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.

Science & Tech

US intelligence agencies eye closer partnerships with private sector

The efforts include a new partnership-focused office, engagement goals for employees and efforts to make information more accessible, a top intelligence official said Tuesday.

Commercial

Bluestone backs missile defense and space tech company

The private investment firm is undertaking this move via a license it received to back promising small businesses whose technologies align with the Defense Department's priorities.

Defense

Northrop Grumman awarded $200M contract for second space radar facility

U.S. Space Force is looking to enhance its deep space monitoring capabilities with a new site for surveillance usage.

Science & Tech

Space officials to take stage in Washington on Aug. 28

Space policies, investment and advancements will be on the docket for discussion.

Science & Tech

Army unveils second solicitation for $4B in R&D recompetes

This is for the unrestricted portion of the so-called D3I2 vehicle that focuses on research work in space, high-altitude and missile defense.

Defense

Serco books $323M job to modernize arctic space base

The company will upgrade power systems at a site in Greenland that supports missile defense and space surveillance capabilities.

Defense

Air Force scraps $12B Sentinel systems integration contract

After repeated protests, the Air Force decided to cancel the program to start anew instead of re-evaluating proposals.

Ideas

Space: The Ultimate Wi-Fi Hot Spot

Connectivity is key as space investments increase.

Defense

MTSI wins $73M MDA digital engineering project

The Missile Defense Agency tasks Modern Technology Solutions Inc. to look at the creation of kill webs for defeating threats.

Launch

Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission Launches with Historic Partnerships

First-of-its-kind collaboration between U.S., Norway and SpaceX delivers military and commercial benefits.

Science & Tech

Astronomers warn against colonial practices in the space industry

A philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them.

Defense

Redwire to buy small satellite manufacturer

Hera Technologies is active in a project run by Space Force to demonstrate on-orbit servicing.