NewSpace Sadler Report
Your Weekly Intel Brief: Space, Policy, and Washington.
The NewSpace Sadler Report delivers unparalleled insights into the commercial space industry, connecting groundbreaking orbital advancements with the pivotal policy and regulatory shifts emanating from Washington D.C. We cut through the noise, providing the in-depth analysis and curated intelligence you need to truly understand the complex interplay between technological innovation in space and the legislative currents on Capitol Hill. Stay ahead of the curve and empower your strategy with our actionable foresight.
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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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This weeks Deep Dive
This Week’s Featured Report Summary
Purdy: “we need to double down on acquisition workforce, training”; Golden Dome “facing significant delays, setbacks”: Reuters, Saltzman: Give Guetlein “a little grace”
The Secretary of War met with General Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, to discuss the relocation of the command headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama. General Whiting presented various options to accelerate the relocation of personnel and mission capabilities, focusing on cutting through bureaucratic red tape and balancing cost, speed, and the uninterrupted execution of the command’s warfighting mission.
The Golden Dome for America missile defense initiative is reportedly facing significant delays, attributed to the recent 43-day government shutdown and a lack of a clear spending plan for the first $25 billion appropriated for the program. The delays have fueled industry concerns that the $175 billion program may need a larger budget and a longer timeline than the 2028 deployment promised by the administration. While a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed the baseline architecture has been established, other sources suggest the plan is still in flux. Gen. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, urged patience, stressing that the program director needs time to conduct mission analysis and “get it right.” Amid these issues, the Defense Department is preparing to solicit industry proposals for a prototype space-based interceptor, focusing on the midcourse kinetic intercept segment, which experts consider the most achievable and least costly component of the system
In other space and defense matters, NASA is projected to receive its biggest budget in decades, despite the White House’s 2026 budget request proposing a 20 percent reduction. Congress appears ready to ignore the proposed cuts, particularly a 50 percent cut to science funding. However, the agency will be operating with a significantly smaller workforce, having lost about a quarter of its employees through a deferred resignation program. Meanwhile, two future events highlight industry focus: the 2026 Miami Space Summit will feature former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Dr. Derek Tournear, the architect of the Department of War’s pivot to SmallSat LEO systems. Separately, experts at a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) event noted that acquisition reform is at a “boiling moment,” driven by billions in private investment in space defense capabilities, underscoring the need to “double down” on the acquisition workforce.
Finally, Senator Lindsay Graham met with the Deputy Secretary of Defense to discuss changing procurement structures to ensure essential weapons are delivered on time and on budget. In a non-policy event, The Planetary Society held an office warming celebration for its new D.C. headquarters.
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Meet the Author
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.