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.
Artificial Intelligence
NOAA Partners with Google to Boost Weather Forecasts with AI
The roughly $10 million deal will also incorporate new hands-on training opportunities for both entities’ personnel.
Emerging Tech
NASA Confirms Water on Moon’s Sunlit Surface
It’s an important discovery that could impact future Moon missions.
Modernization
Microsoft, SpaceX Team Up to Bring Cloud Computing to Space
Microsoft is taking its cloud to the final frontier.
Emerging Tech
NASA Greenlights Hundreds of Millions in Advanced Space Tech Demonstrations
Among the awards is a proposal to bring 4G connectivity to space.
Emerging Tech
NGA Contest Unearths New Ways to Help Measure the Planet’s Magnetic Field
The agency funded five projects through its global MagQuest competition.
Emerging Tech
SpaceX, L3Harris Technologies Get Pentagon Contracts to Track Missiles from Outer Space
Potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars, the contracts continue the Defense Department’s plans to beef up space operations.
Emerging Tech
NASA to Debut New-and-Improved Space Toilet
Astronauts informed the unit's creation and have high hopes that it’ll bring more comfort to all who use it.
Emerging Tech