Latest Stories
EO Could Add 3.8T to Global GDP—If Industry Embraces It
The analysis and use of EO data could add $700B each year to the global economy by 2030, up from $266B today.
Rocket Lab Throws in the Towel on 2024 Neutron Launch
“The engine is the primary driver for the move,” CEO Peter Beck said.
Boeing Starliner’s 14-year Journey To ISS Might End Today
“I have seen a tremendous change in Boeing culture since the first orbital flight test,” NASA’s commercial crew program manager, Steve Stich, said.
Muon Space and Earth Fire Alliance Introduce a New Wildfire Detection Satellite Constellation
Muon Space unveiled plans today for its LEO FireSat Constellation, a wildfire management network the company is building with Earth Fire Alliance.
State of the Space Industry 2024
Reports
The Space Cybersecurity & Zero Trust Report
Payload Research takes a deep dive look into the state of space cybersecurity.
Podcasts
Single-Stage-to-Orbit, with Livingston Holder (Radian Aerospace)
This week’s Pathfinder features Livingston Holder, cofounder and CTO of Radian Aerospace. The Seattle-based startup is developing a fully reusable space plane designed for horizontal launch and landing.
Webinars
Agile Engineering: Implementing Fast, Iterative Design Process in Aerospace
Stay informed and ahead in aerospace engineering. Join this webinar to explore agile engineering culture, digital vs. prototype-first engineering, and agile requirements. Gain insights into how the fastest-moving companies are reshaping design processes. Panelists: Click here to register.
Events
LA Space Industry Happy Hour🚀
Join Payload with Prewitt Ridge, Generation Space, AWS, and Deloitte at Lil’ Simmzy’s for an evening of networking on June 11.
Astrobotic Exploring National Security Tech Crossover
Astrobotic is looking to expand into the national security sector and pitching DoD on how some of its Moon landing tech could be used by troops here on Earth.
Space Force Backs Multi-Vehicle Commercial RPO Demos
Rocket Lab and True Anomaly will square off in orbit next year.
US Space Agencies Call for Public-Private Partnerships
The US civil and military space orgs got together to suss out the state of the space industrial base, and their conclusions are clear: resilience and speed are top priorities, and commercial partnerships are what will make that possible.
Pentagon Releases First Commercial Space Strategy
The Pentagon on Tuesday released its long-awaited strategy for working more closely with the commercial space sector, which includes plans to boost cooperation during times of peace and protect commercial assets in times of conflict.
Astroscale Sees its Debris
Astroscale has hunted down its targeted space debris and is now within paparazzi distance.
Astranis Reveals Higher Capacity GEO Broadband Satellite
Astranis, a satcom startup, unveiled its Omega micro GEO broadband satellite platform yesterday, designed to offer five times the power of its first-generation models.
Lockheed’s Mid-Size Bus Set to Fly This Year
Lockheed Martin is preparing to launch its medium-sized LM 400 bus before the end of the year in preparation for a few classified opportunities coming down the pipeline, Lockheed Space President Robert Lightfoot told a small group of reporters at Space Symposium.
