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Gravitics wins SpaceWERX award for tactically responsive space system

Gravitics, a company developing commercial space station modules, has won a Space Force award to leverage that technology for tactically responsive space. The post Gravitics wins SpaceWERX award for tactically responsive space system appeared first on SpaceNews..

Data and artificial intelligence: the fuel behind space discovery

As maintaining leadership in space is a primary goal, particularly across the United States Space Force, NASA and other federal agencies, the U.S. remains focused on space exploration as a […] The post Data and artificial intelligence: the fuel behind space discovery appeared first on SpaceNews..

Firm wins Space Force funding to provide an “aircraft carrier” in orbit

Taking tactically responsive space to the next level. Literally..

Intuitive Machines emphasizes diversification beyond lunar landers

After two hard landings on the moon, Intuitive Machines is outlining a more diversified future for the company, with a greater emphasis on data services. The post Intuitive Machines emphasizes diversification beyond lunar landers appeared first on SpaceNews..

White House nominates Autry to be NASA’s chief financial officer

The person nominated but not confirmed to be NASA’s CFO in the first Trump administration is getting another shot in the second administration. The post White House nominates Autry to be NASA’s chief financial officer appeared first on SpaceNews..

NASA’s Webb Captures Neptune’s Auroras For First Time

Long-sought auroral glow finally emerges under Webb’s powerful gaze For the first time, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured bright auroral activity on Neptune. Auroras occur when energetic particles, often originating from the Sun, become trapped in a planet’s magnetic field and eventually strike the upper atmosphere. The energy released during these collisions creates […].

Braun: Launch, Risk Tolerance Key Factors in Space Science Mission Costs

As NASA’s space science program faces an uncertain funding future, the director of one of the country’s top space science laboratories cites lower launch costs, higher risk tolerance for robotic […].

NASA Statement on Nomination of Greg Autry for Agency CFO

The following is a statement from NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro regarding the nomination by President Donald Trump of Greg Autry on March 24 to serve as the agency’s chief financial officer (CFO): “The NASA CFO is responsible for executing more than $25 billion in agency funding across a variety of missions, including the Moon […].

Live Event: Space Sustainability and Orbital Traffic Management – A Conversation with Aarti Holla-Maini

Join us on Apr. 3 for an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Aarti Holla-Maini, director of the United Nations’ Office for Outer Space Affairs. The post Live Event: Space Sustainability and Orbital Traffic Management – A Conversation with Aarti Holla-Maini appeared first on SpaceNews..

NASA Cloud Software Helps Companies Find their Place in Space

Planning space missions is a very involved process, ensuring orbits are lined up and spacecraft have enough fuel is imperative to the long-term survival of orbital assets. Continuum Space Systems Inc. of Pasadena, California, produces a cloud-based platform that gives mission planners everything they need to certify that their space resources can accomplish their goals.  […].