ESA Taps Thales and The Exploration Company To Build LEO Cargo Spacecraft
ESA’s long-awaited turn to private companies for spacecraft comes eighteen years after NASA.
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.
NASA Identifies Cost-Effective Methods for Managing Space Debris in New Study
NASA found that quickly disposing of spacecraft at the end of their life is one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent trash in orbit, according to an orbital debris management cost-benefit analysis that compared the effectiveness of 24 different tools to mitigate space debris
Russia and US Face Off on Responsible Space Behavior
US leadership is frustrated with Russia’s behavior in the space domain, and they weren’t afraid to show it this week in public remarks both domestically and on the world stage.
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.
Space Authorization, Approps Bills Before Congress This Week
It’s a big week on Capitol Hill this week for considering fiscal 2025 funding and priorities in the space realm.
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.
Rocket Lab Preps Double Launch for NASA
Rocket Lab is planning the first of two Electron flights to launch a pair of NASA weather satellites, in the latest use of NASA’s venture-class launch missions. The launch, which was expected early tomorrow morning, has been delayed to Saturday because of severe weather. The details: Two 6U cubesats will spend ten months measuring thermal…
DoD Partners with Starfish Space to Buy Its Own Otter
The Defense Department is looking for more maneuverability in orbit and tapped none otter than Starfish Space to take on the task.
Software Startup Rollup Emerges From Stealth
A new startup, Rollup, is emerging from stealth today with $5.6M in funding and a plan to streamline the development of complex hardware.
Blue Origin’s New Shepard Flies Crew After 21 Month Hiatus
The only apparent hiccup during the New Shepard’s 25th mission came when one of the capsule’s three parachutes failed to deploy completely.
NASA Worried About Risk In Polaris Hubble Scheme
NASA officials were concerned about the risks of a complex EVA with unproven spacesuits and astronauts.
