Defense
ICBM cost overrun a ‘collective failure’ of USAF, Northrop, DOD: Air Force’s chief buyer
Sentinel probably would’ve still blown its budget if Boeing hadn’t dropped out of competition, Hunter says.
Commercial
Aerospacelab expands into the U.S. with new manufacturing facility
Belgian manufacturer expands operations in Torrance, California, to meet growing demand for space technology.
Science & Tech
Air Force consolidates missile program management offices
The creation of a new Ballistic Missile Systems Directorate follows the cancellation of a $12 billion systems integration contract tied to a nuclear replacement program.
Defense
Space Force aims to track enemy aircraft with satellites by 2030s
Research underway to shift tracking of air and ground targets to more survivable orbiting assets.
Science & Tech
NGA deepens push into AI with country’s largest data-labeling effort
Intel agency’s chief also denied claims that his organization moves too slowly.
Science & Tech
Peraton hires Schorer as CEO
Steve Schorer will succeed Stu Shea, who led the company for seven years including back-to-back acquisitions that tripled the size of the firm.
Ideas
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.
Science & Tech
How Apple’s new operating system could open up the space economy
The introduction of iOS 18 means your iPhone is now a (better) satellite terminal.
Science & Tech
Two solar probes are helping researchers understand what phenomenon powers the solar wind
NASA and the European Space Agency are getting to the bottom of the matter.
Ideas
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.
Defense
US falling dangerously behind China on GPS development: Pentagon’s former space-policy leader
The Pentagon needs other position-navigation-timing systems if it loses connection to GPS satellites.
Science & Tech
US intelligence agencies eye closer partnerships with private sector
The efforts include a new partnership-focused office, engagement goals for employees and efforts to make information more accessible, a top intelligence official said Tuesday.
Commercial
Bluestone backs missile defense and space tech company
The private investment firm is undertaking this move via a license it received to back promising small businesses whose technologies align with the Defense Department's priorities.
Defense
Northrop Grumman awarded $200M contract for second space radar facility
U.S. Space Force is looking to enhance its deep space monitoring capabilities with a new site for surveillance usage.
Science & Tech
More launches, more satellites and a busier low-Earth orbit equals more business for LeoLabs
As the space economy booms, the need for collision data has grown with it.
Commercial
The Polaris Dawn mission to Earth’s orbit will test SpaceX’s capabilities for a commercial space program
The mission could be a critical advance for commercial space travel.
Science & Tech
Space officials to take stage in Washington on Aug. 28
Space policies, investment and advancements will be on the docket for discussion.
Science & Tech
Army unveils second solicitation for $4B in R&D recompetes
This is for the unrestricted portion of the so-called D3I2 vehicle that focuses on research work in space, high-altitude and missile defense.
Defense
Serco books $323M job to modernize arctic space base
The company will upgrade power systems at a site in Greenland that supports missile defense and space surveillance capabilities.
Defense
Air Force scraps $12B Sentinel systems integration contract
After repeated protests, the Air Force decided to cancel the program to start anew instead of re-evaluating proposals.
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