Jamie Whitney

1 week ago | militaryaerospace.com | Jamie Whitney

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) signed an agreement this week to enhance collaboration on protecting critical space infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities.

1 week ago | militaryaerospace.com | Jamie Whitney

NEW YORK  - The number of active low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites is expected to grow dramatically over the next decade, increasing from 7,473 in 2023 to about 42,600 by 2032, according to a new report from technology intelligence firm ABI Research. The report cites growing investment from China and Europe as key drivers of expansion, as both regions prioritize space technologies for national security and commercial strategies.

1 week ago | militaryaerospace.com | Jamie Whitney

HOUSTON - As the International Space Station (ISS) nears the end of its operational life, NASA is seeking input from private industry on future commercial space stations that could support U.S. astronauts and maintain an American presence in low Earth orbit (LEO). NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston announced that it is gathering information from potential industry partners for its upcoming Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destination Contract (CLDC).

1 week ago | militaryaerospace.com | Jamie Whitney

ATLANTA - Collins Aerospace, an RTX business based in Charlotte, N.C., has joined the Airbus-led Digital Alliance for Aviation, expanding its role in developing predictive maintenance solutions for airlines. The Digital Alliance, powered by Airbus’ Skywise data platform, brings together major aerospace firms to create integrated digital tools aimed at improving airline operations and reducing maintenance costs.

2 weeks ago | militaryaerospace.com | Jamie Whitney

WOBURN, Mass. - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded Aptima in Woburn, Mass., a contract to help develop a science-based framework for determining how many uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) a single human operator can safely and effectively control. The contract, awarded through NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., supports efforts to address a growing challenge in UAV operations: managing fleets of drones with fewer human operators.