How Artemis Got Its Name
“We had one clear objective on this plan: make Artemis uncancelable.”
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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.
SpaceX is Sending a Dragon to End ISS
After over 25 years orbiting Earth, performing thousands of scientific experiments and hosting over 270 astronauts, the ISS is scheduled to be escorted out of orbit as early as 2030.
Bill Weber Steps Down as Firefly Aerospace CEO
Firefly has tapped board member Peter Schumacher as interim CEO while leadership kicks off a search process.
An Interview with Ian Cinnamon
Ian Cinnamon joint Payload to talk about his journey from concept to scaling production, the Series B funding round and its implications, and Apex’s mission to become the leading supplier of satellite buses.
US, Saudi Arabia Team Up In Orbit
US and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to improve cooperation on various civil space priorities.
Falcon 9’s Grounding Ripples Through the Space Industry
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket remains grounded while the company investigates the cause behind a rare failure on their July 11 launch.