House To Consider NASA Reauthorization Act
“It’s been far too long since the last comprehensive NASA authorization and we’re overdue for Congressional guidance and direction,” Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK), the chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, told Payload in a statement, adding that his top priorities in the markup include the Moon to Mars pipeline, operations in LEO after the ISS, and balancing the science portfolio.
Sweden’s Defense and Security in Space Strategy
The space strategy comes alongside the adoption of a broader national security strategy, both of which emphasize closer ties to NATO, the EU, and the US.
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.
Firefly Sends NASA CubeSats to Orbit in First 2024 Launch
This was Alpha’s fifth launch and second unalloyed success, alongside the company’s first trip to orbit in September for the DoD.
2024 Q2 Orbital Launch Attempts by Country
With Q2 in the rearview mirror, one thing is clear—global launch attempts are on the rise.
Charts Defining the Space Industry in Q2: Payload Research
There were 63 total global launches in Q2 2024, a 40% YoY increase. The usual suspects, SpaceX and China, are once again leading the charge.
An Interview with Mike Palank
MaC’s Mike Palank joined Pathfinder to talk about identifying talent and investing in innovative startups.
Botswana Aims to Launch First Satellite in 2025
This launch will make Botswana the 16th African nation with a satellite in orbit, joining other members of the rapidly-growing African Space Agency.
China Looks to Boost Global Launch Market
China expressed goals to boost its global launch market during a recent webinar about the race to the moon.
Report Highlights Space Force’s Long-Term Research Gap
The Space Force should boost its use of venture capital funding to have more influence over where private entities are focusing their science and tech investments, according to a RAND report.
Jeff Bezos’ New Shepard To Fly Reality Competition Winners
SERA plans to host online voting to select applicants.
Orbit Fab’s Refueling Tech Passes the Test
The company is ready to take on missions in space after successfully wrapping up testing on its automated GRIP refueling mechanism.
