Policy

Why Biden's Proposed Investment in Space Object Surveillance is a Big Deal

Space policy and technology experts weighed in on the nearly 800% increase for the Office of Space Commerce included in the FY2023 budget request.

Emerging Tech

Patients Report Neuropathy After COVID-19

Nearly 1 in 3 people testing positive for COVID-19 experienced neuropathy, according to a large study.

Modernization

Pentagon’s Effort to Supply Departmentwide Cloud Capabilities is Delayed, Again

Officials say they essentially underestimated how long it would take to review plans from the four cloud service providers.

Emerging Tech

Lettuce in Space Could Protect Astronauts' Bones

Genetically modified lettuce could be the answer to astronauts losing bone density during extended spaceflight.

Emerging Tech

Space Force Gets Roughly 40% Increase in Biden Request

A constellation of satellites will track ground vehicles, improve launch trajectories, and better nuclear command-and-control.

Emerging Tech

Apple Wallet goes live for ID verification at TSA checkpoint

Arizona is the first to integrate Apple’s biometric verification at airport security checkpoints.

Emerging Tech

Hidden Security Considerations When Moving to 5G

The newest generation of wireless technology comes with several transformative advantages, as well as some pitfalls.

Policy

Proposed Bill Would Let People Know When Law Enforcement is Surveilling Them

The Government Surveillance Transparency Act requires law enforcement to disclose surveillance orders. 

Policy

Zoom's New Security Authorization Might Soon Mean Expanded Use by Defense Components

A large number of entities were awaiting this fresh approval, a senior official confirmed.

Podcasts

Critical Update: Inching Closer to the Long-Awaited, Next Generation of Supercomputers

Following a recent delivery, involved federal teams are now “focused on preparing for full user operations,” Nextgov confirmed.

Modernization

The Pentagon is Ready to Deliver on JADC2—Here’s How

With the implementation plan signed, officials are embarking on the next steps of this journey toward interoperability.

Cybersecurity

CISA, FBI Warn of Russian Threat to Satellite Networks

Organizations are asked to report incidents they might ordinarily consider inconsequential to the government.

Policy

Warren Spearheads Crypto Sanctions Against Russia With New Bill

Democratic Senators aim to regulate international digital asset transactions to prevent Russian actors from evading sanctions amid war with Ukraine.