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Nation in Review: Sweden

Sweden is becoming an increasingly important actor within the international space community. Sweden became the 32nd member nation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Sweden is becoming an increasingly important actor within the international space community. Sweden became the 32nd member nation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

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Robotic station designed for growth, changing needs

All-robotic space station, designed for growth, changing needs set for launch in 2027. Arkisys hopes to becomes the first.

All-robotic space station, designed for growth, changing needs set for launch in 2027. Arkisys hopes to becomes the first.

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U.S. space law and predictions for the near future

U.S. space law and predictions for the near future. The United States space economy has experienced significant growth in recent years, with projections that the global space economy will reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.

U.S. space law and predictions for the near future. The United States space economy has experienced significant growth in recent years, with projections that the global space economy will reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.

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Investors in ’25 remain bullish on the space economy

Bullish on the space economy in '25. A recent Space Foundation finance forum set the stage for what needs to happen to ensure that U.S. space interests continue to lead the effort.

Bullish on the space economy in ’25. A recent Space Foundation finance forum set the stage for what needs to happen to ensure that U.S. space interests continue to lead the effort.

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Microgravity research pioneers the future of medicine

Microgravity research pioneers the future of medicine. In 2024, Redwire Space bio-printed its first live human heart tissue using the 3D BioFabrication Facility (BFF).

Microgravity research pioneers the future of medicine. In 2024, Redwire Space bio-printed its first live human heart tissue using the 3D BioFabrication Facility (BFF).

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New committee aims to accelerate FAA launch licenses

FAA launch licenses. New committee aims to accelerate after complaints that commercial launch permits can be delayed by months or years.

FAA launch licenses. New committee aims to accelerate after complaints that commercial launch permits can be delayed by months or years. Federal Aviation Administration rules that require licensing paperwork to meet tough standards, a new committee of stakeholders is working to speed up the launch licensing system.

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U.S. spaceports: A successful future requires action now

U.S. spaceports: A successful future requires action now. For well over a decade U.S. officials and launch industry leaders have recognized that the United States is running out of capacity at primary U.S. space transportation hubs.

U.S. spaceports: A successful future requires action now. For well over a decade U.S. officials and launch industry leaders have recognized that the United States is running out of capacity at primary U.S. space transportation hubs.

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New technologies create need for space jobs of the future

New technologies create need for space jobs of the future. A massive increase in data collection, busier orbits, and a reliance on automation are changing what it means to work in space.

New technologies create need for space jobs of the future. A massive increase in data collection, busier orbits, and a reliance on automation are changing what it means to work in space.

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A history of space is shaping Colorado’s future

A history of space is shaping Colorado’s future. The Front Range corridor is fostering new space startups and attracting international business.

A history of space is shaping Colorado’s future. The Front Range corridor is fostering new space startups and attracting international business.

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SpaceX launches private space mission Fram2 to polar orbit

In a spaceflight first, four private astronauts were launched to a 90-degree polar orbit atop a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket on March 31. The Fram-2 mission was backed by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Chun Wang, who is flying as the mission commander.

In a spaceflight first, four private astronauts were launched to a 90-degree polar orbit atop a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket on March 31. The Fram-2 mission was backed by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Chun Wang, who is flying as the mission commander.

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