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New study urges Space Force to build industrial surge capacity

by Sandra Erwin September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

RAND report calls more technical training and surge requirements in future contracts

Students listen to a representative from NASA’s Launch Services Program during the 40th annual Small Satellite Conference on Monday. Credit: SmallSat / Allison Bills

Addressing the space industry’s hiring crunch

by Jason Rainbow August 25, 2026September 9, 2026

photo of the international space station

Investing in student programs is essential for America’s lead in space

by Michael Lembeck and Mark Gittleman March 16, 2026March 20, 2026

Space Force’s acquisition arm races to rebuild contracting workforce after civilian cuts

by Sandra Erwin January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Members of Auburn University Rocketry Association (AURA) look to the sky to see their rocket launch in the 10K Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) category. Credit: IREC 2025, courtesy of ProtoSpace Mfg

The real space pipeline runs through collegiate rover and rocket challenges

by Doug Milburn August 11, 2025August 5, 2025

Production staff works on the Airbus Galileo G2 satellite in a manufacturing cleanroom. Credit: Airbus

Building the space workforce — how to compete for top talent in a new frontier

by Mark Sasson May 2, 2025April 28, 2025

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