Incubator Study: FastForward

The FastForward study group is an ad-hoc study group consisting of major aerospace contractors, emerging new space companies, spaceports, key federal government agencies, and academic representatives. It is an all-volunteer effort formed in August 2008 currently consisting of more than 20 invited organizations and hosted by SpaceWorks Commercial (Atlanta, GA). The focus of the group is on pre-competitive analysis and assessment of future global high speed point-to-point (PTP) passenger and cargo services. The study group produces technical papers and white papers on topics of PTP transportation for use by our members and the community at-large Members meet regularly by telecon, support a range of conference and panels, and use virtual collaboration tools to conduct business and exchange ideas.

Participation

Participation in the FastForward Study group is by invitation only. In order to have the most efficient discussion and dialogue with relevant parties, this approach has been taken. There is no fee to join and volunteer time is given by the study participants. To request an invitation please contact Dr. John Olds, CEO, SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. (SEI), john.olds@sei.aero, 1+770.379.8002.

White Papers

Getting Faster: A Case For High-Speed Global Point-To-Point Flight as a Logical Transition Between Suborbital Space Tourism and Low-Cost, Reusable Space Access Author: Olds, J. Published: 21 October 2009 Abstract (HTML) Paper-High Res (PDF) Paper-Low Res (PDF) Presentation (PDF)

A Press Release is available

Overview Presentation

FastForward Study Group Overview Author: Olds, J., Charania, A. Published: 04 August 2009 Presentation (PDF)

Additional Presentations

	Aiming Towards Viable Business Models of Global Hypersonic Point-To-Point Cargo Transportation Author: Charania, A., Kelly, M., Olds, J. Published: 12 October 2009 Abstract (HTML) Paper (PDF) Presentation (PDF)
	Examining Global High-Speed Point-to-Point Package Delivery: Recent Activities of the FastForward Study Team Author: Andrews, D., Olds, J., Charania, A., Webber, D., Kollipara, A., Bowcutt, K., Beavin, M., Coleman, K., Khourie, B., Landeene, S., Odyssey, A., Nelson, A., Taylor, F., Lauer, C., Kennedy, J. Published: 15 September 2009 Abstract (HTML) Paper (PDF) Presentation (PDF)
	Simulating Global Hypersonic Point-To-Point Transportation Networks Author: Kelly, M., Charania, A., Olds, J. Published: 14 September 2009 Abstract (HTML) Paper (PDF) Presentation (PDF)
	Is the World Ready for High-Speed Intercontinental Package Delivery (Yet)? Author: Olds, J., Charania, A., Webber, D., Wallace, J., Kelly, M. Published: 29 September 2008 Abstract (HTML) Paper (PDF) Presentation (PDF)

Video/Audio

John Olds discusses FastForward Study Group on The Space Show, Broadcast 1273 (Special Edition), December 11th, 2009
Author: Olds, J. R.
Published: 11 December 2009
Link: Direct .mp3 download
Link: News Item

Space Tourism Markets What We Know And What We Don't Know (And how soon will we be able to fly to Australia by hypersonic transport?)
Author: Webber, D.
Published: 21 May 2009

SpaceWorks Commercial affiliate and FastForward Study team member Mr. Derek Webber of Spaceport Associates giving a talk entitled "Space Tourism Markets What We Know And What We Don't Know (And how soon will we be able to fly to Australia by hypersonic transport?)" This talk was given on 21 May 2009 at a Google Tech Talk forum.