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Isaacman Doubles Down on New NASA Model for International Partnerships
NASA Administrator states agency will only pursue international collaborations that constitute 'good deals' for the US.
PolicyFCC to Vote on Waiving NEPA Review for Space Ops
Draft order would classify space operations as outside NEPA's reach, moving beyond the 1986 categorical exclusion for satellite licensing.
PolicySEOPS Books Five Launches on Isar’s Spectrum Rocket
The multi-launch agreement spans 2028 to 2030 and utilizes launch sites in Norway and Canada.
PolicySpaceX and a New Trump Order That Could Rewrite the Next Decade of Launches
The FAA's bull-case forecast projects 385 annual launches by 2030—less than one-twentieth of SpaceX's stated goal.
PolicySpaceX Stock-Purchasing by Congress Members Fuels Conflict Concerns
Lawmakers' investments in SpaceX ahead of a potential IPO raise ethical questions about their oversight role.
PolicySpaceX Launches 21 Military Data Transport Satellites From Vandenberg
The satellites will expand the Tranche 1 Transport Layer constellation to 63 spacecraft in low Earth orbit.
PolicyCoalition Demands Environmental Review for Space-Based Data Center Satellites
SpaceX alone has requested licenses for up to one million satellites in low Earth orbit, according to the petition.