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Commercial Space Week 2025 News Coverage

Artemis contractors defend current architecture as fastest way to return to the moon

Artemis contractors defend current architecture as fastest way to return to the moon

By Jeff Foust, SpaceNews
AstroForge announces asteroid target for upcoming mission

AstroForge announces asteroid target for upcoming mission

By Jeff Foust, SpaceNews
Firefly pressing ahead with Alpha launches from Wallops and Sweden

Firefly pressing ahead with Alpha launches from Wallops and Sweden

By Jeff Foust, SpaceNews
Former head of Boeing’s Starliner program returns to role

Former head of Boeing’s Starliner program returns to role

By Will Robinson-Smith, Spaceflight Now
Ready for 156 Space Coast launches this year, Space Force targets bottlenecks

Ready for 156 Space Coast launches this year, Space Force targets bottlenecks

By Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Satellite backlog emerges as key constraint at the nation’s busiest spaceport

Satellite backlog emerges as key constraint at the nation’s busiest spaceport

By Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews
Space Force Faces Launch Crunch: Why Satellites Are Stuck Grounded

Space Force Faces Launch Crunch: Why Satellites Are Stuck Grounded

By Violet Havish, Sci Mag
FAA optimistic launch companies will switch to new regulations by 2026 deadline

FAA optimistic launch companies will switch to new regulations by 2026 deadline

By Jeff Foust, SpaceNews
US Space Force gears up for record 156 launches from Florida’s Space Coast in 2025

US Space Force gears up for record 156 launches from Florida’s Space Coast in 2025

Economic Times
‘What the f— is going on?’ Confusion, uncertainty in industry as Army contracts seemingly halted

‘What the f— is going on?’ Confusion, uncertainty in industry as Army contracts seemingly halted

By Ashley Roque et. al, Breaking Defense
DoD says contracts continue amid confusion over White House order

DoD says contracts continue amid confusion over White House order

By Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews
Space Force projects ULA to outpace SpaceX in 2025 national security missions

Space Force projects ULA to outpace SpaceX in 2025 national security missions

By Sandra Ewin, SpaceNews
U.S. Space Force Predicts 25% Boost In Launches In Next Two Years

U.S. Space Force Predicts 25% Boost In Launches In Next Two Years

By Vivienne Machi, Aviation Week
Space Force plans 18 NSSL launches in 2025, including on ULA’s Vulcan

Space Force plans 18 NSSL launches in 2025, including on ULA’s Vulcan

By Theresa Hitchens, Breaking Defense
Space Force still mapping out strategy for in-orbit logistics and satellite services

Space Force still mapping out strategy for in-orbit logistics and satellite services

By Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews
Space Force zeroed out funding for in-space mobility in FY26 budget request: Sources

Space Force zeroed out funding for in-space mobility in FY26 budget request: Sources

By Theresa Hitchens, Breaking Defense
China’s DeepSeek AI signals faster path to space autonomy

China’s DeepSeek AI signals faster path to space autonomy

By Jason Rainbow SpaceNews
Clearer career pathways needed to sustain space industry growth 

Clearer career pathways needed to sustain space industry growth 

By Jason Rainbow, SpaceNews

Commercial Space Week 2024 News Coverage

Space Force prodded to provide clear demand signal for on-orbit mobility, servicing capabilities

Space Force prodded to provide clear demand signal for on-orbit mobility, servicing capabilities

By Mikayla Easley, Defense Scoop
WATCH: 2024 SpaceCom Attracted Thousands of Space Professionals, Industry’s Boldest Leaders

WATCH: 2024 SpaceCom Attracted Thousands of Space Professionals, Industry’s Boldest Leaders

By Steve Wilson, Space Coast Daily
Blue Origin touts capabilities of Blue Ring transfer vehicle

Blue Origin touts capabilities of Blue Ring transfer vehicle

By Jeff Foust, SpaceNews
Space Force Eyes On-Orbit Refueling, Propulsion Systems to Achieve Mobility Goals

Space Force Eyes On-Orbit Refueling, Propulsion Systems to Achieve Mobility Goals

By Naomi Cooper, ExecutiveGov
After you: DoD, industry look to each other for investment in space mobility

After you: DoD, industry look to each other for investment in space mobility

By Theresa Hitchens, Breaking Defense
Startups call for streamlined US regulations for emerging space capabilities

Startups call for streamlined US regulations for emerging space capabilities

By Jason Rainbow, SpaceNews
Air Force rocket cargo initiative marches forward despite questions about feasibility

Air Force rocket cargo initiative marches forward despite questions about feasibility

By Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews
Space Force eyes in-orbit satellite refueling, propulsion attachments for mobility gaps

Space Force eyes in-orbit satellite refueling, propulsion attachments for mobility gaps

By Mikayla Easley, DefenseScoop
Officials: Expect more than 111 rocket launches this year from Florida's Space Coast

Officials: Expect more than 111 rocket launches this year from Florida's Space Coast

By Rick Neale, Florida Today
Space Force seeks to clear up confusion over selection of Northrop Grumman’s refueling tech

Space Force seeks to clear up confusion over selection of Northrop Grumman’s refueling tech

By Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews
Exotrail developing space tug to carry small satellites to geostationary orbit

Exotrail developing space tug to carry small satellites to geostationary orbit

By Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews
White House official calls for investment in satellite servicing market

White House official calls for investment in satellite servicing market

By Courtney Albon, C4ISRNET
Space Force’s Orbital Prime program looking to turn R&D into commercial products

Space Force’s Orbital Prime program looking to turn R&D into commercial products

By Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews
U.S. Space Force wary of China’s expanding spy satellite fleet

U.S. Space Force wary of China’s expanding spy satellite fleet

By Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews
Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies to Highlight Transformative Capabilities at SpaceCom Space Congress 2024

Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies to Highlight Transformative Capabilities at SpaceCom Space Congress 2024

By PR Newswire
SpaceX: DOD Has Requested Taking Over Starship For Individual Missions

SpaceX: DOD Has Requested Taking Over Starship For Individual Missions

By Brian Everstine, Aviation Week
Space Coast’s new general spearheads more cooperation with private space companies

Space Coast’s new general spearheads more cooperation with private space companies

By Richard Tribou, Stars and Stripes
US military eyes SpaceX Starship for 'sensitive and potentially dangerous missions': report

US military eyes SpaceX Starship for 'sensitive and potentially dangerous missions': report

By Brett Tingley, Space.com
Somebody’s Watching Me: China’s New Satellite Eyes U.S. Pacific Forces

Somebody’s Watching Me: China’s New Satellite Eyes U.S. Pacific Forces

By Eric Tegler, Forbes
Bruno trumpets transformation of ULA after Vulcan launch

Bruno trumpets transformation of ULA after Vulcan launch

By Jeff Foust, Space News
Inland spaceports seek ways to host orbital launches

Inland spaceports seek ways to host orbital launches

By Jeff Foust, Space News
Space Force mulls refueling as industry calls for funding, standards

Space Force mulls refueling as industry calls for funding, standards

By Courtney Albon, Defense News

Commercial Space Week 2023 News Coverage

SpaceX: Starship's Upcoming Orbital Test Flight Will Be 'Must-See TV'

SpaceX: Starship's Upcoming Orbital Test Flight Will Be 'Must-See TV'

By Eric Mack, CNET

Space Force wants launch ranges to be more resilient

Space Force wants launch ranges to be more resilient

By Courtney Albon, C4ISRNET

Air Force navigation satellite to launch on Vulcan’s first national security mission

Air Force navigation satellite to launch on Vulcan’s first national security mission

By Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews

New rockets spring to life

New rockets spring to life

By Jeff Foust, The Space Review

Satellite-services industry awaits critical demand signal from U.S. military

Satellite-services industry awaits critical demand signal from U.S. military

By Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews
Space Coast’s new general spearheads more cooperation with private space companies

Space Coast’s new general spearheads more cooperation with private space companies

By Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
White House official urges more ‘real’ Pentagon investment in space mobility

White House official urges more ‘real’ Pentagon investment in space mobility

By Theresa Hitches, Breaking Defense
SPACECOM Set Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at Orange County Convention Center, Space Coast-Based All Points is Major Sponsor

SPACECOM Set Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at Orange County Convention Center, Space Coast-Based All Points is Major Sponsor

By Space Coast Daily
Startup developing sea-based launch pads

Startup developing sea-based launch pads

By Jeff Foust, SpaceNews
NASA plans to start work this year on first Gateway logistics mission

NASA plans to start work this year on first Gateway logistics mission

By Jeff Foust, SpaceNews
WATCH: All Points Showcases Launch Services at 2023 SpaceCom Global Commercial Space Conference & Exhibition in Orlando

WATCH: All Points Showcases Launch Services at 2023 SpaceCom Global Commercial Space Conference & Exhibition in Orlando

By Space Coast Daily
Polaris Dawn private astronaut mission preparing for summer launch

Polaris Dawn private astronaut mission preparing for summer launch

By Jeff Foust, SpaceNews
NASA leaders fear Congress will cut back Artemis funding

NASA leaders fear Congress will cut back Artemis funding

By Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
SAR solutions provider Asterra in talks for first satellite

SAR solutions provider Asterra in talks for first satellite

By Jeff Foust, SpaceNews
SpaceX will attempt 1st Starship orbital flight in March: report

SpaceX will attempt 1st Starship orbital flight in March: report

By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com
Space Force envisions ‘freight trains’ to space, ‘Walmarts on orbit’

Space Force envisions ‘freight trains’ to space, ‘Walmarts on orbit’

By Theresa Hitchens, Breaking Defense
Military to tap commercial industry for ‘space mobility’ services

Military to tap commercial industry for ‘space mobility’ services

By Sandra Erwin, SpaceNews
Orlando conference seeks to layout U.S. future in space

Orlando conference seeks to layout U.S. future in space

By Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPACE POLICY FEBRUARY 19-26, 2023

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPACE POLICY FEBRUARY 19-26, 2023

By Marcia Smith, SpacePolicyOnline.com
Democratizing Space Data For Peaceful Purposes: Follow Up From Space Com Floor

Democratizing Space Data For Peaceful Purposes: Follow Up From Space Com Floor

By Rachel Brooks, BetterFutures
SpaceCom 2023 Offers a Window Into the Business of New Space Age

SpaceCom 2023 Offers a Window Into the Business of New Space Age

By Rachel Brooks, BetterFutures