opinion Space domains

[TonyTsolakis]

In the near future space exploration seems to be more and more relevant, to me at least, with the space station and the mars expeditions, seems to me if .coms are even still relevant then, space domains could be a good investment, kind of like the robot domain craze,
anyhow there is a name on name jet up for auction right now that fits this criteria what do you guys think of the whole space names thing ? would love to know your opinions

 

[space_domains]

What do you guys think about

Lunarbase.space ?

 

[xwat]

I agree that private companies are going to try but I am not sure how long that will be. Space X has had some notable failures that make me question if it is safe to allow private entities launch at will. Also Earth's orbit is getting more cluttered.

Will NASA cover private flights? I am not sure but if it becomes common I am not sure many people will. It will be like one of those sights that track commercial flights and I am not sure any of those are pulling down big bucks?

 

[MadAboutDomains]

I agree that private companies are going to try but I am not sure how long that will be. Space X has had some notable failures that make me question if it is safe to allow private entities launch at will. Also Earth's orbit is getting more cluttered.

Will NASA cover private flights? I am not sure but if it becomes common I am not sure many people will. It will be like one of those sights that track commercial flights and I am not sure any of those are pulling down big bucks?

Interestingly, NASA are literally using SpaceX for spaceflights:

https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/nasa-awards-spacex-more-crew-flights-to-space-station/

Wasn't it SpaceX that rescued those stranded astronauts for NASA because NASA couldn't?

As for Earth's orbit being cluttered. It's pretty vast...

 

[MadAboutDomains]

What do you guys think about

Lunarbase.space ?

Is 'lunar base' a common phrase, or is it going to be 'moon base'?

I got moonbasecams in king hehe

Likely a waste of money...

 

[xwat]

Interestingly, NASA are literally using SpaceX for spaceflights:

Yes, the US government contracts things out. Frankly I am not all in on SpaceX.

https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/nasa-awards-spacex-more-crew-flights-to-space-station/

Wasn't it SpaceX that rescued those stranded astronauts for NASA because NASA couldn't?

I am not sure but that could be since the US can contract certain things out now. This is not a failure of the US space program to me since it was a Boeing Starliner capsule that was deemed unsafe.

As for Earth's orbit being cluttered. It's pretty vast...

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/scienc...in-space-is-a-major-problem-with-no-clear-fix

 

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spacestation.net​

$1,001​

GoDaddy​

NB reported.

Good deal, no?

 

[MadAboutDomains]

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/scienc...in-space-is-a-major-problem-with-no-clear-fix

A lot of people are calling that visualisation of the debis very misleading. Affecting satellites, however 100s of maneuvers are performed per year apparently to avoid space debris.

Luckily mankind is pretty ingenious. If it needs to be solved it will be. I have faith.

 

[xwat]

A lot of people are calling that visualisation of the debis very misleading. Affecting satellites, however 100s of maneuvers are performed per year apparently to avoid space debris.

Luckily mankind is pretty ingenious. If it needs to be solved it will be. I have faith.

Once collision could cause more collisions and more debris. I do not think it is unwarranted to look at how we can minimize or resolve it.

https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/d...ssness-in-space-risks-life-and-limb-on-earth/

 

[MadAboutDomains]

Once collision could cause more collisions and more debris. I do not think it is unwarranted to look at how we can minimize or resolve it.

https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/d...ssness-in-space-risks-life-and-limb-on-earth/

That article appears to be talking about a different issue. How they dispose of stuff in the atmosphere and how it could instead land on Earth and risk people's lives instead of burning up in the process. That article makes no mention of space debris floating around in general from what I can tell.

That article you sent before shows a video of space debris, but the items are not to scale so make it look a lot worse than reality.

I agree nonthless, but what can we (me and you) do about it?

 

[xwat]

I agree nonthless, but what can we (me and you) do about it?

It is not what we can do about it but what regulations can or may be put in place.

 

[MadAboutDomains]

It is not what we can do about it but what regulations can or may be put in place.

Leave it to the experts.

 

[space_domains]

Is 'lunar base' a common phrase, or is it going to be 'moon base'?

I got moonbasecams in king hehe

Likely a waste of money...

‘Lunar base’ is in fact the more scientific term compared to ‚moon base’ and is quite commonly used (among ‘moon base’) by scientific bodies etc.

Anyway and more importantly, what is everyone’s take on the TLD .space when it comes to space exploration and the “new space age”? Various New Space companies are already using the domain, albeit still few and most still rely on .com.

 

[xwat]

Anyway and more importantly, what is everyone’s take on the TLD .space when it comes to space exploration and the “new space age”? Various New Space companies are already using the domain, albeit still few and most still rely on .com.

My opinion is generally that of any other domain with the exception that governments will use their TLD's and naming. .space may be used but if they get big enough they will want that .com too or to replace the .space.

Also I think the corporate space race is still a little ways off for companies.

 

[MadAboutDomains]

Lunar base’ is in fact the more scientific term compared to ‚moon base’ and is quite commonly used (among ‘moon base’) by scientific bodies etc.

51 domains containing lunarbase
588 domains containing moonbase

According to dotdb.

Perhaps as time goes on lunar base may be the preferred term if it becomes real.

 

[MissionStatus]

Show attachment 299478 I have nothing against your message but the way you talk to others seems a little out there. I cannot say what missionstatus is worth but think it a good domain. But why would a government or company use a website "missionstatus" to track or allow others to track their missions when a company, like SpaceX, use their own website? Even NASA uses their own website even though many others are following the mission live.

Thank you for your acknowledgement that missionstatus.com is "a good domain". It's a good start. I've run into several accounts on this platform that have are obviously focus on minimizing its impact and advancing their own domain name agendas. In time you will learn why missionstatus.com is the best domain name "to fulfill it namesake". Let us begin ...

Governments and companies may use a third-party site like missionstatus.com (or similar domain-specific tracking tools) for several practical reasons, even when high-profile companies like SpaceX build custom, branded experiences.

While SpaceX uses its own website to maintain a high-end brand image and control its public narrative, many other organizations prioritize specialized functionality or cost-efficiency over a custom-built front end.

Reasons for Using Third-Party Tracking

• Specialized Technical Tools: Platforms like ArcGIS Mission provide standardized interfaces for tracking "Draft," "Active," and "Complete" statuses. This allows teams to use built-in features like real-time mapping, telemetry visualization, and automated alerting (via SMS or email) without developing those systems from scratch.
• Cost and Resource Efficiency: Developing a custom tracking platform like NASA’s Artemis Real-time Orbit Website (AROW) or SpaceX's internal systems requires significant person-years of effort. Smaller companies or specific government sub-agencies often find it more practical to use established software-as-a-service (SaaS) products.
• Standardization and Interoperability: For collaborative missions involving multiple agencies (e.g., NASA, ESA, and private contractors), using a centralized third-party tool ensures that all parties have access to the same standardized API and data repository. This is especially useful for "rideshare" missions where multiple spacecraft from different owners are on a single launch.
• Internal vs. Public Focus: While SpaceX’s website is designed for public consumption, many "mission status" sites are primarily internal management tools. These tools help managers focus attention on specific operational phases and allow distributed teams to coordinate during anomalies.
• Aggregated Public Interest: For the public, third-party sites are often preferred because they aggregate data from many different providers (SpaceX, ULA, NASA, Blue Origin) into a single dashboard, which is more convenient than checking individual company websites.
• For more information please feel free to inquire further. "Ad Astra" to one and all!

 

[MissionStatus]

Will they cover SpaceX, blue origin?

Exactly.

 

[MissionStatus]

I think we have a site for that, it is called www.nasa.gov or www.nasa.gov/live.

There are over 70 other national and regional space agencies worldwide, ranging from major entities with human spaceflight capabilities like, CNSA (China), and Roscosmos (Russia), ESA (European Space Agency), ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),CSA / ASC (Canadian Space Agency), KASA (Korea AeroSpace Administration), ISA (Israel Space Agency), UAESA (United Arab Emirates Space Agency) as well as other specialized national programs focused on Earth observation, research, and satellite technology.

Do you think NASA covers all the other launch providers, as in depth, as well? It should be noted that NASA's direct share of global space launches is relatively small compared to private industry, particularly with SpaceX dominating, conducting over 80% of U.S. launches in 2025.

While the U.S. holds the top spot for global launches, the vast majority of these are private commercial ventures or military, rather than NASA-branded missions.

Notwithstanding the international launch coverage perspective. That's where the numbers and reasons why missionstatus.com is an "international affair" for coverage of every international and commercial agencies', missions grow exponentially. Unification of "mission status" information on a global scale and in every language.

Besides, have you seen the headlines recently? NASA's budget is getting cut again. They can use all the help we can muster ... and I am a big fan of theirs. Ad Astra to one and all!

 

[WW]

Everybody, will you please stop responding already? Let the guy enjoy his domain...

 

[MadAboutDomains]

Looks like he's using an LLM again.

 

[SahinChy]

In the near future space exploration seems to be more and more relevant, to me at least, with the space station and the mars expeditions, seems to me if .coms are even still relevant then, space domains could be a good investment, kind of like the robot domain craze,
anyhow there is a name on name jet up for auction right now that fits this criteria what do you guys think of the whole space names thing ? would love to know your opinions

I have SkyrocketRobotics.com