NewSpace Sadler Report

What is the NewSpace Sadler Report?

The NewSpace Sadler Report is your essential guide to navigating the complexities and opportunities within the commercial space frontier. Each week, our expert team member Scott Sadler curates and analyzes critical developments across the industry, ensuring you receive unbiased, actionable intelligence directly to your inbox.

We cover everything from groundbreaking technological advancements and market trends to policy updates, investment insights, emerging opportunities, and in-depth company profiles. Whether you’re an industry professional, investor, policymaker, researcher, or simply a passionate space enthusiast, our report provides the clarity and foresight you need to make informed decisions.

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Featured Report Summary

DIU’s independence could be in play; Moulton, Carbajal to speak at Chamber today; Stevenson of COMSO to speak Thurs night at 2100

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is reportedly in a precarious position, with an unnamed defense official suggesting it could “get torched.” The official cited concerns that the DIU’s new reporting structure, which places it under Michael Emil, the Pentagon’s undersecretary for research and engineering, could jeopardize its independence and create new administrative hurdles. In other space-related news, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Global Aerospace Summit, featuring a number of prominent members of Congress. Separately, Colonel Aaron Stevenson, Deputy Director of the U.S. Space Force Commercial Space Office, is scheduled to speak at a National Space Society Space Forum, where he’ll discuss integrating commercial capabilities into U.S. defense strategies.

Key space leaders have offered insights into current developments. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo, Acting Director of the Space Development Agency (SDA), announced that the agency is on track for its Tranche 1, Transport Layer to be operational by 2026, with plans for early integration with military forces beginning in the next few months. He also celebrated the recent launch of operational satellites, emphasizing their importance for the warfighter. Meanwhile, General Chance Saltzman, the Chief of Space Operations, warned in a speech that China and Russia have already fielded anti-satellite weapons, posing a direct threat to U.S. space assets. He stressed the importance of protecting satellites, which are essential for both military precision and global commerce, and highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in managing space operations.

On the legislative front, the House of Representatives has started debating hundreds of amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after a narrow vote to move the bill forward. To prevent a government shutdown, the White House has proposed a continuing resolution (CR) with a deadline of January 31. This comes as the House Republican majority has shrunk following Democrat James Walkinshaw’s victory in a special election in Virginia’s 11th district. Walkinshaw’s win means that House Speaker Mike Johnson can now only afford to lose two votes from his own party to pass legislation, assuming full attendance.

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Insights from the Capital: Meet Scott Sadler

Scott Sadler is an accomplished communicator and leader with extensive experience in domestic, intelligence, and international affairs. He possesses deep expertise in crisis communications and has held senior roles across the Federal government, Capitol Hill, and two military theaters of operation.

A native of Mathews, Virginia, Mr. Sadler is a graduate of Christopher Newport University. He recently served as a key advisor to senior United States Air Force leaders, guiding communications during the successful establishment of the U.S. Space Force—the first new branch of the Armed Services since 1947. In 2022, he provided communications and messaging counsel to the President’s nominee for Chief of Space Operations during the U.S. Senate confirmation process. Additionally, he consulted directly with former House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee on a forthcoming book about the Space Force’s formation.

In 2012, Mr. Sadler deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, where he served as senior communications and policy advisor to General John Allen, commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF HQ), and Brigadier General Stephen Twitty. His tour included providing critical crisis communications support during significant events such as the February 2012 Koran mishandling incident, the March 2012 alleged mass murder in Kandahar Province, and the April 2012 attack on Kabul, working closely with ISAF Afghan Ministers of Religious Affairs, Border and Tribal Affairs, Deputy Minister for Youth Affairs, and Public Affairs. During the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, Mr. Sadler personally facilitated the safe passage of his Afghan partner and their family, along with four unaccompanied children, from Kabul to the United States. Following a seven-week stay at Fort Bliss Army Base, he and his family resettled in Dallas, Texas.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Sadler served as deputy press secretary to the late U.S. Senator John W. Warner (R-VA), who was the former chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.