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.
Defense
Starlink battleground as both sides in Ukraine war using satellite internet, raising concerns
Unverified reports suggest Starlink use by Russia could slow service for Ukraine, potentially impacting the war's course.
Civil
From Tragedy to Triumph, the Story of the Soviet Soyuz Capsule
The tragic end of Soyuz 1 highlighted the risks of the early space race
Science & Tech
Space assets are in foreign adversaries' cyber crosshairs, DOD official says
The easiest targets are ground assets like operation centers and launch facilities, said Mieke Eoyang.
Science & Tech
NASA’s mission to an ice-covered moon will contain a message between water worlds
Earth isn't the only body in the solar system containing water.
Commercial
Special Aerospace Services buys secure communications business
Godspeed Capital Management has now backed two acquisitions of SAS with this newest move also adding a NASA footprint.
Launch
Boeing Starliner launch delayed by valve issue on Centaur Upper Stage
The Centaur Upper Stage suffered an anomaly, but the mission is now expected to proceed in late May after repairs
Commercial
The Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future, and NASA is calling on private companies for backup
Can industry help speed up a critical Mars mission?
Commercial
Eutelsat America Corp gets new CEO
Executive hires focused on technology, operations and corporate development also feature.
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