White House asks Congress to split ‘new space’ authority between Commerce, Transportation

White House asks Congress to split ‘new space’ authority between Commerce, Transportation
White House asks Congress to split ‘new space’ authority between Commerce, Transportation

The Biden administration’s plan came, in part, in response to a different congressional proposal about how to divvy up heavenly authorities, sources told Breaking Defense.

White House nears plan to assign regulatory authorities for ‘new’ space activities

White House nears plan to assign regulatory authorities for ‘new’ space activities
White House nears plan to assign regulatory authorities for ‘new’ space activities

The ongoing White House-level review of what is often called “mission authorization and supervision” responsibilities has not been simple, according to several government officials involved, with the key agencies with current legal say over space regulations jockeying for a piece of the regulatory pie.

At home and internationally, ‘governance’ is the space watchword: 2023 Preview

At home and internationally, ‘governance’ is the space watchword: 2023 Preview
At home and internationally, ‘governance’ is the space watchword: 2023 Preview

There are a host of open questions bedeviling national and international policy- and law-makers as they struggle to get a better grip on both the explosion of commercial players with innovative ideas for space utilization and the growing military interest in space as a tool of, and venue for, war.

Space firms want White House fix for regulatory tangle, but disagree on how

Space firms want White House fix for regulatory tangle, but disagree on how
Space firms want White House fix for regulatory tangle, but disagree on how

The National Space Council recently heard suggestions ranging from establishing a licensing “clearinghouse” to temporarily doing away with licensing altogether.

National Space Council hears industry pitches, complaints as prelude to new rules

National Space Council hears industry pitches, complaints as prelude to new rules
National Space Council hears industry pitches, complaints as prelude to new rules

“There must be a predictable, transparent and common sense regulatory framework that protects investment and lower barriers to entry for private capital,” said Axiom Space’s Mary Lynne Dittmar.

Kayhan Space building momentum, and DoD interest, with collision avoidance software

Kayhan Space building momentum, and DoD interest, with collision avoidance software
Kayhan Space building momentum, and DoD interest, with collision avoidance software

Kayhan Space is providing its baseline collision avoidance service, Pathfinder Essentials, for free “to keep space safe,” said company co-founder Araz Feyzi.

National Space Council to ask industry for input on new space rules

National Space Council to ask industry for input on new space rules
National Space Council to ask industry for input on new space rules

The new rules framework is due to Vice President Kamala Harris by March 7, said National Space Council Director of Commercial Policy Diane Howard.

China sprinting ahead as a space power while US lacks ‘urgency,’ new report frets

China sprinting ahead as a space power while US lacks ‘urgency,’ new report frets
China sprinting ahead as a space power while US lacks ‘urgency,’ new report frets

The report, based on a workshop involving industry, experts and Pentagon officials, is in part designed to promote what participants consider to be a “North Star” vision for America as leading human expansion into space beyond Earth.

White House crafting rules framework for emerging space activities

White House crafting rules framework for emerging space activities
White House crafting rules framework for emerging space activities

The White House announcement comes after the FCC indicated it was wading into the murky regulatory waters of space-space services like satellite repair and refueling.

Astroscale looks to Orbit Fab space ‘gas stations’ to extend mission life

Astroscale looks to Orbit Fab space ‘gas stations’ to extend mission life
Astroscale looks to Orbit Fab space ‘gas stations’ to extend mission life

The Japanese-founded startup also will pitch its debris removal services to SPACEWerx Orbit Prime contest, says Astroscale US President Ron Lopez.

New DARPA project explores microbes for bio-manufacturing in space

New DARPA project explores microbes for bio-manufacturing in space
New DARPA project explores microbes for bio-manufacturing in space

The B-SURE bio-bugs program is a first baby step in using biology to create a space-based supply chain, reducing reliance on materials launched from Earth.

AFRL’s Newest Lab Aims At Building Things In Space

AFRL’s Newest Lab Aims At Building Things In Space
AFRL’s Newest Lab Aims At Building Things In Space

One of the first projects the new DeSel lab will work on is testing structures for a futuristic capability that could be enabled by on-orbit assembly and manufacturing: space-based solar power.