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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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The Space Force issued thousands of smartwatches to replace PT tests
Here’s how it’s going.
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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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A third of the world’s population lacks internet connectivity − airborne communications stations could change that
Satellites are changing the game.
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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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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.
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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.
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