Lawmakers Agree To Investigate Russian ASAT Intel Leak
The rare public back-and-forth between Congress and the White House that led to the reveal of Russia’s nuclear ASAT plans is getting a review under an amendment to the NDAA introduced by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA).
SpaceX Sets Starship Flight 4 Launch Date and Details Improvements
Another Starship test flight is around the corner.
Boeing Found Yet Another Design Flaw in Starliner
“This is not a safety of flight issue,” Boeing Starliner executive Mark Nappi said in a press conference Friday.
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’s Moon Plans Are In Elon’s Hands
“If we land, it is dependent on SpaceX having their [Starship] lander ready.”
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.
