Europe has a “rocket gap,” and the ESA Director General would like something done about that. Meanwhile, China has a different approach to getting new space station cargo rockets.
Cajole or Construct? Two Pathways to New Rockets
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U.S. Space Force: Know Thyself?
When is a mission statement not a mission statement? When it’s a paragraph.
Smallsats: Commercial Shift Spurs Growing Ecosystem
There was a time when thousands of smallsats weren't deployed into orbit. The industry structure change caused by smallsats creates other opportunities.
Galileo Goes Rocket-Shopping
The European Union seems to be accepting the reality that Ariane 6 won’t be ready to launch its new generation of Galileo satellites. The one available option won’t surprise anyone.
Amazon Kuiper: More Than LEO Broadband
Amazon’s Kuiper is usually compared with SpaceX’s Starlink. However, that comparison discounts Amazon’s primary business and the possible other ways the company makes money off the internet.
The Space Development Agency: So Far, So Good
Three years after the Space Development Agency’s “Industry Day,” that military organization appears to be reaping some rewards. Is it the beginning of the end of the “Acquisitions Death Spiral?”
Staying the Course: U.S. National LEO R&D Strategy
There are no surprises in the latest U.S. space R&D strategy. Perhaps that’s the point.
The Realities of Launch vs. Unreasonable Expectations
How realistic is it to believe nothing will go wrong with a rocket's first launch? While some companies do well, history demonstrates reasons to think different.
The Office of Space Commerce: Coming to Terms with Space Operations
The Office of Space Commerce could be the best thing to happen to the space industry in a long while. But, as its director observes, it’s not all cotton candy.
National Security Space Launch: Phase Trois
Phase 3 of the DoD’s National Space Security Launch program is supposed to help the U.S. keep pace with a “pacing challenge.” Inevitable questions arise.
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