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Spain Signs Up as 25th Nation in Artemis Pact


Officials from NASA and the U.S. State Department gathered in Madrid Tuesday as Science and Innovation Minister Diana Morant signed off for Spanish agreement to the Artemis Accords, marking the 25th nation to join the U.S.-led treaty to govern conduct in orbit and beyond.

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Number of People to Reach Orbit Climbs to 600 with Axiom's Private Mission to ISS


Axiom’s second private astronaut crew arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on May 22, 2023, beginning their eight-day science mission.
The four members of the Ax-2 crew join the seven Expedition 69 crew members currently on the ISS.

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Space Force Unveils Antisatellite Weapons Program, Reserve Branch Plans at Senate Hearing


Space Force leaders pulled back the veil of secrecy on one of the service’s most-secretive programs and made a push for congressional authorization of a new part-time branch during a May 2 hearing before the Senate.

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U.S. Budget Proposals for 2024 Would Add $5 Billion in Space Spending


Unclassified federal space spending would top $60 billion in 2024 under budgets proposed by the White House March 10, with an extra $5 billion planned for civil and military programs.

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Spain Signs Up as 25th Nation in Artemis Pact

May 30, 2023

Officials from NASA and the U.S. State Department gathered in Madrid Tuesday as Science and Innovation Minister Diana Morant signed off for Spanish agreement to the Artemis Accords, marking the 25th nation to join the U.S.-led treaty to govern conduct in orbit and beyond.

Number of People to Reach Orbit Climbs to 600 with Axiom’s Private Mission to ISS

May 23, 2023

Axiom’s second private astronaut crew arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on May 22, 2023, beginning their eight-day science mission.
The four members of the Ax-2 crew join the seven Expedition 69 crew members currently on the ISS.

Space Force Unveils Antisatellite Weapons Program, Reserve Branch Plans at Senate Hearing

May 2, 2023

Space Force leaders pulled back the veil of secrecy on one of the service’s most-secretive programs and made a push for congressional authorization of a new part-time branch during a May 2 hearing before the Senate.

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Foreign-Born Individuals in S&E Occupations in The United States, By Level Of Degree and Occupation: 2017

Although recent data isn’t available, if China keeps up the pace of graduating students with science and engineering degrees, its numbers will swamp the United States.

Representation of Women and Minorities among Senior Officials and Management Compared to Representation in U.S. Workforce, 2020

While all U.S. space companies with at least 100 employees (or at least 50 employees if they do work for the government) are required to collect information on diversity and report it to the U.S. government, most do not make this data available to the public.

U.S. Space Employment Continues Slow, Steady Climb Since 2016

In 2022, more than 201,009 individuals worked in key sectors of the U.S. space economy, an increase of approximately 1% from 2021. Understanding trends in private sector and government space employment can provide insight into the health and future direction of the U.S. space industry.

In 2022, more than 201,009 individuals worked in key sectors of the U.S. space economy, an increase of approximately 1% from 2021. Understanding trends in private sector and government space employment can provide insight into the health and future direction of the U.S. space industry.

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