QinetiQ wins $224 million contract to provide technical services to Space Development Agency
Thursday, 31 August 2023 12:46

A good night’s sleep in orbit
Thursday, 31 August 2023 12:05
During his Huginn mission, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen will run two experiments focusing on sleeping in space: Circadian Light and Sleep in Orbit.
Chinese study finds GSSAP close approaches a threat to its GEO assets
Thursday, 31 August 2023 09:41

Umbra selected by AFWERX for SBIR Phase II Contract
Thursday, 31 August 2023 07:35
Santa Barbara CA (SPX) Aug 30, 2023
Umbra, a leader in advanced space radar technology, announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25 million focused on Space-Based Moving Target Indication (MTI) to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Umbra will leverage its market leading wide-bandwidth, affordable space systems, uniquely operating in paired

Northrop Grumman delivers mini laser to US Government
Thursday, 31 August 2023 07:35
Redondo Beach CA (SPX) Aug 30, 2023
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has delivered a miniaturized high-energy laser source to the U.S. government. The laser is ruggedized for field use and miniaturizing it allows for rapid placement in tactical situations.
The 10kW class high-energy laser, known as Phantom, is about 12 cubic feet (nearly the size of a mini fridge).
Weighing less than 200 pounds, it enables lift

Picogrid, building a more open defense ecosystem, clinches $950m Air Force IDIQ contract
Thursday, 31 August 2023 07:35
El Segundo CA (SPX) Aug 30, 2023
Picogrid has been awarded a $950,000,000 ceiling Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for the maturation, demonstration and proliferation of capability across platforms and domains, leveraging open systems design, modern software and algorithm development in order to enable Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2).
This multiple award contract provides awardees the opportun

Last 'Super Blue Moon' until 2037
Thursday, 31 August 2023 07:35
Washington (AFP) Aug 30, 2023
Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat Wednesday night: a rare "super blue Moon" that won't be seen again for more than a decade.
Supermoons occur when the Moon passes through its perigee, or the point that takes it closest to Earth during its elliptical orbit. This makes it look about 14 percent bigger compared to when it is at its furthest point, and a touch brighter.
Full Moons are

Chasing Chandrayaan and the super blue Moon
Thursday, 31 August 2023 07:00
NASA Completes Last OSIRIS-REx Test Before Asteroid Sample Delivery
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 20:00
Firefly ready for call-up to launch military ‘responsive space’ mission
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 18:50
