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Musk calls for deorbiting the ISS sooner than planned
The SpaceX CEO's call for early deorbit puts the future of the space station in question, with potential consequences for scientific research and international cooperation.
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Trump’s tariffs fit a growing global trend of hardball migration diplomacy
Such diplomacy works both ways, but richer countries by and large have the upper hand.
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China’s plan to rule the heavens
A look at Beijing's strategy to relegate the United States to second place in space.
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Why NASA’s crew capsule had heat shield issues during Artemis I
An aerospace expert elaborates on these critical spacecraft components.
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Digital Twins: Transforming Government Operations with Interoperability
Digital twin technology can replicate almost everything about a physical environment.
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Will Musk’s ‘Algorithm’ reduce military inefficiency—or increase risk?
It's good to question Pentagon requirements. But many exist for deadly serious reasons that may not be obvious in a hasty review.
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Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board
Is a new American space race on?
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The Wild West of space: Can government IT tame the risks?
A multi-pronged strategy to deal with the risks is a good idea.
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Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn’t mean space travel is inclusive
Here's how to change that.
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Harris' and Trump's records on space policy
An international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier.
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How to do autonomous flight right
Too many companies are trying to take shortcuts. The Pentagon needs to push back.
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How Russia, China envision nuking US satellites: from above and below
As the Pentagon builds huge constellations to shrug off conventional ASAT weapons, potential adversaries are taking things to a terrifying new level.
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Achieving the Critical Components of Success for the Space Force's Commercial Space Strategy
It took years to produce, but it was worth the wait.
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The coming quantum revolution and the race against time for national security
Swift action is needed to protect data and harness the power of quantum technologies as the so-called Q-Day looms, writes Vibrint CEO Tom Lash.
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NASA's Next Frontier: Explore agency initiatives at upcoming Power Breakfast
Top NASA officials will speak on Sept. 6 to provide insights into their space exploration, aeronautics research and small business priorities.
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Why Space Force eyes COTS products for its defensive strategy
Satellites are absolutely vital for the U.S. military infrastructure and that's why partnering with commercial providers is critical, writes Cailabs US President Jeff Huggins.
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Can Donald Trump really build an Iron Dome over America?
In a word, no. The president-turned-candidate is still selling the same old missile-defense snake oil.
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How to maximize space platform effectiveness through interoperability and composability
For faster development, agencies should embrace modular designs for space tech instead of starting from scratch.
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NASA’s astronauts return after a year living on simulated Mars
Everything about the mission was conducted to simulate an actual Martian environment.
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