Space

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.

  • By Lauren C. Williams

Newly Discovered Fast Radio Burst Challenges What Astronomers Know About These Powerful Astronomical Phenomena

Scientists aren't sure what's causing them.

  • By Kshitij Aggarwal, The Conversation

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.

  • By Chris Riotta

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.

  • By Frank Konkel

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.

  • By Chris Impey, The Conversation

Blasting out Earth’s Location With the Hope of Reaching Aliens is a Controversial Idea—Two Teams of Scientists are Doing it Anyway

Two teams are planning new attempts at alien communication.

  • By Chris Impey, The Conversation

The Future of International Cooperation in Space is Splitting Along Lines of Power on Earth

Space cooperation isn't what it used to be.

  • By Svetla Ben-Itzhak, The Conversation

U.S. Space Systems See 'Dramatic' Spike in Risks Amid Global Competition

Officials from the Defense Intelligence Agency said there's been a steep increase in the pace and scope of operations since 2019 primarily from China and Russia.

  • By Lauren C. Williams

DIA Warns China’s Space Tech Seeks to Block U.S. Radars, Jam Munitions

Beijing’s rapid acquisition of counter-space capabilities is most worrisome, says a new 80-page Defense Intelligence Agency report.

  • By Tara Copp

The Ukraine War Is Giving Commercial Space an ‘Internet Moment’

Improvements spurred by Russia’s invasion will help the industry long after the fighting ends.

  • By Jacqueline Feldscher

Artemis Will Soon Take Flight

The project’s launch marks the first step in what could be a new era of true space travel.

  • By John Breeden II

International Space Station Launches AI Program to Test Astronaut Gloves

Spaceborne Computer-2 is providing insights in real-time, just months after it was delivered to the ISS, Nextgov confirmed.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Why Biden's Proposed Investment in Space Object Surveillance is a Big Deal

Space policy and technology experts weighed in on the nearly 800% increase for the Office of Space Commerce included in the FY2023 budget request.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Lettuce in Space Could Protect Astronauts' Bones

Genetically modified lettuce could be the answer to astronauts losing bone density during extended spaceflight.

  • By Andy Fell, Futurity
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Space Force Gets Roughly 40% Increase in Biden Request

A constellation of satellites will track ground vehicles, improve launch trajectories, and better nuclear command-and-control.

  • By Tara Copp

Astronomy’s 10-year Wish List: Big money, Bigger Telescopes and the Biggest Questions in Science

The world's top astronomers have sent the federal government their priority wish list.

  • By Chris Impey, The Conversation

A Planned Mars Rover Is the Latest Victim of Russia’s War on Ukraine

The European Space Agency and Roscosmos have put their ExoMars mission on hold.

  • By Tara Copp

CISA, FBI Warn of Russian Threat to Satellite Networks

Organizations are asked to report incidents they might ordinarily consider inconsequential to the government.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Space Agency Could Get Missile-Tracking Satellites Earlier than Anticipated

A budget increase accelerates the original timeline, a senior defense official said.

  • By Brandi Vincent

If Russia Hacks a U.S. Satellite, Then What?

A Russian official warned that impacting their satellites would be considered a declaration of war, but the U.S. stance is more circumspect.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Fastest GPS Routes May Have Higher Crash Risks

The shortest route may not be the best one, a study suggests.

  • By Alyson Chapman, Futurity