Nathan Strout

New report sees near-term strength in space industrial base, but calls for government guidance

The authors want the White House to craft a North Star vision to coordinate civil, commercial and national security space efforts.

Air Force Research Laboratory awards university $1 billion for space technology research

The contract further strengthens the relationship between AFRL and the Space Dynamics Laboratory.

National Reconnaissance Office further expands contract with Planet

The contract extension gives the NRO more access to Planet's capabilities just as the agency prepares to issue new commercial imagery contracts in 2022.

Russia tests anti-satellite weapon, astronauts take cover

Astronauts were forced to take cover on the International Space Station after a Russian anti-satellite test generated debris, according to the U.S. State Department.

CyberCon

Soldiers won’t always be able to rely on contractors for coders, says Army Software Factory director

The pilot program is already bearing fruit as participants develop soldier-centric software for the Army.

At second Project Convergence, US Army experiments with joint operations in the Arizona desert

For the second annual event in its "campaign of learning," the Army brought in technologies and operators from the other services to test their ability to implement Joint All-Domain Command and Control.

US company Viasat to acquire Britain’s Inmarsat in $7.3 billion deal

The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2022.

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issues new commercial strategy

The agency's director says the new strategy will encourage employees to leverage more commercial technology.

National Reconnaissance Office wants satellite imagery from commercial providers

A new request for proposals will govern the agency's new commercial imagery contracts.

Air Force Research Laboratory names new head of space science and technology efforts

The new deputy technology executive officer for space science and technology will oversee the lab's space portfolio and ensure it is aligned with the Space Force's mission.