Emerging Tech
Pentagon Pursues 5G Applications for Space
A new document details military considerations regarding future means to transport data.
Ideas
Space Force Sounds Like a Joke Thanks to Pop Culture – that Could Be a Problem for an Important Military Branch
It could lead to a disconnect between public expectations and what the Space Force is actually doing, and ultimately, reduce public support.
Artificial Intelligence
A Cloud-Connected, AI-Enabling Commercial Computer is Heading to the International Space Station
It will underpin an array of spaceborne research.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Military Turns to New Supercomputers to Push the Limits of Weather Forecasting
Built by HPE, the tool is housed at Oak Ridge National Lab.
Emerging Tech
Army Special Forces Wants Lasers to Shoot Down Drones
The winning vendor will get two high energy lasers and two radar systems to combine into a working, drone-killing prototype.
Ideas
What Robots Need to Become Better Helpers
Hand, fingers and a sense of touch are tricky but may be essential for some robots' tasks.
Emerging Tech
NASA’s Moon-Exploring Artemis Program Will Move Forward Under Biden
The White House pledged its support of the ambitious lunar exploration missions.
Digital Government
That Settles That: White House Is Keeping Space Force
A flip remark drew some criticism, and a clarification.
Artificial Intelligence
Military Eyes AI, Cloud Computing in Space in a Decade
Physics keeps the Pentagon from orbiting a computer powerful enough for machine learning. So they’re building a network in space.
Emerging Tech
Japan Pledges to Provide Capabilities for NASA’s In-the-Works, Moon-Orbiting Outpost
It marks America’s latest international commitment in support of its Artemis missions.
Ideas
Thousands of Ocean Fishing Boats Could Be Using Forced Labor—We Used AI and Satellite Data to Find Them
Forced labor is a known problem in open ocean fishing, but the scale has been very hard to track historically.
Ideas
How AI Will Help the U.S. to Mars and Beyond
Artificial intelligence and automation will play key roles in ensuring future astronauts on Mars can safely perform their missions.
Emerging Tech
Researchers Sent ‘Smart Fabric’ Capable of Detecting Microscopic Vibrations to Space
The acoustic fabric, which could eventually be used in spacesuits and soldier uniforms, “bridges the physical and digital domains,” officials say.
Policy
White House Launches Plan for a Nuclear Power System on the Moon
It follows other space-centered proposals from the Trump administration—and might not be the last.
Emerging Tech
AFWERX Launches Space Innovation Hub
Air Force officials announced the creation of SpaceWERX, a team to help Space Force tap into cutting-edge technologies.
Ideas
I'm an Astronomer and I Think Aliens May Be Out There – but UFO Sightings Aren't Persuasive
Belief in alien visitation is greater than belief that Bigfoot is a real creature.
Cybersecurity
Experts Call for Government to Designate Commercial Space Sector as Critical Infrastructure
The federal government currently deems 16 sectors as critical infrastructure sectors because of their importance.
Emerging Tech
NASA’s Ready for Companies to Put Its ‘Robo-Glove’ to Use
The futuristic, robotic handwear could help people on the job, or if they suffer from limited hand strength.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Inside NASA’s Digital Transformation
The space agency’s digital modernization is aimed at augmenting and improving three key mission areas, according to its chief data officer.
Emerging Tech
NASA Planning New Ways to Show the World Its Future Moon Missions
The space agency wants virtual reality and other emerging tech to help share its story of lunar exploration.
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