Jacqueline Feldscher
Besxar Flies Suborbital Semiconductor Demo
Besxar recently flew its first mission, demonstrating that its future semiconductor-manufacturing tech works above the Kármán line.
Schiess Becomes CSO Amid Space Workforce Shortages
Gen. Douglas Schiess became the chief of space operations on Sept. 3, following the retirement of Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, who led the almost-seven-year-old service for nearly four years.
Isaacman: Commercial Won’t Solve Every NASA Problem
“If the objective is to force an economy out of every NASA endeavor, then NASA should probably sit inside the Department of Commerce,” Isaacman wrote in a lengthy post on X late Wednesday night. “But NASA is an independent agency with a broader mission.”
Trump Orders Study To Establish US Space Academy
Is the US about to add a new service-academy rivalry to college football Saturdays?
Diffraqtion Adds to Pre-Seed Round for Quantum Camera Tech
The investments from Lockheed Martin Ventures and Sumitomo Corporation’s Presidio Ventures bring the startup’s total funding to $10M+.
LeoLabs Wins $20.68M Space Force Award for Scout
LeoLabs is applying its radar tech to national security missions under a new contract with the Space Force, announced Wednesday.
Exclusive: OrbitAID to Launch RPO Demo in 2027
“Most RPO demonstrations to date have qualified a single piece of the sequence, either far-range inspection or close-approach maneuvering, in isolation,” he said. “OrbitAID’s mission is designed to prove the entire satellite life extension in a single flight.”
Portal Books Dedicated Falcon 9 Amid Constrained Launch Market
While Thornburg said Portal is expected to take up about half of the fairing with its own spacecraft, it’s working with launch integrator Maverick Space Systems to sell the other half to customers looking for rideshare opportunities in a turbulent market.
Slingshot’s Portal Adds New AI-Powered Missions
Slingshot Aerospace announced it is adding new capabilities to its Portal platform to help operators better monitor that crowded environment.
Astranis Unveils Perceptor, an SDA Product for GEO
Astranis found problems with existing SDA tech while operating in GEO—so it built a tool to fix it.
Guetlein: CR Could Mean ‘No Golden Dome…No Funding’
“I will tell you, if they don’t figure it out, there is no Golden Dome—because there’s no funding,” he continued.
Bill Spotlight: Space Superiority Readiness Act
A bipartisan pair of senators introduced a bill last week aiming to ensure the US military is prepared for conflict with Beijing in orbit.
FL Governor Candidate Launches Space Race Policy
“Right now, other states and other countries are competing for the launches, the investments, and the high-paying jobs that belong to our workers, our graduates, and our families. We are going to change that,” Donalds said at a press event.
