A National Security Space Acquisition Primer
The web of offices intended to bring innovative space tech into the national security sector just got a whole lot less confusing.
Jacqueline Feldscher
DoD Opens Line of Communication to VCs
The Space Force is meeting with the top funders of commercial space tech, opening a line of communication between the national security and VC communities about threats in orbit and the up-and-coming tech needed to counter them.
A Tale of Two Mission Authorization Plans
Senior officials from the administration and Capitol Hill defended dueling plans to regulate novel space activities at Payload’s Space Capitol III event on Monday night.
Orbit Fab Starts Shipping RAFTI Ports
Orbit Fab’s RAFTI satellite fueling ports have officially been qualified, and the hardware is beginning to ship to customers, two senior leaders at the startup told Payload.
US, French Space Industry Meeting in DC This Week
The US is hosting the second US-France Comprehensive Space Dialogue this Wednesday, and most of the American space heavy hitters will be attending.
National Space Council Hosting Space Week Events in April
The National Space Council is hosting “Find Your Place in Space Week” next month with 90+ events across the country designed to show the significant role space plays in life on Earth.
What’s Next For the FY25 Budget Proposal
The dust has settled from the Biden administration’s budget drop yesterday. Now what?
White House Requests $25.4B for NASA in FY25
The Biden administration has requested $25.4B for NASA in its fiscal 2025 budget, which prioritizes investment in Earth science, climate research, and the return to the Moon.
Lumen Orbit Raises $2.4M to Speed Up Downlink
Lumen Orbit, a startup that aims to speed up downlink times by processing data in space, is emerging from stealth today with $2.4M in funding.
ICEYE Unveils Ocean Vision Product Line
Finnish SAR company ICEYE announced a new family of products today that will use its existing satellite constellation to help customers locate, track, and characterize assets at sea.
Congrats To Astronaut Class 23
A SpaceX alum is among the 12 astronauts who earned their wings on Tuesday.
Lawmakers Revive Planetary Science Caucus
The Planetary Science Caucus is back from the dead, and the revival of the group couldn’t come at a more critical time for scientific pursuits in the cosmos that often find themselves in the budgetary crosshairs.