He Helped Create the Space Force. Now He Wants to Arm It.
“If the world was going to end in an hour, I’d spend 55 minutes on the problem and five minutes on the solution.”
Maxar Wins €13.6M Contract with Dutch MoD
The award comes as European allies look to boost their independent space and intel capabilities, in this case doing so by working with a commercial partner.
Pale Blue is Bringing Water-Based Propulsion to Space
At less than 2kg, the system boasts a total impulse of 7,000 Ns, giving satellites enough thrust to perform multiple maneuvers on orbit without sacrificing much bus space.
Underutilized Capacity on Dedicated Customer Falcon 9 Rides: Payload Research
Based on publicly available data from 20 launches with published payload mass numbers over the past three years, dedicated customer LEO launches have averaged just 3,370 kg of payload, just 19% of total capacity.
NASA Punts Mars Sample Return Decision
After more than a year of review, there’s no concrete plan to retrieve scientific samples from Mars.
Space Launch Delta 45 Breaks Launch Record in 2024
Despite the Space Force’s bold plans for 2025, many in the space industry believe that US launch capacity may be nearing its zenith.
What We’re Watching This Year in Space Policy
New leaders in DC and a booming space economy are likely to make 2025 an important one for space policy discussions on topics ranging from NASA’s long-term goals to federal funding levels to buying commercial to regulatory processes.
Balearic Islands to Launch First Sat in 2025
The satellite, which will be named by children in the Balearic Islands school system, is expected to launch in the final quarter of this year.
Firefly and ispace Prepare for Their Lunar Journeys
It’s nearing the final boarding call for the next trip to the Moon.
Investment in Space-Comm Expo Set to Strengthen UK Space Industry Events and Grow International Reach
London, UK – 18th December 2024 Space-Comm Expo, the UK’s premier event for the space industry, is poised for a transformative new chapter following a significant investment from Lunar Ridge Ventures whose founders set up one of the UK’s fastest growing tech businesses, MVF Global. This strategic move is set to enhance the event’s prominence…
