SpaceX vs. FAA: What’s the Deal With Those Falcon Fines?
“Regardless of what you think about SpaceX or the politics, the speed of decision-making needs to be faster.”
Policy
Stories about space regulations and policy, and what they mean for companies.
Former Astronaut Hosts ‘Space Cadets 4 Harris’ Fundraiser
“I worry about a future Trump administration that says we’re going to reduce our participation in international affairs and we’re going to look inwards,” he said. “That’s bad for exploration and bad for industry.”
Buy in: Grunsfield said he made the campaign aware of the event, but has not had any coordination beyond that and is not advising Harris on any space matters. Still, he said he hopes the fundraiser might help put space more on the campaign’s radar, especially given Harris’ position as chair of the National Space Council.
Planetary Sunshade Foundation Brings its Message to DC
Advocates for placing a sunshade in space to address global warming were in DC last week educating officials on Capitol Hill and beyond about the benefits of the technology.
Lawmakers Ask NASA About Risk of Post-ISS Gap
Congress marked up a NASA 2024 Reauthorization Bill Addressing a Post-ISS Gap.
Japan Looks to Bolster its Space Sector for a Post-ISS World
The government will dole out investments from a new ¥1T( $6.2B) fund over the next ten years to back private efforts.
House Unveils $25.2B NASA Funding Proposal
The topline budget included in the draft bill from the House Appropriations Committee would give the agency $303.6M more than it received in fiscal 2024.
Take Me Out To the (Space)Ball Game
At Thursday afternoon’s Washington Nationals baseball game, the outs were out of this world and the umpires struck back.
The US Wants to CHIP In On Rocket Lab’s Solar Cell Factory
Rocket Lab is one of three major players in the Western market that builds space-grade solar panels, and the investment will grow production 50% in the next three years.
FCC Chair Pushes For Stricter Debris Rules
The head of the FCC is calling on the agency to change its regulations to further limit how much debris is created in orbit.
NSSA: Space Force Budget ‘Insufficient’ And ‘Shortsighted’
The Pentagon’s declining budget request for the Space Force puts the US at risk of ceding leadership in space to China, according to a letter released Thursday by the National Security Space Association.
NASA Stresses Responsible Use of AI In Town Hall
NASA leadership touted the benefits of using AI in a town hall meeting on Wednesday, but emphasized that the new tech will be used in a responsible way that won’t replace the space agency’s skilled workforce.
NDAA 2025: Guard Transfers, CASR, and Commercial Ops
The House’s draft of the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act would move forward with a hotly-contested plan to transfer space-focused Air National Guard members to the Space Force.