Defense
As space gets more crowded, Pentagon looks to AI to spot weapons
A new DARPA contract aims to identify satellites behaving strangely.
Launch
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket set for July launch
After delays, Europe's return to launch market aims for cost-effectiveness
Defense
Air Force chooses 14 for $220M geospatial support contract
Air Force leaders sought a pool of contractors to help facilitate enhanced and shared situational awareness.
Science & Tech
NOAA looks to sharpen solar storm forecasts with new satellite
The agency’s GOES-U satellite, scheduled to launch next month, will include an advanced instrument, called a compact coronagraph, to provide scientists with faster, more reliable data about solar storms.
Commercial
How the Space Force plans to surge a commercial fleet during wartime
New program is based on the concept of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet.
Civil
Indian Astronaut Headed to ISS as Nation Ramps Up Space Program
ISRO's Gaganyaan mission to send crewed spacecraft preps for launch, while successful OneWeb deal highlights India's growing role in the global space market
Defense
Space Force inches closer to classified remote work
The platform could be a popular remote-work solution for Space Systems Command.
Civil
US participation in space has benefits at home and abroad − reaping them all will require collaboration
The nation's involvement in space is critical for lots of reasons.
Science & Tech
NASA is working to onboard AI tools
The space agency is testing a generative AI capability that officials expect to go live this summer with approvals to use sensitive internal data.
Defense
SpaceX launches first batch of new spy satellites for NRO
The agency wants to quadruple the number of its satellites in orbit.
Defense
DOD: Russia’s use of Starlink will be a ‘continuous problem’ in Ukraine
The Pentagon and SpaceX have been working together to shut off Russia’s use of Starlink.
Defense
EIB backs Polish defense with EUR300 million for Earth observation satellites
Airbus Defence and Space will produce two S950 Optical satellites for launch in 2028
Defense
'Fast movers': Chinese satellites zoom around for inspections—or interference
In a previously unreported incident, one of China's maneuvering satellites was tracked and approached by a Russian one.
Civil
NOAA previews $8B services vehicle's 'Weather' domain
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration takes the next step in wrapping up all of the awards for its ProTech 2.0 small business vehicle.
Civil
Move over Roscosmos; NASA and ESA form ExoMars agreement
After the Russian exit due to war, the mission with the delayed Rosalind Franklin rover gets a new lift
Defense
Kill the zombie Space National Guard idea
Guardsmen in space-related jobs belong in the Space Force.
Civil
NASA greenlights bids for $444M facility support recompete
The aptly named COSMIC contract covers work at a pair of hubs focused on rocket engine testing and space structure manufacturing.
Science & Tech
Solar storm knocks out farmers’ high-tech tractors – an electrical engineer explains how a larger storm could take down the power grid and the internet
Solar storms can do a lot more than make pretty evening skies.
Defense
Why DOD’s network agency is SATCOM-curious
The Defense Information Systems Agency is experimenting with multiple satellite communications providers as it works to make the network more resilient.
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