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