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
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.
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.
It’s a big week on Capitol Hill this week for considering fiscal 2025 funding and priorities in the space realm.
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 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 […]
The Defense Department is looking for more maneuverability in orbit and tapped none otter than Starfish Space to take on the task.
A new startup, Rollup, is emerging from stealth today with $5.6M in funding and a plan to streamline the development of complex hardware.
The only apparent hiccup during the New Shepard’s 25th mission came when one of the capsule’s three parachutes failed to deploy completely.
NASA officials were concerned about the risks of a complex EVA with unproven spacesuits and astronauts.
AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS) clinched a deal with AT&T to provide satellite-to-cell connectivity through 2030, the two companies announced Wednesday. Public markets cheered the definitive commercial agreement signed with the country’s largest cellular provider, propelling AST’s stock up nearly 70% yesterday and pushing its market cap to $1B+. Customers will be able to opt in to […]
London-based SatVu is preparing to launch two temperature-taking satellites next year after losing its pathfinder mission in December.
