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Inland spaceports seek ways to host orbital launches

ORLANDO, Fla. — With congestion growing at the nation’s major launch sites in California and Florida, operators of inland spaceports are seeking creative ways...

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Spaceports need social scientists. Here’s why.

For the last twenty years, social science has partnered with the life sciences to understand the societal and ethical impact of innovation in biotech,...

Rocket Lab wins $515 million contract to build 18 satellites for U.S. government agency

WASHINGTON — Space launch provider and satellite manufacturer Rocket Lab has secured a deal worth over half a billion dollars to build 18 satellites...

Policy bill backs new revenue streams for US Space Force launch ranges

WASHINGTON — The fiscal 2024 defense policy bill takes a step toward helping the U.S. Space Force manage its launch ranges more like commercial...

Report outlines lessons learned from first U.K. launch

WASHINGTON — Nearly a year after the failed Virgin Orbit launch from England, United Kingdom government officials remain optimistic about the prospects for building...

Lawmakers unveil 2024 defense authorization bill with space priorities

WASHINGTON — The Senate and House Armed Services Committees unveiled a final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference agreement late Dec. 6 that includes...

ISRO IN-SPACe Offering Course in Space Life sciences Technology. Apply Now!

--Must See-- The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is conducting a short-term course using space technology for the agriculture sector. Unlock the...

Industry offers wish list for commercial space legislation

WASHINGTON — As the House Science Committee considers a commercial space bill, industry officials advocated for key topics they believe should be included in...

House lawmakers back Space Force fees for use of launch ranges

WASHINGTON — A provision in the House Armed Services Committee’s version of the fiscal 2024 defense policy bill would approve a U.S. Space Force...

Cape Congestion: World’s busiest spaceport stretched to its limits

For the world’s busiest spaceport, it’s the best of times and the worst of times. The combination of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

UK aims to become a space launch superpower

In January crowds gathered at Newquay Airport in the hope of witnessing history in the making. The mission “Start Me Up”...

UK spaceports: the good, the bad and the ugly

Are spaceports the missing link needed to catalyse the UK space industry, or are they a can of worms best left...

SpaceX mission may herald era of low-cost, reliable space transport

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s interest in using space launch vehicles to quickly transport cargo and personnel around the globe has its origins in the...

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