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A Rocket Lab USA subsidiary completed in May its systems integration review for the U.S. Space Force’s Victus Haze mission as part of Space Systems Command’s Tactically Responsive Space, or TacRS, program. Through the review, Rocket Lab National Security demonstrated the readiness of all spacecraft components, software and systems for final integration and testing. “VICTUS […] More
NASA and Google have partnered to develop an advanced artificial intelligence-powered medical system designed to assist astronauts with their health and other medical concerns. Utilizing AI for Space-Based Medical Care In a Google Cloud blog posted Friday, Google Public Sector Vice President of Federal Sales Jim Kelly said the Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant, or CMO-DA, will utilize natural […] More
Parsons‘ software-defined communications platform is now available to the commercial market after its capabilities were validated through a partnership with Globalstar. Joint Capability Supporting Defense Communications In a press release published Tuesday, Globalstar said its low Earth orbit satellite capabilities were integrated into the platform, with a proof of concept conducted across three European ground […] More
The Space Development Agency and L3Harris Technologies have completed the critical design review and production readiness review for the SDA’s Tranche 2 Tracking Layer. L3Harris said Monday the program’s satellite and ground system designs meet mission requirements and are ready for the production phase. Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Design The Tranche 2 satellites are a key component […] More
Slingshot Aerospace has unveiled an advanced autonomous artificial intelligence agent called Slingshot Thinking Agent for Logical Operations and Strategy, or TALOS. Gain insights about air and space defense by attending the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Air and Space Summit, which will take place on July 31. Utilizing AI to Bolster Space Mission Readiness The Windsor, Colorado-based […] More
BAE Systems has confirmed the delivery of NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Follow On – L1, or SWFO-L1, observatory to Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Both spacecraft are scheduled to launch together in the coming months as part of a rideshare mission, the company said. They will […] More
The Defense Innovation Unit has selected Viasat to prototype and demonstrate technologies under a contract for the next phase of the Hybrid Space Architecture project. Led by the DIU and Space Systems Command, the initiative aims to engage the commercial sector in developing a secure, resilient and unified communications network that integrates civil, commercial and […] More
The Trump administration is broadening its search for industry partners to develop the Golden Dome missile defense system, Reuters reported Tuesday. Register for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Air and Space Summit on July 31 and get insights on the latest air and space defense initiatives and priorities. The move to recruit Amazon‘s Project Kuiper, Stoke Space, Rocket […] More
Intelsat wants to expand its role in the new space race. In an interview with Forbes published Monday, the company’s CEO, David Wajsgras, an eight-time Wash100 Award winner, discussed Intelsat’s role in the first space race, plans to become a leading player in the second space race through its merger with SES and efforts to […] More
Jacobs and six other companies have been awarded spots on a potential $75 million contract by NASA for architectural and engineering services in support of various agency facilities and centers. NASA said Tuesday that the Western Regional Architect-Engineer Services indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract was awarded on July 14 and comes with a five-year performance period along with […] More
SpaceX has joined the Traffic Coordination System for Space, or TraCSS, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Space Commerce as a beta user. NOAA announced Monday that with the addition of SpaceX, the system’s conjunction and maneuver screening services can be better validated at scale. The agency plans to fully launch the […] More
Northrop Grumman has completed testing a second-stage rocket motor meant to provide ascent propulsion from another planet, such as Mars. Rocket Motor Static Test Northrop said the full-scale static test validated a change to the motor’s propellant, which has historically been used on the company’s STAR motor lineup. The change to the propellant sought to […] More
