Acquisition

NASA has 'significant problems' with $2.5B IT contract

An IG report blames poor implementation by HP and inconsistent oversight by NASA as major obstacles to fulfilling the contract.

Digital Government

GAO: NASA needs to reflect IT investments in EA

NASA officials said their failure to comply with the PortfolioStat directive does not translate to a lack of oversight.

Digital Government

NASA begins exploring quantum computing

Scientists face numerous challenges in testing the D-Wave Two’s capabilities, beginning with mapping problems to quantum models.

Acquisition

Bolden: Crew transport project will drive innovation

The next phase of the Commercial Crew Program will "spur American ingenuity," NASA chief says.

Digital Government

Got awesome tech concepts? Call NASA

Seed funding program seeks "revolutionary concepts with the potential to transform aerospace endeavors."

Digital Government

NASA to share data through Amazon cloud

The space agency is providing terabytes worth of climate and Earth science data to researchers, app developers, academia and the public.

Acquisition

NASA sets mid-November SEWP deadline

The five-year contract would be the fifth iteration of the popular IT vehicle.

Digital Government

NASA's quantum lab could be giant leap for computing

Quantum computing could help with challenges such as optimizing air traffic control or recognizing subtle patterns in data.

Digital Government

Unleash your inner inventor on NASA patents

Space agency posts patents in hopes of crowdsourcing new tech solutions.

Digital Government

NASA tests lasers to bring true broadband to space

New system could ease bottlenecks for mission-critical video, images and other data.

Digital Government

Shutdown hobbles advanced computer project

Google's quantum computer effort housed at NASA's Ames Research Center was another casualty of the government shutdown.

Digital Government

Voyager mission a long-lasting IT success

After more than 30 years, Voyager 1 has left the solar system, still transmitting useful data thanks to long-ago prescient IT choices.

People

Faraway disasters could hinder SEWP

NASA's new IT contract will continue to support essential government activities during the government shutdown, but fires and floods around the world could have a more noticeable effect.

Digital Government

NASA, NOAA chastised over testimony

Lawmaker finds agencies 'inconsiderate' during hearing on satellite coverage.

Modernization

Former NASA CTO steps aside at his OpenStack-focused startup

Nebula founder Chris Kemp shifts to chief strategy officer, brings in new CEO.

Digital Government

Picture this: NASA on Instagram

The space agency adds another social media outlet to its growing list.

Acquisition

China-sourcing restrictions spelled out in SEWP

NASA's new five-year IT acquisitions vehicle extends restrictions on sourcing computer gear manufactured in China.

Digital Government

Kepler’s planet-hunting days are over, says NASA

NASA has ended attempts to restore the malfunctioning $550 million Kepler spacecraft to full working order and are considering new missions.