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Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time

But designing the reactors that would power them isn’t easy.

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Commerce launches initial phase of its space traffic coordination system

The new system will provide conjunction data messages “for approximately 1,000 space objects six times a day” during phase 1.0.

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The Norwegian fishing town that’s trying to help solve GPS jamming

At Jammertest 2024, industry wanted to know how their systems would respond to interference.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The delicate tradeoffs keeping NASA’s Voyager exploring

NASA resolved the latest too hot-too cold dilemma for the pioneering satellite.

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Dear industry: Pentagon wants quantum GPS

The technology is proving difficult to field, according to the Pentagon’s quantum science lead.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.