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The Space Report 2024 Q4 Shows Record Annual Launches, Strong H2 Market Performance, and Growing Demand for Tracking and Removal of Orbital Debris
Orbital launch attempts increase 16%; spacecraft mass to orbit grows 40% Public space companies outperform benchmark indexes with strong H2 S. Department of Commerce trials new TraCSS space-tracking system COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 21, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, released…
Space Foundation and Starburst to Host Second Annual Space Symposium Innovate Pitch Competition
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 15, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute and global aerospace and defense innovation catalyst Starburst are partnering for the second year to host the “Space Symposium Innovate Pitch Competition.” This initiative…
Dr. Kathryn Sullivan Honored With 2025 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 14, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that Dr. Kathryn Sullivan has been selected as the 2025 recipient of its highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Named in honor of Space…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on January 10, 2025
This Week in Washington Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN) was named Chair of the HASC Strategic Forces Subcommittee. The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee announced new and returning members for the 119th Congress. Dr. V. Narayanan has been appointed as the Secretary of the Indian Department of Space and the Chairman of the Indian Space…
Space Foundation Launches Space Path Program to Help Companies Navigate the Space Industry
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 7, 2025— Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute will launch Space Path: Space Business Bootcamp on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The all-day virtual program is designed for companies to create scalable and sustainable…
Space Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. New Generation National Security Scholarship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 9, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that nominations are now being accepted for the Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. New Generation National Security Scholarship. This scholarship provides a uniformed, young professional member of the…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on December 6, 2024
This Week in Washington NASA has revised the launch dates for the Artemis missions, with Artemis II now set for April 2026 and Artemis III scheduled for mid-2027. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the new chairman of the FCC. United…
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 16: “Driving Momentum in Space Workforce Solutions”
In this episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn discusses the evolving space workforce, featuring insights from Mel Stricklan, Executive Director of Space Workforce 2030, and Mike French, Vice President of Space Systems at the Aerospace Industries Association. Recorded live at the 39th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, the conversation highlights the challenges and…
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 17: “Designing Space for Sustainability and Scale”
In this episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn delves into the complex and ever-relevant topic of space sustainability, joined by Dr. Peter Martinez, Executive Director of the Secure World Foundation. With decades of experience spanning multilateral space diplomacy, regulation, and capacity building, Dr. Martinez provides a comprehensive look at what sustainability means in…
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 18: “Commercial Innovations in Space Sustainability”
In this insightful episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn dives into the critical topic of space sustainability, focusing on commercial approaches to building a sustainable space infrastructure. Joining her is Chris Blackerby, Chief Operating Officer of AstroScale Holdings, who shares his expertise on addressing space debris and fostering a sustainable orbital environment. Key…