China loses UAE as partner for Chang’e-7 lunar south pole mission
An agreement for a United Arab Emirates’ rover to fly on China’s Chang’e-7 lunar mission has apparently been hit by U.S. export control rules.
NASA warns of “devastating” impacts of potential budget cuts
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson claims proposed spending reductions for fiscal year 2024 could have “devastating and potentially unrecoverable” effects on NASA programs, delaying or canceling many missions.
Mars exploration and the debate about planetary protection
Could planetary protection considerations hinder our plans to send humans to Mars?
FCC unveils proposed satellite direct-to-device regulatory framework
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission unveiled its proposed framework March 17 for regulating the use of terrestrial wireless spectrum from space for connecting smartphones beyond the reach of cell towers.
Space Force: We expect to see ‘interfering, blinding’ of satellites during conflict
Gen. B. Chance Saltzman in congressional testimony March 14 singled out China as the “most immediate threat” as it continues to weaponize its space technology.
Why the Office of Space Commerce should supervise novel commercial space activities
Policymakers are considering establishing an additional supervisory regime to cover novel commercial space activities such as like in-space manufacturing, space tugs, and more. The Office of Space Commerce is the correct choice.
‘Space resilience’ highlighted in Biden’s proposed defense budget
The Biden administration on March 9 unveiled its proposed spending plan for fiscal year 2024 that includes $842 billion for the Defense Department — an increase of $26 billion or 3.2 percent above what Congress enacted in 2023.
House subcommittee advances five satellite-related bills
A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee unanimously approved five space-related bills March 8, including legislation seeking to modernize regulations for satellites in non-geostationary orbit.
White House proposes $27.2 billion for NASA in 2024
The White House is proposing a $27.2 billion budget for NASA in fiscal year 2024 that would include increased funding for Artemis and starting work on a tug to deorbit the International Space Station.
U.S. intelligence report: China’s commercial space sector to become global competitor by 2030
The fast growth of China’s commercial space industry is helping the country progress toward its goal of edging out the United States in space, the U.S. intelligence community said in a report released March 8.
DoD releases updated guidance on ‘responsible behaviors in space’
The Defense Department on March 3 released updated guidelines for safe and responsible space operations.
White House cybersecurity strategy warns of ‘complex threat environment’
The White House on March 2 released a national cybersecurity strategy that points at Russian and Chinese hackers as major threats to U.S. terrestrial and space networks.
Commercial space a key topic for National Space Council advisory group
Commercial space issues, including supporting emerging markets and regulating them, emerged as major priorities at a meeting of a National Space Council advisory group.
NASA warns of budget challenges in year ahead
Despite its successes last year, the leadership of NASA warns that the coming year could be more challenging as it fights to preserve its budget on Capitol Hill.
Office of Space Commerce examines options for commercial SSA pilot project in LEO
With one commercial space traffic coordination pilot project successfully completed, the Office of Space Commerce is considering ways to do a similar project in the more challenging environment of low Earth orbit.
Pentagon working with Congress on unclassified space strategy
The Defense Department’s space policy office is drafting a congressionally mandated report explaining how the U.S. will defend satellites in orbit.
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