Team, here with your weekly space industry roundup. This past week brought about significant shifts in the commercial space landscape, from Sierra Space’s surprising pivot away from ISS missions to China’s increasingly bold demonstrations of space surveillance capabilities. Let’s dive into what’s been happening above our heads. Dream Chaser Changes Course In what I’d call the…
Month: September 2025
Space Industry Weekly Wrap: Golden Dome’s Trillion-Dollar Reality Check, Space Force Modernization, and Commercial Momentum
Hey everyone, Austin here with your weekly space industry roundup. This week brought some sobering cost projections for the Golden Dome missile defense system, significant progress in Space Force modernization efforts, and continued momentum in the commercial space sector. Let’s dive into what caught my attention. Golden Dome: From Billions to Trillions The biggest story…
Space Industry Weekly: Congressional Pushback, MDA’s $151B SHIELD Contract, and Launch Milestones
The space industry witnessed significant developments this week, from Capitol Hill battles over NASA’s flagship rocket to the Missile Defense Agency’s massive new contracting vehicle and escalating geopolitical tensions affecting space operations. Here’s what business leaders need to know about the week’s most impactful events. MDA Releases Massive $151 Billion SHIELD Contract The week’s most…
Pentagon Shakes Up Leadership While Army Modernizes Electronic Warfare Capabilities
Defense Industry Weekly Roundup Team, it’s been another eventful week in the DoD, with major leadership changes at the Pentagon, significant modernization efforts in electronic warfare, and some concerning developments in weapons testing oversight. Let’s dive into what’s been happening. Pentagon Leadership Overhaul Continues The biggest story this week involves Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s continued…
Space Industry Weekly: Starship Success, China’s Launch Ambitions, and the Golden Dome Initiative
Hey everyone, Austin here with your weekly space industry roundup. What a week it’s been! From SpaceX finally breaking their Starship losing streak to major developments in missile defense and some fascinating moves in the commercial satellite sector, there’s plenty to unpack. Let’s dive in. Starship Finally Sticks the Landing After what felt like an eternity…


