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The Space Foundation is a global, nonprofit advocate for the advancement of space-related endeavors to inspire, educate, connect and advocate for the global space community. We develop objective space awareness for government, industry, and the public, and we are a recognized leader in educational programs that bring space into the classroom and major industry events.

The Space Foundation is a global, nonprofit advocate for the advancement of space-related endeavors to inspire, educate, connect and advocate for the global space community. We develop objective space awareness for government, industry, and the public, and we are a recognized leader in educational programs that bring space into the classroom and major industry events.

Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

United States Space Policy Updates  The Senate Committee on Appropriations held a markup hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. (U.S. Senate, July 10). Read Space Foundation’s summary of the markup here. The Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). (New York Times, July 9)…

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Innovate Space: Global Economic Summit

June 30, 2025

Register for the Livestream Join us on LinkedIn Live to be a part of a defining moment for the global space economy. The Innovate Space: Global Economic Summit brings together top executives, policymakers, and industry leaders for a high-impact, one-day event focused on global priorities, investment trends, and strategic shifts.

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Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

United States Space Policy Updates Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Representative Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced the introduction of the the Ground and Orbital Launched Defeat of Emergent Nuclear Destruction and Other Missile Engagements (GOLDEN DOME) Act. (Senator Dan Sullivan, June 24) President Trump officially nominated Space Force General Michael Guetlein to lead the Golden…

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Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

United States Space Policy Updates Representative Jeff Crank (R-CO) announced the creation of the House Golden Dome Caucus in partnership with Representative Dale Strong (R-AL) to promote support for space-based missile defenses.  (Breaking Defense,  June 10) The House Appropriations Committee released its draft Defense Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026, which boosts U.S. Space Force (USSF)…

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Space Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Space Technology Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Class

June 4, 2025

Honoring technologies that deliver real-world benefits from space Nominations accepted through Aug. 31, 2025 Inductees to be honored at Space Symposium, April 13–16, 2026 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 4, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, today announced nominations are open for the 2026 class of…

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What You Missed On The Vector Episode 26: Closing the Business Case of Space

May 21, 2025

In this episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at the Space Foundation, sits down with Michael Mealling, General Partner and COO at Starbridge Venture Capital, for a candid, high-level discussion on “closing the business case for space.” This episode examines the financial, policy, and behavioral dynamics required…

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