Space industry
Report: U.S. military space programs at risk of losing domestic sources of key components
DoD space programs need to invest in new technology and qualify new suppliers to ensure they have access to domestic sources, the Pentagon said in a report released Jan. 14.
Pentagon has not shown COVID stimulus helps small businesses, says HASC chairman
Rep. Adam Smith: “We remain concerned that COVID relief money isn’t getting to the right people."
The space sector is finally finding its way to the exits
As a wave of acquisitions washes over the space industry, NewSpace investors are finally finding the exits — just not where they expected them to be.
DoD reviewing new data on pandemic impact on space industry suppliers
Data received so far from space industry suppliers shows the pandemic has caused schedule delays and strains on the supply chain.
Pentagon keeping an eye on space industry bankruptcies but no actions planned yet
Will Roper: “As we see the Chapter 11’s being filed we are tracking them."
Op-ed | What the government should or should not do to help space industry
One way to help the industry is for the government to communicate what problems it needs solved and commit funding for the right solutions.
Space Force vice commander: China can’t be allowed to buy bankrupt U.S. space companies
Lt. Gen. Thompson: DoD plans to work with Congress to help space companies that face bankruptcy.
National security space conference to propose plan to boost industrial base
A group with more than 150 government and industry officials will recommend greater investments in space technology and education.
Foust Forward | Rethinking what space activities are essential
One reason space companies have weathered the pandemic so far is that the federal government considers it an essential industry.
Space agencies working on a ‘unified message’ on industry stimulus
The Space Acquisition Council is collecting data on the state of the defense supply chain.
Op-ed | U.S. should think about the space economy as a single entity
Government and industry leaders have to bridge the gap between government and commercial space.
Space industry group warns DoD suppliers are at risk, proposes stimulus measures
DoD space launch, intelligence collection, satellite manufacturing and other activities are hugely dependent on small companies that are becoming financially strained.
DoD memo: Suppliers of critical products and services must stay on the job during pandemic
Ellen Lord memo: “If you work in a critical infrastructure industry you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule."
The space industry’s B.S. problem
A space industry flush with startups and easy money struggles to tamp down all the B.S.
Op-ed | The space industry: A closer look at the new ecosystem
Since Sputnik first launched and man set foot on the moon, the changes, evolution and expansion of human activities in space has been rapid and momentous. It is important to understand the trajectory we are on as we tackle the challenges in front of us and create our future.
