The space industry experienced a week of significant developments, from major funding rounds to international partnerships. At the same time, the Pentagon’s flagship Golden Dome missile defense initiative continues to grapple with transparency issues that could threaten its long-term viability. Golden Dome’s Communication Crisis The most pressing story this week centers on Golden Dome, America’s…
Month: November 2025
Space Industry Cheat Sheet: Blue Origin Lands, China Stumbles, and Golden Dome Takes Flight
This week reminded me why I enjoy working in the defense and space sectors. We witnessed history in the making, strategic pivots that will reshape entire industries, and the kind of technological breakthroughs that separate leaders from followers. Let me walk you through what happened and why it matters for our future. Blue Origin Finally…
Space Industry Cheat Sheet: Government Shutdown Ripples Through Launch Schedules While Mega-Deals Reshape the Sector
The space industry faced a week of contrasts as government dysfunction collided with private sector momentum. While the ongoing federal shutdown created operational headaches for launch providers and contractors, billion-dollar deals and strategic acquisitions continued to reshape the commercial space landscape. Launch Operations Feel the Shutdown Squeeze The most immediate impact of the government shutdown,…
Space Industry Cheat Sheet: Golden Dome Takes Shape as NASA Leadership Drama Unfolds
Team, here is your weekly Space Industry Cheat Sheet. In the past week, it has solidified my opinion that the challenges the United States faces are not technical, but rather a lack of unity. There have been updates to the Golden Dome of America effort (which has its own set of pros and cons), NASA…



