Jacqueline Feldscher
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.
Vulcan, Ariane 64 Blast Off
The Ariane 64 and Vulcan rockets both got the job done. But issues with Vulcan’s flight will require some review before the rocket welcomes its next national security payload.
NRO Awards Contracts to Three Remote Sensing Companies
The contracts, announced on Tuesday, are intended to allow the intel agency to access multiple remote sensing phenomenologies from EO to RF and beyond.
Rep. Mike Haridopolos On Cutting Red Tape, Passing NASA Bill
“We don’t have the budgetary ability to do everything and now—unlike 10 years ago—there is a business case to be made.”
NASA to Grow Civil Servant Workforce Under Isaacman
“Getting back to the Moon means getting back to the basics,” he wrote. “NASA must regain its core competencies in technical, engineering, and operational excellence.”
Voyager, Max Space Team on Expandable Tech
“Expandable structures represent a step change in how surface infrastructure can be delivered and deployed,” Saleem Miyan, cofounder and CEO of Max Space, said in a statement. “Its architecture embodies increased capability, scalability, and versatility that are essential for sustained deep-space human activity, and to unleash the lunar and Martian economies.”
Vantor Wins $5.3M Luno B Contract From NGA
The contract, awarded under NGA’s Luno B program, will see Vantor provide the intelligence community with data about shifts to things like roads, vegetation, and buildings, as well as broader impacts caused by manmade or natural disasters.
York Drops Protest of Apex’s SBIR Award
York filed a motion asking to dismiss its protest on Jan. 28—one day before going public on the NYSE.
