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NASA Awards Logistics, Metrology Support Services Contract

NASA has awarded a small business set-aside contract to Apache Innovations JV of Albuquerque, New Mexico, to provide logistics, and related support services to NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. The Glenn Logistics and Metrology (GLAM) contract is a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract with a maximum potential value of approximately $72.3 million. The contract phase-in begins Monday, […].

U.S. Space Force forecasts $2.3 billion in commercial satellite services contracts

The largest opportunity is a nearly $900 million program focused on maneuverable satellites in geostationary orbit The post U.S. Space Force forecasts $2.3 billion in commercial satellite services contracts appeared first on SpaceNews..

I am Artemis: Jon Carabello

Jon Carabello did not begin his career journey with an eye on space, but when NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration campaign came calling, he was all in. Born, raised, and college-educated in New Hampshire, Carabello has spent his entire professional career at TURBOCAM – a turbomachinery development and manufacturing company – in the southeast corner of […].

Study Finds Earth’s Small Asteroid Visitor Likely Chunk of Moon Rock

The near-Earth object was likely ejected into space after an impact thousands of years ago. Now it could contribute new insights to asteroid and lunar science. The small near-Earth object 2024 PT5 captured the world’s attention last year after a NASA-funded telescope discovered it lingering close to, but never orbiting, our planet for several months. […].

NASA 3D-Printed Antenna Takes Additive Manufacturing to New Heights

In fall 2024, NASA developed and tested a 3D-printed antenna to demonstrate a low-cost capability to communicate science data to Earth. The antenna, tested in flight using an atmospheric weather balloon, could open the door for using 3D printing as a cost-effective development solution for the ever-increasing number of science and exploration missions. Printing For […].

Demystifying Jared Isaacman, Trump’s NASA nominee

Traditionally, selecting the leader of NASA has not been a top priority for incoming presidential administrations. While nominations for cabinet-level posts are announced well before Inauguration Day, the choice of […] The post Demystifying Jared Isaacman, Trump’s NASA nominee appeared first on SpaceNews..

Advanced Modeling Enhances Gateway’s Lunar Dust Defense

Ahead of more frequent and intense contact with dust during Artemis missions, NASA is developing new strategies to protect equipment as astronauts travel between the Moon and spacecraft like Gateway, humanity’s first lunar space station..

What President Biden’s second cybersecurity executive order means for the space economy

In the waning hours of the Biden administration, the Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity was released. The order is a sweeping opus that covers […] The post What President Biden’s second cybersecurity executive order means for the space economy appeared first on SpaceNews..

NASA Faces of Technology: Meet Lauren Best Ameen

If you tell Lauren Best Ameen something is hard and cannot be done, she will likely reply, “Watch me.”   As deputy manager for the Cryogenic Fluid Management Portfolio Project Office at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ameen and her team look for innovative ways to keep rocket fuel cold for long-duration missions. Work in […].

NASA Glenn Trains Instructors for After-School STEM Program

NASA and the U.S. Department of Education are teaming up to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education during after-school hours. The interagency program strives to reach approximately 1,000 middle school students in more than 60 sites across 10 states to join the program, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC).  Members of […].