overview of Japan’s space program. We will discuss the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)’s most famous missions over the past 50 years. Many of them were pioneering, while others shaped Japan’s own understanding of its place in the space environment.
Vladimir Vernadsky developed the concept of the “noosphere,” which explains humanity’s place in the world. Read on to find out how the term “noosphere” emerged and how this doctrine has influenced humanity’s perception of its place in the universe and its responsibility for the planet’s future.
Since 1970s Japan began producing its own launch vehicles primarily under an American license. This agreement was highly politicized, but after gaining valuable experience during this transitional period, Japan eventually began producing fully domestic, high-quality rockets by the early 2000s.
Pranks in zero gravity, surprises in open space, and sheer absurdity on a cosmic scale. So, to celebrate April Fools’ Day, we’ve collected stories about the top space mishaps that have bedeviled astronauts, engineers, and entire space agencies throughout the history of spaceflight.
Our dependence on satellites is constantly growing, turning them into potential targets for cyberattacks. Satellites provide communication and navigation services, making their protection a matter of national security. In this article, we explore how serious are cyber threats.
Donald Trump had announced a new continental missile defence system for the United States, modelled after Israel’s Iron Dome. We decided to analyze what the American version of the Iron Dome — the so-called “Golden Dome,” as the project has already been dubbed — might look like.
Japan’s space program is an excellent example of the peaceful use of space, with a strong emphasis on unmanned spacecraft and autonomous systems. Today, we will explore how the Land of the Rising Sun gradually achieved such progress.
Portfolio
All portfolioDragonfly 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.
