JUN 13
2 ITEMS
FAA considers new launch fees tied to airspace congestion
Ars Technica reports that the FAA is considering per-launch fees on commercial space operators to compensate the airline industry for airspace closures during rocket launches. T...
ARSTECHNICA
Regulatory
Trump reportedly urged FCC chair to approve EchoStar spectrum deal
According to Bloomberg, President Donald Trump personally encouraged FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to cut a deal with EchoStar over disputed 2 GHz spectrum rights. EchoStar...
REUTERS
Politics
Regulatory
MAY 27
1 ITEM
SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 Reaches Space, Takes the Next Step in Iterative Testing
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket for the ninth time on May 27, achieving the first-ever reuse of a Super Heavy booster. The vehicle's two stages separated as planned, and...
SPACE
SpaceX
Regulatory
MAY 21
1 ITEM
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth holds second meeting with Elon Musk at the Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Elon Musk for the second time at the Pentagon to discuss ongoing collaborations. Musk's companies, Starlink and SpaceX, hold several c...
USNEWS
Politics
Regulatory
MAY 15
2 ITEMS
UK officials ask FAA to reroute Starship debris corridor
ProPublica obtained correspondence showing the UK Civil Aviation Authority urging the FAA to alter Starship hazard areas after debris from Flight 8 crossed Atlantic air routes. ...
PROPUBLICA
SpaceX
Regulatory
FAA modifies Starship Flight 9 license but holds launch until mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration approved updated parameters for the next Starship test, authorizing reuse of the Flight 7 booster and expanding air- and sea-closure zones. L...
REUTERS
SpaceX
Regulatory
MAY 13
1 ITEM
FCC Targets EchoStar’s Underused Spectrum After SpaceX Complaint
U.S. regulators moved to investigate EchoStar’s use of 2 GHz spectrum for mobile-satellite services after a challenge by SpaceX. In a proceeding announced May 13, the FCC presse...
BEAMSTART
SpaceX
Regulatory
MAY 8
1 ITEM
FAA seeks public input on Pad 40 upgrades targeting faster Falcon 9 turns
A draft environmental assessment details larger LOX and RP-1 tanks, a beefed-up water deluge, and expanded safety corridors at Cape Canaveral SLC-40. If approved after the 7 Jun...
FAA
SpaceX
Regulatory
MAY 6
1 ITEM
FAA clears up to 25 Starship launches per year from South Texas
The FAA issued its final environmental review for Starbase, authorizing a five-fold increase in Starship launch frequency, contingent on beach clean-ups and wildlife safeguards....
SATNEWS
Regulatory
MAY 2
1 ITEM
Trump 2026 space budget would cancel NASA rocket, lunar station
U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal for NASA calls for a 24% cut to the agency and would eliminate key parts of the Artemis Moon program. The outline would cancel...
REUTERS
Politics
Regulatory
