Sierra Space’s Expandable Space Station Passes Key Milestone
Sierra Space just blew up its most advanced space station technology to date. The explosion was an overwhelming success.
Iridium and the Satcom R&D Lifecycle: Payload Research
Iridium provides a good example of the sector’s R&D lifecycle.
An Interview with Kate Kelly
Kate joint Payload to share her journey into the nuclear and space industry, providing insights into the advancements and challenges faced by BWXT.
Star Catcher Closes $12.25M Seed Round
The startup intends to build a constellation of satellites in LEO that can harness solar power and efficiently send it to other sats in greater concentrations.
India’s Budget Sets Aggressive Space Goals
Recent updates to the national space budget are intended to help the country meet its aggressive growth targets, by injecting significant amounts of cash into both public and private space efforts.
ESA Report Shows Unsustainable Levels of Orbital Debris
Congestion has gotten so bad in LEO that ESA warns the future of space travel could be in jeopardy.
UK Awards £33M for Space Tech Initiatives
To kick off the Farnborough Airshow, the UK Space Agency announced that it had awarded £33M ($42.6M) to 20 innovation-forward space projects.
The $570B Space Economy
For the third year in a row, government space budgets saw double digit percentage increases, driven by the significant militarization of space.
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.
The Rise of Japan’s Commercial Space Industry
“There’s this vibrant space community here, and people are starting to recognize that.”
Report Recommends More Federal Spending in CRS
The commercial remote sensing industry is on the rise but needs more backing from the government to reach its full potential, according to a report released Wednesday.
