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What You Missed On The Vector Episode 27: Space Investment Analysis: Implications of the New Global Space Economy
This quarterly episode of The Vector dives into the newest edition of The Space Report to examine key market figures, growth trends, and investment insights that shape the trajectory of the space economy. The panel discusses the implications of a $613 billion space economy, increasing commercialization, and geopolitical positioning. Key Themes and Insights Space Economy…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on July 25, 2025
United States Space Policy Updates  Congressmen Gabe Evans, Don Bacon, Glenn Ivey, and George Whitesides created the Advancing Humanity in Space Congressional Caucus (AHSCC). (Congressman Gabe Evans, July 21) Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, director of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center is set to leave the agency on Friday, August 1. (NASA, July 21) Major General James Smith has…
The Space Report 2025 Q2 Highlights Record $613 Billion Global Space Economy for 2024, Driven by Strong Commercial Sector Growth
The global space economy hit a record $613 billion in 2024. Commercial sector constituted 78% of total growth. Space launch industry saw its busiest first half of the year, with 149 launches. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — July 22, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, released…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on 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)…
Innovate Space: Global Economic Summit
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.
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on 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…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on 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)…
Space Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Space Technology Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Class
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…
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 26: Closing the Business Case of Space
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…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on May 16, 2025
United States Space Policy Updates The U.S. House Committee on Science Space and Technology (HSST) Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee held a hearing entitled “From Detection to Deflection: Evaluating NASA’s Planetary Defense Strategy.” (HSST, May 15) The U.S. Senate confirmed Troy Meink as the 27th Secretary of the Air Force. (USAF, May 13) The U.S. Senate formed a…