Emerging Tech
Blasting out Earth’s Location With the Hope of Reaching Aliens is a Controversial Idea—Two Teams of Scientists are Doing it Anyway
Two teams are planning new attempts at alien communication.
Emerging Tech
The Future of International Cooperation in Space is Splitting Along Lines of Power on Earth
Space cooperation isn't what it used to be.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Space Systems See 'Dramatic' Spike in Risks Amid Global Competition
Officials from the Defense Intelligence Agency said there's been a steep increase in the pace and scope of operations since 2019 primarily from China and Russia.
Emerging Tech
DIA Warns China’s Space Tech Seeks to Block U.S. Radars, Jam Munitions
Beijing’s rapid acquisition of counter-space capabilities is most worrisome, says a new 80-page Defense Intelligence Agency report.
Policy
The Ukraine War Is Giving Commercial Space an ‘Internet Moment’
Improvements spurred by Russia’s invasion will help the industry long after the fighting ends.
Emerging Tech
Artemis Will Soon Take Flight
The project’s launch marks the first step in what could be a new era of true space travel.
Artificial Intelligence
International Space Station Launches AI Program to Test Astronaut Gloves
Spaceborne Computer-2 is providing insights in real-time, just months after it was delivered to the ISS, Nextgov confirmed.
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
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
Astronomy’s 10-year Wish List: Big money, Bigger Telescopes and the Biggest Questions in Science
The world's top astronomers have sent the federal government their priority wish list.
Emerging Tech
A Planned Mars Rover Is the Latest Victim of Russia’s War on Ukraine
The European Space Agency and Roscosmos have put their ExoMars mission on hold.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI Warn of Russian Threat to Satellite Networks
Organizations are asked to report incidents they might ordinarily consider inconsequential to the government.
Emerging Tech
Space Agency Could Get Missile-Tracking Satellites Earlier than Anticipated
A budget increase accelerates the original timeline, a senior defense official said.
Defense
Lawmakers worry about cyber risks in space
Senators questioned the commanders of Space Command and Strategic Command on their plans to handle an increase in space-based threats.
Emerging Tech
If Russia Hacks a U.S. Satellite, Then What?
A Russian official warned that impacting their satellites would be considered a declaration of war, but the U.S. stance is more circumspect.
Emerging Tech
Fastest GPS Routes May Have Higher Crash Risks
The shortest route may not be the best one, a study suggests.
Emerging Tech
DOD Plans Next Phase of JADC2 Satellite Layer
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and York Space Systems will build 126 satellites under $1.8 billion in contracts to develop the network for tracking and responding to threats from missiles and hypersonic weapons.
Emerging Tech
Despite U.S.-Russia Tensions, the First All-Commercial Flight to ISS is Still On
An initial launch is set for late March, officials confirmed.
Emerging Tech
Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Resulting US Sanctions Threaten the Future of the International Space Station
Space partnerships are being tested like never before.
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