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.
A third of the world’s population lacks internet connectivity − airborne communications stations could change that
Satellites are changing the game.
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.
NGA deepens push into AI with country’s largest data-labeling effort
Intel agency’s chief also denied claims that his organization moves too slowly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More launches, more satellites and a busier low-Earth orbit equals more business for LeoLabs
As the space economy booms, the need for collision data has grown with it.
Space officials to take stage in Washington on Aug. 28
Space policies, investment and advancements will be on the docket for discussion.
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.
Astronomers warn against colonial practices in the space industry
A philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them.
'All roads lead back' to Huntsville in SAS' expansion push
With the backing of Godspeed Capital, Special Aerospace Services is breaking ground on a new facility in Huntsville, Alabama that will shape its long-term future.
SpaceX’s Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president – what this could mean for US space policy
Will Elon Musk have an outsized influenced on U.S. space policy?
NASA presses pause on SEWP VI
Industry will have a new deadline to get their bids in for the governmentwide IT vehicle after NASA completes a review of the procurement.
National-security workforce needs young people, former NSA chief says
Paul Nakasone is pushing for new initiatives to bolster national security research and workforce recruitment. It begins with a new institute at Vanderbilt University next month.
Anduril's hyperscale blueprint is all about its alternative business model
The amount of new investment and a higher valuation for the seven-year-old defense tech startup are important, but far from everything.
Navy still bullish on lasers but widely-deployed directed-energy ship defense remains years away
Quest gains urgency as enemy drones and missiles get better, cheaper, and more widely used.
Ancient grains of dust from space on Earth provide clues about the life cycle of stars
Dust can tell us a lot.
Pentagon planning huge experiment for its connect-everything concept
“We see significant progress,” in opening up DOD data, one observer said. But a bigger, multinational test is coming.
