Technology & Innovation

The clock is ticking. In 2030, the International Space Station will be deorbited. Instead of backing US companies that have already invested over $2 billion to replace it, NASA is proposing to build another government-owned station. The Space Frontier Foundation responded, forcefully. Read what we told them, why it matters, and make sure Washington hears it. Our team is already in Hill offices and on the public record fighting for commercial space stations — but that depends

This Space Frontier Foundation analysis argues that NASA’s Space Launch System is economically unsustainable compared with emerging commercial launch alternatives. Using cost, capacity, and cadence as benchmarks, the piece makes the case for ending SLS after Artemis V and transitioning to competitive commercial cislunar transport.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights growing momentum for space-based solar power across energy, defense, data centers, and lunar operations, including major funding rounds, wireless power demonstrations, strategic policy attention, and new engagement between the space and energy sectors.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights growing commercial and policy momentum for space-based solar power, including new SBSP startups, wireless power advances, UK grid-integration research, solar array innovations, and use cases tied to global energy security.