Defense

Budget drama could snag Pentagon’s satellite launch award

While source selection will continue, launch mission assignments for 2025 could stall.

Science & Tech

Intel agencies are awash in young talent. But can they keep it?

Between balancing recruiting fresh, digital-literate talent and upskilling an experienced workforce, agencies in the Intelligence Community also need to ensure they are updating their career development processes to retain both, says former DOD CIO John Sherman.

Science & Tech

NSF launches new AI initiatives for astronomy

Two new artificial intelligence institutions within the National Science Foundation will be dedicated to developing AI algorithms and models specific to astronomy and astrophysics data.

Defense

The Space Force’s plan for a ready fleet of commercial satellites takes shape

Companies have started to weigh in on the service's commercial augmentation space reserve program.

Science & Tech

The delicate tradeoffs keeping NASA’s Voyager exploring

NASA resolved the latest too hot-too cold dilemma for the pioneering satellite.

Defense

Boeing workers strike will hit Pentagon programs

KC-46, P-8 facilities affected in what was already expected to be another down quarter, company officials say.

Defense

Anduril touts new, easy-to-build cruise missiles

The air-breathing “Barracuda” weapons are already flying, company execs say.

Science & Tech

Dear industry: Pentagon wants quantum GPS

The technology is proving difficult to field, according to the Pentagon’s quantum science lead.

Defense

Expect Air Force’s first robot wingmen to be AMRAAM ‘trucks’

Increment-one CCAs will essentially haul extra air-to-air rounds for F-35, F-22, RTX says.

Defense

First protest hits $12.5B Air Force network infrastructure contract

Company challenges the evaluation of its proposal which was deemed technically unacceptable.

Science & Tech

Space missions rely on private sector engagement, NASA official says

The space agency needs to work more closely with its commercial providers to meet critical flight requirements.

Science & Tech

NASA embraces its role in shaping the space economy

Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails outlined the agency's plans for a sustainable presence on the moon, advanced aeronautics and industry partnerships at our most recent Power Breakfast.

Commercial

Boeing Starliner returns to Earth without its crew

A former astronaut details what that means for NASA, Boeing and the astronauts still up in space.

Launch

End of an Era: Vega Rocket Makes Final Flight

Italian-built launch vehicle retires after a decade of service, paving the way for its successor, Vega C.

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.