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Spain Signs Up as 25th Nation in Artemis Pact

Officials from NASA and the U.S. State Department gathered in Madrid Tuesday as Science and Innovation Minister Diana Morant signed off for Spanish agreement to the Artemis Accords, marking the 25th nation to join the U.S.-led treaty to govern conduct in orbit and beyond.

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Number of People to Reach Orbit Climbs to 600 with Axiom’s Private Mission to ISS

Axiom’s second private astronaut crew arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on May 22, 2023, beginning their eight-day science mission. The four members of the Ax-2 crew join the seven Expedition 69 crew members currently on the ISS.

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Space Force Unveils Antisatellite Weapons Program, Reserve Branch Plans at Senate Hearing

Space Force leaders pulled back the veil of secrecy on one of the service’s most-secretive programs and made a push for congressional authorization of a new part-time branch during a May 2 hearing before the Senate.

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U.S. Space Employment Continues Slow, Steady Climb Since 2016

In 2022, more than 201,009 individuals worked in key sectors of the U.S. space economy, an increase of approximately 1% from 2021. Understanding trends in private sector and government space employment can provide insight into the health and future direction of the U.S. space industry.

In 2022, more than 201,009 individuals worked in key sectors of the U.S. space economy, an increase of approximately 1% from 2021. Understanding trends in private sector and government space employment can provide insight into the health and future direction of the U.S. space industry.

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Quilty Analytics 2023 Q1 Quarterly Transactional Update

After gearing down in mid-2022, transaction volumes across the satellite and space ecosystem continued at the new pace of normal during the first quarter of the new year.

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International Space Station Experiments Freshen Laundry on Earth

In an ever-expanding space ecosystem, partnerships between the International Space Station and the private sector are growing more frequent. Product development with the assistance of NASA . . .

In an ever-expanding space ecosystem, partnerships between the International Space Station and the private sector are growing more frequent. Product development with the assistance of NASA . . .

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Spaceport Development: Progress is Slow, but Global Interest is Strong

As the pace of small satellite development and global launches continues to accelerate, nations around the world are developing spaceport policies and courting launch providers and other space industries with the intent of expanding their access space.

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America’s Top Aerospace States Battle to Keep Pace with Space Industry Growth While Attracting New Businesses

Each small slice of the space workforce forms a hub of the wider employment wheel in orbit and beyond. America’s 58,800 aerospace engineers make an average of $122,300 annually and are in demand in all 50 states.

Introduction | Each small slice of the space workforce forms a hub of the wider employment wheel in orbit and beyond. America’s 58,800 aerospace engineers make an average of $122,300…

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NASA’s Economic Benefits Span 50 States, Generating Innovation, Growth

In 2021,NASA generated more than $71 billion in economic output, supported more than 330,000 jobs, and delivered significant tax revenue for federal, state, and local governments, the agency’s latest Economic Impact Report shows.

In 2021,NASA generated more than $71 billion in economic output, supported more than 330,000 jobs, and delivered significant tax revenue for federal, state, and local governments, the agency’s latest Economic Impact Report shows.

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New Congress, Despite Other Divisiveness, Sees Space as a Shared Critical Priority

The new 118th Congress marks a major shift in leadership for committees dealing with civil and military space issues, with many stalwarts retiring and new faces taking the reins.

The new 118th Congress marks a major shift in leadership for committees dealing with civil and military space issues, with many stalwarts retiring and new faces taking the reins.

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