U.S. Congress

By Mark Carreau
The ISS National Lab says fiscal 2025 was a landmark year for scientific research and technology development aboard the NASA-led orbital laboratory.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
Lockheed Martin could quadruple production of high-altitude interceptors after signing a framework for a future agreement with the U.S. military.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force could receive a “significant part” of a future $1.5 trillion defense budget as proposed by President Donald Trump.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Irene Klotz
Nearly nine months after the Trump administration released its fiscal 2026 budget proposal to slash NASA funding by 24%, Congress is poised to reject the cuts.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
President Donald Trump wants to hike the Pentagon’s budget by 50% to $1.5 trillion in fiscal 2027.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz
NASA plans to resume the search for a wayward Mars science spacecraft that has not been heard from since early December.
Space Exploration

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force has outlined two new updates to its Boeing C-17 airlifter fleet
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The U.S. Senate passed the ROTOR Act that would mandate ADS-B In and require ADS-B Out usage for all but the most national security-critical flying in congested airspace.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
The FAA expects to commit half of the $12.5 billion Congress gave it for air traffic control modernization by the end of the year, Bedford tells senators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
The U.S. Senate has completed the confirmation of entrepreneur billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
The Senate on Dec. 17 passed the fiscal 2026 defense policy bill.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
A market survey shows the U.S. Air Force is close to launching development of a new version of the Lockheed Martin C-130J for the arctic mission.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
With another increased spending plan expected, the Defense Department is pressing for more flexibility from Congress.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz
NASA is assessing a troubling loss of signal from a Mars orbiter.
Space Exploration

By Molly McMillin
Business aviation advocacy groups praise the introduction of a bipartisan bill—Securing America’s Fuel Act—by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
Lawmakers in the compromise fiscal 2026 defense policy bill are authorizing an increase to the Pentagon’s budget beyond the White House’s request.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Mark Carreau
A lunar-orbiting, human-tended Gateway space station could provide an asset for establishing an efficient Mars exploration strategy, a longtime proponent says.
Space Exploration

By Ben Goldstein
A house aviation subcommittee meeting turned unexpectedly combative as Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark clashed with lawmakers over electric aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Mark Carreau
NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman, in a repeat Senate confirmation hearing after having his initial nomination retracted, got bipartisan support.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
A bipartisan House group has urged congressional appropriations leadership to fund certain space and science offices at levels proposed by the Senate.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is calling on the Pentagon to increase UAV collaboration with Ukraine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
A bipartisan group of five U.S. senators has introduced legislation to boost post-International Space Station research in space.
Commercial Space

By Robert Wall
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has awarded a contract to Rafael to boost production of Iron Dome air defense equipment.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Irene Klotz
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold a second hearing for Jared Isaacman.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
Appropriators approved spending for one U.S. Air Force program, the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail. The Pentagon in its fiscal 2026 budget request called for ending the effort.
Budget, Policy & Operations