Policy & Politics
Op-ed | To deter attacks on satellites, U.S. needs a strategy to identify bad actors
A trusted attribution process underpins a credible deterrence strategy.
Trump campaign pulls space-themed ad after complaints
The reelection campaign of President Donald Trump has taken down an online ad tied to the recent Demo-2 commercial crew launch after complaints it appeared to violate NASA media guidelines, and criticism from one person who appeared in it.
Demo-2 launch wins political praise, but future funding uncertain
The successful return of human orbital spaceflight to the United States generated bipartisan praise, but it’s unclear if that support will translate into funding required to enable other NASA human spaceflight ambitions.
Trump takes victory lap after Crew Dragon launch
President Donald Trump used a speech after the successful SpaceX Crew Dragon launch May 30 to tout his administration’s accomplishments in space, some of which predate his time in office, rather than announce any new initiatives.
Viasat, lured by broadband subsidy opportunity, eyes 300-satellite LEO constellation
Viasat says it is open to building a constellation of nearly 300 satellites in low Earth orbit if it can qualify for some of the $20.4 billion in broadband subsidies the U.S. Federal Communications Commission intends to dole out under the Rural Digital Opportunities Fund.
FCC stands by Ligado decision as lawmakers step up criticism
The FCC pushed back on new criticism from the Senate and House Armed 大庄家彩票平台 Committees.
Current and former NASA leadership share credit for commercial crew
On the eve of the first crewed orbital flight from the United States in nearly nine years, both the current NASA administrator and his predecessor agreed that credit for the ultimate success of the commercial crew program should be shared.
Air Force: Report on space acquisition reforms ‘not finalized’
A report sent to Congress last week proposing changes to Space Force acquisition programs was an “initial version” and not the final product, the Air Force said.
Trump to attend Demo-2 launch, but fewer other guests
While both the president and vice president plan to attend the Demo-2 commercial crew launch, there will be far fewer people attending the first American human orbital spaceflight in nearly a decade than once expected.
Forgivable loans in an unforgiving environment
Many space companies began working with their banks to apply as soon as PPP was unveiled in March, but were frustrated when the initial tranche of $320 million was committed in less than two weeks.
Space Force proposes ‘alternative acquisition system’ with less red tape
The U.S. Space Force is asking for changes in the rules that currently are in place for buying new weapon systems.
Remote sensing industry welcomes revamped regulations
Satellite imaging companies are embracing long-awaited reforms to commercial remote sensing regulations, although one member of Congress doesn’t think the changes go far enough.
Senate committee approves NOAA administrator nomination
The Senate Commerce Committee backed the nomination of Neil Jacobs to be the head of NOAA May 20, despite some lingering concerns by some members.
DoD looks to Congress for help in dispute with FCC over Ligado network
Mike Griffin, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said DoD will seek help from Congress to get the FCC to reverse its decision.
NASA human spaceflight head Loverro leaves agency
Doug Loverro, the NASA official responsible for human spaceflight programs, left the agency May 18 after less than six months on the job.
Commerce Department releases streamlined commercial remote sensing regulations
The Commerce Department released long-awaited new commercial remote sensing regulations May 19 that eliminate many of the restrictions previously imposed on such systems.
