NASA and safety: more is better
By Roger Handberg
The ongoing crisis with the Starliner has moved in the direction of making crew safety the prime driver. As an organization,...
Space isn’t all about the “race”: rival superpowers must work together for a better future
By Art Cotterell
In recent years, a new “space race” has intensified between the United States and China. But what is this latest “race” about,...
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NASA and safety: more is better
By Roger Handberg
The ongoing crisis with the Starliner has moved in the direction of making crew safety the prime driver. As an organization,...
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NASA and safety: more is better
By Roger Handberg
The ongoing crisis with the Starliner has moved in the direction of making crew safety the prime driver. As an organization,...
Repurposing nuclear reactors used in space propulsion for high-density power on the Moon and Mars
By Ajay Kothari
In the recent NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate Shortfall Ranking Report, “High Power Energy Generation on Moon/Mars” is rated #2 of 187 considered...
Space isn’t all about the “race”: rival superpowers must work together for a better future
By Art Cotterell
In recent years, a new “space race” has intensified between the United States and China. But what is this latest “race” about,...
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The overlap between the space and longevity industries
By Dylan Taylor
As the nascent space sector takes off, commercialization and space tourism are expected to grow increasingly prominent. To prepare for long-term spaceflight,...
NATO Space Centre of Excellence Conference: Navigating the Strategic Frontier of Space
Held in Toulouse, France, the NATO Space Centre of Excellence conference served as a critical forum for the Alliance to address the strategic importance...
Russian research on space nukes and alternative counterspace weapons (part 2)
By Bart Hendrickx
Part 1 summarized recent Russian academic literature on the effects of high-altitude nuclear explosions. The bulk of the research in this field seems...
Russian research on space nukes and alternative counterspace weapons (part 1)
By Bart Hendrickx
In February, White House officials asserted that Russia is developing a space-based anti-satellite system that would violate the 1967 Outer Space Treaty,...
Internet of Things: who are the leaders in satellite-based positioning for the aerospace and defense industry?
The aerospace and defense industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by the pressing need for modernization, and the...
The new Moon race: Assessing Chinese and US strategies
By James Clay Moltz*
China’s recent advances in cislunar space have spurred US fears. As a report by an influential defense think tank argues, “The contest over...
US Space Force to increase spending on low Earth orbit satellite services
The U.S. Space Force is likely to expand its contract for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services, driven by growing demand from military branches...
Kratos to develop ground system for U.S. missile defense satellites
The technology company Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a $116.7 million contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) to develop a...
US Space Force needs advanced tools by 2027 to protect against threats from Russia and China
To protect against threats from Russia and China, U.S. Space Command needs more advanced tools to track what’s happening in space as well as...
US Space Force to fly two rapid-response demonstration missions in 2026
The US Space Force announced two new missions to demonstrate how highly maneuverable space vehicles can enable the service to quickly respond to real-time...
Northrop Grumman eyes 2026 launch of robot-armed satellite servicer
Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics subsidiary is eyeing a 2026 launch for its next-generation satellite servicing vehicle, the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV).
Equipped with robotic arms...
Sierra Space clears design review in military satellite program
Sierra Space has cleared an early design review for its missile-warning satellites intended for a military low Earth orbit constellation.
The aerospace firm received approval...

