Reletter
Artwork for On Fragile Orbits

On Fragile Orbits

Jessica West

On Fragile Orbits offers reflective, practice-based analysis of how space security is governed at the messy edge of technology, power, and risk.

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesMonthly
Issues8Foundeda year agoLast Issue2 months ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

onfragileorbits.substack.com
Artwork for On Fragile Orbits

Latest Issues

Dual-Use: From Infatuation to Commitment

Industrial policy is having a comeback, led by two words: dual-use. Here in Canada, the phrase appears repeatedly in the new Defence Industrial Strategy. It carries a promise. Defence investment becomes innovation policy. Military spending...

2 months ago
5

What the Doomsday Clock Can No Longer Measure

I’ll admit I’m a little late to the Doomsday Clock this year. But that delay was deliberate. Rather than trying to catch the headline, I’ve been working to understand what, exactly, the Clock is now telling us…and why the measurement feels...

4 months ago
5
1

It’s Okay Not to Run the Marathon

I’ve been told many times that working toward peace and mutual security is a marathon. I was told the same thing about my PhD.

It took me nine years. I changed topics. I changed my reasons for doing it. I had two children and a job. There...

4 months ago
8
2

Governance Is a Capability and Canada Needs to Treat It That Way

Among the first sessions at Canada’s SpaceBound conference was a panel on the “Rules of Orbit.” That placement matters. Governance is finally showing up at the centre of Canada’s space ambitions, not as an afterthought at the margins.

Spea...

6 months ago
2
2

We’re Not in the Peaceful Uses Era Anymore

When I first came to Geneva in 2007 for the UNIDIR Outer Space Conference, space security was a nascent topic. My job was to present the Space Security Index, a project meant to explain space security, and to bring key issues into focus. Th...

8 months ago
3
5

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for On Fragile Orbits.

SubscribersEngagement64Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Jessica West

    Researcher, advisor, and writer exploring space security, fragile orbits, and the ethics of restraint. Senior Researcher at Project Ploughshares and co-founder of Lux Aegis, focused on the governance of emerging security risks.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for On Fragile Orbits?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by On Fragile Orbits on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does On Fragile Orbits have?

    To see how many people subscribe to On Fragile Orbits, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in On Fragile Orbits?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch On Fragile Orbits as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like On Fragile Orbits?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact On Fragile Orbits using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to On Fragile Orbits?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like On Fragile Orbits. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact On Fragile Orbits?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.