The Outer Space Treaty vs. The Artemis Accords: A Roadmap for the Future
Cody Curabba There are five international treaties governing space exploration and countries’ actions while braving the harsh environment of space.[1] But none are as infamous as the 1967 Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies. Colloquially known as…
Do Spaceports Make Good Neighbors?
Amanda Berman While almost anyone in the aerospace industry would be thrilled to have front row seats to launches, residential communities in the U.S. space launch regions have become concerned with the growing cadence of launches. Launching rockets is an inherently risky business and while videos of “rapid unplanned disassembly” events delight the space…
Dissecting the FAA Lawsuit Surrounding the Regulatory Approval of Starship
Dissecting the FAA Lawsuit Surrounding the Regulatory Approval of Starship John Gordon On April 20, 2023, the space community watched as Starship took its first swing at orbit from SpaceX’s headquarters in Boca Chica, Texas. Just a few minutes into launch and after reaching “Max Q,” the sections of the rocket failed to separate, sending…
Trouble on the Water: What Regulations Made Relativity Put History on Hold Over a Boat?
Trouble on the Water: What Regulations Made Relativity Put History on Hold Over a Boat? John T. Gordon Thousands watched on Saturday, March 11 as the rocket startup Relativity attempted a launch of the world’s first 3D printed rocket; the first step in the company’s broader mission to revolutionize space technology on earth and beyond.…
Change the ITAR!
Change the ITAR! If you’re a space company, you must deal with export controls. The ITAR can be really cumbersome to deal with because it needs some serious updating. Great news! The State Department heard you. The official process by which you- the industry- can submit your requests for removing technology from the ITAR is…