NASA has selected proposals for X-ray and far-infrared space telescopes for additional study as part of a new line of astrophysics missions. The post NASA selects X-ray and far-infrared space telescope concepts for study appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Earth planning date: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 As a member of the group tasked with organizing our campaign to investigate the Gediz Vallis channel and deposit (informally known as the Channel Surfers), I was a little sad this morning...

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SAN FRANCISCO – London-based startup Charter Space has started beta testing its space systems and program management software platform. The platform, called Ubik, is designed to help engineering teams manage […] The post Charter begins beta testing software platform...

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The Air Force is exploring the potential of space vehicles to rapidly transport critical supplies from orbital warehouses back to Earth. The post U.S. Air Force to study use of Sierra Space ‘Ghost’ spacecraft to deliver cargo from orbit...

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The Office of the General Counsel provides functional leadership regarding legal services and issues related to all aspects of NASA activities for Center Chief and Patent Counsel and, for Agency-wide issues, the Administrator. These services and issues include establishing...

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The Contracts and Acquisition Integrity Law Practice Group is responsible for providing Agency-wide legal advice and counsel regarding the statutes, regulations and policies governing Federal Government contracting. The Practice Group also represents the Agency, working with the U.S. Department...

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Director Chris Scolese said the NRO and DoD are resolving data integration issues as more satellites are deployed The post NRO expanding satellite network designed to support military operations appeared first on SpaceNews.

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In August 2024, the NASA Science Activation program’s Planetary Resources and Content Heroes (ReaCH) project held a Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement workshop at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics in Boulder, Colorado for the planetary science community. These...

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Two proposals for missions to observe X-ray and far-infrared wavelengths of light from space were selected by NASA for additional review, the agency announced Thursday. Each proposal team will receive $5 million to conduct a 12-month mission concept study....

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All.Space announced $44 million in funding from venture capitalists Oct. 3 to kickstart the delayed commercial launch of its first multi-orbit flat panel antenna. The post All.Space gets $44 million to debut multi-orbit terminal appeared first on SpaceNews.

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During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the thousands of employees living with disabilities who contribute to NASA’s mission. By sharing their stories, we highlight the impact people with disabilities have on our organization and the vital role...

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The Commercial and Intellectual Property Law Practice Group is responsible for providing Agency-wide legal advice for negotiating, drafting, and interpreting Space Act Agreements; for partnering arrangements with commercial organizations; and, for commercialization of NASA activities.  The Practice Group also...

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Chirag Parikh, Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary of the National Space Council, left, and NASA Astronauts Frank Rubio, center, and Marcos Berrios, right, speak at a staff engagement event that took place during a White House...

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Explore Lagniappe for October 2024 featuring: Gator Speaks The news in September about the historic NASA Stennis ASTRA (Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications) payload mission brings wonderful encouragement to this ‘ol Gator! I know great potential when I...

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Two NASA employees, Howard Chang and Bradley Williams, were named as two of the “20 under 35 of 2024” by the Space and Satellite Professionals International. The award recognizes outstanding young professionals in the space industry. The annual list...

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Media accreditation is open for the next launch to deliver NASA science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. This launch is the 31st SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the orbital laboratory for the agency and...

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Events include news briefings, a social media panel, and the live launch broadcast.

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SAN FRANCISCO – New Mexico startup mPower Technology announced a contract Oct. 3 with Airbus Netherlands B.V. to provide solar power modules for more than 200 satellites. “It’s one of […] The post mPower wins Airbus contract for solar...

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The Deep Space Optical Communications tech demo has completed several key milestones, culminating in sending a signal to Mars’ farthest distance from Earth. NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration broke yet another record for laser communications this summer...

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NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station have the opportunity to vote in general elections through absentee ballots or early voting in coordination with the county clerk’s office where they live.   So, how is voting from space possible? Through...

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