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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted a new framework for spectrum sharing among Non-Geostationary (NGSO) systems, which Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel says will promote efficiency, competition, and innovation. The new framework, adopted during the FCC’s April 20 meeting, will...

Space Operations Command (SPOC) is expanding its Space Delta element, which focuses on intelligence to inform space operations for the US Space Force. SPOC has recently added an analysis squadron and plans to establish two more squadrons within the...

General B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations for the United States Space Force, has called for a shake-up of the US military's approach to space. Speaking at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Saltzman expressed concern about complacency...

The US Department of Defense (DoD) is looking to work more closely with the commercial space sector to take advantage of the rapid innovation being produced by companies. The new effort will be led by Lindsay Millard, principal director...

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is set to issue its next request for proposals (RFP) for Innovative Commercial Electro-Optical (EO) capabilities this autumn, according to Chris Scolese, director of the NRO. The acquisition will be open to US companies...

The UK government has revealed its Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, outlining the role of satellite technology in its plans to lead the way in communications technologies and connectivity. The government has launched an £8m ($9.92m) fund to provide capital grants...

Vaya Space announced the successful launch of its hybrid rocket from Mojave, California operating under an existing FAA waiver. The suborbital flight demonstrated its hybrid rocket design using 3D printed fuel grains created from recycled thermoplastics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldAB8SDmLMo This launch paves the...

Macquarie University’s Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) has signed an agreement with pioneering manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies to produce a new sovereign space technology, set to launch in 2023. Gilmour Space Technologies is one of Australia’s innovative NewSpace companies and the...