SpaceX Inches Closer to Increasing Starship Launches
While SpaceX’s proposal will significantly increase in the amount of rocket traffic above Boca Chica, the FAA found the impact to the environment should be minimal.
Space Force Boosts Bonus To Help Retention
The Space Force has raised its max reenlistment bonus for some members of the service to $180,000, an $80,000 increase from the previous year.
ESA Launches Accelerator to Kickstart the Lunar Economy
Only a handful of European spacecraft have ever made it to the Moon, but that could soon change if a new accelerator achieves its goal.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Returns to Flight
The mission, which launched from Florida, successfully put 23 Starlink birds into orbit.
Astranis CEO Talks 2024’s Largest US Space Funding Round
CEO John Gedmark on his company’s $200M Series D fundraise.
Japan’s Bet on the World’s Lunar Race
A handful of firms are trying to shape an unproven commercial market on the Moon.
Ursa Adds Additive With $14.5M R&D Investment
Ursa Major will buy several industrial 3D printers and hire 15 new employees for an R&D center in Youngstown, OH focused on additive manufacturing.
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.
