The SpaceCom Column

Amazon Leo’s massive launch commitments are reshaping today’s commercial space landscape. From SpaceX and Arianespace to Blue Origin and ULA, launch providers large and small are benefiting from a mul …

Thinking About the Unthinkable – Reconstituting Space Assets

Reconstituting space assets is emerging as a core requirement for national security. In this SpaceCom Column, Doug Mohney explores the realities of sustaining combat power in orbit, from resilient con …

Blue Origin’s Picks & Shovels Playbook for the Moon & Mars

Space is often called the final frontier, but in truth, it is becoming the ultimate supply chain. The dream of living and working beyond Earth depends on the mastery of logistics. Every rocket launch, …

Having two qualified vendors for launch services in any market segment is not enough, especially in a fast-growing arena where the Department of Defense anticipates putting up hundreds of satellites f …

National Spaceport Policy Needs to Launch Now

As Starship moves beyond R&D into operations, Falcon 9 launches are going to continue to increase pace with an anticipated average of a launch every 2.5 days in 2024. Meanwhile, ULA's Atlas, the work …

Aerospace's Workforce Woes Require Acceptance, New Mindset

Supporting a trillion-dollar space economy will require finding and retaining skilled workers to build the rockets, satellites, and the ecosystem of suppliers and services to make everything work.

The Great Debate: Refueling vs. Deorbiting

As space operations expand, the debate between refueling aging satellites and deorbiting them intensifies. What are the advantages and disadvantages to each option?

U.S. Defense Department's HALO program aims to secure a resilient supply chain for PLEO satellites by diversifying launch options and exploring high-volume manufacturing for peacetime and crisis use.

Spaceport America – Through the Door, Needs More

As the world's first purpose-build commercial spaceport founded in 2005 and officially declared open in 2011, Spaceport America has certainly gotten a bloody nose or two during its 18 years of constru …

Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA Administrator ignites intrigue, blending his visionary leadership in private spaceflight with the challenges of transforming NASA's future missions and culture.

From Start-Up to Stardom: Using SpaceCom to launch your company

Color Commentary - The (Sometimes Dusty) Road to Spaceport America

New Mexico is a land of aerospace and driving. On my flight into Albuquerque, I sat next to a Guardian and we exchanged notes on what the best types of launches to watch (At night with solids is my pr …

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.

SpaceCom Case Study: Benchmark Space Systems' Journey from Startup to Industry Leader

Benchmark's success shows how SpaceCom helped transform the company from a start-up to a leader in space mobility through key insights and networking.

U.S. launch advancements are fueling commercial reentry innovations, with companies like Varda, Inversion, and Outpost leading efforts to meet commercial and defense needs.

The Space Economy Gets Cis-Lunar Love in Las Vegas

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.

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.

Eric Schmidt's Next Big Move: From Google to Rockets

Eric Schmidt's move to CEO of Relativity Space sparks questions—strategic bet, personal ambition, or the next challenge for a tech mogul driven by innovation.

The resurgence of space mining, fueled by new technology and players, suggests the industry may be ready to turn celestial resources into viable ventures, with lunar water extraction as the focus.

Contemplating a Commercial Lunar Economy with Alan Stern

Planetary scientist Alan Stern shares insights on how today's commercial lunar missions may be laying the early groundwork for a future lunar economy.

Japan's Slow and Steady Long-Term Lunar Roadmap

Japan is advancing its lunar ambitions through private-sector innovation, with ispace's RESILIENCE mission marking a key step toward establishing technologies essential to the Moon's future economy.