Nathan Pierce is Archeonis' policy correspondent, covering the intersection of technology, law, and government regulation. He specializes in aerospace policy and the legal frameworks governing the commercial space industry.
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A surge in satellite launches is creating dangerous levels of congestion in Earth's orbit, increasing collision risks that threaten essential services like GPS and global communications.
A new U.S. executive order ends the long-standing policy of providing free satellite tracking data, opening the door for the government to charge operators for space traffic management services amid e
Europe's new Space Act, intended to boost its competitiveness, is facing criticism for potentially stifling innovation and increasing costs in an industry where it already lags.
NASA's new chief suggests a modern Artemis moon capsule could be sent to Houston for display, citing major cost and safety concerns with a proposal to move the Space Shuttle Discovery.
The Federal Communications Commission has approved new rules allowing higher power levels for satellite operators, a move expected to significantly boost direct-to-cell connectivity and capacity.
NASA’s science programs faced a historic 47% budget cut proposal in 2025, threatening dozens of missions. A massive public advocacy campaign led to a bipartisan congressional rejection of the cuts.
A US law from 2011 banning space collaboration with China is under review, as experts argue it hinders science without achieving its original security and human rights goals.
A new era of commercial space exploration is forcing a global debate over who owns resources on the Moon and asteroids, testing the limits of decades-old treaties.
The White House has issued a new executive order setting a 2028 deadline for a crewed Moon landing and reorganizing national space policy leadership.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, ending an 11-month leadership gap at the space agency during a critical period.
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, will warn lawmakers that the U.S. risks losing the space race to China, with consequences that could shift the global balance of power.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has proposed the Space RACE Act to create a new research institute, aiming to counter China's influence as the ISS nears retirement.
European officials are moving forward with a comprehensive Space Act to regulate orbital activities, aiming to enhance safety and competitiveness despite industry concerns over potential overreach.
A decision to move the U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Alabama has triggered a federal lawsuit, pitting state interests against national security concerns.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ended its week-long restriction on commercial space launches, allowing daytime and evening operations to resume immediately.
The Canadian government has committed nearly $200 million over three years to establish a sovereign space launch capability, aiming for operational launches by 2028.
The FAA has ordered all commercial space launches and re-entries to take place between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., a move aimed at protecting air traffic.
Author Christian Davenport warns the new commercial space race lacks clear rules, creating tension between private ambitions and the public good.
A Vatican diplomat at the United Nations has issued a stark warning about the growing militarization of space, calling for urgent action to prevent an arms race.
The White House has reversed its earlier decision, renominating billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA five months after his initial nomination was withdrawn.
