NASA will provide subject matter expertise in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency‘s Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites, or RSGS, program under an agreement between the two agencies. The aim
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Space Development Agency has performed an on-orbit demonstration of the laser light terminals onboard two SpaceX-built missile-warning satellites, showing that the devices can link spacecraft and enable laser communications, Breaking Defense reported
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Space Systems Command is calling on its personnel to participate in the third annual Fight Tonight competition, which seeks innovations that will help the U.S. Space Force achieve its mission of securing
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RTX company Raytheon has delivered to Lockheed Martin the first of two Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Missile Warning Program satellite payloads meant for deployment to geosynchronous Earth orbit. The payload—dubbed Next-Gen OPIR
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NASA has awarded grants to nine small businesses through its 2023 NASA Small Business Innovation Research Ignite Phase II pilot program earlier this month. The selected companies are tasked with developing technologies that
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The Department of Defense believes allied nations ought to tap into innovations in artificial intelligence and space to meet upcoming security challenges. During the 2024 South American Defense Conference, Air Force Gen. Charles
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The Defense Innovation Unit has awarded Stoke Space a $4.5 million contract to prototype a rocket for point-to-point cargo delivery to and from space and across the domain. According to the Kent,
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The Defense Contract Management Agency has been working to support NASA in its mission to conduct human spaceflight, not just in low Earth orbit, but in deep space as well. A key
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NASA is seeking public input on a draft document that outlines the agency’s goals and objectives regarding the future of human activity in low Earth orbit. NASA said Monday that the document
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NASA is looking into government, academic and commercial organizations from the U.S. interested in operating the Astrobee free-flying robotic system and has issued a request for information for the effort. The flying
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