Good Afternoon! Though space policy hasn’t dominated recent headlines, plenty has happened over the past two weeks: The House Science committee outlined its space priorities and requested GAO review of FAA launch rules,...more
2/24/2025
/ Aerospace ,
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Foreign Policy ,
GAO ,
International Trade ,
Japan ,
NASA ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Technology Sector
Good Afternoon! It was quite the holiday season for space: the FCC rounded out the year with a great gift, allocating additional spectrum for commercial launch and reentry vessels, and the Parker Solar Probe’s record-breaking...more
Good Afternoon! NORAD may not have fired up the Santa Tracker just yet, but the first two weeks of December have been chock full of presents for the space industry, with the FAA digging into licensing reform, NASA deciding...more
Good Afternoon! We did not publish last week because of the holiday, but the space business certainly didn’t succumb to a turkey-fueled nap. President-elect Trump named his pick to head NASA and the new EU space commissioner...more
Good Afternoon! The past couple of weeks have been much busier on the ground than in orbit – or at least it seems that way - with big space policy announcements around the globe. The U.S. government released the first...more
Good Afternoon! It’s been a busy two weeks in space. Starliner returned from the ISS, humans traveled the furthest from Earth since the Apollo missions and conducted the first spacewalk by private citizens, and China launched...more
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s weekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines from this past week and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
4/22/2024
/ Aerospace ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Legislative Agendas ,
NASA ,
NPRM ,
Outer Space ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Request For Information ,
Request for Proposals ,
Technology ,
Transportation Industry
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
On March 11, 2024, President Biden unveiled his fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget request, which includes funding to implement key directives outlined in his extensive executive order regulating artificial intelligence (AI EO)...more
3/14/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Federal Budget ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
HUD ,
Joe Biden ,
Risk Management ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
USDA
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
2024 is shaping up to be a busy year in Washington for telecom, media and technology (TMT) companies. A number of notable topics will require public comment this year, including net neutrality, digital discrimination, data...more
2/9/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Broadband ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
FCC ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
NDAA ,
Outer Space ,
Public Comment ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Spectrum ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
12/19/2023
/ China ,
Data Rights ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
GAO ,
Investigations ,
Mining ,
NASA ,
NDAA ,
New Legislation ,
Outer Space
We are excited to announce the next edition of Akin's Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update, our newsletter focused on global space policy. Each issue explores the emerging trends and regulations in space law and policy,...more
12/6/2023
/ Aerospace ,
Comment Period ,
Competition ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Executive Branch ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Legislative Agendas ,
NASA ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
NPRM ,
Outer Space ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Request for Proposals ,
Transportation Industry
Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s weekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines from this past week and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more
We are excited to announce the launch of Akin's Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update, our newsletter focused on global space policy. Each issue explores the emerging trends and regulations in space law and policy, and what...more
10/24/2023
/ Budget Cuts ,
China ,
Dish Network ,
FCC ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Fines ,
NASA ,
New Regulations ,
Satellites ,
SpaceX ,
U.S. Commerce Department
Introduction -
Congress returns from the August recess with a robust agenda and limited time to pursue it. The calendar is further constrained by the September 30 deadline to pass appropriations packages or a continuing...more
9/5/2023
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Climate Change ,
Continuing Resolution ,
EBITDA ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Government Shutdown ,
Healthcare ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Life Sciences ,
NDAA ,
Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act