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.

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

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.