In a keynote at Space-Comm Expo, the commander of UK Space Command said he is “convinced” that space has a PR problem, as people do not understand the importance and essential nature of space.
DoD unveils investment strategy for its Office of Strategic Capital
The Pentagon is seeking $144 million for OSC, created to attract private investment for tech companies in sectors like space, AI and cybersecurity. The Defense Department is requesting $144 million for the Office of Strategic Capital, created to help bring private investment to companies developing dual-use technologies with both commercial and national security applications.
Space Force budget holding steady amid Pentagon’s fiscal constraints
The Pentagon in its 2025 budget proposes $29.4 billion for the U.S. Space Force. The Pentagon rolled out a $849.8 billion budget request for fiscal year 2025 that includes $29.4 billion for the U.S. Space Force.
Buy Before Build: SSC’s Commercial Space Office seeks to disrupt business as usual
With a $15 billion acquisition budget, Space Systems Command is one of the nation’s dominant military space customers. Housed at Los Angeles Air Force Base like its predecessor the Space and Missile Systems Center, SSC is known for missile-warning satellites and nuclear-survivable communications.
Air Force, Space Force Leaders Warn of ‘Unsatisfying’ 2025 Budget
Ahead of the Pentagon’s fiscal 2025 budget rollout March 11, Department of the Air Force leaders warned of a “unsatisfying,” “difficult,” and “resource-constrained” request that had to be adjusted due to spending caps—with particular concern for the still-growing Space Force.
Blue Origin aims to launch first lunar lander in 2025
Blue Origin expects to launch the first version of its Blue Moon lunar lander, a precursor to a future crewed lunar lander it is developing for NASA, in 2025.
A hunk of junk from the International Space Station hurtles back to Earth
A bundle of depleted batteries from the International Space Station careened around Earth for almost three years before falling out of orbit and plunging back into the atmosphere Friday.
The 2024 20 Twenties—Tomorrow’s Aerospace Innovators
Aviation Week Network’s annual 20 Twenties program recognizes young, rising stars within the aerospace and defense industry. Aviation Week Network collaborates with universities around the world to identify 20 exceptional undergraduate and graduate students who are working to solve challenges within the industry.
Space Force eyes expanded network of ‘neighborhood watch’ satellites
The Space Force said it may develop a new constellation of domain awareness satellites to detect and track objects in geosynchronous orbit, about 22,000 miles above Earth.
Office of Space Commerce considers restoring orbital debris regulations for commercial remote sensing licensees
WASHINGTON — The Commerce Department office that licenses commercial remote sensing systems is studying whether it should close a potential loophole in how companies comply with orbital debris mitigation rules.