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Japan Pledges to Provide Capabilities for NASA’s In-the-Works, Moon-Orbiting Outpost
It marks America’s latest international commitment in support of its Artemis missions.
By
Brandi Vincent
January 13, 2021
Japan Pledges to Provide Capabilities for NASA’s In-the-Works, Moon-Orbiting Outpost
It marks America’s latest international commitment in support of its Artemis missions.
By
Brandi Vincent
January 13, 2021
Thousands of Ocean Fishing Boats Could Be Using Forced Labor—We Used AI and Satellite Data to Find Them
Forced labor is a known problem in open ocean fishing, but the scale has been very hard to track historically.
By
Gavin McDonald
, The Conversation
December 24, 2020
How AI Will Help the U.S. to Mars and Beyond
Artificial intelligence and automation will play key roles in ensuring future astronauts on Mars can safely perform their missions.
By
Michael Limotta
December 22, 2020
Researchers Sent ‘Smart Fabric’ Capable of Detecting Microscopic Vibrations to Space
The acoustic fabric, which could eventually be used in spacesuits and soldier uniforms, “bridges the physical and digital domains,” officials say.
By
Mila Jasper
December 21, 2020
White House Launches Plan for a Nuclear Power System on the Moon
It follows other space-centered proposals from the Trump administration—and might not be the last.
By
Brandi Vincent
December 17, 2020
AFWERX Launches Space Innovation Hub
Air Force officials announced the creation of SpaceWERX, a team to help Space Force tap into cutting-edge technologies.
By
Mila Jasper
December 8, 2020
I'm an Astronomer and I Think Aliens May Be Out There – but UFO Sightings Aren't Persuasive
Belief in alien visitation is greater than belief that Bigfoot is a real creature.
By
Chris Impey
, The Conversation
December 4, 2020
Experts Call for Government to Designate Commercial Space Sector as Critical Infrastructure
The federal government currently deems 16 sectors as critical infrastructure sectors because of their importance.
By
Frank Konkel
December 3, 2020
NASA’s Ready for Companies to Put Its ‘Robo-Glove’ to Use
The futuristic, robotic handwear could help people on the job, or if they suffer from limited hand strength.
By
Brandi Vincent
December 1, 2020
Critical Update: Inside NASA’s Digital Transformation
The space agency’s digital modernization is aimed at augmenting and improving three key mission areas, according to its chief data officer.
By
Frank Konkel
December 1, 2020
NASA Planning New Ways to Show the World Its Future Moon Missions
The space agency wants virtual reality and other emerging tech to help share its story of lunar exploration.
By
Brandi Vincent
November 6, 2020
NOAA Partners with Google to Boost Weather Forecasts with AI
The roughly $10 million deal will also incorporate new hands-on training opportunities for both entities’ personnel.
By
Brandi Vincent
October 27, 2020
NASA Confirms Water on Moon’s Sunlit Surface
It’s an important discovery that could impact future Moon missions.
By
Frank Konkel
October 26, 2020
Microsoft, SpaceX Team Up to Bring Cloud Computing to Space
Microsoft is taking its cloud to the final frontier.
By
Frank Konkel
October 20, 2020
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NASA Greenlights Hundreds of Millions in Advanced Space Tech Demonstrations
Among the awards is a proposal to bring 4G connectivity to space.
By
Brandi Vincent
October 15, 2020
NGA Contest Unearths New Ways to Help Measure the Planet’s Magnetic Field
The agency funded five projects through its global MagQuest competition.
By
Brandi Vincent
October 14, 2020
SpaceX, L3Harris Technologies Get Pentagon Contracts to Track Missiles from Outer Space
Potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars, the contracts continue the Defense Department’s plans to beef up space operations.
By
Brandi Vincent
October 5, 2020
Can We Still Go to Mars?
The pandemic is making a journey to the red planet feel further away than ever.
By
Marina Koren
, The Atlantic
October 5, 2020
NASA to Debut New-and-Improved Space Toilet
Astronauts informed the unit's creation and have high hopes that it’ll bring more comfort to all who use it.
By
Brandi Vincent
September 28, 2020
Modern Space Missions Lead to Standing Joint NASA, DOE Coordinating Group
Senior Energy officials briefed Nextgov on a range of areas that present potential opportunities for the agencies to advance each other’s missions.
By
Brandi Vincent
September 15, 2020
Critical Update: NASA’s Big Plans For the Moon and Beyond
It’s a new era of spaceflight for America’s space agency.
By
Brandi Vincent
September 8, 2020
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