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NASA has announced that applications are now open for its 2024 solicitation of proposals from academic institutions, nonprofits and businesses on technologies that will support the agency’s Artemis moon missions and future Mars exploration. Almost $1.5 million in NASA funding has already been awarded to 24 projects under the solicitation program dubbed Dual-Use Technology Development […]

A report issued by the Government Accountability Office has identified a gap in mandatory cybersecurity protocols for NASA’s spacecraft acquisition process. According to GAO’s audit, while the space agency has implemented general cybersecurity requirements across its programs, mandatory guidelines specifically for acquiring spacecraft are not yet in place, Nextgov/FCW reported. Currently, NASA relies on non-binding […]

NASA has selected nine companies for initial studies on commercial services that could support less costly and more frequent missions to Mars. The selected firms’ work is divided into four concept categories for a total of 12 studies. Some companies, such as Lockheed Martin and Blue Origin, will work on more than one study category. Chosen […]

Rocket Lab is priming two of its Electron rockets for consecutive launches of NASA’s Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment, a twin mission focused on climate change research.  The first mission, dubbed “Ready, Aim, PREFIRE,” is scheduled for launch as early as May 22, with its twin, called “PREFIRE And Ice,” following within three […]

NASA has appointed John Bailey as the new director of the Stennis Space Center in Mississipi. Bailey brings over three decades of experience to the position, having worked with the U.S. Air Force and NASA. In his previous roles at Stennis, Bailey managed critical rocket propulsion test facilities and oversaw multimillion-dollar projects, NASA said. Bill […]