In the Press

Boeing Faces Risk in Tight Labor Market

Bloomberg News - 11/13/2024

"[Space industry leaders] like SpaceX, Blue Origin and Amazon's Project Kuiper are all searching for new hires to support rapidly growing operations around Seattle," said Stan Shull, a space industry analyst and consultant at Alliance Velocity, LLC.

Washington Space Industry Thrives

Seattle Times - 9/6/2024

“Satellites are where the dollars and cents are in space,” Shull said. “For the foreseeable future, Seattle is the satellite capital of the world.”

Amazon Reveals Project Kuiper Satellites Using Laser Links

GeekWire - 12/14/2023

“Given that Kuiper is ramping up its mass production now to start full-scale deployment in 2024, this is a critical milestone,” Shull told GeekWire. 

The State of the Optical Communications Market

Via Satellite - 11/28/2023

“Just like we moved from dial up internet to fiber, [satellite optical communications] are inevitable. It's not a question of if it happens, it's just a question of when and how fast,” Shull says. 

Speakers: Space Sector Providing Thrust, Opportunity for Eastside Companies, Economy

425Business - 11/3/2023

"Large, legacy space and satellite players are merging with each other, and acquiring, partnering, or investing in space startups to address the disruptive competitive dynamic," Shull said.

Alliance Velocity: Paving the Way for Commercial Space Tech

Space Impulse - 10/31/2023

“[The space industry is] learning to do go-to-market partnerships or partnerships around innovation…there’s still a lot to do”, Shull states. “I created my consulting practice largely around helping companies either get into the space sector, or if they’re already in the space sector, to grow faster with a better strategy.” 

Reaching for the Stars

Welcome Magazine - 9/20/2023

Stan Shull, a seasoned space industry analyst, encapsulates the excitement, "It’s great to have Gravitics as part of our entrepreneurial space sector. Their StarMax module is huge, both in size and potential. Standing inside their spacious mockup gave me a glimpse into humanity’s exciting future in space.” 

Beyond the Clouds: Seattle is Now a 'Powerhouse' for Satellite Technology

Puget Sound Business Journal - 7/24/2023

The Seattle area has "the makings of a powerhouse when it comes to both national security space and the long-range exploration and development of space,” said aerospace expert Stan Shull.

NASA's Economic Impact Report Card for Washington State Highlights Blue Origin
Geekwire - 3/10/2023

The Seattle-area space economy "encompasses the entire end-to-end space and satellite value chain, from component manufacturing to satellites to rockets to space infrastructure and space communications and data services,” said Stan Shull.

Analyst: New SpaceX funding could mean more work for Redmond Starlink facility

Puget Sound Business Journal - 1/8/2023

[SpaceX Starlink's] "ramp-up in satellite size, capability, and

production volume could be quite significant for continued investment

and hiring here locally,” said Stan Shull.

Washington State Needs Space to Grow

by Stan Shull - Northwest Aerospace News - April/May 2022

"The Pacific Northwest space industry is uniquely entrepreneurial and spans every major sector of the space and satellite value chain."

Report: State's space industry has more than doubled in last 4 years

Puget Sound Business Journal - 2/24/2022

"Around 38% of satellites currently in operation come from Puget Sound manufacturers, according to aerospace analyst Stan Shull."

Washington state space economy more than doubles

SpaceNews - 2/22/2022

“Washington is poised to become a major global space hub,” said Stan Shull, principal of consulting firm Alliance Velocity. 

Blue Origin leases new warehouses in Kent, office space in Renton

Puget Sound Business Journal - 1/7/2022

"The count of open (Blue Origin) positions has risen dramatically since July, probably due to a combination of company growth and backfill," said Stan Shull, founder of Alliance Velocity, which tracks the space industry.

Seattle-based satellite company hits milestones with recent launches

Puget Sound Business Journal - 12/20/2021

“They clearly have embraced revisit rate as a key competitive advantage and something they intend to focus on as they build out and operate their satellite constellation,” Shull said. 

As Big Tech Grows in the Pandemic, Seattle Grows With It

New York Times - 10/12/2021

"We have the key pillars of the ecosystem: the companies, the universities, the skilled work force and a compelling place to live," Mr. Shull said.  "The [Seattle] region is poised for even more growth."

Puget Sound region emerging as a satellite capital amid shift to mass production

Puget Sound Business Journal - 9/4/2021

“Seattle is the most homegrown, entrepreneurial space ecosystem” that isn’t located near a NASA center or military space base, said Stan Shull, managing director of space advisory firm Alliance Velocity.

Building a robust space economy requires more partnerships by Stan Shull - SpaceNews - 9/22/2020

"Partnerships are the oxidizer for the space economy, and the companies who excel at partnering will rocket ahead of the pack."