Space Force general calls for orbital debris regulations
As satellite launch volume grows, new rules and regulations could reduce orbital debris and space collision. That’s the hope of...
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Satellogic to monitor global subnational protected areas
Earth imaging company Satellogic (NASDAQ:SATL) announced that it will monitor and provide satellite imagery data for all global subnational protected...
NOAA issues 9 contracts worth $13.8M
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued $13.8 million in contracts to nine companies as part of its...
FCC sets 5-year LEO satellite disposal limit
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a rule Thursday that will require low Earth orbit (LEO) operators to dispose of...
Senate confirms Saltzman as new Space Force chief
The U.S. Senate this week confirmed the nomination of Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman as chief of space operations for...
NRO issues 6 commercial contracts for satellite ops
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has awarded six study contracts to satellite operators that use space-based sensors to detect radio...
NASA awards $145M for lab support at Kennedy
Aerospace company Engineering Research and Consulting this week was awarded a contract worth up to $145 million from NASA to...
Spire Global secures $9.9M NOAA order
Space services provider Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) has received a $9.9 million award from the National Oceanographic and Oceanic Administration...
Elon Musk should provide Internet in Iran, lawmakers urge Yellen
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen should give Elon Musk’s satellite Internet service Starlink clearance to operate in heavily sanctioned Iran as...
Space Force prepares to buy 2 new communications satellites
The U.S. Space Force will host companies next week interested in designing, building and launching two new narrowband communications satellites...
