Space industry
Space Commerce Institute Workshop: Overview of the Space Economy
The billion dollar space economy is booming. This workshop will discuss what every company needs to know about the dynamic global space landscape — government budgets, market trends, policies, and economic drivers. Join us to learn how you c…
International Space Convention 2022
The "State of the Space Industrial Base 2022" report urges the U.S. government to lay out a national strategy for space that embraces the private sector as a key partner
Broader economic issues as well as the performance of some space companies could slow the growth of the industry in the next few years, executives warn. U.S. national security space organizations released a report Nov. 18 proposing ways to boost the nation’s space economy and technology base. The SPAC trend in the space industry does not appear to be letting up, says a new report by Avascent and Jefferies, but analysts caution that these deals, while attractive for space companies, can be risky for investors. 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. Rep. Adam Smith: “We remain concerned that COVID relief money isn’t getting to the right people." 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. Data received so far from space industry suppliers shows the pandemic has caused schedule delays and strains on the supply chain. Will Roper: “As we see the Chapter 11’s being filed we are tracking them." One way to help the industry is for the government to communicate what problems it needs solved and commit funding for the right solutions. Lt. Gen. Thompson: DoD plans to work with Congress to help space companies that face bankruptcy. A group with more than 150 government and industry officials will recommend greater investments in space technology and education. One reason space companies have weathered the pandemic so far is that the federal government considers it an essential industry. The Space Acquisition Council is collecting data on the state of the defense supply chain. Government and industry leaders have to bridge the gap between government and commercial space. DoD space launch, intelligence collection, satellite manufacturing and other activities are hugely dependent on small companies that are becoming financially strained. Ellen Lord memo: “If you work in a critical infrastructure industry you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule." A space industry flush with startups and easy money struggles to tamp down all the B.S.
‘State of the space industrial base’ report calls for national plan to compete with China
Economy could dampen growth of space industry
New report calls for U.S. strategy to boost space economy
Analysts: Space SPACs can be a steal or a shot in the dark
Report: U.S. military space programs at risk of losing domestic sources of key components
Pentagon has not shown COVID stimulus helps small businesses, says HASC chairman
The space sector is finally finding its way to the exits
DoD reviewing new data on pandemic impact on space industry suppliers
Pentagon keeping an eye on space industry bankruptcies but no actions planned yet
Op-ed | What the government should or should not do to help space industry
Space Force vice commander: China can’t be allowed to buy bankrupt U.S. space companies
National security space conference to propose plan to boost industrial base
Foust Forward | Rethinking what space activities are essential
Space agencies working on a ‘unified message’ on industry stimulus
Op-ed | U.S. should think about the space economy as a single entity
Space industry group warns DoD suppliers are at risk, proposes stimulus measures
DoD memo: Suppliers of critical products and services must stay on the job during pandemic
The space industry’s B.S. problem
