Welcome to the SpaceCom Column - where we ask the hard questions, illuminate opportunities and challenges facing our nation, allies & the space industry overall, and facilitate the critical dialogue necessary to navigate the complex landscape of space. Expect to see these topics as part of the Commercial Space Week conference programs.
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NASA’s CLPS initiative, with Firefly and Intuitive Machines, is accelerating lunar missions, testing technology, conducting experiments, and paving the way for future Artemis landings.
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For the past three years, CES has been steadily integrating space tech into its Las Vegas show, shifting away from its traditional focus on TVs and PCs.
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U.S. launch advancements are fueling commercial reentry innovations, with companies like Varda, Inversion, and Outpost leading efforts to meet commercial and defense needs.
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This article discusses the shift to optical communication in satellite data relay networks, driven by programs like the Space Development Agency’s HALO, to enable faster and more secure data transfer.
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From Start-Up to Stardom: Using SpaceCom to launch your company