https://spacewatch.global/tag/united-states/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:16:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/united-states/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/spacewatchgl-opinion-ensuring-american-space-superiority-a-strategic-turn-in-u-s-space-policy/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70189
Written by Timo Krone
On December 18, 2025, the White House issued a landmark Executive Order titled "Ensuring American Space Superiority." The Order defines a sweeping new U.S. national space policy, tying the nation’s long-term security, economic strength and technological leadership directly to its posture in space. Rather than a narrow programmatic adjustment, it marks a decisive policy shift that situates space competition at the heart of U.S. strategic planning.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/space-foundation-reports-7-4-global-space-economy-growth/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56165 Space Foundation has reported the size of the 2023 global space economy to be $570 billion in 2023, an increase of 7.4% from 2022’s revised sum of $531 billion, a total that represents the continued growth of the industry in the public and private sectors. This growth is consistent with the industry’s five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% and is nearly double the size of the space economy a decade ago.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/space-cafe-black-ops-by-dr-emma-gatti-with-dr-namrata-goswami-ep-4-recap/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49258 Black Ops is our bi-monthly appointment with space geopolitics. This new series sees as visitor guest Dr. Namrata Goswami in dialogue with chief editor Dr. Emma Gatti. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/02/the-washington-compact-unveiled-by-the-hague-institute/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46481 The Hague Institute for Global Justice has introduced The Washington Compact on Norms of Behavior for Commercial Space Operations, marking a historic milestone for the global space industry. The unveiling happened at the Metropolitan Club, D.C., on 7 February 2023. As a result, the Washington Compact demonstrates the international community's commitment to the sustainable commercial use of outer space for the benefit of all humankind.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-black-ops-by-dr-emma-gatti/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44510 Black Ops returns with a mini-series fully dedicated to the Indo-Pacific and global geopolitical Space picture. Protagonist of the mini-series will be Dr. Namrata Goswami, an independent scholar on space policy and Great Power Politics. In the first episode of six, Namrata will discuss with SpaceWatch.Global Editor in Chief Emma Gatti the values, interests and cultures of the U.S., China, Russia, India, Japan, so to explain their investment in space capabilities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/08/u-s-signs-framework-agreement-with-new-zealand-to-boost-space-sector/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42739 The United States and the New Zealand governments signed a Framework Agreement to provide new opportunities for the New Zealand space sector and closer collaboration with NASA, said Economic and Regional Development Minister, Stuart Nash. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and Vice President Kamala Harris, welcomed the completion of negotiations on the agreement earlier in May.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/10/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-moribas-vox-populi-on-14-october-2021/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36262&preview=true&preview_id=36262 I, Moriba Jah have partnered with SpaceWatch.Global to run an exciting Space Café series: Moriba’s Vox Populi (Latin for “the people’s voice”) where I intend to choose topics of relevance to space safety, security, and sustainability and have an hour-long“chill in a lounge chair” type conversation amongst people.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/04/spacewatchgl-column-dongfang-hour-episode-8-chinese-space-from-a-us-perspective/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=31821 by Blaine Curcio and Jean Deville As part of the partnership between SpaceWatch.Global and Orbital Gateway Consulting we have been granted permission to publish selected articles and texts. We are pleased to present “DFH Episode 8 – Chinese Space from a US Perspective (feat. Ian Christensen & Rob Ronci)", originally published 12 April 2021 here.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/viasat-expands-its-residential-internet-service-in-brazil/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26152&preview=true&preview_id=26152 Viasat expands its residential Internet service in Brazil]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/us-department-of-defense-announces-new-darpa-director-victoria-coleman/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25699&preview=true&preview_id=25699 US Department of Defense Announces New DARPA Director Victoria Coleman]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/intelsat-to-acquire-gogos-commercial-aviation-business/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25688&preview=true&preview_id=25688 Intelsat to acquire Gogo's commercial aviation business]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/blue-origin-led-national-team-delivers-lunar-lander-engineering-mockup-to-nasa/ Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25402&preview=true&preview_id=25402 The Blue Origin-led Human Landing System (HLS) National Team – comprised of Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Draper – delivered an engineering mockup of a crew lander vehicle that could take American astronauts to the Moon. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/nasas-tess-completes-primary-mission/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25121&preview=true&preview_id=25121 On July 4, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) finished its primary mission, imaging about 75% of the starry sky as part of a two-year-long survey.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/rocket-lab-launch-update-dont-stop-me-now/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23385 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/york-space-systems-announces-partnership-with-latconnect-60-to-deploy-smallsat-constellation/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23381 York Space Systems, an aerospace company specializing in complete space segment customer solutions and the manufacturer of standardized spacecraft platforms, announced that the company has been chosen as a strategic partner & subcontractor by LatConnect 60, who is currently developing a small satellite constellation that will provide greater access and control to critical Earth observation data required by the Australian government and a wide range of commercial clients across the world.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/8000-us-airmen-volunteer-to-go-to-space/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23393 During the month of May, more than 8,500 active-duty Airmen within 13 eligible officer and enlisted career fields volunteered to build the ranks of the newly-created U.S. Space Force.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/scottish-solar-panel-to-fly-on-uk-space-launch/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23331 AAC Clyde Space played an integral role in Glasgow’s emergence as a global hub for satellite manufacturing and built the UK Space Agency’s first national satellite, which was launched in 2014.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/lockheed-martin-partners-with-taqnia-to-build-new-satellite-ground-system-for-ksa/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23354 Following the successful launch and operation of Saudi Arabia’s newest commercial communications satellite, SaudiGeoSat-1 (SGS-1), Lockheed Martin has been selected to develop a new ground system to control, manage and operate the satellite. The Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company (TAQNIA) and Lockheed Martin will develop and deploy the new ground segment for the secure and commercial operations of SGS-1.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/xplore-to-host-space-for-humanity-payload-on-its-first-moon-mission/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:00:54 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23295 Xplore Inc., a commercial space company providing Space as a Service TM today announced on 3 June 2020 that space industry leader Dylan Taylor plans to reserve payload space on Xplore's first mission beyond Earth orbit.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/momentus-and-orbastro-announce-service-agreement-for-3u-in-orbit-demonstration/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 05:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23285 Momentus, provider of in-space transportation services for satellites, and OrbAstro, a UK company focused on developing the technology to enable tiny satellites to operate in large flocks, announced on 4 June 2020 a launch contract to fly a 3U to SSO onboard the SpaceX Dedicated rideshare mission in 2021.]]>