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FAA lifts ban on daytime rocket launches after government shutdown ends

By Josh Dinner Published 17 November 25

Now that daytime launches can resume, expect SpaceX to pick up the pace of its Starlink launches.

Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight

By Michael Liemohn Published 9 November 25

An expert talks about the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and its role in the wider regulatory landscape affecting commercial use of outer space.

FAA restricts commercial rocket launches indefinitely due to air traffic risks from government shutdown

By Josh Dinner Published 7 November 25

The FAA hopes to alleviate some of the airline delays being caused by the government shutdown, and will restrict commercial space launches during peak air traffic hours.

NASA closes doors to 15,000 employees as US government shutdown begins

By Josh Dinner Published 1 October 25

Over 80% of NASA's workforce is being told to stay home during the government shutdown.

How would a government shutdown affect NASA?

By Josh Dinner Published 29 September 25

International Space Station astronauts can breathe easy — other NASA missions not so much.

Government Shutdown Triggers Minotaur Launch Delay

By Stephen Clark Published 21 October 13

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NASA Research Stalled By Government Shutdown

By Miriam Kramer Published 13 October 13