Jacqueline Feldscher
Vast Secures $500M, Including $300M Series A
Vast has closed a $300M Series A to continue production of its Haven commercial space station, the company announced this morning.
Heritage Foundation Rates Space Force ‘Marginal’
“The Space Force is woefully short of the resources required to hold adversary space systems at risk, and is not ready to operate in a contested environment even though conflict with a major adversary will likely begin in space,” the report says. “While most of its current capabilities are highly effective in an uncontested environment, the Space Force lacks the capacity and capability to be ready for conflict in space.”
Senate Tees Up NASA Reauthorization, Deputy Hearings
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee is gearing up for a busy week.
Space Was ‘First Mover’ In Iran Conflict, Top General Says
Military space capabilities played a critical role in the early stages of Operation Epic Fury, according to the Pentagon’s top general.
NASA Pushes Crewed Moon Landing to Artemis IV
The US path to the Moon shifted significantly on Friday, in what NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman called the “only way forward” for the American lunar program. Hit the gas: Isaacman announced multiple changes to the program, including: Timeline: In light of these structural changes, Isaacman announced a new timeline for the American return to the…
CesiumAstro Acquires AI Firm Vidrovr
CesiumAstro is the second company this month to rely on M&A to boost AI tech, after SpaceX acquired xAI (both owned by Elon Musk).
Intuitive Machines, Seraphim Announce Fundraising Wins
The space industry is well into its nine-figure funding era.
Bill Spotlight: Methane Monitoring Science Act
Two lawmakers introduced a bill that would task NASA to improve the nation’s ability to detect cow farts—and all other forms of methane leaks.
LambdaVision Taps Starlab for Post-ISS Manufacturing Plans
LambdaVision is preparing for its post-ISS future.
Exclusive: Sceye Unveils SceyeCELL Antenna
Sceye announced today a platform designed to merge the best of space and ground comms in the stratosphere.
US Chamber Fighting For Licensing, ITAR Reform in 2026
“How do we encourage the government to take the necessary actions to modernize our space infrastructure? That includes physical, policy and regulatory,” Neal said. “I think it will be tough for industry to grow and mature, if we don’t have that.”
Haridopolos Praises Isaacman As ‘Dynamic Leader’ For NASA
Jared Isaacman is just over 60 days into his tenure as NASA administrator, and he’s already getting rave reviews from one space leader on Capitol Hill. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL), who chairs the House space subcommittee, commended the entrepreneur-turned-astronaut-turned-NASA-chief for sharing the space agency’s mission with the public—and energizing a NASA workforce in which morale…
Vast Wins Its First Private Astronaut Mission to ISS
The previous five missions have all gone to competitor Axiom, which (like Vast) is building its own private station vying to replace the ISS.
