T-Minus Space Daily A fine is a tax for doing something wrong. A tax is a fine for doing something right.
US President Joe Biden wants rocket launchers that use American airspace to pay taxes into a federal fund that finances the work of air traffic controllers. Varda Space has raised $90 million in a Series B funding round. Sierra Space introduces the Sierra Space Eclipse satellite bus line, and more.
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T-Minus Guest
Our guest today is Richard Cooper, Vice President, Strategic Communications and Outreach at the Space Foundation.
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Selected Reading
Biden Takes Aim at SpaceX’s Tax-Free Ride in American Airspace - The New York Times
Varda Announces $90 million Series B Funding to Build Factories in Space
Virgin Galactic countersues Boeing about mothership project - SpaceNews
New Shepard’s 25th Mission Includes America’s First Black Astronaut Candidate- Blue Origin
China, Thailand sign pacts on outer space, lunar outposts- Reuters
ESA - 3D-bioprinted blood vessel
Space experts foresee an “operational need” for nuclear power on the Moon- Ars Technica
SAIC Appoints Srini Attili as New Civilian Business Group Executive
Industry Executive Allen Flynt Joins Axiom Space as Chief Officer, Mission Services
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