# space policy (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover space policy. Page: Feed: --- ## [White House Releases New Space Transportation Policy](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/white-house-releases-new-space-transportation-policy/) _2026-08-21 · Marcia Smith · SpacePolicyOnline.com_ The White House released a new space transportation policy today, the first since 2013. The new policy has a strong emphasis on government support for the commercial space industry and \[…\] ## [Space Force Funding Could Be Record High, If Congress Agrees](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/space-force-funding-could-be-record-high-if-congress-agrees/) _2026-08-19 · Marcia Smith · SpacePolicyOnline.com_ The Administration is requesting $71 billion for the U.S. Space Force in FY2027, more than twice what it has now. An analysis by the Aerospace Corporation concludes it is the \[…\] ## [No-Go for Katalyst’s Reboost of NASA’s Swift Observatory](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/no-go-for-katalysts-reboost-of-nasas-swift-observatory/) _2026-08-19 · Marcia Smith · SpacePolicyOnline.com_ Katalyst Space and NASA concluded today that reboosting the Swift Observatory with Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will not be possible due to attitude control problems. They still plan to conduct some \[…\] ## [What’s Happening in Space Policy August 16-30, 2026](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/whats-happening-in-space-policy-august-16-30-2026/) _2026-08-16 · Marcia Smith · SpacePolicyOnline.com_ Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the weeks of August 16-30, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in recess \[…\] ## [Ukrainian Missiles Strike Russian Soyuz Rocket Factory](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/ukrainian-missiles-strike-russian-soyuz-rocket-factory/) _2026-08-15 · Marcia Smith · SpacePolicyOnline.com_ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed today that Ukrainian Flamingo missiles hit Russia’s Progress production facility in Samara. He cited the Progress Center’s role in producing electronics, but Soyuz rockets also \[…\] ## [Isaacman “Extremely Confident” Artemis III Will Launch in 2027](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/isaacman-extremely-confident-artemis-iii-will-launch-in-2027/) _2026-08-14 · Marcia Smith · SpacePolicyOnline.com_ NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said today he’s “extremely confident” Artemis III will launch next year to test rendezvous and docking operations between Orion and test versions of the two human \[…\] ## [Chinese LM-7A Rocket Fails](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/chinese-lm-7a-rocket-fails/) _2026-08-11 · Marcia Smith · SpacePolicyOnline.com_ China experienced a launch failure today of their relatively new Long March 7A rocket. Introduced in 2020, the first launch failed, but the track record since then has been perfect. \[…\] ## [What’s Happening in Space Policy August 9-22, 2026](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/whats-happening-in-space-policy-august-9-22-2026/) _2026-08-09 · Marcia Smith · SpacePolicyOnline.com_ Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the two weeks August 9-22, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in recess \[…\] ## [Next Starship Will Deliver Operational V3 Starlinks to Orbit, Maybe Catch Ship](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/next-starship-will-deliver-operational-v3-starlinks-to-orbit-maybe-catch-ship/) _2026-08-05 · Marcia Smith · SpacePolicyOnline.com_ During its first earnings call since going public, SpaceX officials said today the next Starship test flight, IFT-14, will put operational Starlink Version 3 satellites into orbit. If they get \[…\] ## [SpaceX Replacing MRAPs with Cybertrucks Beginning with Crew-13](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/spacex-replacing-mraps-with-cybertrucks-beginning-with-crew-13/) _2026-08-04 · Marcia Smith · SpacePolicyOnline.com_ NASA and SpaceX are getting ready to launch Crew-13 to the International Space Station in September. For the first time, if an emergency occurs on the launch pad and the \[…\] ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CU46e5r2EnU5) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [What’s Happening in Space Policy August 2-8, 2026](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/whats-happening-in-space-policy-august-2-8-2026/) _2026-08-02 · Marcia Smith · SpacePolicyOnline.com_ Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of August 2-8, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The Senate is in session this week. \[…\] ## [133 – Mike Snead’s interview for Sirotin Intelligence](https://spacefaringamerica.com/?p=4777) _2025-12-16 · mikesnead · Spacefaring America_ This is my interview for Sirotin Intelligence. We discuss America's national energy security need to develop SSP and the growing space race with China to develop SSP. Continue Reading 133 – Mike Snead’s interview for Sirotin Intelligence → ## [132 – America needs a National Astroelectricity Energy Security Transition Policy](https://spacefaringamerica.com/?p=4731) _2025-11-22 · mikesnead · Spacefaring America_ This article builds on my previous Space Review article, “Astroelectricity: America’s national energy security imperative”. In this article, I explain why the Trump administration—specifically, the National Space(faring) Council under the Continue Reading 132 – America needs a National Astroelectricity Energy Security Transition Policy → ## [131 – Astroelectricity: America’s national energy security imperative](https://spacefaringamerica.com/?p=4640) _2025-10-26 · mikesnead · Spacefaring America_ This past year, I updated and expanded my analytical assessment of America’s sustainable energy needs and transition options. (See Spacefaring America blog post 130. In that post are links to Continue Reading 131 – Astroelectricity: America’s national energy security imperative → ## [130 – Assessment of U.S. Sustainable Energy Needs and Transition Options](https://spacefaringamerica.com/?p=4591) _2025-09-25 · mikesnead · Spacefaring America_ Main report In preparing my 2019 book, Astroelectricity: Why American Engineers Should Advocate for GEO Space Solar Power to End America’s CO2 Emissions, Make America Energy Secure, and Prepare Continue Reading 130 – Assessment of U.S. Sustainable Energy Needs and Transition Options → ## [129 – Building America’s “Astral Highway” to promote American human spacefaring commerce](https://spacefaringamerica.com/?p=4546) _2025-03-15 · mikesnead · Spacefaring America_ The United States needs to develop a national astrologistics infrastructure to foster commercial space operations throughout the Earth-Moon system. By building an "Astral Highway" and enabling space bases and space habitats in low Earth orbit, America can support robust business ventures and secure its leadership in human spacefaring, moving beyond mere robotic operations. Continue Reading 129 –… [Listen](https://spacefaringamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Panama-Canal-building-locks.mp4) ## [128 – America’s Spacelifter: Charting America’s practicable path spaceward using the Space Launch System’s cargo version](https://spacefaringamerica.com/?p=4499) _2025-03-03 · mikesnead · Spacefaring America_ To re-establish its leadership in human spacefaring, America must develop a national astrologistics infrastructure for safe operations in the Earth-Moon system. Utilizing the unmanned cargo version of the Space Launch System (SLS)—re-branded as America's "Spacelifter"—will facilitate the construction of essential space bases and habitats, realizing America's human spacefaring ambitions. Continue…