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NASA sign at the entrance of Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida
Each mission will undergo a confirmation review in 2027 to assess technical progress and funding availability.
Feb. 9, 2026
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AutoFlight's Matrix eVTOL transitions from vertical takeoff to forward flight.
The aircraft is designed to support both passenger and cargo missions. The passenger variant offers flexible seating configurations, including up to 10 business-class seats or...
Feb. 9, 2026
The AAEON PICO-ARU4 is a Pico-ITX single-board computer equipped with the Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) Processor to give systems integrators an AI-capable system that can be deployed in handheld or mobile computing solutions.
The board for artificial intelligence (AI) applications also offers two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and two COM port headers that offer RS-232/422/485 signals.
Feb. 9, 2026
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A rendering of a solar flare with earth visible in the background
Officials at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., say the requirement calls for the design, analysis, development, and fabrication of two flight X-Ray Irradiance...
Feb. 6, 2026

Learning Resources

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Case Study: Ultra-Lightweight Large-Aperture Mirrors
Introduction In the rapidly evolving sectors of Earth observation, astronomical research, and deep-space exploration, the demand for high-resolution imaging systems has reached...
Feb. 6, 2026
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Case Study: Custom Germanium Lens Production for Low-Visibility Applications
Project Background: Germanium Lens for Low-Visibility Applications A client approached us to develop a custom germanium lens designed for use in low-visibility environments...
Feb. 2, 2026
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Electronics are an indispensable part of our lives today. Unfortunately, electronic components in consumer electronics, cars, military and commercial planes are increasingly being...
Jan. 30, 2026
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Small, low-cost drones push EO/IR systems to the edge of visibility. This whitepaper explores how sensor architecture, signal-to-noise ratio, and advanced image signal processing...
Jan. 28, 2026

Computers

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The DARPA Minitherms3D project will demonstrate thermal management of a stack of five equally powered chip tiers, with total dissipation of 6.8 kilowatts.
The project's second phase will demonstrate thermal management of a stack of five equally powered tiers, with total dissipation of 6.8 kilowatts.
Feb. 9, 2026
These kits are modern ASW sensor packages that detect and characterize submerged submarines by sensing tiny changes in the Earth’s magnetic field.
These kits are modern ASW sensor packages that detect and characterize submerged submarines by sensing tiny changes in the Earth’s magnetic field.
Feb. 9, 2026
LTAMDS is an advanced sensor developed to integrate into the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) architecture and will replace the current Patriot radar.
LTAMDS radar antennas work together to attack several threats simultaneously from any direction to ensure there are no blind spots on the battlefield.
Feb. 6, 2026
A cyber security expert at the Space Force 15th Space Surveillance Squadron, checks equipment for the Ground-Based, Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance Sensors at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., in 2022.
AN/FPS-85 is the world's most powerful phased-array radar with 32 megawatts peak power to track basketball-sized objects as high as geosynchronous orbit.
Feb. 5, 2026

Uncrewed

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A full-scale prototype of the Interlune excavator, which was developed in partnership with Vermeer. Testing, as shown, was done with auxiliary components. Final Interlune excavator hardware will be integrated with the Interlune Harvester. Interlune photo.
The effort supports NASA Artemis objectives and long-term lunar sustainability goals under the agency’s Space Technology Mission Directorate.
Feb. 6, 2026
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The companies said prepared surfaces could help mitigate plume surface interaction caused by spacecraft landings and departures, a key concern for sustained lunar operations.
Feb. 4, 2026
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U.S. Space Force is looking for companies able to help enhance U.S. spaceports to accommodate growing numbers of military space missions.
The Spaceport Development Program will be a contract vehicle also to provide spaceport-related launch services like launch site modifications.
Feb. 3, 2026
BETA Technologies
The BETA ALIA electric aircraft operated by Bristow flies over western Norway during the country’s first national electric aviation test project.
Key priorities include developing more robust charging infrastructure, adapting airport systems for winter operations, and expanding specialized training for emergency services...
Feb. 3, 2026

Power

The Samtec rugged, multi-port sub-miniature push-on micro (SMPM) high-frequency RF connectors are for military, aerospace, and communications applications.
GC47 has a 0.125-inch bend radius and a high maximum operating frequency, while the GC86 operates at lower frequency but with improved insertion loss.
Feb. 6, 2026
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Earth and the Moon as seen from space
Officials say future lunar missions will require infrastructure such as radiation shelters, plume ejecta barriers, and power and communications towers. NASA intends to demonstrate...
Feb. 5, 2026
The Amphenol TS1 series industrial power connector is for applications that require robust, reliable power connectors that work in harsh environmental conditions.
The TS1 series offers versatile termination methods for receptacles and flexible wire routing options for plugs for efficient cable management.
Feb. 5, 2026
GE Aerospace
Research from NASA and GE Aerospace led to the successful testing of a jet engine at the company’s test site in Ohio. The hybrid engine is a modified version of a GE Aerospace Passport. GE Aerospace photo.
The tests advanced understanding of system-level integration and control of a hybrid electric turbofan, rather than focusing solely on individual components.
Feb. 4, 2026

Communications

A U.S. Air Force airman provides analytical support at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., last December as part of a demonstration of the Distributed Common Ground System.
DCGS connects sensors, ground stations, and commanders on a network to enable real-time intelligence sharing, and support military joint operations.
Feb. 5, 2026
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle aircraft with the 11th Fighter Wing takes off from Gwangju Air Base, South Korea during exercise Freedom Flag 25-1 last April.
Boeing upgrades will involve improvements to the F-15K's radar, electronic warfare (EW), mission computers, warning devices, and cockpits systems.
Feb. 4, 2026
The Magma Aviation Cargo Management System (CMS) can streamline air cargo operations by centralizing commercial, financial, and operational data into one connected system.
Cargo management tool gives all teams access to consistent information, with future updates to add artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
Feb. 4, 2026
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North America at night shot from space.
NASA said the effort is intended to enable more effective use of agency resources and to advance the commercial remote sensing industry.
Feb. 3, 2026