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Bottlenecks emerge in the space industrial base as companies adapt to new demands for faster, cheaper satellites.

by Sandra Erwin and Debra Werner

April 18, 2024April 19, 2024

Astra considered bankruptcy as it struggled to raise cash

by Jeff Foust

Sci-Fi Showdown at Space Symposium: Complete transcript of the Star Trek vs Star Wars debate

by Brian Berger

From the Magazine

Congress pushes DoD to deliver

by Sandra Erwin

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Commercial

Orbex raises $20.8 million Series C extension

by Jeff Foust

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Commercial

China to leverage growing commercial space sector to launch megaconstellations

by Andrew Jones

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Commercial

Virgin Galactic proposes reverse stock split

by Jeff Foust

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Civil

Canada extends MDA Space's ISS robotics contract to 2030

by Jason Rainbow

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

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The paradox of U.S. government R&D funding: Barriers for non-U.S. owned firms

FAA to require reentry vehicles licensed before launch

A reflection on Space Symposium

The trillion-dollar question

Nelson defends "very tough choices" in NASA's budget proposal

Astrobotic eyes military customers for reusable Xogdor suborbital rocket

Military

CSIS releases annual assessment of global trends in the weaponization of space

DoD awards $14 million to 5N Plus to boost production of critical solar cell components for satellites

Air Force selects space programs for 'quick start' initiative

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Launch

Unforgiving Failures: the challenges of upper stages

China launches commercial SuperView-3 remote sensing sat

SpaceX launches U.S. military weather monitoring satellite

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Commercial

Space ISAC establishes LEO satellite operators group

Satellite imaging company Iceye raises $93 million in latest funding round 

Starliner arrives at the pad for crewed test flight

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Policy & Politics

Sweden signs Artemis Accords

Switzerland signs Artemis Accords

EU to delay space law, constellation contract

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Civil

NASA open to significantly reduced return of Mars samples

Maxar Intelligence looks to evolve beyond traditional imagery business

NASA to look for new options to carry out Mars Sample Return program

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Opinion

NASA's no to Mars

Advancing defense: the GovCon impact on Air and Space Force reoptimization 

New upper stage disposal rules will help, not harm, U.S. leadership in space

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Apr 21

Sunday, April 21 - Tuesday, April 23

The Business of Space Conference: Economics, Commerce, and Sustainability of New Space

Apr 24

Wednesday, April 24 - Thursday, April 25

Space Technology Conferences (STC) in Turkiye

Apr 29

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Humanities in Space: Challenges and Opportunities

Apr 29

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Stars of Stony Brook Gala to Honor Neil deGrasse Tyson

May 5

Sunday, May 5 - Wednesday, May 8

GEOINT 2024 Symposium: Essential in all Dimensions and Domains

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