Payload Staff
Top 5 of 2025: Policy
The year in space policy ended with a bang, with the confirmation of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
Top 5 of 2025: Europe
This year, Europe took major steps to break out on its own in space, including investing in sovereign tech, forging new relationships, and gaining an appreciation for dual-use hardware.
Top 5 of 2025: Civil Space
Between budget cuts, staff reductions, and leadership changes, it’s been a chaotic and unpredictable year for the space agency.
An Interview With Sid Dixit (Maxar)
Maxar’s Sid Dixit, joined us to discuss the transformative impact of generative AI and large language models on satellite imagery analysis, the evolving landscape of commercial and government demand for Earth observation data, and the potential commoditization of satellite imagery.
An Interview With Sinead O’Sullivan (Economist)
Sinead O’Sullivan, economist and board member of the European Space Policy Institute joins Payload to explores the intricate dynamics of public vs. private funding in the space industry and the challenges posed by venture capital and institutional investments.
