Ideas
War in Ukraine Highlights the Growing Strategic Importance of Private Satellite Companies—Especially in Times of Conflict
Privately owned satellites are playing an increasingly important role on the global stage.
Digital Government
DOD Failing to Track Progress on Military Alternatives to GPS, GAO Says
A new report says military leaders don’t have enough information to make crucial decisions about ongoing efforts to develop alternatives to the Global Positioning System.
Emerging Tech
If War Comes to Space, Who Will Control US Spy Satellites?
U.S. intelligence and military are speeding new sensors to space. They are still working on details of who’s ultimately in charge during a conflict.
Emerging Tech
Biden Picks Next Space Force Chief
If confirmed, the missileer and satellite operator would become the newest service’s second leader.
People
Biden picks next Space Force chief
If confirmed, the missileer and satellite operator would become the newest service’s second leader.
Ideas
Russians Reportedly Building a Satellite-Blinding Laser—an Expert Explains the Technology
Russia may be advancing laser weapons capabilities.
Emerging Tech
Hypersonic Missile-Tracking Satellites Greenlit For Development
The Space Development Agency awarded L3Harris and Northrop Grumman $1.3 billion in contracts to deliver prototypes that track quick-maneuvering hypersonic missiles in flight.
Digital Government
To Search for Alien Life, Astronomers Will Look for Clues in the Atmospheres of Distant Planets – and the James Webb Space Telescope Just Proved it’s Possible to do so
NASA's newest telescope is giving scientists another tool to study exoplanets.
Emerging Tech
Webb Proves a Remarkable Technological Successor to Hubble
The first pictures NASA released from the James Webb Space Telescope demonstrate—in brilliant color—the advancements made in the technology.
Defense
Space runs on open source software. The U.S. Air Force is fine with that
Commercial space players don’t have the same security concerns as the Pentagon, but that doesn’t mean they can’t share code.
Digital Government
NASA to Release First Images From James Webb Telescope
The space agency will get an assist from President Joe Biden, too.
Defense
New USAF space buyer eyes fixed-price contracts
Frank Calvelli, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, said "fixed-price contracting is not a bad approach for space things" and could help keep acquisitions on time.
Emerging Tech
Lack of Space National Guard Could Hurt Training, Recruiting
National Guard directors are worried about losing key talent for space capabilities without the creation of a specified guard and reserve component.
Ideas
Newly Discovered Fast Radio Burst Challenges What Astronomers Know About These Powerful Astronomical Phenomena
Scientists aren't sure what's causing them.
Defense
Lack of Space National Guard could hurt training, recruiting
National Guard directors are worried about losing key talent for space capabilities without the creation of a specified guard and reserve component.
Emerging Tech
NASA Wants to Expand Data Sharing With Space Force and Commercial Partners
The space agency's chief data officer explained the importance of making information exchanges a more consistent part of NASA culture.
Acquisition
NASA wants to expand data sharing with Space Force and commercial partners
The space agency's chief data officer explained the importance of making information exchanges a more consistent part of NASA culture.
Emerging Tech
What We Learned from Congress’ First Open UFO Hearing in 50 Years
A House hearing Tuesday discussed everything from extraterrestrials to advanced technology potentially developed by other nations.
Emerging Tech
Say Hello to Sagittarius A*, the Black Hole at the Center of the Milky Way Galaxy
On May 12, 2022, astronomers on the Event Horizon Telescope team released an image of a black hole called Sagittarius A* that lies at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Chris Impey, an astronomer at the University of Arizona, explains how the team got this image and why it is such a big deal.
Defense
Space Force to bring data scientists, coders on board this summer
The military’s newest service branch is in the final stages of selecting a group of tech-forward personnel.
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