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NASA names its first head of AI
David Salvagnini will take on new roles as the agency’s chief AI officer, helping usher more cohesive AI programming across the space agency.
NASA’s long-term missions could be hurt by budget caps, lawmakers warn
House Science Chairman Frank Lucas R-Okla., said Congress needs to provide NASA with “sufficient support” to carry out its work.
Bipartisan bill seeks to grow NASA program using drones to fight wildfires
New legislation attempts to improve NASA’s Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations program so firefighters can more effectively use drones.
NASA releases its first official scientifically focused tabletop roleplaying adventure
The module’s creator wanted to build a role-playing adventure that blended traditional gaming elements with the kinds of science and education that NASA projects are well-known for having.
Proposed contractor cyber reporting rule sets a ‘significantly problematic’ bar, industry groups say
The groups, which represent tech and cybersecurity companies sometimes contracted by the government, say the proposals are too rigorous and inconsistent.
Agencies have over 1,200 AI uses planned or in operation, watchdog finds
The massive GAO report found that some agencies — like NASA and the Department of Commerce — have made major investments in artificial intelligence, while others struggled to meet federal requirements.
65 years of NASA – an astrophysicist reflects on the agency’s legacy
NASA’s missions have inspired generations of young people to pursue the sciences.
NASA Asks How to Better Advance Equity Through its Spending Power
This request for information furthers two executive orders from President Biden.
NASA Awards $57M Contract to Build Roads on the Moon
The award will go toward developing technologies to build infrastructure like landing pads and roads on the surface of the moon.
A Space Workforce Initiative Launches Amid Concerns NASA Has Insufficient Staffing for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA first identified its failure to plan for its workforce needs over the long term in 2016, but has yet to address the issue.
Nine in 10 NASA Employees Are Vaccinated, But More Than 1,100 Are Seeking Exemptions
Unvaccinated employees say they're at their "dream jobs," but feel strongly enough to "upend" their lives.
The Great NASA Bake-Off
High-tech agriculture would keep far-flung astronauts alive, but making something delicious would keep them happy.
NASA Managers and Contractors Significantly Lowballed Space Mission Costs, Watchdog Found
Despite cost overruns and schedule delays, the space agency awarded Boeing and Lockheed Martin $200 million in performance awards, GAO noted.
Democrats Critical of President Trump's Supplemental Budget Request
Letter to House Speaker Pelosi seeks movement of funds for homeland security, moon launch.
Even Astronauts Binge-Watch TV While in Space
In a cramped and isolated environment like a space station, leisure activities are extra important for maintaining mental health.
Watch SpaceX Bring Research, Mouse Food, And Some Unexpected Gas To The ISS
The mouse food is clean and the rocket is ready to fly.
NASA Will Hire Private Companies To Hunt Water On The Moon
The U.S. is creating another market for business in space.
NASA Administrator on Elon Musk: ‘That Was Not Appropriate Behavior’
Jim Bridenstine recently told the SpaceX founder he doesn’t want NASA contractors engaging in questionable behavior.
If Everyone Left the International Space Station
For the first time in 18 years, a launch failure presented an unsettling possibility.
