Science & Tech

Aerojet digging ‘out of this hole’ as it clears rocket backlog, president says

Thousands of motors behind schedule last year, the company says its deliveries are catching up again.

Launch

MaiaSpace to Launch Maia Rocket from Former Soyuz Pad in French Guiana

End of an Era as Europe's Commercial Space Launch Capabilities Expand

Science & Tech

What time is it on the moon? NIST proposes an answer

The establishment of universal moon time would support lunar GPS for future missions.

Defense

One way to learn about U.S. spy satellites? China

Chinese researchers have been public in sharing what they know.

Science & Tech

IBM, NASA and Oak Ridge develop a new AI foundation model for weather

The foundation artificial intelligence model will handle specific meteorological data to offer improved accuracy in weather patterns and forecasting.

Defense

MDA previews recompete of advisory, assistance services contracts

Whether the Missile Defense Agency will lean on the government's flagship professional services vehicle for this family of contracts remains an open question.

Science & Tech

Space, defense and growth leadership moves across the market

Hires in the realm of technology innovation and operations also feature, along with a pair of additions to boards of directors.

Science & Tech

Air Force braces for new nuclear-war scenarios

With more nuclear players and weapons around the world, U.S. forces need to be ready, a top service leader says.

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.