A new report by the World Economic Forum and Deloitte highlights the exponential growth in satellite technology and its applications across various sectors.
NASA’s Strategy For Space Sustainability
Jeff Foust, SpaceNews – In a speech unveiling NASA’s first Space Sustainability Strategy, deputy NASA administrator Pam Melroy said the agency’s goal is to create a space sustainability framework, before developing technology to manage space debris.
Defense Chiefs From U.S., Australia, Japan, and Philippines Vow to Deepen Cooperation
Audrey McAvoy, AP — Defense chiefs from the four countries vowed to deepen their cooperation as they gathered on May 2 in Hawaii for their second-ever joint meeting, amid concerns about China’s operations in the South China Sea.
Rocket Lab Announces Supplier Agreements for Military Satellite Project
Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews — Rocket Lab unveiled the suppliers it selected to support the production of 18 satellites for the U.S. military.
NGA to Tap Commercial Satellites to Patrol Maritime Hotspots
Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews — Speaking at the GEOINT Symposium, Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth announced the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s first-ever solicitation for commercial solutions focused specifically on maritime domain awareness.
South Korea Considers Joining Alliance for Sharing Military Technology with Australia, U.S., and UK
Rod McGuirk, AP — South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said the possibility was discussed during two days of meetings between South Korea and Australia’s defense and foreign ministers that ended in Melbourne.
Rocket Lab Slips Neutron Rocket Due to Archimedes Engine
Michael Bruno, Aviation Week — The first launch of Rocket Lab’s proposed medium-lift Neutron is slipping to no earlier than mid-2025 due to development of its Archimedes engine, executives said May 6.
NASA to Fund More Development of Innovative Exploration Technologies
Mark Carreau, Aviation Week — NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC) selected six visionary concept studies — including a lunar railway system and fluid-based telescopes — for additional funding and development.
NRO’s First Batch of Next-Generation Spy Satellites Set For Launch
Sandra Erwin, Space News — NRO aims to quadruple the number of spacecraft in orbit. This expansion, coupled with the new technology aboard the satellites, is expected to deliver a ten-fold increase in intelligence gathering.
How Aerospace Corporation and Space Foundation are Diversifying Space
Susan Karlin, Fast Company — SWF2030 believes its success stems from two elements: involving senior executive volunteers to ensure a greater corporate commitment; and having companies share traditionally private workforce data.