Space Industry Analysis

Sep 27, 2021
The space agency has led understanding of climate change, but its facilities are vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather.
Sep 24, 2021
China canceled a Fractional Orbital Bombardment System in 1973, but Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall warns the concept may be revived.
Sep 23, 2021
The billionaire commander of the three-day mission to space talks about his experience and the importance of humans continuing to explore the heavens.
Sep 22, 2021
After flying three crews for NASA, SpaceX puts civilians into orbit.
Sep 17, 2021
Australia searches for a sovereign military satellite communication system.
Sep 17, 2021
As ESA member states reach agreement on Ariane 6 exploitation and look to microlaunchers, labor unions worry about Eurocentric approach.
Jul 19, 2023
Ukraine has depended on Starlink for expansive battlefield communication.
Jul 18, 2023
SDA in April launched its first Tranche 0 data transport satellites, which will send the datalink to military cockpits and other receivers below.
Jul 18, 2023
The Northrop Grumman-built resupply vessel is planned for launch on an Antares rocket from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore on Aug. 1
Jul 17, 2023
Singer has held the director’s post since 2018, after serving two years as MSFC’s deputy director.
Jul 17, 2023
The global space industry is worth more than $400 billion, 80% of which comes from commercial activity, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Jul 17, 2023
An audit of NASA's Deep Space Network recommends—among other suggestions—transmitter upgrades as part of the Deep Space Network Aperture Enhancement Project.
Jul 14, 2023
Intuitive Machines has completed a test run of its Nova-C lunar lander at its facilities in Houston.
Jul 14, 2023
The 13-member CJS subcommittee’s version was approved by a voice vote at the conclusion of a 30-min. session.