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The US Congress has passed a reauthorization bill for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that includes a critical extension of current restrictions on the agency’s ability to regulate the safety of commercial spaceflight occupants.
In a significant milestone for international space collaboration, Lithuania has become the 40th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, the NASA led international coalition in pursuit of safer and more transparent space exploration
Lockheed Martin has contacted satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital for 18 busses that will be used for the production of 18 satellites under the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Tracking Layer contract.
Angola officially signed the Artemis Accords on November 30, solidifying its commitment to best practices in space exploration.
The House Science Committee has voted on party lines to move forward with H.R. 6131, the Commercial Space Act of 2023.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a significant regulatory change that is set to revolutionize the capabilities of commercial remote sensing satellite systems. On August 7, NOAA revealed the modification of "Tier 3" commercial remote sensing licenses for several companies, marking a significant step in the evolution of satellite imaging technology.
In a move underscoring heightened concerns over China's advancements in remote sensing technologies, the United States–China Economic and Security Review Commission has issued a request for proposals from companies capable of producing an unclassified report on China's remote sensing capabilities.
Virgin Galactic has officially entered regular commercial operations but the company has advised that these flights will generate only modest revenues in the near future.
The Senate Appropriations Committee (SAC) last week approved an $831 billion defense spending bill for fiscal year 2024 which includes recommendations for approximately $1 billion in cuts from the U.S. Space Force's $30 billion budget request.
Argentina is the 28th country to sign the US led Artemis Accords which outline the best practices for space exploration.
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