Boeing takes backup role in flying NASA astronauts

Boeing’s crew transportation vehicle drives across NASA’s Kennedy Space Center carrying astronauts Suni Williams and Barry Wilmore during a prelaunch simulation on Jan. 31, 2024. Amber Jean Notvest / NASA CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and … Read more

What to make of SpaceX selling satellite lasers

A rendering of the company’s laser communications system on satellites in orbit. Mynaric CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and exclusive interviews on the most important companies reaching new heights. Sign … Read more

Where NASA made cuts in its budget request

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses the agency’s goals during the annual State of NASA address on March 11, 2024. Bill Ingalls / NASA CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and … Read more

How Columbia’s fabric tech landed on the moon

Columbia Sportswear EVP Joe Boyle shows a vest with the company’s “Omni-Heat Infinity” thermal liner in front of a mock-up of Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander. CNBC CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, … Read more

Explaining NASA’s approach to cargo moon landings

The surface of the moon, captured by Odysseus’ Terrain Relative Navigation camera from lunar orbit on Feb. 21, 2024. CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and exclusive interviews on the … Read more

The role of Starlink in limiting space debris

The upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket deploys a stack of Starlink “V2 Mini” satellites in orbit. SpaceX CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and exclusive interviews on the … Read more

NASA panel warns moon plan may be too ambitious

The Moon’s surface seen from the Orion spacecraft on flight day 20 of the Artemis I mission. NASA CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and exclusive interviews on the most … Read more

Sector led Lockheed and Northrop growth last year

Sign at entrance to regional headquarters of Lockheed Martin Space Systems. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the latest news, investor updates and exclusive interviews on the most important companies reaching new … Read more

Pentagon’s SDA satellite awards near $10 billion

A view of SpaceX and U.S. Space Force compound at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States on December 18, 2021. Yasin Ozturk | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports … Read more

A year of coverage in review

The company’s 747 jet “Cosmic Girl” releases a LauncherOne rocket in mid-air for the first time during a drop test in July 2019. Greg Robinson / Virgin Orbit CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reports and curates the … Read more