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
NOAA retires long-serving weather satellite
GOES-12 more than doubled its initial life expectancy.
Digital Government