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Commercial Space Stations Steadily Make Progress, Begin Preliminary Tests

As the International Space Station (ISS) nears the end of its life and the U.S. celebrates the 50th anniversary of Skylab, its first space station, the commercial sector is hard at work designing the next generation of space stations in low Earth orbit (LEO).

NASA Procurement Chief Open to New Ways to do Business with NASA

NASA has been working to increase collaboration with commercial space companies . . . Karla Smith Jackson, tasked with reshaping NASA’s approach to business, explains key aspects of the new methodology.

Study Shows Steady Decline in U.S. Students Studying Engineering, Science

U.S. Space firms battling for workers in an increasingly tight employment market could face a bigger fight after five years of declining enrollment for engineering and science majors at American colleges and universities.

Insight: Economics, Not Just Exploration, Will Transform Space

The future of human activities in space will be determined by economics as much as by technology or political will. The resurgence of space activities in recent decades .

State of Space 2023

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Satellite Refueling: History, Challenges, and Alternatives

On-orbit refueling and repair of satellites are old if seemingly commonsense concepts. Government and commercial satellite operators have historically invested significantly in their satellites and squeezing. . .

Cyber Workforce Development Will Require Cross-Sector Collaboration

The rapidly changing threat environment along with new and disruptive technologies are accelerating the space and cyber workforce needs of our industry. The skills employers value and rely on are evolving and subsequently creating a skills gap. What is being done to meet these new demands?

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Commercial Space Stations Steadily Make Progress, Begin Preliminary Tests

NASA Procurement Chief Open to New Ways to do Business with NASA

Study Shows Steady Decline in U.S. Students Studying Engineering, Science

Insight: Economics, Not Just Exploration, Will Transform Space

State of Space 2023

Satellite Refueling: History, Challenges, and Alternatives

Cyber Workforce Development Will Require Cross-Sector Collaboration

U.S. budget proposals for 2024 would add $5 billion in space spending

INFOGRAPHIC Artemis I

New congress names Space Committee leaders