A visual feast of galaxies, from infrared to X-ray
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Webb: A visual feast of galaxies, from infrared to X-ray SES to demonstrate ‘satellite orchestration’ tech for military communications

The network orchestration system could replace traditional PACE methodology in military communications
Beyond launch: SpaceX’s expanding role in U.S. defense

SpaceX’s ascent from commercial launch provider to indispensable national security asset marks one of the most significant shifts in America’s defense industrial base in decades.
Virgin Galactic says production of new spaceplanes on track

Virgin Galactic says production of its new suborbital spaceplanes remains on track to allow commercial flights to begin in the middle of next year as it contemplates restarting ticket sales.
Eutelsat’s DoD setback adds to GEO headwinds as LEO growth builds

The sudden loss of a large U.S.
House hearing on asteroid threats also takes up budget threats

A House hearing about how NASA is dealing with the threat posed by asteroid impacts turned into a discussion about impacts of budget cuts.
Norway signs Artemis Accords

Norway signed the Artemis Accords May 15, a sign that the new administration continues to advance the document outlining best practices for responsible space exploration.
Space Force officials say it’s too early to pin down Golden Dome costs

Booz Allen’s Chris Bogdan: If the Pentagon tries to develop Golden Dome through its traditional procurement system, it will likely fail
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The cost of shrinking space science

In this week's episode of Space Minds Mamta Patel Nagaraja - NASA's former associate chief scientist-offers an insider's look at how science priorities are set, what gets cut and what the future holds for research aboard the ISS and beyond.

