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Elon Musk at a 2022 event in Brazil centered around connectivity in the Amazon region. Credit: Brazilian Ministry of Communications, CC BY 2.0

Policy & Politics

Senators ask Pentagon and DOJ to investigate Putin-Musk calls

Two key senators are asking the Department of Justice and the Defense Department to investigate alleged calls between Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin.

by Jeff Foust November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Orion Nebula

Civil

Senate bill would create center to study satellite interference with astronomy

by Jeff Foust August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Pentagon working with SpaceX to cut off Russian military’s illicit use of Starlink internet

by Sandra Erwin May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

NS-20 descent

Policy & Politics

Senate bills seek to reform commercial space regulations

by Jeff Foust March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Space Force general warns of ‘window of vulnerability’ in satellite defense

by Sandra Erwin February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Cape Canaveral from space

Policy & Politics

Legislation would make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt bonds

by Jeff Foust February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Senate confirms senior military leaders, including two four-star Space Force generals

by Sandra Erwin December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Sinema

Policy & Politics

Senators question White House mission authorization proposal

by Jeff Foust December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

Illustration of orbital debris. Credit: IARPA

Policy & Politics

Senate passes orbital debris bill

by Jeff Foust November 1, 2023November 1, 2023

Falcon 9 launch

Policy & Politics

Launch industry asks Congress for regulatory reforms

by Jeff Foust October 19, 2023October 19, 2023