Space and Science
Defining acquisition on a wartime footing
The President, the Secretary of War, and the Chief of Space Operations are all saying it: We no longer have the luxury of time. This isn’t rhetoric. It is a direct response to a fundamental change in our strategic...
I Am Artemis: Rebekah Tolatovicz
Listen to this audio excerpt from Rebekah Tolatovicz, a mechanical technician lead supporting the Orion spacecraft’s main contractor Lockheed Martin: At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, there is a fleet of Orion spacecraft in work, and Rebekah Tolatovicz’s...
NASA Selects Voyager for Seventh Private Mission t...
NASA and Voyager Technologies have signed an order for the seventh private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than 2028 from Florida. This is the company’s first selection for a private astronaut mission...
NASA seeks proposals for commercial TDRSS replacem...
NASA plans to seek proposals for commercial communications services that can be backward compatible with the agency’s aging fleet of relay satellites. NASA issued April 10 a draft solicitation for Project NEXUS, a part of the broader Commercial Services...
NASA Launches Six CubeSats to International Space ...
Experiments and supplies bound for the International Space Station launched on April 11 as part of the agency’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 24 mission. As part of the approximately 11,000 pounds cargo that lifted off inside the company’s...
Emerson Launches Innovative Software-Driven Method...
AUSTIN, Texas (April 13, 2026) – Emerson announced the NI Channel Emulator System Software (CHESS) platform today at the 2026 Space Symposium conference in Colorado, introducing a new software-defined approach that enables aerospace and defense teams to validate mission-critical radio frequency […] The post Emerson Launches Innovative Software-Driven Method for...
Saltzman unveils blueprint for Space Force’s futur...
‘Future Operating Environment’ and ‘Objective Force’ documents outline a contested space domain and call for a combat-ready force The post Saltzman unveils blueprint for Space Force’s future appeared first on SpaceNews.
Senators seek increased funding for NASA Mars miss...
Several senators are asking appropriators to increase funding for NASA’s robotic Mars exploration efforts, fearing “severe and irreversible harm” if funding is not restored. The post Senators seek increased funding for NASA Mars missions appeared first on SpaceNews.
The Infrastructure Layer U.S. Space Superiority Ha...
Space domain awareness has a data problem. Not a shortage of data, but a shortage of the right data, delivered at the right time, with enough autonomy to act on […] The post The Infrastructure Layer U.S. Space Superiority...
2026 NSTA Hyperwall Schedule
NASA Science at NSTA Hyperwall Schedule, April 16-18, 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #1265) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. THURSDAY, APRIL 16 11:00 AMTeaching Space Weather in the Artemis Mission EraChristina...
NASA’s SPHEREx Mission Maps Water Ice Throughout C...
Description An observation made by NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) shows the chemical signatures of water ice (shown in bright blue) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (orange) in Cygnus X, one...
‘Interstellar Glaciers’: NASA’s SPHEREx Maps Vast ...
NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) mission has mapped interstellar ice at an unprecedented scale. Covering regions in our Milky Way galaxy more than 600 light-years across, the ice was...
Artemis II Crew Returns to Houston
NASA’s Artemis II crew shared brief remarks with friends, family, and colleagues after they landed at Ellington Airport near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Saturday, April 11, 2026, after a nearly 10-day journey around the Moon and...
Rethinking cyber and space with Joe Mazur
In this episode of Space Minds, Mike Gruss talks with Nightwing’s Joe Mazur to discuss the intersection of cyber and space. They chat about the acceleration of cyber operations, the […] The post Rethinking cyber and space with Joe...
Artemis II astronaut reveals touching NFL tribute ...
The Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs is now a part of lunar history, thanks to Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch and her decision to adopt husband Bob's teams.
Honoring Alex Goetz, a Landsat Legend
Dr. Alex Goetz, who passed away in 2025, was a member of the Landsat 7 Science Team and a key figure in the history of Landsat science.
Antarctica’s vanishing sea ice transforms marine l...
Shrinking ice is arguably one of the most visible indicators of climate change – particularly in the Arctic. However, a European Space Agency-funded study used information from satellites to show that Antarctica is now experiencing similar dramatic changes, with...
Novaspace and OGC Unveil the China Space Industry ...
Paris, France [April 2026] – Novaspace, in partnership with Orbital Gateway Consulting (OGC), launches the China Space Industry Intelligence Catalog, providing global stakeholders clear, data‑driven insight into China’s rapidly expanding space market. The catalog draws on […] The post Novaspace and OGC Unveil the China...
Vast offers new docking adapter for large space st...
Commercial space station developer Vast unveiled a new docking interface the company is offering to the broader industry for future large stations and spacecraft. The post Vast offers new docking adapter for large space stations appeared first on SpaceNews.
The Digital Networks Act: a reform that requires s...
Satellite operators seeking EU market access may face a fundamental shift in how spectrum is authorized, how services are delivered across borders, and what operational obligations apply. The Digital Networks Act (DNA) is the European Commission’s proposed regulation on...































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